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  1. Two images, one of Donaghadee lighthouse and harbour and the other of a film clap board and film reel. Donaghadee is located on the eastern shore of Ards and North Down.
    Hope Street and the real life Port Devine
    Your guide to Donaghadee, the seaside town that features as Port Devine in the hit BBC One police drama 'Hope Street'.
  2. Donaghadee
    About Donaghadee
    ...and the real life town of Port Devine, Donaghadee
  3. About Hope Street
    About Hope Street
    Common FAQ's answered
  4. While you are here...
    While you are here...
    Find things to do in and around Donaghadee
  5. What's on in Ards and North Down
    See What's On
    Find events and experiences in and around Donaghadee
  6. Accommodation in Ards and North Down
    Where to stay...
    Find accommodations to suit all budgets in and around Donaghadee
  7. Plan your visit to Donaghadee
    Plan your visit to Donaghadee
    To plan your trip to our beautiful part of the island, we’ve some tools to make things hassle free, view our Maps and Guides, for inspiration on where to go, what to do and how to get there, view our suggested itineraries. For everything you need to know about visiting Ards and North Down and Northern Ireland please check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
  8. Discover more film locations in Ards and North Down
    Discover more film locations in Ards and North Down
    Whether you are a film buff, a TV addict or have a keen interest in the area, we will help you plan a trip to explore some of the top filming locations in Ards and North Down, and enjoy this stunning place for yourself.

Hope Street and the real life Port Devine: Donaghadee

Highlights of Donaghadee...

  1. A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte
    Donaghadee Moat and Camera Obscura
    Home to the only Camera Obscura on the island of Ireland. Seasonal opening 2024: Summer, May to September (See Opening Times).
    1. Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat
      Sir Samuel Kelly Project
      Visit the Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat,see our exhibition and hear her story.
      1. Tour group admire the stills within the Copeland Distillery
        The Copeland Distillery Tour
        Truly immerse yourself at The Copeland Distillery, where you’ll hear tales of secret smugglers, savage battles and remarkable voyages, all while soaking up our coastal spirits of whiskey, gin, and rum.
        1. Photo of the front exterior of the Bar restaurant
          Grace Neill's
          Reputedly "the oldest pub in Northern Ireland", Grace Neil's offers a safe haven from both the weather and the hustle and bustle of modern life. It is the perfect spot for award-winning food, a welcome drink with friends or some old-world character and charm to feed the imagination.
        2. Front exterior photo of restaurant
          Pier 36 Restaurant
          The Pub On The Pier at Donaghadee, serving tasty bar snacks all day with fresh fish, delicious local beef, pork, lamb and game for lunch and dinner.
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