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  1. Happy herd

    Carrowdore

    Address

    6 Ballyblack Road East, Carrowdore, County Down, BT22 2HH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7734 905 152

    Price

    Price from: £5.00 to £20.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

    Whether you're on holiday, celebrating a special occasion, looking for a unique adventure with the kids or just mad about alpacas, this experience will be one to remember and a great activity for all to enjoy. All visits are personal and cater to…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price from: £5.00 to £20.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  2. Strangford Lough Boat Trips
    Woman and child on boat
    Children smiling on boat
    Boat Tours Northern Ireland
    Boat Trips NI
    Boat Tours Strangford Lough
    Portaferry Boat Trips
    Sunset Cruise
    Boat Charter Northern Ireland
    Men on boat pointing
    Strangford Lough Boat Trips
    Woman and child on boat
    Children smiling on boat
    Boat Tours Northern Ireland
    Boat Trips NI
    Boat Tours Strangford Lough
    Portaferry Boat Trips
    Sunset Cruise
    Boat Charter Northern Ireland
    Men on boat pointing

    Killinchy

    Address

    Sketrick Island, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6QH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7938 517 009

    Type

    Type:

    Boat Tours

    Strangford Lough Boat Tours offer trips, experiences and even a waterborne taxi service on the beautiful, protected waters of this incredible sea lough. Available for all people of all ages as well as to film crews and photographers,…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Mar 2025to31 Oct 2025

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. Electric Picnic Bike Tour of Strangford Lough
    Killinchy and Whiterock, Strangford Lough
    Accommodation Killinchy
    Views of the water
    E Foiling with Strangford Lough Activity Centre
    Electric Picnic
    E Bike Tour
    Electric Picnic Bike Tour of Strangford Lough
    Killinchy and Whiterock, Strangford Lough
    Accommodation Killinchy
    Views of the water
    E Foiling with Strangford Lough Activity Centre
    Electric Picnic
    E Bike Tour

    Sketrick Island, Killinchy

    Address

    Strangford Lough Activity Centre, 40 Whiterock Road, Sketrick Island, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6PT

    Telephone

    028 9182 6846

    Price

    Price from: £660.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors Event

    Escape the ordinary with our Electric Wilderness Hideaway – a thrilling two-day adventure on Strangford Lough's breath-taking shores.

    Dates

    From:
    9 May 2025to11 May 2025
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    16 May 2025to18 May 2025
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    30 May 2025to1 June 2025
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    6 June 2025to8 June 2025
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    20 June 2025to22 June 2025
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    4 July 2025to6 July 2025
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    11 July 2025to13 July 2025
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    25 July 2025to27 July 2025
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    8 Aug 2025to10 Aug 2025
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    15 Aug 2025to17 Aug 2025
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    22 Aug 2025to24 Aug 2025
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    29 Aug 2025to31 Aug 2025

    Price

    Price from: £660.00 Per Ticket
  4. View of Bangor harbour and Marina from Coastal path
    Photo taken on a summers day with a view over Pickie Funpark and the marina
    View of Bangor harbour and Marina from Coastal path
    Photo taken on a summers day with a view over Pickie Funpark and the marina

    Promenade, off Queen's Parade, Bangor

    Address

    Trip departs from Pickie Jetty, Beside Pickie Funpark, Promenade, off Queen's Parade, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AG

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Price

    Price from: £14.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Part of Experience Ards and North Down 2025 - Join Brian Meharg, author of the children's book "Jenny Watts Legend" and skipper of the Ocean Crest, as he invites you aboard to hear the story of infamous smuggler, Jenny Watt while enjoying a cruise…

    Dates

    From:
    24 May 2025
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    24 May 2025
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    25 May 2025
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    25 May 2025

    Price

    Price from: £14.00 Per Ticket
  5. Ballywalter Park house exterior surrounding by greenery
    Ballywalter Park house exterior surrounding by greenery
    Ballywalter Park house exterior surrounding by greenery
    Ballywalter Park house exterior surrounding by greenery

    Ballywalter

    Address

    Ballywalter Park Estate, Ballyatwood Road, Ballywalter, County Down, BT22 2PP

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price from: £27.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Lady Dunleath, renowned food historian and founder of the Paradise Gardening Club, will lead you on a fascinating tour of the private walled garden, in the beautiful grounds of Ballywalter Park, followed by a Q&A and delicious refreshments of…

    Dates

    From:
    31 May 2025

    Price

    Price from: £27.50 Per Ticket
  6. Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat crew
    Sir Samuel Kelly logo
    Copeland Distillery outside
    Copeland Distillery, Music & Cocktails
    Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat
    Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat
    Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat crew
    Sir Samuel Kelly logo
    Copeland Distillery outside
    Copeland Distillery, Music & Cocktails
    Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat
    Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat

    Donaghadee

    Address

    Starts from Copeland Distillery, Manor Street, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HF

    Telephone

    028 9182 6846

    Price

    Price from: £35.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Culture & Heritage

    Embark on a captivating journey through time with "Survivor's Tale: The Story of the Princess Victoria." This unique experience brings to life the poignant events of 1953, offering a glimpse into a pivotal moment in maritime history. Beginning at…

    Dates

    From:
    7 June 2025

    Price

    Price from: £35.00 Per Ticket
  7. View of Bangor harbour and Marina from Coastal path
    Bangor marina birds eye view
    Bangor marina birds eye view
    View of Bangor harbour and Marina from Coastal path
    Bangor marina birds eye view
    Bangor marina birds eye view

    Promenade, off Queen's Parade, Bangor

    Address

    Tour departs from the Jetty, Beside Pickie Funpark, Promenade, off Queen's Parade, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AG

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Price

    Price from: £18.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Step aboard the Ocean Crest, Skipper Brian Meharg will navigate Bangor's beautiful coastline while telling you some salty tales. Then sit back, relax and be entertained by local musicians, Clanreagh.

    Dates

    From:
    15 June 2025
    From:
    24 Aug 2025

    Price

    Price from: £18.00 Per Ticket
  8. An aerial photo of portaferry
    Portaferry shore
    A view of Portaferry and boats from the water
    An aerial photo of portaferry
    Portaferry shore
    A view of Portaferry and boats from the water

    Portaferry

    Address

    Tour departs from the slipway at Portaferry Harbour, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1PE

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price from: £18.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    **This would make a great Father's Day gift!** Take time away from the fast pace of everyday life and enjoy the splendour of Strangford Loughs' scenery and fascinating wildlife onboard the St Brendan, departing from the shores of the picturesque…

    Dates

    From:
    15 June 2025

    Price

    Price from: £18.00 Per Ticket
  9. Views over Portaferry and Strangford Lough to Strangford, from Windmill Hill
    An aerial photo of portaferry
    A view of Portaferry and boats from the water
    Portaferry shore
    A photo of the picturesque view of Portaferry town from Strangford Lough. The Strangford Ferry is in the shot.
    Views over Portaferry and Strangford Lough to Strangford, from Windmill Hill
    An aerial photo of portaferry
    A view of Portaferry and boats from the water
    Portaferry shore
    A photo of the picturesque view of Portaferry town from Strangford Lough. The Strangford Ferry is in the shot.

    Portaferry

    Address

    Tour departs from the slipway at Portaferry Harbour, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1PE

    Telephone

    028 9182 6846

    Price

    Price from: £18.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Immerse yourself in the tranquil surroundings of Strangford Lough on board the St Brendan. Cruise between the islands and inlets of this area of outstanding beauty while being entertained by stories of pagan folklore and enjoy traditional Irish…

    Dates

    From:
    21 June 2025

    Price

    Price from: £18.00 Per Ticket
  10. Ballyboley Wild Dining
    Family fun at The Orlock
    Farm Walk at The Orlock
    Ballyboley Wild Dining
    Family fun at The Orlock
    Farm Walk at The Orlock

    Orlock, Groomsport

    Address

    Ballyboley Dexters, 'Orlock Farm', 26 Orlock Road, Orlock, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6LW

    Telephone

    07712 444 868

    Price

    Price from: £20.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    We would love you to join us for one of this years Orlock Farm Sundays series. This is an exclusive farm walk and relaxed two course wild dining experience at The Orlock, home to Ballyboley Dexters. The perfect opportunity to reconnect with nature…

    Dates

    From:
    6 July 2025Open 15:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price from: £20.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. Greyabbey Physic Garden with Abbey in background
    a photo of grey abbey
    Grey Abbey ruins in the sunshine
    Grey Abbey ruins
    Grey Abbey ruins and graveyard from a birds eye view
    Birds eye view of Grey Abbey in Greyabbey with Strangford Lough in the background.
    Greyabbey Physic Garden with Abbey in background
    a photo of grey abbey
    Grey Abbey ruins in the sunshine
    Grey Abbey ruins
    Grey Abbey ruins and graveyard from a birds eye view
    Birds eye view of Grey Abbey in Greyabbey with Strangford Lough in the background.

    Greyabbey

    Address

    Tour departs on foot from Grey Abbey ruins , Main Street, Greyabbey, County Down, BT22 2NQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price from: £6.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Be transported to 1193 with tour guide Steve of Friends of the Abbey, as you enter one of Ireland's most impressive examples of early Cistercian architecture, Grey Abbey. Explore the physic garden of herbs and plants grown by the Cistercians to…

    Dates

    From:
    19 July 2025

    Price

    Price from: £6.00 Per Ticket
  12. Newtownards Priory
    Ards Arts Centre
    Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
    Newtownards Priory from street view
    Newtownards Priory
    Ards Arts Centre
    Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
    Newtownards Priory from street view

    Off High Street, Newtownards

    Address

    Tour departs Town Hall/Ards Arts Centre, Conway Square, Off High Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price from: £8.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Explore the rich and varied history of Newtownards. The tour, led by expert guide Paul Whitla, will take you on a journey through time. Immerse yourself in the history of Newtownards.

    Dates

    From:
    26 July 2025

    Price

    Price from: £8.00 Per Ticket
  13. Greyabbey House Rosemount
    Birds eye view of Grey Abbey in Greyabbey with Strangford Lough in the background.
    A birds eye view of Greyabbey from the Lough side
    Greyabbey House Rosemount
    Birds eye view of Grey Abbey in Greyabbey with Strangford Lough in the background.
    A birds eye view of Greyabbey from the Lough side

    Greyabbey

    Address

    Rosemount House, Greyabbey Estate, Greyabbey, County Down, BT22 2QA

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price from: £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    An opportunity to explore the stunning garden of Greyabbey House, not normally open to the public, which overlooks Strangford Lough on the Ards Peninsula.

    Dates

    From:
    27 July 2025

    Price

    Price from: £25.00 Per Ticket
  14. a photo of a woman and a dog in front of donaghadee lighthouse
    A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte
    a photo of a woman and a dog in front of donaghadee lighthouse
    A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte

    Donaghadee

    Address

    Tour departs from Donaghadee Harbour, 82 Moat Street, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HF

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price from: £17.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Discover the history of Donaghadee on this dog friendly walking tour.  After the tour enjoy a gin cocktail, or a soft drink, in the Pier 36 Beer Garden. A great way to see the fictional town of Port Devine of BBC One's Hope Street and the fictional…

    Dates

    From:
    3 Aug 2025

    Price

    Price from: £17.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside
  15. A bowl of salad
    A woman dressed traditionally looking down the street in the on site village
    The Old Rectory at the Ulster Folk Museum
    Nature Notebook at the Ulster Folk Museum
    Harvest at the Ulster Folk Museum
    Womenfolk at Ulster Folk Museum
    A group of visitors at the ulster folk museum
    A bowl of salad
    A woman dressed traditionally looking down the street in the on site village
    The Old Rectory at the Ulster Folk Museum
    Nature Notebook at the Ulster Folk Museum
    Harvest at the Ulster Folk Museum
    Womenfolk at Ulster Folk Museum
    A group of visitors at the ulster folk museum

    Cultra

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, County Down, BT18 0EU

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Price

    Price from: £60.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Celebrate the harvest season with an evening of seasonal food and storytelling. The event will begin with a tour of our working farm and kitchen gardens, afterwards retreating to the cosy (and licensed pub!) to hear some stories and folklore while…

    Dates

    From:
    27 Sept 2025

    Price

    Price from: £60.00 Per Ticket
  16. Statue of The Bangor Bell outside of Bangor Abbey in the city
    Bangor Bell trail in Castle Park
    Image of the front of Bangor Abbey on a bright sunny day
    Castle Park
    Image of a walkway and woodland steps surrounded by leafy green trees and pink flowers
    Photo of Bangor Castle Walled Garden arches and flowers. The Garden is located within Castle Park grounds.
    Statue of The Bangor Bell outside of Bangor Abbey in the city
    Bangor Bell trail in Castle Park
    Image of the front of Bangor Abbey on a bright sunny day
    Castle Park
    Image of a walkway and woodland steps surrounded by leafy green trees and pink flowers
    Photo of Bangor Castle Walled Garden arches and flowers. The Garden is located within Castle Park grounds.

    (Can be accessed from Abbey Street too), Bangor

    Address

    Tour departs from Bangor Abbey, Newtownards Road, (Can be accessed from Abbey Street too), Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JE.

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price from: £8.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Step back in time and uncover stories of Bangor’s fascinating past. Beginning at Bangor Abbey, one of the greatest monastic schools in Europe, then follow the Bangor Bell Trail through Castle Park, to the North Down Museum, see displays which…

    Dates

    From:
    27 Sept 2025

    Price

    Price from: £8.00 Per Ticket
  17. Brent Geese on the waters of Strangford Lough
    Brent Geese on the waters of Strangford Lough with Scrabo Tower in the background
    Island Hill
    Birds eye view of WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre
    Family taking part in a guided birdwatching session in the Brent Discovery Hide.
    Mount Stewart - National Trust House and Gardens
    Mount Stewart - National Trust lake area
    Brent Geese on the waters of Strangford Lough
    Brent Geese on the waters of Strangford Lough with Scrabo Tower in the background
    Island Hill
    Birds eye view of WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre
    Family taking part in a guided birdwatching session in the Brent Discovery Hide.
    Mount Stewart - National Trust House and Gardens
    Mount Stewart - National Trust lake area

    Address

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Events celebrating the stunning nature and wildlife inhabiting the local shoreline and official Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Strangford Lough, with free entry to explore both locations, fascinating talks, and fun activities for all ages and…

    Dates

    From:
    4 Oct 2025
  18. A bottle of Copeland Gin with Donaghadee Lighthouse in the background, with an overlay of spooky themed graphics for Hallowe'en
    Three barrels stacked in a triangle on Donaghadee Pier with the lighthouse in the background
    Copeland Distillery Gin bottle top
    image of lighthouse and pier with sunset over the water in the background.
    Donaghadee town and harbour  from the sea at dusk
    Donaghadee Harbour from the sea, a birds eye view
    The Motte Donaghadee
    A bottle of Copeland Gin with Donaghadee Lighthouse in the background, with an overlay of spooky themed graphics for Hallowe'en
    Three barrels stacked in a triangle on Donaghadee Pier with the lighthouse in the background
    Copeland Distillery Gin bottle top
    image of lighthouse and pier with sunset over the water in the background.
    Donaghadee town and harbour  from the sea at dusk
    Donaghadee Harbour from the sea, a birds eye view
    The Motte Donaghadee

    Donaghadee

    Address

    Tour departs from Grace Neill's bar and restaurant, 33 High Street, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0AH

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price from: £17.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Join Nicky Jones of Experience & Explore NI, on a spooky Halloween jaunt around Donaghadee for adults only. Hear some ghoulish tales as we wander through the haunted streets of the old harbour town.

    Dates

    From:
    31 Oct 2025

    Price

    Price from: £17.00 Per Ticket
  19. Tracey baking in her country kitchen
    Three participants ready to start baking
    A lady holding a tray of glasses
    A group around two tables enjoying baked treats and tea
    A group adorned in Tracey's aprons posing for the photo
    Tracey baking in her country kitchen
    Three participants ready to start baking
    A lady holding a tray of glasses
    A group around two tables enjoying baked treats and tea
    A group adorned in Tracey's aprons posing for the photo

    Killinchy

    Address

    52 Ballymorran Road, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6UD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9754 3224

    Type

    Type:

    Food Tour

    Tracey Jeffery of NI Food Tours will take you by coach along 115 miles of stunning coastline of Strangford Lough. You will visit award winning Producers, hear their stories, and sample many local food and drink products.

  20. A tour group posing for the photo in the woods
    Photo of Trevor Edwards
    Photo of Trevor Edwards
    A tour group posing for a photo
    A tour group posing for a photo
    A tour group posing for a photo
    Image of Hillsborough Castle
    Image of Castle Coole
    A group of tourers visiting the Giants Causeway
    A tour group posing for the photo in the woods
    Photo of Trevor Edwards
    Photo of Trevor Edwards
    A tour group posing for a photo
    A tour group posing for a photo
    A tour group posing for a photo
    Image of Hillsborough Castle
    Image of Castle Coole
    A group of tourers visiting the Giants Causeway

    Bangor

    Address

    12 Meadow Way, Crawfordsburn, Bangor, County Down, BT19 1JJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9185 3081

    Type

    Type:

    Sightseeing

    'Plantsman's Garden Tours' offer incredible access to the gardens of historic stately homes and the privately owned masterpieces of Co. Down and Northern Ireland together with those of the Republic of Ireland.

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