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  1. A woman dressed traditionally looking down the street in the on site village
    Nina Cristinacce, Lightfoot Kitchen and Deli in Bangor
    A bowl of salad
    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 woman dressed traditionally looking down the street in the on site village
    Nina Cristinacce, Lightfoot Kitchen and Deli in Bangor
    A bowl of salad
    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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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.

  5. Helicopter
    Stunning views of north coast
    Helicopter
    Helicopter
    Stunning views of north coast
    Helicopter

    Newtownards

    Address

    61 Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 8SG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9181 1971

    Type

    Type:

    Sightseeing

    Heli Power is a well established Helicopter flight training school for beginners or experienced flyers. We also offer tours of Northern Ireland, transport for wedding and golf parties and many more tailor made packages.

  6. Bangor Castle
    Bangor Church Window
    Bangor Abbey
    Bangor mural
    Bangor Castle
    Bangor Church Window
    Bangor Abbey
    Bangor mural

    Bangor

    Address

    Bangor Park+Ride Car Park, 4 Abbey St, Bangor, County Down, BT16 1JS

    Type

    Type:

    Self-guided tour

    Discover fascinating and historic places while solving this self-guided, murder mystery walking trail from Whodunit Hunts in seaside town Bangor. Over 30 clues to solve!

  7. Killinchy

    Address

    Mobile Team Adventure, Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6QB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9064 6695

    Price

    Price from: £89.00 Activity

    Type

    Type:

    Canoeing & Kayaking

    Taking out a kayak is beautiful way to explore Strangford Lough, and with John Hubbucks as your guide you're in for a rewarding and unique experience that will be remembered for all the right reasons.

    Price

    Price from: £89.00 Activity
  8. Different styles of crosses made by Brigid Watson
    Participants making a Saint Brigid Cross
    Gift card
    Views over Strangford Lough
    The Strangford ferry
    christianity; saul;saint patrick
    Saint Patrick's Well on the coastal camino in Lecale County Down
    Kearney National Trust village on the Ards Peninsula
     Portico in Portaferry
    Ancient hill-top graveyard near the Irish Sea coastline
    Different styles of crosses made by Brigid Watson
    Participants making a Saint Brigid Cross
    Gift card
    Views over Strangford Lough
    The Strangford ferry
    christianity; saul;saint patrick
    Saint Patrick's Well on the coastal camino in Lecale County Down
    Kearney National Trust village on the Ards Peninsula
     Portico in Portaferry
    Ancient hill-top graveyard near the Irish Sea coastline

    Portaferry

    Address

    Slanes Point, 38 Ardminnan Road, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1QJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7763 898 074

    Type

    Type:

    Sightseeing

    Slow down, connect with nature, Irish culture and local people on a guided, coastal walk or coach tour with local, specialist tour guide, Brigid Watson.
    You will journey to areas off the beaten track to places which most tourists never see and…

  9. 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.

  10. Photo of Bangor Boat logo, a sketch of the boar with the words With your support since 1936 bangorboat.com

    Bangor

    Address

    Bangor Marina, Quay Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5ED

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7510 006 000

    Type

    Type:

    Boat Tours

    Fishing trips and cruises around Bangor Bay and Belfast Lough from Pickie Family Fun Park (Bangor seafront). 30 mins.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. Killinchy

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7749 011 283

    Type

    Type:

    Food Tour

    A wellness experience and combines two experiences in one.

  12. Millisle Windmill
    Kirkistown Castle
    Donaghadee Folly
    Greyabbey Mural
    Greyabbey Ruins
    Millisle Windmill
    Kirkistown Castle
    Donaghadee Folly
    Greyabbey Mural
    Greyabbey Ruins

    Bangor

    Address

    Ballyholme Parish Church, 68 Groomsport Rd, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5NE

    Type

    Type:

    Self-guided tour

    Self guided driving murder mystery trail around the Ards Peninsula coastline, starting at Bangor and ending at Greyabbey. See stunning coastal scenery and sights as old as 1,300 years, visit Northern Ireland’s only working windmill… and MUCH more…

  13. Holywood Priory

    Holywood

    Address

    Holywood Priory, Bangor Rd, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0NU

    Type

    Type:

    Self-guided tour

    Self guided murder mystery trail on foot in Holywood, from Whodunit Hunts, starting/ending at the Priory.

    Along the clue trail you’ll come across grand architecture & historic buildings, including the ruined priory; the only maypole on the island…

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