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Donaghadee New Year's Day Historical Walking Tour - Experience AND 2024

Tour departs from Donaghadee Harbour, The Parade, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0DG
image of lighthouse and pier with sunset over the water in the background.

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Part of Experience Ards and North Down 2024. Click here to see the full programme. 

 

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Join Dr Robert Neill and Dr Tom Neill who will guide you around the stunning seaside town of Donaghadee aka Port Devine, featured in the BBC “Hope Street” television series.

Donaghadee is the nearest port to Scotland, the shores of which can be seen clearly on a crisp day, especially from the vantage point of the tour involves visit to the Camera Obsura up the hill of the Moat which will be open for the tour.

Built on a rich maritime history the town has many a story to tell, from 1600 to the present day.

On the tour, you will also learn about the Sir Samuel Kelly RNLI lifeboat, and the project exhibition, which rescued survivors from the MV Princess Victoria in 1953.

You will also explore the history of the streets and churches in the town.

This would make for something different to do on New Year's Day. 


Things to note
Tour departs on foot from Donaghadee Harbour, The Parade, BT21 ODG

Please dress for warmth and comfortably as dictated by the weather.  
 
Tour covers uneven ground and some inclines, please wear suitable footwear and dress for the weather. 
No concessions.

Those aged U18 yrs must be accompanied by a paying adult and also purchase a full price ticket.
Tickets close 48 hrs before.


Getting there

By Car: From Belfast follow A2 to Donaghadee Rd/High Bangor Rd/B21 in Bangor.  At Donaghadee Rd Roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donaghadee Rd/High Bangor Rd/B21.  Follow the signs towards Donaghadee.  Follow A48 to The Parade.

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By Bus: See Translink NI website for bus departure and arrival times.


Accessibility                                                                                                                                 
Tour covers uneven ground and some inclines, please wear suitable footwear and dress for the weather. This experience may not be suitable for wheelchair users / those with mobility issues - Please contact the Visitor Information Centre team for more information.                                                                          

Carers 
Where practicable ANDBC will aim to accommodate carers and be as inclusive as possible. Due to the variety and nature of the programme this requires assessment on a case-by-case basis. If you require further information in relation to this, please call Bangor Visitor Information Centre on 028 9127 0069, and they will be able to address your enquiry.

 

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10.30am - 1pm (1 Jan 2025)

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