Ards and North Down

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Escape the city and meet the great outdoors. Just 20 minutes from Belfast.

Ards and North Down is a local government district in Northern Ireland. It was created on 1 April 2015 by merging the Borough of Ards and the Borough of North Down. The local authority is Ards and North Down Borough Council.
  • c/o Bangor Visitor Information Centre
  • 34 Quay Street
  • Bangor
  • Down
  • BT20 5ED

Top Reasons To Visit

  • Visit Ards Peninsula and discover a host of charming villages and quaint fishing towns.
  • Experience rich heritage and history
  • Make memories with friends and family that will last a lifetime

Contact Details

  • c/o Bangor Visitor Information Centre
  • 34 Quay Street
  • Bangor
  • Down
  • BT20 5ED
+44 28 9127 0069
http://www.visitardsandnorthdown.com
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Current Opening Hours

  • Monday
    Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday
    Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday
    Open 24 hours
  • Thursday
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  • Friday
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  • Saturday
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  • Sunday
    Open 24 hours

Felting with Bees in The Walled Garden, Helen’s Bay – Experience AND 2024

Sat, 27 Apr 2024, 2:00pm

A beautiful day spent at The Walled Garden Helen's Bay, where you will enjoy an insight into the importance of Black Irish bee conservation.

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Merry May Day

Mon, 06 May 2024, 10:00am

Enjoy a merry May Day in Holywood with a food stall market, funfair rides, Jiggle and Jive and more!

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Mrs Maker’s Mucky Ducks – Experience AND 2024

26.84 KM
Mon, 06 May 2024, 11:00am

A fun creative experience for little ones this Bank Holiday Monday. Let their imaginations run free in mucky ducky land!

WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre
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United Kingdom Pipe Band Championships

30.67 KM
Sat, 18 May 2024, 10:00am

The largest pipe band and drum major contest to be held in Northern Ireland this year! This event always makes for a fantastic day out.

Ward Park
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Well-Spring at Mount Stewart – Experience AND 2024

35.61 KM
Sat, 18 May 2024, 11:00am

Step away from your everyday and join Tessa Ann, from The Sound Healing Spa, for three carefully curated wellbeing sessions at National Trust-Mount Stewart.

Mount Stewart
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A Posh Picnic in The Walled Garden, Helen’s Bay – Experience AND 2024

Sat, 18 May 2024, 2:00pm

This beautiful, relaxed dining experience will showcase the Walled Garden Helen's Bay in all its spring beauty.

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Electric Picnic – Experience AND 2024

33.2 KM
Sun, 19 May 2024, 10:00am

This experience is a Guided Electric Bike Tour around the shoreline of stunning Strangford Lough, with an artisan picnic.

Strangford Lough Activity Centre
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Newtownards Historical Walking Tour – Experience AND 2024

Sat, 25 May 2024, 10:30am

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

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Bangor Bay D-day Boat Trip – Experience AND 2024

01 - 02 Jun 2024
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Join this Sea Bangor weekend and discover the crucial role Bangor had to play in preparation for the D-Day Normandy Landings.

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Tea with the Bees and Cake with the Cows – Experience AND 2024

Sat, 08 Jun 2024, 2:30pm

Tea with the Bees and Cake with the Cows is a unique farm experience hosted at Ballyboley Dexters, Orlock, on the coast between Donaghadee and Groomsport.

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Wellness at the Wetlands – Experience AND 2024

26.84 KM
Sun, 09 Jun 2024, 9:30am

Join host Tessa Ann, of The Sound Healing Spa, who will guide you on a sound healing experience allowing you the opportunity to relax and unwind.

WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre
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Wellness at the Wetlands – Experience AND 2024

26.84 KM
Sun, 09 Jun 2024, 9:30am

Join host Tessa Ann, of The Sound Healing Spa, who will guide you on a sound healing experience allowing you the opportunity to relax and unwind.

WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre
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Trad and Tide Strangford Lough – Experience AND 2024

Sun, 16 Jun 2024, 11:00am

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.

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Trad and Tide Bangor Bay – Experience AND 2024

Sun, 16 Jun 2024, 11:30am

Step aboard the Ocean Crest, Skipper Brian Meharg will navigate Bangor's beautiful coastline while telling you some salty tales.

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Summer Solstice Voyage of Discovery – Experience AND 2024

Thu, 20 Jun 2024, 7:00pm

Immerse yourself in the tranquil surroundings of Strangford Lough on board the St Brendan, as you celebrate midsummer, on the longest day of the year!

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Scene to Studio: Painting the Walled Garden – Experience AND 2024

Sat, 22 Jun 2024, 9:00am

Join local landscape artist Jenni Robinson for an immersive day of art, based around the beautiful Walled Garden in Bangor.

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Comber Historical Walking Tour – Experience AND 2024

Sat, 22 Jun 2024, 11:00am

Comber may be small in size but is big in terms of history. Come along to discover what they mean!

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Jenny Watts Boat Trip – Experience AND 2024

Sun, 07 Jul 2024, 11:30am

Join Brian Meharg as he invites you aboard to hear the story of infamous smuggler, Jenny Watt while enjoying a cruise around beautiful Bangor Bay.

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Gardens & Gin – Experience AND 2024

25.57 KM
Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 9:45am

A New for 2024 escorted excursion by coach. Opportunity to learn about how gin is made from field to glass.

Ards Visitor Information Centre
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Gothic Abbey & Physic Garden Tour – Experience AND 2024

42.45 KM
Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 11:00am

This is a truly unique tour, an opportunity to learn how herbs and plants have been used medicinally for centuries to present day.

Grey Abbey
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Paws for Gin in Donaghadee – Experience AND 2024

Sun, 04 Aug 2024, 11:30am

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…

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Monoprinting with Plants – Experience AND 2024

Thu, 15 Aug 2024, 6:00pm

An evening of creativity at Seacourt Print Workshop. You may choose the plants you wish to use, to create your bespoke print.

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Step Back in Time Walking Tour – Experience AND 2024

29.11 KM
Sat, 17 Aug 2024, 10:30am

Step back in time with and uncover stories of Bangor's fascinating past during this informative and scenic walking tour.

Bangor Abbey
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Strangford Lough Boat Trip – Experience AND 2024

25.58 KM
Sat, 24 Aug 2024, 2:00pm

Join Tour Guide John Murray and take time away from the fast pace of everyday life and enjoy the splendour of Strangford Loughs scenery and fascinating…

Strangford Lough
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Wee Birds Art Workshop – Experience AND 2024

26.84 KM
Mon, 26 Aug 2024, 2:00pm

Families will be welcomed by Marianne from Boom! Studios, based in Bangor, who will lead a "Wee Birds" art session.

WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre
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