Awaken your senses and make memories with family and friends in Ards and North Down, where the seaside and countryside meet.

 

Escape from everyday life and breathe in the fresh sea air, enjoy wonderful scenery and taste the delicious local flavours and all right on Belfast’s doorstep. Be sure to pick up our NEW autumn/winter Experiences AND Events Visitor Guide to help you plan your visit, whether it be a short break, a couple of nights away or day trip.

The guide is packed to the brim with so much to do, inspirational ideas and the latest events – available at Visitor Information Centres throughout N.I. Our website, visitardsandnorthdown.com, gives all the information you could ever need to know from things to do to places to stay. If you prefer to chat, our local expert staff in Bangor and Newtownards Visitor Information Centres will be more than happy to offer knowledgeable advice to make your visit all the more worthwhile.

We are keen to share our little piece of the world with you as the area is sure to capture at little bit of your heart, from miles of coastline to historic castles and Abbeys, rolling drumlins and parklands or award winning attractions and museums we have it all!  Quench your taste buds with our vast array of charming eateries and award winning restaurants and with a superb choice of accommodation we encourage you to spend a little time our way.

From the autumn colours of the exquisite gardens, to the spectacle of 1000s of wintering geese arriving on Strangford Lough, a visit to Northern Irelands only Aquarium, Exploris, home grown craft makers and an eclectic mix of seasonal events, we have the ingredients for a perfect change of scene and leaving you wanting more.

visitardsandnorthdown  | 028 9127 0069 or 028 9182 6846