The 2026\/27 Guided Walks and Tours offer something for everyone\u2014from lovers of local history and horticulture to those drawn to folklore, coastal tales, live music and seasonal events, including:<\/p>\n New for 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n Much-loved highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n Find out more and book your tickets now, visitardsandnorthdown.com\/experienceAND<\/strong> (Online booking fees apply).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Ards and North Down Borough Council is delighted to announce the launch of its Guided Walks and Tours 2026\/27 programme, running from May 2026 through January 2027. This year\u2019s schedule brings together 14 immersive, story-rich tours, offering residents and visitors the chance to step behind the scenes of historic estates, uncover hidden heritage, and experience … Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25039"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25039"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25039\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25041,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25039\/revisions\/25041"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25039"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25039"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25039"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"\"](\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/4-1024x683.jpg\")
Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Gillian McCollum said:
\n\u201cWe are incredibly proud to showcase the very best of our borough through this year\u2019s Guided Walks and Tours programme. Each tour shines a light on the rich stories, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitality that define Ards and North Down. Whether you live here or are visiting for the first time, these experiences offer a truly special way to connect with the heritage and spirit of our region.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n
\nA unique heritage through music walking tour through Bangor\u2019s historic coastal spaces.<\/li>\n
\nA colourful journey into the stories, secrets and scandals that shaped Bangor\u2019s character.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nJoin Food Historian Lady Dunleath for an intimate tour of the estate\u2019s private walled garden, followed by homemade cake and a Q&A.<\/li>\n
\nExplore Bangor Bay by boat with Brian Meharg and hear the story of legendary smuggler Jenny Watt.<\/li>\n
\nEnjoy folklore, live traditional music, wildlife and sea air aboard locally operated vessels. Step aboard and discover rich folklore, vibrant traditional music, incredible wildlife and refreshing sea breezes on our unforgettable boat trips.<\/li>\n
\nA rare opportunity to visit this private estate guided by owners William and Daphne Montgomery.<\/li>\n
\nA dog friendly coastal tour including a locally crafted Copeland Gin cocktail and pup goody bag.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n