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Experiences and Events SPRING/SUMMER 2018 Your FREE Visitor Guide to Ards and North Down EXPERIENCES AND EVENTS ON BELFAST’S SPRING / SUMMER 2018 DOORSTEP Call into our Visitor Information Centres to discover how best to spend your time in Ards and North Down. Ards Visitor Information Centre 31 Regent Street, Newtownards County Down BT23 4AD 028 9182 6846 Bangor Visitor Information Centre Tower House, 34 Quay Street, Bangor County Down BT20 5ED 028 9127 0069 visitardsandnorthdown.com EXPERIENCE AND ENJOY 02 Welcome 04 Walk this way... 06 Drive this way... 08 Explore our coastline 10 Food AND Drink 12 See AND Do 20 Get Active 28 Embrace the Arts 32 Let us inspire you… 34 Experience Ards AND North Down Tours 36 Spring/Summer Events 62 Exhibitions 65 Visitor Information Services 66 Emergency Information 67 Accommodation 68 Ards and North Down Map The information in this guide was correct at the time of going to print. Every care has been taken to ensure accuracy; however, we cannot accept responsibility for any errors, omissions or changes that may occur. This information can be made available in a range of alternative formats to meet a specific need. To request an alternative format please phone 028 9127 0069 / 028 9182 6846. EXPERIENCES AND EVENTS SPRING/SUMMER 2018 Walk this way… Get your boots on and get out there! Captivating Coastline Walking is one of the best ways to With miles of coastline stretching from Holywood to Portaferry, the explore the rolling hills of the surrounding opportunities for scenic walks are countryside and the breathtaking coastline. endless. With charming towns There are many self-guided walking and pretty villages nestled along tour booklets available from our Visitor the way, take a break in a cafe or restaurant and recharge with Information Centres, highlighting the coffee and a sweet treat, or a pint history, heritage and attractions in our and a pie. The choice is yours! towns and villages. You can also book a guided tour. The North Down Coastal Path One of the finest shoreline walks in Northern Ireland, the North Down Coastal path stretches for 16 miles. It runs from Holywood to Cultra to Helen’s Bay to Crawfordsburn to Bangor, finishing just after Groomsport at Portavoe. Please be aware that sections of the North Down Coastal Path follow private roads. Respect the Highway Code when walking, cycling or running along these sections where residential traffic will have right of way. In the interests of your own safety please be respectful when using the area for recreational purposes. Page 4 Forty Shades of Green From the hills of Scrabo in Newtownards to the leafy forest of Crawfordsburn Green Flag Award Ballymenoch Park Country Park or the world The International Holywood, BT18 0LP 028 9127 0069 renowned gardens and mark of quality new farmland trails at Mount Stewart, there is a Ards and North Down Castle Park fabulous countryside to be is proud that four of Bangor, BT20 4BT discovered. This area has a our parks and green 028 9127 0069 mild marine micro climate spaces have been with dry and fertile soils presented with the Kiltonga Nature Reserve supporting the beautiful Green Flag Award. Newtownards, BT23 4FY flora and fauna along the Make sure to include one 028 9182 6846 way. The Comber Greenway or all of these beauty links country with city along spots in your itinerary… Londonderry Park a disused railway line. This Newtownards, BT23 8SG seven mile, traffic free linear 028 9181 0614 route is popular with walkers and cyclists. EXPERIENCES AND EVENTS SPRING/SUMMER 2018 Drive this way… If exploring by car, The Ards and North Down From early beginnings, there are driving Christian Heritage Trail Christianity in the area has Ards and North Down had a varied development. routes available to has been at the centre of From attacks at the hands direct you to some Ireland’s Christian Heritage of Vikings in the 9th of the highlights of dating back as far as the Century to the growth of the area. Designated 5th Century. Today’s visitor Presbyterianism during will still find much of early the Ulster Plantations in routes are detailed on Christian interest in the area. the 17th Century. The era the map on page 68. of industrialisation and Tradition holds that St the advent of transport, Machaoi founded the island especially the railways, saw monastery at Nendrum in the area grow further. With the 5th Century. Later in it came the construction of 558AD came the foundation a plethora of churches. Discover of Bangor Abbey by St the Ards Comgall, whose influence soon spread across Europe Peninsula way through the work of St This handy Columbanus and St Gall. downloadable guide will help you to plan Discover the perfect tour of the Bangor Ireland’s most easterly Christian coastline and its charming villages. Heritage Trail Take in its historic This App guides you sites, experience its along the Bangor vibrant craft scene and Christian Heritage enjoy outdoor activities Trail via an offline map. such as walking, At each of the nine stops cycling and golf. along the way you can read about the site, view images past and present and listen to audio about its history. Page 6 Saint Patrick’s Trail Ulster-Scots in Ards Follow the Saint Patrick’s Trail and North Down through a host of Christian sites Our close proximity to in Bangor, the Ards Peninsula, Scotland is a big part of Downpatrick, Newry and our heritage in Ards and Armagh to uncover just how North Down. In May 1606 strong Northern Ireland’s links Scottish families began to are with this patron saint. settle in the area, led by James Hamilton and Hugh The 92 mile linear driving route Montgomery from Ayrshire, links 15 key sites; all identified as Scotland. Discover having some connection to the the Ards and saint’s life, legacy or landscape These Scottish settlers North Down App and just waiting to be explored. transformed the borough and Ards and North Down is home to what you can see today is The App takes you on seven of these sites. largely a result of centuries of a journey of discovery Ulster-Scots thrift, graft and highlighting the influence Mourne Coastal Route perseverance. From towns of the Ulster- This beautiful scenic route and villages to our rolling Scots on the takes you on a journey along landscape, place names, area. Audio the coastline. The route is and the ‘wee’ turns of for each signposted by directional phrase you’ll hear when location will brown signage. talking to the locals. accompany and inform Great Wars Trail you. Ards and North Down has a rich connection with the two Great Wars. Soldiers of The First World War, of the 108th Brigade of the 36th (Ulster) Division, were trained within the grounds of the Clandeboye Estate in Bangor. General Eisenhower took inspection of the troops prior to D Day in 1944, memorialised in the mosaic art of the Bangor pier, named in honour of the General. These are just two examples of the many sites throughout the borough where you can learn all about how the area played its part in both conflicts. EXPERIENCES AND EVENTS SPRING/SUMMER 2018 Explore our coastline Encompassing the southern shore of Belfast Lough, the Irish Sea coast and most of the perimeter of Strangford Lough. Ards and North Down has around 115 miles of stunning coastline. Strangford Lough is an area of Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, of special scientific interest and Northern Ireland’s first marine nature reserve. From sand dunes to rocky pools, no matter where you enjoy it from, you will be surrounded by stunning scenery, wonderful wildlife and fabulous flora and fauna. The iconic Scrabo Tower is the ideal location for a panoramic view of the Lough, the Ards Peninsula and the surrounding drumlins of County Down. You can discover its shores on foot, or its waters by air or boat. If you are more adventurous, why not take a scuba dive! Page 8 A wealth of family attractions await children of all ages. Experience feeding ducks and geese, holding a starfish, getting close to sharks, simply flying a kite or building a sandcastle. Seaside Award A mark of quality management and clean water for beaches across the UK. Ards and North Down is proud that three of our beaches have been presented with a Seaside Award for 2018. Make sure to visit one or more during your stay... DID YOU KNOW… the most easterly point Ballywalter in Ireland is in this area? BT22 2PG Burr Point is located just Groomsport south of Ballyhalbert, BT19 6JR marked by a sculpture Millisle in the shape of a BT22 2HS large ‘E’. EXPERIENCES AND EVENTS SPRING/SUMMER 2018 Food AND Drink Page 10 We breed. We grow. The local dairy industry Food Experiences We distil. We catch. produces exciting ranges of ice cream, cheese and We bake. We enjoy. NI Food Tours yoghurt. Don’t leave the Killinchy, BT23 6UD table without trying some. Irish bread making classes Our little corner of Northern Or why not round off a meal and bespoke tours that Ireland is a foodie heaven! with a little nip of a locally showcase the food of County With amazing local produce distilled spirit! Down – where we have more and flavours, chefs and award winning producers restaurants, it is the Whether you choose a and restaurants than destination of choice for a gourmet dining room, a anywhere else in NI! fabulous food experience. friendly pub, or fish and 028 9754 3224 chips at the harbour, you nifoodtours.com With its vast coastline, the will savour the tastes of the area has seafood at the top lush green fields, fertile soil Echlinville Distillery of the menu, with a daily and clear waters.
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