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Welcome to North Down

A first class maritime resort! A compact borough on the southern shores of Belfast, we have been attracting visitors and day-trippers for centuries due to our privileged location. Whilst the modes of transport have changed, the reasons for coming remain the same – fresh air and fun! We hold events throughout the year to entertain the whole family. There are countless leisure activities, an abundance of water-sports, picturesque parks, enchanting woodlands, sandy beaches and scenic promenades just waiting for you!

Upcoming Events in North Down

Things to see & do

Fitness & Health
Rain or shine, it will be fine inside one of our public leisure and sports facilities. In addition, there are an increasing number of privately run spas and wellness amenities.Bangor Castle Leisure Centre Tel: 028 9127 0271
Sailing
Thanks to the reputation of Bangor Marina and the friendliness of our yacht clubs, more than a thousand visiting craft come every year. A packed programme of events for dinghies, keelboats and power boats are held every year, making our waters ...
Ulster Scots Mansion Houses
Some of the “big houses” or “mansion houses” of north Down and the Ards have Ulster-Scots origins which can be traced back to the 1600s.Some are private homes, some are National Trust, some contain important Ulster-Scots ar...