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Visit Ards and North Down Inspiring visitors to enjoy Ards and North Down. The official page for Tourism.

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📷 There's still time to enter!Whether it's a stunning seascape, local wildlife or a special moment by the coast, we'd lo...
07/11/2026

📷 There's still time to enter!

Whether it's a stunning seascape, local wildlife or a special moment by the coast, we'd love to see Ards and North Down through your lens. 💙

If you haven't entered yet, there's still time to submit your favourite Shorelife photo for a chance to be featured.

Find out more and enter now 👉 https://tinyurl.com/ShorelifePhotoComp

⏰Entries close at 5pm on 18 November 2026. Terms and conditions apply.

✨ Great to see Taste Ards and North Down represented at the Samhain Festival Kells - Festival of Food and Culture (5-8 N...
07/11/2026

✨ Great to see Taste Ards and North Down represented at the Samhain Festival Kells - Festival of Food and Culture (5-8 November), County Meath!

👏 Best wishes to our local businesses:

😊 Papas Mineral Company
🍫 Hotties Chocolate
🍞 CounterCulture Real bread

Showcasing local talent, creativity and quality!
Food NI

Something to do with the little ones, to look forward to...
06/11/2026

Something to do with the little ones, to look forward to...

𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐫𝐬! 🎶Ards and North Down Borough Council is inviting choirs from across the Borough to tak...
04/11/2026

𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐫𝐬! 🎶

Ards and North Down Borough Council is inviting choirs from across the Borough to take part in Bangor Sings on Saturday 28 November.

This exciting initiative will fill Bangor with music as choirs perform across the city centre, creating a day-long celebration of local talent, community spirit, and great entertainment.

From community and school choirs to workplace groups, church choirs and friendship singing groups, Bangor Sings offers singers of all ages and abilities the opportunity to showcase their talents and be part of a vibrant musical programme.

📅 Event Details
Date: Saturday 28 November 2026
Location: Bangor
Time: Performances will take place between 10am and 6pm
Who can participate: Choirs and singing groups of all ages and abilities

💻 Choirs interested in taking part should register their interest by emailing [email protected].

📍The closing date for expressions of interest is 12 noon on 16 November 2026.
For more information, terms and conditions see www.visitardsandnorthdown.com/Bangor-Sings

🌍𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!From 3-5 Nov   is attending World Travel Market (WTM) Lond...
03/11/2026

🌍𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!

From 3-5 Nov is attending World Travel Market (WTM) London, one of the world's leading travel industry events, connecting with travel trade, media and tourism partners from across the globe.

We're showcasing everything that makes Ards and North Down a must-visit destination, from stunning coastal scenery and unique visitor experiences to excellent accommodation, food and drink, and world-class attractions.

WTM provides a valuable opportunity to raise the profile of the borough internationally and inspire future visits to our destination.

Ards and North Down Borough Council

03/11/2026

🌿𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞 🌿

The Good Visitor Promise is now live and Ards and North Down Borough Council inviting tourism and hospitality and businesses across the Borough to get involved.

By pledging your support to the Promise, you'll be demonstrating your commitment to:
✔ Welcoming visitors responsibly
✔ Supporting local communities
✔ Protecting the environment
✔ Contributing to a thriving and sustainable visitor economy

Businesses that sign up will also benefit from access to online resources, training workshops and a supportive network of like-minded organisations.

Together, we can create memorable visitor experiences while protecting what makes Ards and North Down such a special place.

📽 Watch the video to find out more.

✒️ Sign up here 👉 https://bit.ly/4i68By9

Lightfoot_Bangor | The Walled Garden Helen's Bay | Strangford Lough Activity Centre | Clandeboye Lodge Hotel | Ulster Folk Museum, Cultra | Ulster Transport Museum, Cultra

📅 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐎𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫See what is in store for you this month in Ards and North Down >> https://bit.ly/3YcxdvfThis list is...
01/11/2026

📅 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐎𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫

See what is in store for you this month in Ards and North Down >> https://bit.ly/3Ycxdvf

This list is updated regularly.

🌱 Please help us protect, respect and enjoy our place together by following The Good Visitor Promise: https://bit.ly/4dSfzpz

Ards and North Down Borough Council | Culture - Ards and North Down | Visit Belfast | Discover Northern Ireland

🎃 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲 - 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐰 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬! 🎫 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟏𝐚𝐦 - 𝟓𝐩𝐦 | 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 - 𝐧𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠🎨 𝟐𝐩𝐦...
31/10/2026

🎃 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲 - 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐰 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬!

🎫 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟏𝐚𝐦 - 𝟓𝐩𝐦 | 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 - 𝐧𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠
🎨 𝟐𝐩𝐦 - 𝟒𝐩𝐦 | 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐮𝐧

The beloved Cockle Row opens its doors again for one day only at Halloween, Saturday 31 October, when the fabulous MRS MAKER is ART will be there working a creative spell and entertaining kids and families from 2pm. Don’t miss it!

Please note, details are subject to change.

Ards and North Down Borough Council | Culture - Ards and North Down | Visit Belfast

30/10/2026

Sneak peek! 👀

We've already received some fantastic entries to the Shorelife Festival Photography Competition. 🎊

There's still plenty of time to get involved. If you've captured a favourite Shorelife moment, we'd love to see it!

📅 Entries close at 5pm on Wednesday 18 November. Ts and Cs apply.

Find out more and enter here 👉
https://tinyurl.com/ShorelifePhotoComp

🍂 Autumn inspiration from Visit Belfast 🍂 Looking for inspiration for an autumn day out? Think scenic strolls, getting c...
30/10/2026

🍂 Autumn inspiration from Visit Belfast 🍂

Looking for inspiration for an autumn day out? Think scenic strolls, getting creative and delicious food and drink👇

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City Hall, The Castle
Bangor
BT204BT

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

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