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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

Cycling
Discover the joys of our contrasting terrain, from soft coastal stretches to tough inland hill riding. If you are cycling around Northern Ireland, Translink allow bikes to be carried on all trains and Goldliner buses for around 30% of the adult fare.
The Royal Belfast Golf Club
Founded in 1881, Royal Belfast Golf Club is the oldest club in Ireland and one of the four ‘Royal’ courses. The clubhouse, built c.1852 as a private residence for a Belfast linen manufacturer and eventually owned by the Lord Mayor of Belfast, ...
Bangor self guided walk
Bangor is a town rich in heritage. The first settlements date back to Neolithic times, but it was the founding of the monastery by St Comgall in AD558 and the establishment of a centre of learning that laid the towns foundations.