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Out and About

There is so much to do in both their local area and wider afield in Northern Ireland from the National Trust's Mount Stewart House and Estate right on the door step to the Giants Causeway World Heritage Site about 2 hours drive away. We have gathered up a few ideas and some local information of eating out and Leisure facilities for your information below.

The Armagh and Down web site has a host of information on all things Down. From eating out, activities, crafts, adventure and much much more. You can check them out at www.armaghanddown.com. The local government site for Ards Borough Council at www.ards-council.gov.uk also hosts a wealth of information on the area - we have taken a selection of the more local activities and establishments and listed them below for your convenience
Eating Out
Roma's - Newtownards

Saltwater Brig, Kircubbin


Scrabo Tower

 

The Ganges - Newtownards
Eastern Tandoori - Newtownards
Saltwater Brig - Kircubbin
Zio - Newtownards
Bay Restaurant - Newtownards (Nat. Trust)
The Georgian House - Comber
The Quay Bar and Restaurant - Portavogie
Wongs Royale Restaurant - Portavogie
The Lobster Pot Restaurant - Strangford
Grace Neills - Donaghadee
 
Local Churches
Strean Presbyterian Church  
Movilla Abbey - Newtownards
St. Patrick's Church - Newtownards
1st Presbyteran Church - Newtownards
Cornerstone Community Church - Newtownards
Activities
Riding

Trekking on the beach
Birr House
Cherry Tree Riding Centre
Gransha Equestrian Centre
Fishing
Several local lakes, run by angling clubs, can be fished in, details and information on permits can be obtained on-site.
Several boats operate sea angling trips from the many harbours round the lough and North Sea coast fishing ports.
Sailing
Strangford Lough has an abundance of sailing clubs around its shores, many offer courses and opportunities to try sailing
Strangford Sailing Club
Golf
Carnalea Golf Club
Scrabo Golf Club
Blackwood Golf Centre
Clandeboye Golf Club
Carnalea Golf Club
Bangor Golf Club
Kirkistown Golf Club
Bradshaws Brae Driving Range
Leisure

Eddie Irvine Karting
Ards Leisure Centre & Fitness
Movieland Cinema - Newtownards
Kirkistown Race School
Web Theatre - Newtownards
Eddie Irvine Karting - Bangor
Norsemaid Sea Enterprises - Newtownards
Attractions
National Trust

Mount Stewart Gardens

The Face - Eric McKillen Woodcraft
Mount Stewart
Rowallane Gardens
Wildlife
Exploris - Aquarium in Portaferry
WWT Castle Espie
Crafts
The Ards area is a haven for small craft enterprises from painting, woodwork, pottery and much much more.
Ards Craft Centre - Newtownards
Battletown Gallery- Newtownards
Old Post Office Tea Room And Gallery - Lisbane, Comber
Doghouse Gallery- Comber
Ava Gallery - Bangor
Eden Pottery - Millisle
Breezemount Angora Goat Farm - Donaghadee
Eric McKillen Woodcrafts - Portavogie
Nora Watson Jewellery - Portaferry
Clay Lake Studio - Portaferry
Historical Interest
Scrabo Tower and Country Park

Grey Abbey & Ballycopeland Windmill
Nendrum Monastic Site
Grey Abbey
Ballycopeland Windmill
Somme Heritage Centre - Newtownards
Ulster Folk & Transport Museum - Holywood

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