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  1. 12 Of The Best Things To Do In Bangor In Northern Ireland

    There is also the Grey Point Fort, an historic monument completed in 1907 to defend Belfast from sea-borne attack. 4. Spend an afternoon at Mount Stewart. Another of the more popular things to do in Bangor in Northern Ireland is to take a road trip to Mount Stewart - the most visited National Trust mansion house in NI.

  2. Visit Bangor City, County Down

    The city is also home to Northern Ireland's only 50 metre swimming pool at Aurora Aquatic and Leisure Complex, one of Bangor's most popular attractions, situated a few minutes walk from the Walled Garden. Bangor Abbey. Bangor Abbey was founded by St Comgall in 558AD. The Abbey's celebrated literary work, Bangor Antiphonary -a collection ...

  3. THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Bangor

    Well worth a visit. See way to experience (1) 3. North Down Museum. 117. History Museums. North Down Museum tells the story of the North Down area from the Bronze Age to the present day through a series of rooms, each dedicated to a particular era of history. Key artifacts on display include the Bronze Age Ballycroghan Swords, the Bangor Bell ...

  4. Bangor Visitor Information Centre

    About. Bangor Visitor Information Centre located within the 17th century Tower House is packed with local and national tourist information, as well as gifts and souvenirs. Make it your first stop in the seaside city. The friendly knowledgeable team are on hand with advice on: • local events - the events board is ever changing with all that is ...

  5. THE TOP 10 Things to Do in Bangor

    Key artifacts on display include the Bronze Age Ballycroghan Swords, the Bangor Bell from the hugely important Bangor Abbey settlement, and the Raven Maps, the only complete folio of Plantation era maps in Ireland. North Down Museum is situated at the rear of the Town Hall, Bangor Castle, on Castle Park Avenue.

  6. Discover the City of Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland

    5 Quay St, Bangor BT20 5ED. Approx. 15-20 leisurely walk through the city centre, from Bangor Train Station, slightly downhill. The Tower House in Bangor is the most important 17th-century port building surviving in Northern Ireland and are well preserved reminders of Bangor's sea-faring history. Originally built in 1637 as a Custom House by ...

  7. Bangor Visitor Information Centre

    Staff can help you plan your day trip, short break or staycation in the area or across Northern Ireland. History of Tower House The 17th Century Tower and adjoining Tower House on Bangor Seafront are well preserved reminders of Bangor's sea-faring history alongside its modern Marina.Originally built in 1637 as a Custom House, the architecture ...

  8. Discover Bangor

    Beyond the city. Bangor is a great base to explore the Ards Peninsula, home to many picturesque towns and villages, as well as Strangford Lough - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. On 900 acres of the lough's eastern shore sits the glorious 18th century Mount Stewart House and Gardens. Bedecked in plush fabrics and sporting a 15,000 ...

  9. Bangor, Northern Ireland: All You Need to Know Before You Go (2024

    Bangor Tourism: Tripadvisor has 26,991 reviews of Bangor Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Bangor resource. Skip to main content. Discover. ... Hotels near Bangor Northern Ireland Station. Near Airports. Hotels near Belfast Intl Airport (BFS) Hotels near Belfast City Airport ...

  10. THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Bangor

    Other Top Attractions around Bangor. 2023. Titanic Belfast. 26,240. 17 km away. Belfast. Speciality Museums. Tickets from R 566,86. 2023. Crumlin Road Gaol. 9,247. 19 km away. Belfast. ... We went to Bangor on our last day in Northern Ireland. It was a nice seaside town to have a walk around. Lots of little place to visit around the harbour ...

  11. Bangor, Northern Ireland: All You Must Know Before You Go (2024

    Bangor Tourism: Tripadvisor has 26,987 reviews of Bangor Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Bangor resource. Skip to main content. Discover. ... Premier Inn Bangor (Northern Ireland) hotel. 400. from $35/night. The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn. 2,057. from $96/night. 2024. The Nines. 680. from $103/night. Marine Court Hotel. 715 ...

  12. Bangor (Northern Ireland)

    The counties of Northern Ireland have been abolished and since 2015 Bangor has been the administrative centre of Ards and North Down Borough, so local government is a significant local employer. in 2011 its population was 61,011, which makes it the third largest town in Northern Ireland. Visitor information [edit]

  13. Bangor Abbey

    About. Saint Comgall founded the Abbey in 558AD and it grew to become one of the most important seats of learning in Ireland, with almost 3,000 monks at the time of Comgall's death in 601AD. Two of its most famous students, Columbanus and Gall, travelled throughout Europe setting up monasteries in Luxeuil, Bobbio and Bregenz.

  14. It's Sometimes Sunny in Bangor: Northern Ireland Travel Blog

    It's Sometimes Sunny in Bangor: Northern Ireland Travel Blog. Welcome to the unofficial website of Bangor Northern Ireland (because the official website is a bit rubbish). Here we share all the exciting assets of our lovely wee seaside city, from a Bangor Castle made from sugar cubes, feeding overfed ducks at Ward Park.

  15. Bangor Seafront

    View Maps and Visitor Guides. View what Northern Ireland has to offer and some of the best things to see and do during a visit. Picturesque promenade, leading from town centre to coastal path, past the prestigious marina. Sites include historic McKee Clock, Bregenz House the….

  16. Bangor Northern Ireland (Bangor-by-the-Sea)

    The Eisenhower Pier. Found next to Bangor Marina, is Bangor Pier, known officially as the Eisenhower Pier, to commemorate General Dwight D. Eisenhower who readied his navy fleet in the seas opposite before storming the shores of Normandy on D-Day. Although some locals are having none of it, and continue to call it the North Pier.

  17. Bangor, Northern Ireland: All You Need to Know Before You Go (2024

    Bangor Tourism: Tripadvisor has 26,979 reviews of Bangor Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Bangor resource. Skip to main content. Discover. ... Hotels near Bangor Northern Ireland Station. Near Airports. Hotels near Belfast Intl Airport (BFS) Hotels near Belfast City Airport ...

  18. Bangor, County Down

    Bangor (/ ˈ b æ ŋ ɡ ər / BANG-gər; from Irish Beannchar [ˈbʲaːn̪ˠəxəɾˠ]) is a city and seaside resort in County Down, Northern Ireland, on the southern side of Belfast Lough.It is within the Belfast metropolitan area and is 13 miles (22 km) east of Belfast city centre, to which it is linked by the A2 road and the Belfast-Bangor railway line.The population was 64,596 at the ...

  19. Things to do in Bangor Northern Ireland: Tourism, Attractions, Stories

    Winter Sunshine in Portrush. There would be 3 big seaside destinations in Northern Ireland. Bangor with its proximity to Belfast, Newcastle at the foot of the Mourne Mountains, and Portrush, the gateway to the Causeway Coast. We live in Bangor, have been to Newcastle countless times, but have no recollection of ever being to Portrush.

  20. Things to do in Northern Ireland: Top Tourist Attractions in Northern

    Northern Ireland for me is the perfect road trip destination, with short distances between close-knit tourist attractions, well-maintained roads, and just so much sightseeing in between. A good itinerary would be starting out from Belfast City Airport , where ideal bases nearby are either Belfast tourist centre (10-min drive) or the seaside ...

  21. Welcome to Ards and North Down

    Golf in Ards and North Down. Ards and North Down is renowned for for it's most famous home grown player; world golf star Rory McIlroy and and Ireland's oldest golf club, The Royal Belfast. Perfect for your Society break, Ards and North Down have courses for all levels, and plenty to do to make your visit all the more worthwhile.

  22. Tourism and Tourist Attractions in Bangor Northern Ireland (North Down)

    By Allan and Fanfan. Castle Park will likely be the first place you see when arriving to Bangor, with the old Town Hall (or Bangor Castle as it's now better known) found directly opposite central arrivals stations in the centre of Bangor and, it's just really hard to miss. Then, surrounding Bangor Castle is a rather expansive woodland known

  23. Discover Northern Ireland

    Places to Visit in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland is a land of captivating contrasts, where historic landmarks and stunning landscapes beckon exploration. Unearth the mystery of the Giant's Causeway, with its otherworldly hexagonal columns, immerse yourself in Belfast's rich history at the Titanic Quarter, or walk along Derry~Londonderry's ...

  24. United Kingdom Pipe Band Championships

    The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Northern Ireland Branch (RSPBANI) in conjunction with the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association is delighted to present the United Kingdom Pipe and Drum Major Championships. The event will take place at Ward Arras area of Ward Park in Bangor, Northern Ireland, on Saturday 18 May 2024, commencing at 10:00