The "Ark" Open farm is set in forty acres of unspoiled countryside, with many of its
animals the most endangered in the British Isles. Rare Animals. Pets Corner.
Hand and bottle feeding. Adventure playground. Well worth a visit with your Children.
Telephone (02891) 820445 for opening times
No tour of the town would be complete without a visit to the famous church on the
site where the story of Bangor began nearly 15 centuries ago. In Bangor's history,
the abbey was destroyed and rebuilt many times. Oldest surviving remnant of its
past is St Malachy's Wall, adjacent to the old Gate Lodge at the nearby entrance
to Castle Park.
Telephone: (02891) 270271
On Wednesday mornings there is a big outdoor market, which is on the upper
Main Street. It's a great place to get fresh fruit & vegetables very cheap! There
are also lots of other great bargains to be found there. Open 8.00am to 2.00pm
on Wednesdays
From Donaghadee to the scenic Copeland’s Islands landing for picnics,
hill walking, bird watching, relaxing, swimming or just enjoy the peace and
tranquility. Trips depart from The Donaghadee Pier daily on 'The Brothers Boat'
Five times a day 9.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday in July and August,
Weekends Only in
May / June / Sept / October.
Telephone: - (02891) 883403 or 0378 893920.
Ideal for a Sunday walk to clear away the cobwebs and work up a good appetite!
A forest that offers walks on well marked paths through thick woodland made up
of mature conifers and deciduous trees. Cairn wood is located on the Ballysallagh
Road off the Belfast carriageway.
This is a popular beach in the summer and for weekend walks. There is a glen
walk and a visitor’s centre, which is geared up for children. There is also a cafe
at
the centre.
Opening Times: June - September, 10.30am - 8.00pm and October to May,
9am - 4.00pm Telephone: (02891) 853621 Access from Bridge Road South,
Helens Bay that is the
first road right out of Crawfordsburn towards Belfast.
Bangor Golf Course: 18-hole course close to
the centre of town.
Telephone
(02891) 270922.
Blackwood Golf Course: Northern Irelands
biggest pay-and-play facility
including the Shanks Restaurant. 18-hole championship standard course and
an 18 hole par 3
course Telephone (02891)
852706.
Carnalea Golf
Course: A coastal course,
which is particularly favored
by visitors. Telephone (02891) 270368.
Clandeboye
Golf Course: 36 hole golfing facility of international repute.
Telephone (02891) 271767.
Helens Bay Golf Course: Has a 9-hole course
and small greens
with clumps of mature trees making scoring
a challenge. Telephone
(02891) 852815.
Grey Point Fort
This gun site was built to protect the mouth of Belfast Lough from enemy invasion
in World War 2 and it now houses a little military museum to show you what it was
like at the time. The centerpiece is two six-inch naval guns which where installed
a few years ago to replace the original guns which where sold for scrap at a time
when there historic significance was not appreciated.
Opening Times:- April to September 2pm - 5pm daily, (Closed Tuesday) October
to March
open Sundays only 2pm - 4.45pm
Telephone
(02891) 853621,
There are nice walks in Castle Park which is where the Town Hall and Heritage
Centre is located. You can also go for a walk through Ward Park where kids can
bring bread to feed the ducks. Both parks are within walking distance of the town
centre
You can shop in Bangor Town Centre and park in one of the free car parks in
the area. The Flagship Centre is situated here and offers a wide range of stores
including Dunnes and the Co-op. It includes a multi-story car park for 450
cars.
Bloomfield’s Shopping Centre - This is a nice shopping centre to walk around
which includes M&S and Tesco’s. It is located on the outskirts of the town - off
the
Bangor Ring road.
Opening
hours:
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 9.00pm. Saturday 9.00am - 5.30pm. Sunday
1.00pm - 5.00pm
The oldest building in Bangor dating from the seventeenth century. Which now
contains the Tourist Information Centre. Opening times: all year round.
Telephone: (02891) 270069.
This is a 500-mile circular footpath, which runs around the north of Ireland. Various
sections run through the outskirts of Bangor like the walk from Somme Heritage
Centre in Newtownards to Helens Bay via Clandeboye Estate.
Well worth a visit with all the family for a great day out. The Museum opens at
10am Monday to Saturday, and at 11am on Sunday. Closing times vary from
4pm to 6pm
according to the season.
Adult £6.50
Children (6-18 yrs) £3.00
Under 5's Free
Family Day Ticket £18.00
Concession Ticket £3.00
Annual Family Ticket £50.00
Annual Double Ticket £30.00
Adult Group (15 or more persons) 10% discount
Group leader/helper Free
Students (Educations visits must be pre-booked on 02890428428) £2.50
Teachers/ Helpers Free
** All prices valid until 31 March 2005