Things to do in Bangor Northern Ireland: Tourism, Attractions, Stories and Events in Bangor and North Down on Northern Ireland’s Gold Coast.
The ferry ports in both Belfast and Liverpool are much quicker/easier to reach than the international airports of both cities. Prices are also cheaper by ferry and you can travel with whatever you want. Cars, bikes, cats, dogs, and there’s no restriction on baggage. The ferry crossings are 8-hours but instead of enduring flights (flights …
I don’t see why anyone would ever fly from Liverpool to Belfast. Liverpool is literally set on the banks of the Mersey River and it makes no sense to bus 30-minutes out to the international airport when it takes little more than 5-minutes by train to Birkenhead for the Liverpool to Belfast Ferry by Stena …
Belfast Christmas Market returns in 2022 and will take place on the grounds of Belfast City Hall between 20th November – 23rd December 2022 Belfast Christmas Market is located in the very centre of Belfast City (map here) on the grounds of Belfast City Hall at Donegall Square. It is within a short walk (6-minutes) …
When you think about Ireland, the first thing that comes to mind might be St. Patrick’s Day and Irish whiskey. While Ireland is known for its rich history and pub scene, it’s also a place that boasts wonderful beaches, islands, cliff walks, piers, and lighthouses. In various locations on the island, such as Dublin Bay, …
The United Kingdom has some of the most unique places to visit. With many different countries, regions, and cities within its borders, there is always going to be a new and interesting place to plan a trip for. Here are just 7 of the most wonderful places to visit on your next trip to the …
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Are you tired of long, uncomfortable flights? Do you dread the thought of being squished into a small seat for hours on end? If so, then this blog post is for you! In today’s post, we are going to discuss some tips that will help make your travels more comfortable. Whether you are flying across …
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You’d think that a 37-acre park, and what is probably the main outdoor recreational and sports facility in Bangor, would be well signposted and heard of. Not really. A massive park within metres of Bangor Main Street (following a slight detour along Hamilton Road). While Ward Park in Bangor is a popular escape for locals, …
Bangor was touted recently as becoming the new foodie destination of Northern Ireland. Something I can get 100% behind but with an equal amount of scepticism. From what I remember restaurants in Bangor were all about stuffy pub grub, lean steaks, and traditional British seaside fare. Which does make sense given the tourist draw of …
As of May 2022, there are 6 cities in Northern Ireland since Bangor in County Down was awarded city status after scrapping it out with 39 other towns and settlements in the UK to win city status as part of the Queen’s Jubilee (2022 Platinum Jubilee Civic Honours Competition). An honour that set the former …
To truly appreciate the greatness of a proper fry up, you really need to escape the safety of the basic English Breakfast and venture over borders to the morning staples of the wider British Isles. Journeying to Scotland, Northern Ireland, Ireland even, and probably not Wales. As the only way to truly appreciate the Best …
