The Top 20 Attractions around Ards
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Ards. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Ards is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 12, 2025
Ballycopeland Windmill
Highlight • Monument
Ballycopeland Windmill is the only remaining working windmill in East Down. It was built in the late 18th or early 19th century and was worked until the First World War …
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Kilmood Church
Highlight • Historical Site
Fresh Drinking Water Tap in the Church Courtyard
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Nendrum Monastic Site Ruins
Highlight • Historical Site
Love spending time here. There is a park bench to the far east corner, and to the left of that hosts one of the best views of the Lough. When …
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Whiterock Harbour
Highlight • Settlement
It's home to two yacht clubs: Strangford Lough Yacht Club and 1.5 kilometres (0.95 mi) to the north, Down Cruising Club. Between the two yacht clubs is Sketrick Castle, a …
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Daft Eddy's Coffee Shop
Highlight • Viewpoint
Coffee Shop open mornings until mid-afternoon. Bar & Restaurant open afternoon and evenings. Scenic views from Sketrick Island across Strangford Lough to Whiterock, and Ballydorn, Newtownards.
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Mount Stewart House
Highlight • Historical Site
Both the park and the Mount Stewart House itself are outstanding attractions.
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The Comber Greenway
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Perfect way to get out to Comber. Connecting easily with nearby tours of Strangford Lough and Ards. You will be amazed just how quite things get, and all only 30 minutes from Belfast.
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WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre
Highlight • Natural
WWT Castle Espie is home to the largest collection of ducks, geese and swans in Ireland. Wide open spaces, and wetlands full of the sights and sounds of nature.
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Mahee Castle
Highlight • Historical Site
Great atmosphere. Especially towards evening when the quiet really begins. listen to the Birds call across the Lough, or sit and rest for a while. The Castle is also great …
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Portaferry Marina
Highlight • Natural
Portaferry ( from Port an Pheire 'landing place of the ferry' ) is a small town in County down, at the southern end of the Ards Peninsula, near the Narrows …
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