Top Things to do in Bangor
Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Bangor, Northern Ireland
Discover the best top things to do in Bangor, United Kingdom including Marine Gardens Coastal Walk, Bangor Marina, Castle Park, Crawfordsburn Country Park, North Down Museum, Bangor Castle Walled Garden, Grey Point Fort, Ward Park, Bangor Carnegie Library, Crawfordsburn Beach.
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1. Marine Gardens Coastal Walk
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By deirodeir - Bangor, United Kingdom
This is part of a coastal walk from Donaghadee to Holywood, and is usually called just the Coastal Path by locals. Beautiful views of Belfast Lough, looking across to the Antrim Hills, from the undulating paved path. Popular with walkers (with and without dogs) and joggers, and some cyclists, the latter on mountain bikes who frequently treat it as a race course. Incredibly, there are plans to widen the path and encourage cycling, so make the most of the pleasnt path as it is now, in case this error of judgement comes to pass.
2. Bangor Marina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 193 reviews
Reviewed By TamaraW6
My friend and I stayed at the Marine Court Hotel for a week. From this convenient location, we were able to tour Bangor on foot, including the Marina. The Eisenhower Pier wraps its arm around the marina and, along with its interesting WWII history, boasts walking path along the wall with views out to the channel, inlaid mosaic art, and the iconic little red lighthouse at pier's end. I enjoyed a morning stroll along both sides of the marina, including little beach covered in smoothly rounded pebbles and seagrass and the path past Pickie Fun Park to the coastal walkway (which, unfortunately, I didn't have time to do). We watched a young rowing team practicing in the bay. The Red Berry coffee, snack and ice-cream shop is on the corner by the Marina with outdoor seating. We enjoyed the night lights and activity of the city streets at dusk and the fog rolling in or bright sunshine for breakfast. We weren't moored there, but we heard from locals the friendly hope that those who do will spend time in Bangor in addition to their other Northern Ireland activities. Close to train and bus routes to Belfast, coastal village routes and a main road into the Mourne Mountains.
3. Castle Park
4. Crawfordsburn Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 385 reviews
Reviewed By Y4712ZCnicholasd - Larne, United Kingdom
Lovely day trip to Crawfordsburn Forest Park and Helen's Bay on the North County Down Coast near Bangor. The latest Saturday excursion by me and my brothers during the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions took us around muddy pathways, Autumnal leaf covered walkways and strolls along the sandy beaches on an unusual warm sunny day in November. We walked around the different terrains of the park for nearly two hours, exploring the whole of the park lands and also taking our time to admire the views from coastline looking towards the County Antrim coastal towns of Carrickfergus and Whitehead. Highly recommend people to visit the area with their families, friends and dogs and it is such an easy place to get to with great road links from Belfast and also a train station nearby on the Bangor - Belfast train line. I'll think i'll plan a summer visit next year.
5. North Down Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
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 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. The Castle, built for the Hon. R.E. Ward in 1852, had a courtyard and stables and the Museum has developed around these. North Down Museum is a FREE attraction in the heart of Bangor. Here you can also rest and enjoy a meal or snack in Coffee Cure, the Museum café.
Reviewed By Stephendavies1957
The museum is very engaging.As a military buff the screen showing the dead of WW1 including several sets of brothers was moving.The Viking long house and monks cell are great.The staff are all lovely.Friendly.Heplful.Charming.The cafe was superb.Again the service was great and good value.
6. Bangor Castle Walled Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 387 reviews
Reviewed By Sid8775 - Ipswich, United Kingdom
Whilst at the Starbucks a short hop up the road at the retail park we saw this on the map. So glad we came, it was beautiful, and also the car parking was plentiful and free. The gardens are kept tip top & looked amazing. There are benches around the outside where we sat for a while in the warm sun shine. Another nice thing was there was no issue with young children playing on the grass and running around, great to hear the laughter. There’s a small cafe with toilets too. If you are up for relaxing with a coffee, with a book and sitting in the sun this is right up your alley.
7. Grey Point Fort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
WW1 Coastal Defense Battery built in 1904 with two original 6 inch Coastal guns fully restored and firing on special events - Radio Museum & Military Memorabilia Musems - Admission FREE
8. Ward Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By Tripandyto - Belfast, United Kingdom
It is very tranquil and one can watch the ducks or feed them. There are several paths around the park with lovely flower beds. In July and August on Sunday afternoons you can listen to music played in the bandstand with deck chairs provided or bring your own chair. There is a bowling green in the park.
9. Bangor Carnegie Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
To find out more about the library including opening times and holidays please visit the Libraries NI website.
Reviewed By acandkc - Richland, United States
This place is amazing and a favorite place for our young grandchildren. My esteemed spouse and I recently spent time with said kiddos there at the library. It’s a beautiful building, easily accessible to all. So many books, an art gallery for local artists, a LEGO club, hamsters and story hours and so much to do! This library is a jewel in Bangor’s crown!
10. Crawfordsburn Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Anto_L69 - Bangor, United Kingdom
One of several great beaches in the area. Backs onto the wonderful Crawfordsburn Country Park with many walks, ample parking, public toilets and a cafe. The beach sits on the North Down Coastal Path which provides a beautiful walk from Hollywood to Bangor. There is a massive green area for families to picnic and BBQ and on warm days there's usually an ice cream van there.
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