Location: Greyabbey
Top Things to do in Greyabbey
What to do and see in Greyabbey, United Kingdom (UK): The Best Places and Tips
Greyabbey or Grey Abbey is a small village, townland (of 208 acres) and civil parish located on the eastern shores of Strangford Lough, on the Ards Peninsula in County Down, Northern Ireland. It lies 7 miles (11 km) south of Newtownards. Both townland and civil parish are situated in the historic barony of Ards Lower. It is within the Borough of Ards. It had a population of 939 people in the 2011 Census.
Restaurants in Greyabbey
1. Mount Stewart House
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4.5 based on 803 reviews
Remarkable 18th-century house and 98-acre garden that reflect the rich history of the Stewart family who played a leading role in British social and political life.
Reviewed By Al94
House and grounds superb but let down by the worst by far of all the cafes at National Trust properties in Northern Ireland which are generally of a high standard. Too small, badly laid out - nothing flows, not particularly clean. Tables uncleared, average food, totally chaotic today and it's not Easter yet! Come on NT, you can do so much better at one of your flagship properties.
2. Grey Abbey
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4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By Alastair W - Dorset, United Kingdom
Quite hard to find beside the church community centre. A small private car park and free admission to interesting and we'll displayed abbey ruins with lots of grass for kids to run around and enjoy themselves.
3. Grey Abbey
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By cmb2 - Magnolia, Tx.
This Cistercian monastery was founded by Affreca, the wife of an Anglo-Norman invader, in thanksgiving for her safe landing in Ireland after having endured a terrible storm at sea. The history is fascinating on how the community was built up, became a thriving monastery for several centuries then fell into ruin. There is some restoration work that has taken place, but the entire community is still in ruin. The signage on the site, a tour of the Visitor Centre, as well as the free booklet with information & photos give you enough to understand how this monastery functioned during different time periods & how it appeared when it was at the height of its day. It is also an excellent example of early Gothic architecture if you are interested in different architectural designs of history. Definitely a "must-see" stop if you are in County Down.
4. Nendrum Monastic Site
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4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By Trevor C - Bangor, United Kingdom
Nendrum Monastery, on Mahee Island, Co Down, was founded by St Machaoi in the 5th Century and was at its prime in the year 1000. The remains of this important pre-Norman monastery include three concentric enclosures (stone walls), with ruined church, round tower stump, foundations of huts and workshops, sundial, cross-slabs and a graveyard. It is thought to be the best example of a pre-norman monastic site in Northern Ireland.
5. Donaghadee Harbour
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4.5 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By Hubert A - Belfast, United Kingdom
Donaghadee is a quaint little harbour on the County Down coast in Northern Ireland. It is the closest point to Scotland. Lots of Scots/ Irish history Where early Scottish Presbyterians rowed or sailed across to County Down to set up churches along the coast
6. Pure Day Spa
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4.5 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By Prancer57 - Belfast, United Kingdom
Visited pure day spa with a friend and was looking forward to it as I had read so many good reviews. Whilst the treatment I received was enjoyable the brash reception and introduction to the Spa was very disappointing. On arrival, after a very curt.'Hello girls' it was 'there are your slippers and leave your shoes there'. Shown to two seats and given an electronic form to complete my friend tried to engage in conversation and was completely ignored. As my treatment took longer my friend was seated at reception and given a magazine - would have expected an offer of tea/coffee from a more welcoming establishment. No matter how good the treatments are first impressions and the general ambience are important. I certainly will not be back and would be very hesitant in recommending it to others.
7. Bangor Castle Walled Garden
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4.5 based on 299 reviews
8. Clip 'n Climb Dundonald
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5 based on 207 reviews
Clip n Climb is based at the Dundonald International Ice Bowl. Pass reception and head left into the main arena where you will find our reception desk on your left along with the Starbucks coffee dock. We are closed on Monday's, but we are open all day on every bank holiday and school holidays. We will also open up out of hours for groups of 10 or more climbers.
Reviewed By Sara M
Went evening midweek which was perfect for the two 7 year olds as it was quiet. This meant they nearly got one to one with the instructor. Kathy was so encouraging to the children, guiding them to the walls that would suit them best as...MoreGreat to hear you had good experience with us and you were lucky enough to have Kathy guiding your two 7 year olds on our walls. Thank you and we will hopefully see you again soon.
9. Scrabo Tower
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4.5 based on 182 reviews
Reviewed By RCPO - Vancouver, Canada
This site, hard by sunset, is a photographer’s delight. Lines, colours, horizon, subject matter, rule of 3’s, on and on.
A good clamber upward warns your spirit and provides context for the importance of this tower.
And the views of the slough & general aviation Airport are stunning.
10. WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre
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4 based on 159 reviews
Reviewed By ballyd0rn - Belfast, United Kingdom
Just back from a visit. There is no heat and the Visitors' Centre is very cold indeed. I felt sorry for the staff. There appears to be a problem with the heating system which was sourced from Eastern Europe. The local firm which installed it are no longer in business. In the cafe they are handing out blankets to customers - although we weren't offered any. ( A thought :: why should they have blankets in the cafe? Is it a longstanding problem?)
This is a delightful spot in the summertime. But if you are thinking of going in the near future you should ring ahead and find out if they have got the boiler working.
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