Out and About Things to do near Clandeboye Lodge

Peaceful coastal paths, winding roads and woodland walks. Encircled by nature. Perfect.

Clandeboye Lodge is a place apart. Only a few miles from Belfast but fully immersed in the tranquillity of nature. Surrounding the hotel are glens, forests, rivers, paths, meadows and beaches, all ready to be explored.

There are lots of things to do near Clandeboye Lodge. Close by is the Clandeboye forest which is the gateway to the historic Helen’s Tower, the picturesque villages of Helen’s Bay and Crawfordsburn and the unique flora and fauna of the wonderful Ards peninsula and Strangford Lough. Hidden gems.

Of course, you are close to city life too with Belfast’s bars, restaurants and tourist attractions as well as the vibrant cultural life of Bangor and North Down. But first and foremost, this is a place for lovers of the outdoors. The freshest of air, the gentlest of paces, the quietest of times and always returning to the serene luxury of Clandeboye Lodge for a drink, a rest and the finest of local food at the Coq & Bull brasserie.

Walking

With a stunning woodland setting, Clandeboye Lodge is the perfect getaway for nature lovers. From a range of forest walks to the beautiful North Down coastal path, you’re surrounded by a choice of scenic walking trails.

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A couple enjoys a forest walk, a popular activity among the things to do in Bangor, Northern Ireland.

A historic stone tower in Clandeboye Estate, a landmark to visit among the things to do in Bangor, Northern Ireland.

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A sunset view of Helens Bay beach, one of the things to do in Bangor, Northern Ireland.

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Scrabo Tower overlooking the landscape at dusk, a historical site among the things to do in Bangor, Northern Ireland.

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Autumn foliage in a forest, one of the things to do in Bangor, Northern Ireland.

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The lake at Mount Stewart, a beautiful place to visit among the things to do in Bangor, Northern Ireland.

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Water wellness

For those who want to reconnect with their senses, Clandeboye Lodge is close to the North Down coast. From stand-up paddle boarding to wild swimming and sunrise yoga sessions overlooking rolling waves; feel rejuvenated and energised by the natural beauty.

A person wild swimming, a popular thing to do in Bangor, Northern Ireland.

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A group of people doing SUP yoga as something to do in Bangor, Northern Ireland.

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A group of people doing yoga on the beach in Bangor, Northern Ireland.

Anna Neill Photography

Wild swimming in Bangor, Northern Ireland.

Anna Neill Photography

Stand up paddleboarding, a popular thing to do in Bangor, Northern Ireland.

Louise Mackey Photography

Two people jumping into the sea at sunset in Bangor, Northern Ireland.

Liane Radcliffe Photography

City life

Belfast is a great place to visit. Diverse and different with something for tourists, shoppers and lovers of history, art and culture. Titanic Belfast has become one of the world’s most popular tourist attractions and the city is flourishing. With a mix of high street names, independent retailers, cafes, bistros, traditional pubs and visitor attractions, it is a city for everyone. Truly eclectic with a unique personality.

The Belfast City Hall framed by green trees, a landmark to explore among things to do in Northern Ireland.

The Titanic Belfast museum under a blue sky, a popular attraction among things to do in Northern Ireland.

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The lively nightlife as one of the things to do in Northern Ireland.

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A couple walking by the gardens in front of the iconic Palm House in the Belfast Botanic Gardens, among things to do in Northern Ireland.

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A festive shopping centre in Belfast showcasing seasonal things to do in Northern Ireland.

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Christmas market stalls decorated with festive lights, a seasonal thing to do in Northern Ireland.

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The iconic Harland & Wolff shipyard cranes in Belfast at dusk.

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Sports

Northern Ireland is world famous for its golf courses and County Down has its fair share including the magnificent Royal County Down and historic Royal Belfast. Many other charming courses abound with Blackwood Golf Centre just next door to the hotel and the highly rated Clandeboye Golf Club. Cycling enthusiasts will love the perfect terrain and scenic routes on our doorstep in the surrounding area and the nearby coast offers a variety of water sports, such as sailing and kayaking. There is even the Eddie Irvine motor sport centre nearby for petrol heads!

A person playing golf, a popular thing to do in Bangor Northern Ireland.

Two people cycling on the Comber Greenway in Northern Ireland.

Aerial view of a sailing boat in Bangor, Northern Ireland.

Anna Neill Photography

A person go-karting, a fun thing to do in Bangor Northern Ireland.

Golf balls on a driving range, a popular thing to do in Bangor Northern Ireland.

Attractions

Lovers of sport, nature, music, history and heritage will find something to enjoy. Families will love the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum at Cultra, the Exploris Aquarium in Portaferry and the ever popular Pickie Fun Park in Bangor. If the weather takes a turn for the worse, families can spend their day inside at Eddie Irvine's indoor football pitches and skating ramps. Nature lovers can take a walk through beautiful walled gardens, Game of Thrones fans are close to Castle Ward and history lovers can check out Titanic Belfast and Bangor Abbey.

Two children walking past a quaint white cottage at the Folk Museum in Northern Ireland.

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A fountain framed by a floral archway in a walled garden in Bangor Northern Ireland.

Pickie Fun Park swans in Northern Ireland

A historic church in Bangor, a place of interest among things to do in Bangor Northern Ireland.

Mount Stewart House and Gardens with a sculpted pond, things to do near Bangor, Northern Ireland.

Courtesy of Tourism Ireland

An interactive and educational exhibit inside the Exploris Aquarium, a family-friendly activity among things to do in Bangor, Northern Ireland.

he immersive underwater-themed exhibit at the Titanic Belfast, a popular thing to do in Northern Ireland.

Courtesy of Tourism Ireland, Richard Watson Photography

What's on

Ards & North Down is a hub for all sorts of events. From family-friendly festivities to concerts and delicious food celebrations, there's always something happening in our neck of the woods!

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