Bangor Aurora Aquatic and Leisure Complex
Bangor’s new state of the art aquatic and leisure complex is now open and well worth a visit. The olympic sized pool also boasts leisure waters with flumes and sidewinder slider, health suite, fitness suite, eight court sports hall and two squash courts. http://www.bangoraurora.com
Bangor Marina
One of Ireland’s largest marinas enjoys pride of place in Bangor with piers and beautiful coastal walks for miles in either direction. Numerous places to sit and watch the world go by or catch a boat trip out and about in Belfast Lough. Maybe even try a spot of fishing? http://www.quaymarinas.com
Pickie Fun Park
A great way to spend an afternoon riding on the pedal swans, swinging that putter on an 18 hole maritime themed mini golf course, enjoying the trip on the miniature train Pickie Puffer, cooling down on the splash pad, electric car track, children’s play ground and of course well earned refreshments in the cafe. http://www.pickiefunpark.com
Bangor Boat Trips
View the area from the water by enjoying a private and public boat trips around Belfast Lough.Run throughout the summer and ideal for cruising, fishing and bird watching. http://www.bangorboats.com
Ward Park
Ward Park covers an area of 37 acres and among its attractions are a children’s playground, all weather hockey pitches, cricket pitch, bowling greens, putting green and tennis courts. It also has a chain of small lakes providing wildfowl sanctuary with many interesting specimens and dry pens containing a large variety of exotic birds.
Golf
Golfers can choose from a host of excellent clubs in the surrounding area, including Bangor, Donaghadee, Carnalea, Royal Belfast, and Holywood, (the home of Rory McIlroy: we’re all so proud!).
Blackwood Golf Club http://www.blackwoodgolf.com
Bangor Gold Club http://www.bangorgolfclubni.co.uk
Carnalea Golf Club http://www.carnaleagolfclub.co.uk
Donaghadee Golf Club http://www.donaghadeegolfclub.com
Royal Belfast Golf Club http://www.royalbelfast.com
Holywood Golf Club http://www.holywoodgolfclub.co.uk
Royal County Down Golf Club http://www.royalcountydown.org
Royal Portrush Golf Club http://www.royalportrushgolfclub.com
