North Down Visitor Guide - Discover Northern Ireland
North Down Visitor Guide - Discover Northern Ireland
North Down Visitor Guide - Discover Northern Ireland
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For more information visit www.northdowntourism.com or call 028 9127 0069<br />
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Bangor Castle Walled Garden<br />
Bangor<br />
Balloo Nature Reserve<br />
DA P F<br />
A popular outdoor attraction made up of two<br />
distinct areas - Balloo Woodland and Balloo<br />
Wetland. The Wetland reserve has two large<br />
ponds, a picnic area, paths and information<br />
panels. It provides a home for a wide variety of<br />
wetland wildlife including many plant and bird<br />
species, butterflies, dragonflies, newts, frogs and<br />
much more.<br />
The circular boardwalk around the site is pram<br />
and wheelchair friendly.<br />
The Woodland is full of mature native trees<br />
and woodland plant life, with a small pond<br />
to provide a home to some watery wildlife.<br />
Species to look out for include oak, speckled<br />
wood butterfly, goldfinch and foxglove.<br />
Getting There: Access via Innotec Drive, off<br />
Balloo Road, next to the SIGNAL Centre of<br />
Business Excellence, Bangor.<br />
Bangor Castle Walled Garden<br />
T: 028 9127 0069<br />
DA P F<br />
The award-winning Bangor Castle Walled<br />
Garden, located in the tranquil grounds<br />
of Castle Park, offers 2.5 acres of prestige<br />
horticulture and is popular with visitors of all<br />
ages. The garden is divided into four different<br />
sections, each with its own horticultural<br />
personality. It also boasts two unique pieces of<br />
sculpture inspired by <strong>North</strong> <strong>Down</strong>’s maritime<br />
history. There is easy disabled access, ample<br />
seating, modern toilet facilities and a café<br />
serving tea/coffee and light snacks.<br />
The garden won the Royal Horticultural Society<br />
Award for Permanent Landscaping in its first<br />
year of opening. Formal tours can be arranged<br />
by appointment.<br />
Getting There:Accessed via Valentine Road off<br />
Castle Park Avenue or through Castle Park<br />
Accessible by train (Stop Bangor)<br />
FREE ENTRANCE<br />
2013 Opening Times:<br />
31 March – 5 May<br />
10am-5.30pm Mon-Thurs<br />
10am-6pm Fri-Sun & Bank Holidays<br />
6 May – 15 September<br />
10am-8pm Mon-Thurs<br />
10am-6pm Fri-Sun & Bank Holidays<br />
16 September – 29 September<br />
10am-7pm Mon-Thurs<br />
10am-6pm Fri-Sun<br />
30 September – 27 October<br />
10am-5.30pm Mon-Thurs<br />
10am-6pm Fri-Sun
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