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Things to do in Bangor, Northern Ireland: The Best Historic Sites
Discover the best top things to do in Bangor, United Kingdom including Bangor Abbey, Tower House, Grey Point Fort, Helen's Tower, Balloo Woodland Nature Reserve.
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1. Bangor Abbey
2. Tower House
3. Grey Point Fort
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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
4. Helen's Tower
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
rish Landmark is a non-profit organisation that finds interesting and unusual properties that are in need of conservation, and we give them new life. Since 1992, we’ve been turning historic buildings into truly special self-catering holiday accommodation. Our properties range from lighthouses and schoolhouses, to castles and gate lodges. As an educational charity, our primary aim is to conserve and sustain iconic buildings. That’s why Irish Landmark properties are living buildings, not museum settings. Irish Landmark always respects the history and architectural integrity of the structures we conserve, but we also ensure they have all the contemporary comforts you want in a holiday home.
Reviewed By RuthSteveSophie - Belfast, United Kingdom
We drove up the one car wide muddy/stoney lane and eventually ended up at our magical castle. It is magnificent and right in the middle of the forest, so is very quiet and totally unique - no human noise or excess light. We locked the gate that secures the tower behind us and proceeded in to bring our provisions and cases in. One bedroom & bathroom on the ground floor, 2nd floor kitchen, 3rd floor living room, 4th floor sitting room, 5th floor open roof with 360 degree views. We immediately lit the fire in the 4th floor and ran down to make our cup of tea. Running up and down the gorgeous spiral concrete stairs was fun, but it would be annoying if you were carrying a baby up and down, so probably better to wait until your children can walk if you’re thinking of this one! If you’re up on the 5th floor and need the loo, it’s good for keeping you fit, lol. We all loved it though, such an unusual break. We had numerous exploratory trips through the forest, looking for fairies and following the trails, jumping in puddles in our wellies (essential packing). Bring plenty of warm clothes. We had a family pizza party on the roof (just enough heat and sunshine luckily). Then spent the night playing board games and reading the comments book by the fire - just gorgeous. A must! We will definitely do it again.
5. Balloo Woodland Nature Reserve
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