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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Water wellness

From stand-up paddle boarding and kayaking at Strangford Lough Activity Centre, to wild swimming and sunrise yoga sessions overlooking the North Down coast; feel rejuvenated and energised by the natural beauty of County Down. For a change of pace, why not hop on a scenic boat trip from Bangor Marina and explore the stunning Bangor Bay and Belfast Lough?

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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.

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Active adventures

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. There is even the Eddie Irvine motor sport centre nearby for petrol heads!

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Attractions

Lovers of sport, nature, music, history and heritage will find something to enjoy. Families will love the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, the Exploris Aquarium and the ever popular Pickie Fun Park. Nature lovers can take a walk through beautiful walled gardens or birdwatch at Castle Espie, Game of Thrones fans are close to Castle Ward and history lovers can check out Titanic Belfast and Bangor Abbey. For something a bit different, check out the wild dining experiences at Ballyboley Farm. And if the weather turns, families can head indoors to Eddie Irvine's for football and skating fun.

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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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