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Ulster Folk & Transport Museum, Info & Attractions

Inside of Ulster Folk & Transport Museum

Above : Inside Ulster Folk & Transport Museum

Ulster Folk & Transport Museum

Brief Description

On the main road between Belfast and Bangor. Voted best visitor attraction. Records the homes and activities of Ulster folk through the ages. Re –erected rural homes plus Belfast street terrace, school, church,courthouse all furnished with meticulous care.

Local Area attractions

On the opposite side of the road is the Transport Museum. Records Ulster contribution to shipbuilding and aircraft building. Plus trains, cars bikes etc – children just can’t be torn away from here let alone adults

Strangford Lough City Info & Local Attractions

View of Strangford Lough

Above : View of Strangford Lough

Strangford Lough

Brief Description

An area of natural beauty best view from Scrabo Tower – Built by Frances Anne third Marchioness of Londonderry to her husband Charles. Portaferry & Strangford are at the mouth of the Lough – Newtownards is at it’s head. Nearby – 15th century Movilla Abbey – Mahee Island three monks’ cells.

Local Area attractions

Two thirds of the world’s population of Brent Geese come to Strangford between September and January. Best viewed at Castle Espie Wetlands area
Ideal area for sea fishing, sailing etc Boat trips available