Discover the area’s fascinating history in Northern Ireland’s most visited small museum, located amid the wooded nature trails and arboretum of Castle Park. This building once was the stable, haylofts, stores and laundry of Bangor Castle, built by Robert Ward in 1852. Its displays bring to life the history and archaeology of North Down from early Christian times to present.
The story of nearby Bangor Abbey’s fate at the hands of the Vikings is enthralling and visitors love the full-size Monk’s Cell.
Nostalgic displays on Bangor’s early days as a resort, plus herb garden and days as a resort, plus herb garden and days as a resort, plus herb garden and a fascinating bee hive combine with temporary exhibitions to make this a ‘must’ for all ages.
The friendly Castle Garden restaurant is deservedly popular.
Special events include the annual Aspects Festival celebrating the best in Irish writing