Built in 1897 by the Naughton brothers of Randalstown, Clonard Monastery was designed in early French Gothic style by Ludwig Oppenheimer; Clonard is home to the Redemptorists, who were founded in Italy in 1732.

Experience the rich ecclesiastical heritage, at the Old Priory which has remains dating back to the 13th century. It was the town’s parish church from 1615 to 1844. In the churchyard are buried Robert Lloyd Praeger, the renowned naturalist and his sculptor sister Rosamund whose bronze statue “Johnny the Jig” stands in front of the children’s playground in High Street.

The Cathedral seeks to maintain an Anglican and Irish ethos and identity in its daily worship, whilst providing a hospitable space for civic, community and inter-church services. A living partnership is maintained with St Peter's Roman Catholic Cathedral.

Bangor Abbey is one of the highlights of Bangor's Christian heritage - the oldest remains of the abbey, which is associated with St Columbanus and St Comgall, are at St Malachy’s wall, adjacent to the old gate lodge. The present building dates from the mid 1800s but the tower is 15th century.