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Bangor has been inhabited since pre-Celtic times, and it’s one of only four places in Ireland to feature on the “Mappa Mundi” – the world map dating from 1300 which is now in Hereford Cathedral.

Bangor has been inhabited since pre-Celtic times, and it’s one of only four places in Ireland to feature on the “Mappa Mundi” – the world map dating from 1300 which is now in Hereford Cathedral. The town has long been a popular holiday resort and there are many imposing Victorian and Edwardian buildings which were built by affluent residents who benefited from visitors coming from all over Ireland.
The name of Bangor was spread throughout western Europe by the monks from Bangor Abbey. Founded by Saint Comgall in 558AD, the Abbey has been destroyed and rebuilt many times over the years: the oldest remaining part is St Malachy’s Wall, adjacent to the old Gate Lodge. Malachy dominated church life in Ireland during the 12th century and he introduced the Augustinian Order to Bangor, as well as the use of stone for church building. The North Down Heritage Centre in nearby Castle Park has fascinating information about the Abbey and its history.

• TOUR E - THE ARDS PENINSULAR
• Bangor, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

• The Ards Peninsula, an area of immense beauty and spectacular scenery, curls around the western shore of Strangford Lough and at 18 miles long is one of the largest sea inlets in the British Isles. The coastal road along the southern shore of Belfast Lough plays hide and seek with the sea, like the railway that runs alongside it.

• TOUR C - THE GIANT'S CAUSEWAY
• Bangor, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

• We shall visit the World Heritage Site, the Giant’s Causeway.

• TOUR A - BELFAST CITY HIGHLIGHTS
• Bangor, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

• Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, has mixed modern development with historic buildings to create a lively and attractive city. Belfast welcomes all visitors with open arms and invites us to explore its rich heritage. This orientation tour highlights the city’s famous landmarks.

• TOUR D - PANORAMIC BELFAST
• Bangor, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

• Our panoramic tour of the city will introduce us to the many features of Northern Ireland’s largest city. Built with 19th century industrial money, many fine buildings from this era grace the city still and are reminders of its prosperous past.