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Cairn Bay LodgeLocal AttractionsGrey AbbeyFounded in 1193 by Affreca, daughter of the King of the Isle of Man, these extensive ruins of a Cistercian abbey, sitting in lovely sheltered parkland, are among the best preserved in Northern Ireland. The chancel, with its tall lancet windows, magnificen Distance: 9.68 Miles Belfast Zoological Gardens The 50-acre zoo has a dramatic setting on the face of Cave Hill, enjoying spectacular views. Attractions include the award-winning primate house (gorillas and chimpanzees), penguin enclosure, free-flight aviary, African enclosure, and underwater viewing o Distance: 11.27 Miles Carrickfergus Castle Imposingly placed on a rocky headland overlooking Belfast Lough, this is the best preserved and probably the most fought-over Norman castle in Ireland. Built by John de Courcy, Earl of Ulster, after 1180, it served a military purpose for more than eight centuries. To reach it, follow the A2 road along the coast. Distance: 6.90 Miles Town Walls Lord Deputy Sir Arthur Chichester enclosed Carrickfergus with stone walls from 1611 onwards and more than half the circuit is still visible, often to its full height of 4 metres to the wall walk. Distance: 6.90 Miles Mount Stewart House, Garden & Temple of the On the east shore of Strangford Lough, this 18th-century house was the work of three architects. In the inspired gardens, which are now a nominated world heritage site, many rare and subtropical trees thrive. Located by the shore is the Temple of the Wind Distance: 7.82 Miles Scrabo Tower The 135ft high Scrabo Tower, one of Northern Ireland's best-known landmarks, dominates the landscape of North Down and is also the centre of a country park around the slopes of Scrabo Hill. The Tower provides a fascinating series of interpretative diplays Distance: 6.29 Miles WWT Castle Espie Home to the largest collection of wildfowl in Ireland. Comfortable hides enable you to watch the splendour of migratory waders and wildfowl. Beautiful landscaped gardens, a taxidermy collection and fine paintings by wildlife artists can also be seen. Thou Distance: 9.86 Miles W5 at Odyssey W5 investigates Who? What? Where? When? Why?... and that pretty much sums up the intent behind Ireland's first purpose built discovery centre. Visitors of any age will want to get their hands on interactive science and technology displays that include the Distance: 11.30 Miles Belfast City Airport (BHD) Airport of Belfast, Antrim. Distance: 9.79 Miles Mount Stewart Distance: 7.92 Miles |
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