Bangor Marina

Marina information

The marina is on the south shore of Belfast Lough and is easily accessible to the cruising routes of the Irish Sea. A major scheme to protect and revitalise Bangor culminated in the opening of the marina in 1989 which is right in the centre of the town.The marina is set back inside the inner harbour breakwaters and affords good shelter. Note: the wash from fast ferry services in the area can sometimes be noticed within the harbour during certain conditions.
The marina is also at the centre of sailing in Northern Ireland and holds the 5 Gold Anchor and 'Blue Flag' Awards.Within the local north Down area there are six yacht clubs offering an extensive sailing and race events programme

Visit Bangor

The town was formed by the creation of a single pier built in 1757 out of the rocky creek which was cleared. For over the next 100 years a steady trade in exports was conducted until a new pier was built and became the berth for the Belfast steamer.This led to the coming of the railway which in turn brought the age of tourism to seaside Bangor. During the 1920's, both coal boats and summer pleasure craft plied the waters whilst onshore the town received an expansion in well known public amenities.
However the harbour suffered exposure to the weather and the town to post-war decline over many decades and this led to a major seafront development plan.The plan saw radical changes and improvements that took place in the 1980's leading to the building of the marina.This scheme led to a regenerated town which offers a multi-million pound shopping centre and a new hotel.
Visitors today to the marina will find hotels, restaurants, bars, shops and many leisure attractions all within easy walking distance. International tourist attractions, such as the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum and Heritage Centre, are just a few miles from Bangor as are many other historic local attractions

Info on the region

Tourist Information

NITB Centre, 34 Quay St. Tel: (028) 91270069
www.downdc.gov.uk
www.kingdomsofdown

Activity and Leisure

Golfing:
Bangor Tel: (028) 91270922
Blackwood Tel: (028) 91852706
Carnalea Tel: (028) 91270368
Groomsport Tel: (028) 91473586

Parks / Facilities for children:
Pickie Family Fun Park,The Promenade Tel: (028) 91270069
www.northdown.gov.uk

Beaches:
Helen's Bay Beach, Crawfordsburn, west of Bangor town

Heritage, Castles & Museums:
North Down Heritage Centre, Castle Park Avenue Tel: (028) 91271200
www.northdown.gov.uk/heritage
Ulster Folk & Transport Museum, Cultra Tel: (028) 90428428
www.uftm.org.uk
Somme Heritage Centre, Bangor Rd, Newtownards Tel: (028) 91823202
www.irishsoldier.org

Houses, Parks & Gardens:
Crawfordsburn Country Park, Bridge Rd Sth, Helen's Bay Tel: (028) 91853621
www.kingdomsofdown.com
Redburn Country Park, Old Hollywood Rd, Hollywood Tel: (028) 91811491
www.ehsni.gov.uk
Scrabo Country Park, Scrabo Tel: (028) 91811491
www.ehsni.gov.uk

Events & Festivals:
April - North Down Old Vehicles Event, Ulster Folk & Transport Museum, Cultra June- Bangor Traditional Sail Tel: (028) 91270069
www.northdown.gov.uk
Midsummer Session, Ulster Folk & Transport Museum Tel: (028) 90428428
Aug- Sea Bangor 06 Tel: (028) 91270069
www.northdown.gov.uk

Address

Bangor Marina
Bangor Marina,
BT20 5ED, Bangor
T • (028) 9145 3297
F • (028) 9145 3450
bangormarina@quaymarinas.com
www.quaymarinas.com