Park in Holywood

“We both love a wee rest and coffee in the park, Sasha loves to bimble about and people watch.”

“Lovely 5k walk, there are a few small hills...to get to the top and it can be very mucky when it's raining but the view at the top is worth it. I would also recommend visiting the men sheds if you have the kids with you. They always have little projects to put a smile on the adults and kids faces.”

Situated on Church Road in the charming town of Holywood, Jason Shankey Barbershop is a leading destination for premium male grooming. The barbershop provides a clean, welcoming, and highly professional environment for clients of all ages. Offering convenient opening hours throughout the week, including Mondays, the shop ensures your grooming needs are always met. The core services include precision haircuts, classic barbering, and modern styling tailored to individual preferences. From young children and teenagers to adults, the skilled team delivers consistent, high-quality cuts.

“Great little spot ,for walking the dog”

“Great dog groomers wouldn’t go anywhere else. They do a great job whilst caring for all the dogs. 5*”

“A real hidden gem, just 10 mins on the train out of Belfast. The service was brilliant, really knowledgeable without being intimidating or pushy, and instead helped us order without overdoing it. The wine selection by the glass was great, and good value too, again, great recommendations. The food is the real star of the show, we went for the lightly grilled oysters, the jambons (which really feel like one of those dishes you’ll be craving every few days after), the moreish artichokes, steak tartare Caesar salad which was great fun, skate wing and their signature crispy potatoes. The food comes out when it’s ready in a really clever order, no rushing. The Veda treacle tart was a standout for dessert, and ask for a ‘Belfast coffee’ - like an espresso martini but nicer. By no means cheap, but quality of ingredients and the vibes were brilliant. We’ll be back again!”

“I first visited in 1971 as a child. Since then I’ve visited the museum over 20 times. I always see and learn something new. The staff and volunteers are welcoming and knowledgeable. We pick a nice day and walk the full park, thoroughly enjoying the peace and quiet especially in the rural sections. A special place.”

“I took the train to Bangor and then walked from Bangor to Hollywood along the coastal path. Some sections of this path are paved, and some other sections remain as footpaths. The areas close to the Bangor and Hollywood are maintained as promenades. It’s a fairly easy walk with occasional slopes, but there are plenty of benches to sit and rest a little. The section from Bangor to Helen’s bay is busy, and the section from Helen’s bay is quiet until the Cultra area. It is a calm and peaceful walking path, with people walking dogs and jogging/exercising. It’s generally very quiet except for the noise of waves breaking. Salt air.”

“First visited this restaurant about a year ago and have been a number of times since despite it being quite a distance from where we live. We visited again tonight and once again it was excellent. Booked table online, which is very handy. Waiting staff are very friendly and efficient. Drinks arrived quickly and glasses were sparkling clean. I had the Nasi Lemak which was really delicious served with coconut rice. My partner had beef curry which he said was one of the best he's had. Really worth a visit and we'll definitely be back soon.”

“I seem to be in this place every week these days. Great access and parking and easy ways to pay at the end. My small grumble would be that to pick up click and collect it's the same queue as returns so this can be a while which is off putting. Maybe this can be changed to mean a speedy way to collect orders because returns seem to take a bit longer.”

“Recently attended a Management and Leadership Course with Colin. I really enjoyed the course and learned a lot from it. I would definitely recommend Colin and look forward to doing other courses with him in the future. Colin was very professional and ensured he kept everyone focused and interacting throughout the day.”

“Friendly staff who are keen to help and a great range of furniture in store to see”

“The food is great at this venue. Staff are very helpful and welcoming. Would highly recommend a visit”