Bangor

　　Bangor is a large town in County Down, Northern Ireland, UK. It is a seaside resort located south of Belfast Lough and within the Belfast metropolitan area. In 2007, the town was voted the most desirable place to live in Northern Ireland by viewers of UTV. It also serves as the administrative centre of the smallest district in Northern Ireland, North Down.

　　Bangor Castle, located in Castle Park, is an elegant Elizabethan-Jacobean revival style mansion. Today, it houses the offices of the local council. The scenic Bangor Marina is the second-largest marina in Northern Ireland and one of 73 internationally renowned marinas awarded a five-star rating by The Yacht Harbour Association. It features numerous bars, restaurants, leisure centres, and shopping outlets. Nearby, the North Down Museum and the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum attract visitors from around the world every year. Other attractions worth visiting include the beautiful Ward Park and Clandeboye Park, the towering McKee Clock, and the Bangor Market House, which dates back to the late 18th century.

　　Bangor Reason to visit: A seaside resort in North Down, Northern Ireland Continent: Europe Country/Region: United Kingdom Province/State: North Down Borough Council City: Bangor