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More to see in Bangor

Interesting natural attractions and a variety of entertainment centers make Bangor an attractive tourist destination at any time of the year. To the south of the town is Snowdonia National Park established in 1951, which is considered one of the most beautiful in the region. The main attraction of the reserve is Mount Snowdon. Ascending to its top is the most popular entertainment among travelers during warmer months. You can climb to the peak by funicular or following one of the hiking trails on the mountainside. The nature reserve also offers some attractive areas for mountain climbers, as well as dozens of routes for hiking and horseback riding. Snowdonia is overgrown with a variety of plants. Here you can admire majestic trees and rare types of flowers in summer. In the vicinity of Bangor, you will find many fast-flowing rivers that have always attracted fans of extreme sports. Mountain river rafting is usually organized here in spring and summer when you also have a chance to admire picturesque waterfalls. If you don't feel like heading out of town in search of natural beauty, welcome to Crawfordsburn Park. Located right on the coast, it is ready to surprise visitors with diverse natural landscapes. Here you can enjoy areas covered with old dense forest, mountain rivers and streams, and spacious green lawns by the coast. For the convenience of visitors, comfortable paths with bridges have been laid throughout the park to make it easy to reach all its picturesque … Read further

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Attractions and active leisure

Bangor is also rich in entertainment centers, which are mainly youth-oriented. A must-have for fans of fast driving is Eddie Irvine Sports. Its level is so high that it regularly hosts professional karting championships. Visitors will be offered tracks of various difficulty levels. This is a great center to visit even for those who have never been fond of kart racing before. You can also enjoy billiard rooms and … Open

Bangor for children - what to visit

With younger children, you can visit Snakes and Ladders, which is aimed specifically at the smallest kids. Among other things, it has playgrounds with safe inflatable attractions, trampolines, and ball pits. Older children will love all kinds of obstacle courses and sports attractions, as multi-level playgrounds. The center also offers children’s mini-karting and a nice cafe, which would be a great place to … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

Hope House Tŷ Gobaith Children's Hospices is a clothing store that is notable for being actively involved in charity programs. It sends much of the money from the sale of clothing and accessories to help seriously ill children. Here you can pick casual clothes and shoes, interesting home accessories, and children's toys. In search of original memorable gifts, go to Hobby Shop. As the name implies, it sells all … Open

Cultural excursion through Bangor - things to see

One of the city’s oldest buildings is Bangor Cathedral. The very first church was built on its site back in the 6th century. Over the centuries, the cathedral has been rebuilt several times. It was completely destroyed by fire in the early 15th century. The religious monument greeting guests of the city today was built in the 16th century, and since then its appearance has not changed much. Many unique … Open

Bangor sightseeing

Nowadays, this is an elegant monastery with strict lines and a tower with sharp spire built in the 14th century. There are still old cemeteries not far from the church. Having entered the building, visitors can see an image of Jesus Christ ascending to heaven, as well as the images of St. Comgall and Columbanus at Jesus’s feet. The McKee Clock is one more important landmark in Bangor. You will find it at … Open

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The main education centre of the country, Trinity College, is worth closest attention. The age of the college is more than a thousand years. It is located in a beautiful building made in Victorian style. There is a library near the college, which keeps the symbol of Ireland – “the book of Celts”. This is an ancient manuscript of Christian culture and a priceless artefact. … Open

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