Take part in our photo competition
Should your pictures of Donaghadee be on display in every kitchen and office? Don't miss this chance to have your images of the 'Dee in our 2026 calendar. Check out the rules here--we look forward to seeing your pictures!
RNLI Lifeboats past and present in Ards and North Down
Donaghadee Heritage is showcasing an exhibition about local RNLI Lifeboats from Friday 17th January 2025 until end of February 2025. This exhibition is on loan from North Down Museum. Join us at our exhibition centre in the Marina carpark in Donaghadee Friday-Sunday 2pm-4pm to learn about the role of the RNLI in Ards and North Down.
Picture credit: Jim Brown
Learn about the lives of those lost in the MV Princess Victoria disaster
31 January 1953
Hear Lady Sally Grylls talk about the loss of her grandfather Sir Walter Smiles, MP for North Down who perished when the MV Princess Victoria foundered on 31 January 1953. Visit our exhibition to hear many other stories of the lost, the survivors and those who risked their own lives to rescue others. Check out all our videos here.
Donaghadee attractions and activities
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Visit DonaghadeeList Item 1
Check out the site of the Donaghadee Community Development Association to learn more about the history and sights of the town.
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Visit Ards and North DownList Item 2
Tourist information about Donaghadee produced by our local council.
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Walk NIList Item 3
Details of a Coastal walk
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Copelands DistilleryList Item 4
Tour Donaghadee's own distillery and sample the spirits made on the shores of the Irish Sea.
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Donaghadee Moat
So many layers of history at this Donaghadee attraction--and great views Photo courtesy of Ards and North Down Borough Council.
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Watch Hope Street on BBC One or Britbox
The popular BBC drama is filmed in Donaghadee--known as Port Devine in the series. Can you spot the Commodore, and the police station?
Donaghadee Heritage Preservation Company
c/o The Company Secretary
5 Alexandra Road
BT21 0QD
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