The elegant seaside town of Holywood frequently gets mentioned as one of the best places to live in Northern Ireland by the likes of the Sunday Times but its first published reference dates back to A.D. 634 courtesy of the Venerable Bede! Holywood has seen a lot of history from monks and Vikings to the Normans and Scottish settlers. By C19th, it was home to wealthy industrialists fleeing the smoke of Belfast. On this 1.5 hours walking tour, you'll learn all about this fascinating little town .

Starting point: Holywood Priory entrance, High Street

Time: 10.30am 11th May 2024

Duration: 1.5 hours for walk

 

Please ensure that you are suitably dressed for this walk. You need to be reasonably fit as the ground at the Priory Graveyard is uneven. 

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Cancellation policy: Free cancellation 72 hours in advance of tour

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