Our first Sole Mates outing of the new season is to Bangor Castle Grounds and Museum, County Down.
We will meet in St Molua’s Church carpark at 10.00am this Saturday 21 March and travel by shared cars to Bangor.
Our walks are open to all – to church members, friends and relatives and anyone else who would like to join us. However, please note:
– Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
– All walkers take part at their own risk.
– All walkers must ensure that they are fit and healthy enough to undertake the walk they are attending.
– All walkers are advised to exercise caution and to wear suitable walking shoes/boots and outdoor clothing.
– On the walk:
- A register will be taken at the start of the walk of all participants.
- Walkers must follow all safety advice given by the walk leader.
Find updates at stmoluasonline.com/walking-group/
Looking forward to seeing as many as possible.
ABOUT
The Gardens
The Ward family designed the Bangor Castle Walled Garden in the 1840s. It was previously closed to the public and was considered by many as a secret garden. The local council restored this beautiful garden and it was officially opened as a visitor attraction in April 2009.
The garden is divided into four different sections, each with its own horticultural personality. It also boasts two unique pieces of sculpture inspired by North Down’s maritime history. The garden won the Royal Horticultural Society Award for Permanent Landscaping in its first year of opening.
The Museum
Uncover the fascinating saga of the area in Northern Ireland’s most visited small museum, located in the picturesque stable block of Bangor Castle in the beautiful grounds of Castle Park.
The story of the region’s history, archaeology and wildlife unfolds before you through a series of exciting audio-visual displays and intriguing exhibits. Here you will see examples of archaeological finds, such as the Ballycrochan Swords, dating from 500 BC, and a 9th Century hand bell which marks the period when Bangor’s monastery was one of the most important in Christendom.