North Down and the Lagan Valley
Singles in and around Bangor and Newtownards
Bangor and Newtownards are the main towns of North Down, with a seaside marina, wooded parks, a hilltop tower and the Ards Peninsula beyond. For a first date there's a walk along Bangor seafront, a stroll in Ward Park, or a day out at Mount Stewart. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in Bangor and Newtownards
Three easy places to meet someone new in Bangor and Newtownards. Check opening times before you go.
Bangor seafront and marina
A long promenade by Bangor Marina, with cafés, harbour views and a beach at Ballyholme close by. Easy, public and lively in summer.
Ward Park
A traditional town park in Bangor with lawns, ponds and flower beds, a short walk from the centre. Free to enter and good for a gentle stroll.
Mount Stewart
A National Trust house and gardens on the shore of Strangford Lough near Newtownards. It is ticketed and seasonal, so check opening times and prices.
Around Bangor and Newtownards
Neighbourhoods and nearby towns: Bangor town centre, Ballyholme, Conlig, Newtownards, Donaghadee, Groomsport and Comber.
Getting there: Bangor is the end of the railway line from Belfast, with regular trains via Holywood. Newtownards has no railway station, so buses from Belfast and Bangor are the main option, and the A2 and A21 are the main roads.
Go Belfast Dating covers the whole Belfast area, so you can join from Bangor and Newtownards and search nearby towns too. New to dating again? Our guide to dating safely is a good place to start.
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Questions about dating in Bangor and Newtownards
What is a good first date in Bangor and Newtownards?
There are plenty of easy options: a walk along Bangor seafront, a stroll in Ward Park and a day out at Mount Stewart. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Bangor and Newtownards?
Bangor is the end of the railway line from Belfast, with regular trains via Holywood. Newtownards has no railway station, so buses from Belfast and Bangor are the main option, and the A2 and A21 are the main roads.
Can I join Go Belfast Dating from Bangor and Newtownards?
Yes. Creating a profile is free, and when you sign up you pick your area so we can show you singles nearby. Go Belfast Dating covers the whole Belfast area, so you can search other towns too.
Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in Bangor and Newtownards?
Meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you are going and keep the first date short. Every member is ID verified, and our guide to dating safely has more tips.