Roslyn's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Lovely country park, easy walk from the house. Great cafe
35 locals recommend
Crawfordsburn Country Park
32 Bridge Rd SLovely country park, easy walk from the house. Great cafe
A popular tourist destination. Many Family connections. My Dad was an engineer “A Hat” there before being sent by Harland and Wolf to Australia and other countries to install their turbines and machinery. I still have his hat.
324 locals recommend
Titanic Belfast
1 Olympic WayA popular tourist destination. Many Family connections. My Dad was an engineer “A Hat” there before being sent by Harland and Wolf to Australia and other countries to install their turbines and machinery. I still have his hat.
One of my favorite places enjoyed by many, often considered to be one of the top ten National Trust Gardens in the U.K.
17 locals recommend
Mount Stewart House
Portaferry RoadOne of my favorite places enjoyed by many, often considered to be one of the top ten National Trust Gardens in the U.K.
Helen's Bay Golf Course
Golf RoadGreat 9 hole course with restaurant. Friendly club. I am a member.
Belfast
Ards Peninsula
Helen's Bay Train Station
Ulster Folk Museum
153 Bangor RdUlster Folk Museum
153 Bangor RdSSE Arena Belfast
2 Queens QuayNeighbourhoods
Helen's Bay
Crawfordsburn
The nearest shop which is a 5 minute drive or 30 minute walk. Good local and spar produce. It also has a petrol filling station, post office and cash point.
SPAR Crawfordsburn
90 Ballyrobert RdThe nearest shop which is a 5 minute drive or 30 minute walk. Good local and spar produce. It also has a petrol filling station, post office and cash point.
Food scene
The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn
15-25 Main StCulloden Hotel station
Cultra Inn
1 Cultra Station RdPleasant restaurant with great outdoor tables, 2 train stops or short drive
Lovely walk or short drive to pleasant cafe with great outdoor space and good value food. Always enjoyed particularly for lunch or coffee.
Woodlands Cafe
20 Bridge Rd SLovely walk or short drive to pleasant cafe with great outdoor space and good value food. Always enjoyed particularly for lunch or coffee.
Much enjoyed place with great views, good food and when available great live music. Much enjoyed.
23 locals recommend
The Dirty Duck
2-4 Kinnegar RdMuch enjoyed place with great views, good food and when available great live music. Much enjoyed.
Lovely fresh organic vegetables available on Fridays from the farm shop near here.
Helen's Bay Organic
Coastguard AvenueLovely fresh organic vegetables available on Fridays from the farm shop near here.
Lovely experience when the Garden is open on some Saturdays. Great atmosphere and good produce.
The Walled Garden, Helen's Bay
47 Craigdarragh RdLovely experience when the Garden is open on some Saturdays. Great atmosphere and good produce.
City advice
Getting around
Train from Helens Bay approx 10 minute walk
Train from Helens Bay Station on the Belfast Bangor line approx 10 minute walk via the lane at the end of Rushfield. Pleasant way to travel. Timetables by Translink