Bangor by the Sea, Bangor (2025)

23/07/2025

⚓𝗧𝗦 𝗝𝗢𝗛𝗡 𝗝𝗘𝗥𝗪𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗢𝗥
A warm welcome from BangorByTheSea to all onboard the TS John Jerwood, one of the UK Sea Cadet Corps’ key offshore training vessels.

Launched in 2002 with support from the Jerwood Foundation, the 23.5m ship gives 12–18-year-old cadets practical experience in navigation, seamanship, and engineering, often as part of their journey toward RYA qualifications.

The vessel accommodates up to 16 cadets and is part of a national training fleet that regularly tours UK ports. During her stay in Bangor, cadets continue their onboard routines, from bridge watch to cooking duties, as part of a week-long training voyage.

Although only stopping for a short visit, the TS John Jerwood brings a strong reminder of the value of hands-on learning and maritime skills, and underlines Bangor’s role as a welcoming stop for vessels of all kinds.

22/07/2025

WHY WAIT?
THERE’S PLENTY TO ENJOY IN BANGOR RIGHT NOW
There’s no denying that frustration is growing over the length of time it’s taking for the Queens Parade development to get underway. Many people have voiced their concerns and say they’re fed up waiting. But here at BangorByTheSea, we see things a little differently.
We’re not waiting. We’re getting on with enjoying what Bangor already has to offer, and there’s a lot to enjoy.
Just this past Sunday, hundreds of people gathered in Ward Park to enjoy live music, meet up with friends, or simply relax in a beautiful, green setting. The summer music sessions are just one example of how much is already happening in the heart of the city.
Bangor city centre is rich in open spaces and parklands, from the peaceful Walled Garden to the new Sensory Garden, both just a short pleasant stroll from the centre. The coastal walks on either side of the marina are among the best in the country, offering easy access to nature from right here in the city.
The High Street still maintains a good mix of independent shops including clothing, guitars, gifts, art, jewellery, nautical instruments, records, flowers, and trainers, alongside long-standing essentials like fishmongers, butchers, wine merchants and delicatessens. There are hairdressers, day spas, nail bars, pubs, bars, restaurants and takeaways, all playing a part in keeping Bangor active and attractive.
There’s also a growing number of newer, more niche venues, including a dedicated games hall for board-gamers and a music academy offering lessons and events. Taken together, Bangor offers more than many towns or cities of a similar size.
Yet often, when anything positive is mentioned about Bangor, the conversation quickly shifts to Queens Parade or lower Main Street. That’s understandable, but it’s also important to note that Queens Parade is now a live development site. Construction is due to begin, and the situation will change. In time, the debate will be behind us.
But waiting around doesn’t help anyone. Bangor still has a lot to offer, and many people are already making the most of it.
So instead of waiting, why not start enjoying?
The city centre is very much alive
And when the job is done, you’ll be glad you didn’t miss what was right here all along.

21/07/2025

🚴‍♀️ 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝗣𝗘𝗗𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆
Grab your bikes, scooters, trikes, trailers and come join the fun at Park Pedal: Castle Park this SATURDAY 26th JULY from 2pm to 4pm.

🌳 Meet at CASTLE PARK GROUNDS (beside museum car park) for a free, friendly and inclusive cycle around one of Bangor’s most scenic green spaces.
Whether you're 5 or 85, riding two wheels or four, everyone is welcome!

Expect a joyful mix of smiles and fresh air!

💚 Cycling isn’t just about fun, it’s about health, happiness, and freedom. It’s great for your heart, your head, your wallet and the planet. And with improving greenway infrastructure and beautiful safe routes through Bangor, it’s getting easier than ever to cycle locally!

🛴 This is more than a cycle …it’s a celebration of community, movement and sustainable travel.

Please arrive at 1:30pm on Saturday 26th July to register for the first ride and take in the bike displays / free maintenance support on offer.

To speed up your registration, here is a link to populate now 😁
https://www.andccg.org/event-details/park-pedal-castle-park

So get on your bike, bring the family, and 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆!

🚴‍♂️🌿👧

20/07/2025

FANCY AN AUDITION?
2 SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENING
Bangor’s Got Talent auditions are running in Hop House Bangor this evening.

Tonight and next Sunday 27th are the final two weeks of auditions before finalists compete for a £500 cash prize on Sunday 3rd August.

They have had two cancellations for this evening, meaning there are two spots available for anyone that might fancy an audition. As well as that, they have 3 or 4 spots available for auditions for next Sunday. Send them a pm to book in 😎

https://www.facebook.com/Hophousebangor/

20/07/2025

🚧𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗟:
𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪🚧
The long-overdue resurfacing of Holborn Avenue Car Park in Bangor is finally starting tomorrow, (Monday 21st July) following years of delay caused by legal uncertainty over ownership.

Situated just off High Street, the car park has fallen into a state of severe disrepair, with numerous potholes and faded markings making it difficult for motorists to navigate and park safely. Despite responsibility for off-street car parks transferring to local councils over a decade ago, the documentary titles for Holborn Avenue were never provided by the Department for Infrastructure. As a result, the Council had faced difficulties in confirming which areas it is legally responsible for and which remain under Departmental control.

This lack of clarity had prevented much-needed investment in the site. However, thankfully these issues have been resolved allowing resurfacing work to proceed.

The council was keen for the improvements to be completed before the closure of the Queens Parade car park where redevelopment work is to commence imminently.

The upgrade will include a new layout with larger parking bays and the introduction of two electric vehicle charging points. The revised design will not feature raised kerbs, ensuring the space remains flexible.

This will allow the car park to serve not only as a convenient central parking facility but also as a versatile venue for outdoor markets, pop-up events, and community gatherings in the future.

19/07/2025

PICNIC IN THE PARK - WEEK 3

18/07/2025

🚗 BANGOR ABBEY CAR BOOT SALE
🚙SATURDAY 19TH

One of Bangor’s favourite summer traditions makes its welcome return!

Tomorrow, Saturday 19th July
⏰ 8am – 1pm
💰 Cars £6 | Vans £12
🍩 Refreshments available

No booking needed, just turn up, set up, and soak up the wonderful community atmosphere in the historic shadow of Bangor Abbey! ⛪️

📍 Bangor Abbey Car Park, Newtownards Road, Bangor

Tag your treasure-hunting friends, spread the word, and see you there bright and early! ☀️

18/07/2025

🕯️𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗘 ️🕯️
𝗧𝗢 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗢𝗥 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗧
An independent business is lighting the way on Bangor’s High Street this month, as Makin Scents prepares to open the doors of its first-ever retail store at No. 92.

Set to officially open at 10am on Thursday 24th July, the shop promises to bring a burst of warmth and fragrance to the heart of the city centre with its lovingly crafted range of candles, wax melts, and home scent accessories.

The Makin Scents team say they were drawn to Bangor’s vibrant community spirit and the mix of local independents and friendly faces that make the city feel like home. Behind the scenes, preparations are well underway as shelves are stocked, rooms are painted, and a calming atmosphere is carefully curated ahead of the big day.

Alongside in-store shopping, the shop will also offer in-person classes and online booking, making it more than just a shop …it’s a place to discover your signature scent.

📍 92 High Street, Bangor
📱
🌐 makinscents.co.uk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FNdBWKUb6/?mibextid=wwXIfr

BangorByTheSea wishes this fabulous new local shop every success as they begin “makin” their mark in the heart of our city.

17/07/2025

⚓𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗦 𝗘𝗙-𝟭𝟮 𝗖𝗧𝗩 𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗧𝗬𝗔𝗥𝗗
The latest addition to the Artemis fleet, the EF-12 Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) is now docked in the Boatyard at Bangor Marina.

This innovative vessel has been developed for safely and efficiently transporting engineers to offshore wind farms. With a cruising speed of 25 knots, it cuts down transfer time while maximising onboard comfort thanks to advanced stabilisation and propulsion systems.

The EF-12 CTV is 100% electric and powered by the revolutionary eFoiler® technology, which lifts the vessel out of the water while in motion. This drastically reduces drag and creates a smoother, quieter ride, with up to 70% lower energy use and zero emissions in operation.

The EF-12 CTV is just one of a growing line-up of cutting-edge vessels being manufactured nearby in Belfast by Artemis Technologies. From pilot boats and patrol vessels to luxury water taxis and high-speed workboats, the local shipyard is building a world-leading green maritime fleet.

All eyes now turn to the upcoming launch of the EF-24 hydrofoil ferry, a large 100+ seater passenger vessel expected to make waves before the end of the year.

Bangor’s Harbour is fast becoming a showcase for the future of clean marine transport.

#𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗕𝘆𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗦𝗲𝗮

17/07/2025

𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧

Plans to redevelop an active site on High Street in Bangor have taken a thoughtful step forward with revised architectural proposals. The project aset to deliver a new ground-floor retail unit along with 25 social housing apartments, has been updated following feedback on the original design.

The earlier version proposed a flat-roofed, minimalist structure. While clean and contemporary, it stood in sharp contrast to the traditional architectural language of neighbouring properties.

In the amended version, a pitched roof has been introduced, restoring a more familiar rhythm to the skyline. Additional features such as Juliet balconies and sympathetic proportions further enhance the building’s relationship with its surroundings, helping it sit more comfortably within the streetscape.

17/07/2025

🎨🥖𝗙𝗟𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥🎂

𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗬𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗪𝗔𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗖𝗬 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝗦 𝗨𝗣 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗕𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗦!
Boom Studios-based artist Rickydrewapiccy has helped one of Northern Ireland’s best-known companies celebrate a major milestone …their 80th anniversary!

🎂 ANDREW INGEDIENTS, a household name in the baking world, has been supplying ingredients to kitchens and bakeries across the UK and Ireland since 1945. To mark their big birthday, they’ve unveiled bold new branding, and who better to bring the visual energy than Bangor’s very own Rickydrewapiccyy?

His mix of digital art, satire, Irish themes and local lingo gave their campaign the perfect creative twist, proving once again that Bangor’s creative scene rises to the occasion.

👏 Congrats to both Andrew Ingredients on 80 years and to Rickydrewapiccyy for showing the power of local talent on a national stage!

📍 See more of his work at Boom Studios, Bangor (Bingham Arcade)

Rickydrewapiccy:-
https://www.instagram.com/rickydrewapiccy?igsh=MXFzZHFpd20yenlzNA==

🧁 Learn more about Andrew Ingredients: https://andrewingredients.co.uk

15/07/2025

𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗛𝗔𝗠 𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗘 𝗘𝗗𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗔𝗟
🏗️A planning application has been submitted to convert the top floor of the former Briterome Hardware store into a residential apartment, a small but symbolic move that adds fresh momentum to wider efforts aimed at regenerating Bingham Lane, one of Bangor’s most overlooked backstreets.

The proposal includes new windows facing onto Bingham Lane, improving the building’s rear elevation and preparing it for future potential uses. The property sits directly along the laneway, which has been earmarked for public realm improvements under the Council’s Bingham Lane Regeneration and Activation Scheme.

The area has long been underutilised, despite being just metres from the heart of Bangor’s Main Street. Several large yards and service spaces behind town centre shops also back onto Bingham Lane, and these are increasingly being seen as possible sites for residential or mixed-use development in the future.

While modest in scope, this application signals a gradual shift in how the lane is viewed, not just as a service route, but as part of Bangor’s wider strategy to reconnect and revitalise the town centre through creative reuse, improved streetscapes, and new housing.

A newly resurfaced section of the lane has already improved access and appearance, and planning discussions are ongoing about wider upgrades to paving, lighting, and signage to make the space safer and more attractive for pedestrians.

As more buildings along Bingham Lane are brought back into active use, this formerly forgotten space could become a valuable link between the city centre and future cultural or residential hubs.

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