Millisle is a village on the Ards Peninsula in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is about 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Donaghadee. Millisle is situated in the townlands of Ballymacruise and Ballycopeland, the civil parish of Donaghadee and the historic barony of Ards Lower. It is a popular coastal town with a load of beaches and caravan sites, and a windmill. Ballycopeland Windmill, Millisle, Northern Ireland.
The Windmill is worth checking out for its artistic charm. Top sights to look out for:
- Millisle Church of Ireland - Adams Park, home of Abbey Villa FC - Ballycopeland Windmill and Visitor's Centre
- The park by the beach and the reservoir - Harbour and down to the beach - The Marvellous Church of Saint Patrick, the famous dude
- The Protestant Church - A study centre for the old Northern Irish prison people - A local bar which is called "The 1st and Last"
- The home for bad boys
- 12th July Lodges go from the main Orange Hall in Millisle
- A place where they tried to build a runway but it was never finished
- Woburn Road Farm
- A centre which makes handmade goods such as pottery and also serves tea, coffee and snacks
Two thousand and three hundred people live in Millisle
Best locations to sleep in:
- Millisle Caravan Park
- Pinecroft Country House
- Ocean water drifting in
- Ballywhiskin Caravan Park
Our Favourite Pub: The First and Last
The fish and chip shop called McClements is recommended
Our Favourite Cafe: Eden Pottery
Some of the villages unknown facts:
- Some people of Jewish origin once came here as protection during the wars
- Millisle is one of few villages that doesn't have any political wall murals relating to the ongoing troubles in Northern Ireland.
Moving from one place to another:
- Millisle bus services are operated by Translink and connect to larger settlements nearby such as Bangor, Newtownards and Belfast (7, 7B, 9, 9B, 10A, 10B, 10C all stop on Millisle Main Street, some stop on Woburn Road).
Famous People from Millisle:
- Gordon Budget
- Nidge
This website will continue to provide spur of the moment and expert tips for any backpackers to the Millisle or Northern Ireland region. Stay online for more top tips.
Backpacking in Northern Ireland was hatched as a plan in 2013 and finally launched in 2014 by Bangor man Jonny Blair. Using the expert assistance of Colerainer Abbi Morrison and Bangorian Allan Wilson, this is the best information based website on the internet for travellers visiting Northern Ireland.
The Windmill is worth checking out for its artistic charm. Top sights to look out for:
- Millisle Church of Ireland - Adams Park, home of Abbey Villa FC - Ballycopeland Windmill and Visitor's Centre
- The park by the beach and the reservoir - Harbour and down to the beach - The Marvellous Church of Saint Patrick, the famous dude
- The Protestant Church - A study centre for the old Northern Irish prison people - A local bar which is called "The 1st and Last"
- The home for bad boys
- 12th July Lodges go from the main Orange Hall in Millisle
- A place where they tried to build a runway but it was never finished
- Woburn Road Farm
- A centre which makes handmade goods such as pottery and also serves tea, coffee and snacks
Two thousand and three hundred people live in Millisle
Best locations to sleep in:
- Millisle Caravan Park
- Pinecroft Country House
- Ocean water drifting in
- Ballywhiskin Caravan Park
Our Favourite Pub: The First and Last
The fish and chip shop called McClements is recommended
Our Favourite Cafe: Eden Pottery
Some of the villages unknown facts:
- Some people of Jewish origin once came here as protection during the wars
- Millisle is one of few villages that doesn't have any political wall murals relating to the ongoing troubles in Northern Ireland.
Moving from one place to another:
- Millisle bus services are operated by Translink and connect to larger settlements nearby such as Bangor, Newtownards and Belfast (7, 7B, 9, 9B, 10A, 10B, 10C all stop on Millisle Main Street, some stop on Woburn Road).
Famous People from Millisle:
- Gordon Budget
- Nidge
This website will continue to provide spur of the moment and expert tips for any backpackers to the Millisle or Northern Ireland region. Stay online for more top tips.
Backpacking in Northern Ireland was hatched as a plan in 2013 and finally launched in 2014 by Bangor man Jonny Blair. Using the expert assistance of Colerainer Abbi Morrison and Bangorian Allan Wilson, this is the best information based website on the internet for travellers visiting Northern Ireland.
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