HolywoodCounty Down

The Maypole (Northern Ireland's only surviving maypole), the seafront walk, the Culloden Hotel, Rory McIlroy's hometown, and an affluent County Down coastal town on Belfast Lough

Holywood is one of the oldest Christian settlements in Ireland — founded by St Laissren in the 6th century. The maypole on the High Street is the only remaining maypole in Northern Ireland. Rory McIlroy, the world champion golfer, is from Holywood.

The seafront walk along Belfast Lough is excellent. The Maypole High Street. The Culloden Hotel for afternoon tea with Lough views. The marina area for food.