About

This impressive building was built for the Hon Robert Edward Ward and his family in 1852. It is presently the headquarters of Ards and North Down Borough Council who use the mansions spectacular grand salon as the council chamber. The building is situated in the grounds of Castle Park alongside North Down Museum and is just a short walk from Bangor Castle Walled Garden.

CS Lewis visited North Down on many occasions throughout his life and regularly returned to the area. He enjoyed the beautiful view over Belfast Lough from the grounds of Bangor Castle. As Lewis himself once said "Heaven is Oxford lifted and placed in the middle of County Down".

The Council deliver a 24 hour council services to residents, businesses and visitors.

Bangor Town Hall operate core hours. Our team of reception staff can direct you further to the department of choice.

Core office opening hours:

Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm; Friday 9am-4.30pm

Reception does not close for lunch.

https://www.ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk/

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Disabled Access Information Provided by Ards and North Down Borough Council

Disabled Access at Ards and North Down Borough Council

The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance. Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps. The car park surface is tarmac. There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance. The car park does not have a height restriction barrier. Reception The desk/counter is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance. There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance. There is not a hearing assistance system.

Accessible parking at Ards and North Down Borough Council

Parking is free for all users. The car park is located at the front of the venue. The car park type is open air/surface. The nearest mainline train/bus station is Bangor which is approx 0.3 miles from the location. Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance. There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park. The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 320cm x 500cm (10ft 6in x 16ft 5in). The nearest Blue Badge bay is 27m (29yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.

Dedicated on site parking

Toilets features at Ards and North Down Borough Council

Accessible toilet facilities are available in the main building Baby change and Standard toilet facilities are available. The accessible toilet is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance. There is level access to this accessible toilet.

Accessible toilet

A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.