Make memories at Chestnutt Holiday Parks

With the relentless pace of life, making time with family and friends is something we learn to treasure.

Chestnutt Holiday Parks is a family business who have been helping multiple generations do just that.

Situated along the Mourne Coast they operate 4 award winning caravan parks. Regularly featuring in the UK’s top 100 parks, and recent winner of the Staycation Awards they provide top class facilities. Waking up to the sound of the sea or drawing your curtains to the Mourne mountains in the morning or both, is a real possibility.

Whether you are interested in touring, camping or caravan hire, or would prefer to own your own holiday home, there is sure to be a holiday experience to suit you!

If you are interested

Come and soak up the beauty of Bangor this Summer!

With its stunning marina and waterfront, coastal walks, and funfair, you’ll have endless options for fun and adventure.

One of Northern Ireland’s most popular attractions, the Pickie Fun Park, is the ultimate destination for family fun in Bangor! Whether you’re young or young at heart, they’ve got something for everyone. Take a leisurely ride on the swan boats or challenge your friends to a round of mini-golf!

local history museum, while nature enthusiasts will love exploring the city’s beautiful parks, including Ward park with its aviaries and duck ponds. And for some aquatic fun, why not head to the Aurora Leisure and Aquatic Centre!

in creating memories with family and friends, then contact Chestnutt Holiday Parks. Book early by calling Chestnutt

Holiday Parks on 028 417 62653.

Online Touring Booking available @ www. chestnuttholidayparks. com

With a variety of rides, games, and attractions, Pickie Fun Park is the perfect place for a day out with the family. And don’t forget to refuel at the on-site café, serving up delicious snacks and meals. Market Fresh on Easter Saturday and Sunday is the perfect opportunity to explore the delicious local produce and artisanal crafts, while the Easter Trail at North Down Museum will engage and delight visitors of all ages.

History buffs won’t want to pass by the Bangor Castle

For those looking for a more tranquil experience, the Bangor Walled Garden is a hidden gem, offering a peaceful retreat and a chance to admire the award-winning gardens. And don’t forget the dining options in Bangor city centre! From award-winning restaurants to cosy cafes and lively bars, there’s something for everyone.

So why not make Bangor your destination this summer?

Come and explore all that this vibrant city has to offer and make unforgettable memories with your loved ones. We can’t wait to see you!

PARKING? …it’s cheap and easy at the city-centre

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What do you call a flock of warblers? A chorus? Or a warble?

Over centuries people have given names, sometimes called collective nouns, to groups or flocks of birds.

A murder of crows. A gaggle of geese. A charm of goldfinches (my favourite).

But the question I ask about warblers is a wee bit tongue in cheek because we seldom see them in flocks. Yes, they must ‘flock together’ to some extent when they fly here every spring from southern Europe or Africa and return in late summer, but, at least while they’re here to breed, they live separate, territorial lives.

There are many warbler species, but I’m only going to cover the three most common, those you’re most likely to hear, chiffchaff, willow warbler and blackcap. And when I say ‘hear’ rather than ‘see’, that’s because they’re very good at not being seen. They’re small, and particularly chiffchaff and willow warbler plumage is a mix of muted green, brown and yellow, enough to fade into the foliage of the woodland where they live. Even blackcaps, which, yes, do have a black cap (females have a brown one) are hard to spot.

But their songs and calls are, for me, the essential sounds of spring when trees are in leaf. Of course, I love the songs of robins, blackbirds and thrushes, often performed where we can see them, but warblers are something else, their songs and calls echoing through woodland and waterside scrub as they proclaim their territory and seek females to join them.

I particularly love the chiffchaff song, even if it’s just pretty much a repetition of its name…chiffchaff, chiffchaff…because it carries such a long way.

The willow warbler’s song is much more ‘musical’, a