20/05/2026
🌊 Groomsport Harbour
Groomsport Harbour sits on the County Down coastline near Bangor and is recognised as a well‑kept tourist attraction . The harbour area blends maritime heritage, leisure spaces, and active boating facilities.
🏡 Village Features
Landscaped picnic areas and a sandy beach sit just beside the harbour, forming part of the seafront parkland around Groomsport Car Park & Garden, also open 24 hours and well‑reviewed by visitors .
The historic Cockle Row Cottages, located directly at the harbour, are a small cluster of restored fishermen’s cottages and a recognised tourist attraction with public access .
âš“ Harbour Setting
The harbour is naturally sheltered by Cockle Island and a rocky outcrop, creating a calm mooring basin for small craft.
Groomsport Harbour itself is listed as a 24‑hour accessible coastal attraction with strong visitor feedback and a scenic setting .
⛵ Boating & Marine Amenities
The harbour is home to the Cockle Island Boat Club, a local boating club based directly at the quay, rated 4.7 and located at BT19 6JP .
Facilities in and around the harbour include:
Slipways for launching small craft (supported by regional slipway listings in nearby Donaghadee, indicating similar infrastructure along this coastline)
A dinghy park for small sailing vessels
A car park adjacent to the quay for easy access to the waterfront and beach
Groomsport Harbour Boat owners association Groomsport Village Association Groomsport
The City of Bangor, its past, present and future. Bangor by the Sea Ards and North Down Borough Council Visit Ards and North Down
