Greyabbey Area GuideSmall village located on the eastern shores of Strangford Lough

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Greyabbey or Grey Abbey is a small village located on the eastern shores of Strangford Lough, on the Ards Peninsula in County Down. It lies 7 miles (11 km) south of Newtownards. It had a population of 939 people in the 2011 Census.

Greyabbey is often associated with the antiques trade, there being several specialist antique shops in the village, as well as some interesting Georgian and Victorian buildings. Of particular note is Mount Stewart Estate and gardens (National Trust).

In recent times it has been the associated with the film industry with several celebrities spotted in the area.

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