The heritage centre is located in a service wing of Bangor castle. The history of Bangor abbey , the arrival of the Scots and the golden age of Bangor as a seaside resort are described in the centre. The Prehistory section on the first floor cover..

In 1620, Sir James Hamilton received permission to develop Bangor's inlets into a harbour. In 1637, with financial assistance from the Crown, he had a customs house built (now the Tourist Office) in imposing Scots Baronial style with watchtowers, cro..