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  1. Image is of woman and child looking at a crown on a cushion
    Image shows visitors viewing various paintings on the wall in one of the visiting rooms
    Image is of a room with wooden floor, large rug, various paintings on the wall and 2 throne chairs
    Image is of the Lady Alice Temple in the background and with a couple sitting on a wall in the foreground
    A family visit Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.
    Image is of the Lady Alice Temple with surrounding foliage
    Image is of a hallway with wooden seating, various paintings on the walls and winding staircase
    Image is of woman and child looking at a crown on a cushion
    Image shows visitors viewing various paintings on the wall in one of the visiting rooms
    Image is of a room with wooden floor, large rug, various paintings on the wall and 2 throne chairs
    Image is of the Lady Alice Temple in the background and with a couple sitting on a wall in the foreground
    A family visit Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.
    Image is of the Lady Alice Temple with surrounding foliage
    Image is of a hallway with wooden seating, various paintings on the walls and winding staircase

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    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Main Street, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6AG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 333 320 6000

    Type

    Type:

    Historic House / Palace

    Explore Northern Ireland's royal residence, where worlds and minds meet. Relax in 100 acres of picturesque gardens, explore the State Rooms still used today and indulge in delicious food and drink in our café.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises

    Facilities

    Leisure Facilities

    • Wifi

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  2. During the handmade to last experience you'll learn how to create your own clay farm animal
    Creating clay farm animals is a relaxing and fulfilling way to spend time at Mount Ida Pottery
    The maker of this clay sheep beams with pride over his creation
    Sheep are just one of the farm animal creations you can bring to life during the Handmade to Last experience
    The experience at Mount Ida Pottery is a therapeutic and mindful way to spend a few hours
    Potter Trevor Woods is a warm and welcoming host at Mount Ida Pottery
    Classmates enjoy reviewing each others creations during the Handmade to Last experience
    During the handmade to last experience you'll learn how to create your own clay farm animal
    Creating clay farm animals is a relaxing and fulfilling way to spend time at Mount Ida Pottery
    The maker of this clay sheep beams with pride over his creation
    Sheep are just one of the farm animal creations you can bring to life during the Handmade to Last experience
    The experience at Mount Ida Pottery is a therapeutic and mindful way to spend a few hours
    Potter Trevor Woods is a warm and welcoming host at Mount Ida Pottery
    Classmates enjoy reviewing each others creations during the Handmade to Last experience

    Banbridge

    Address

    32 Mount Ida Road, Banbridge, County Down, BT32 4HF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9269 3691

    Price

    Price £75.00 Activity

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and courses

    Get in touch with your inner ceramicist in a beautiful rural pottery.

    Mount Ida Pottery is a purpose-built pottery studio, surrounded by the Dromara Hills in a beautiful rural setting. Much of the pottery’s output is inspired by the local…

    Price

    Price £75.00 Activity

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Leisure Facilities

    • Wifi
  3. Woman cuts her piece of silver to size to make her own ring with NI Silver
    Filing down a piece of silver for her jewellery
    Ruth leads the jewellery making sessions with helpful and friendly instruction
    Ruth of NI Silver talks through the process of making your own silver jewellery
    Guests get involved with each stage during an NI Silver workshop
    Women admire the jewellery they've made during the workshop with NI Silver
    NI Silver is based amongst the Holywood hills overlooking Belfast Lough
    Woman cuts her piece of silver to size to make her own ring with NI Silver
    Filing down a piece of silver for her jewellery
    Ruth leads the jewellery making sessions with helpful and friendly instruction
    Ruth of NI Silver talks through the process of making your own silver jewellery
    Guests get involved with each stage during an NI Silver workshop
    Women admire the jewellery they've made during the workshop with NI Silver
    NI Silver is based amongst the Holywood hills overlooking Belfast Lough

    Holywood

    Address

    Holywood, County Down

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7879 698 286

    Price

    Price £90.00 Activity

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and courses

    Based in Holywood, County Down, NI Silver welcomes you to connect with a centuries-old tradition, through which you'll learn a new skill whilst creating your own unique piece of jewellery.

    Price

    Price £90.00 Activity
  4. Group enjoying the foraging experience with A Taste of Castle Ward in Strangford
    Guide showing a basket of items she has foraged with A Taste of Castle Ward
    Group standing in a building enjoying the scenery with A Taste of Castle Ward in Strangford
    Girl enjoying the view and taking a photograph with A Taste of Castle Ward in Strangford
    Group listening to the guide and enjoying the foraging experience with A Taste of Castle Ward in Strangford
    Group walking behind the guide and enjoying the foraging experience with A Taste of Castle Ward in Strangford
    A basket with foraged items and paper bags as part of the experience A Taste of Castle Ward
    Group and guide standing beside a tree enjoying the experience A Taste of Castle Ward
    Group enjoying the foraging experience with A Taste of Castle Ward in Strangford
    Guide showing a basket of items she has foraged with A Taste of Castle Ward
    Group standing in a building enjoying the scenery with A Taste of Castle Ward in Strangford
    Girl enjoying the view and taking a photograph with A Taste of Castle Ward in Strangford
    Group listening to the guide and enjoying the foraging experience with A Taste of Castle Ward in Strangford
    Group walking behind the guide and enjoying the foraging experience with A Taste of Castle Ward in Strangford
    A basket with foraged items and paper bags as part of the experience A Taste of Castle Ward
    Group and guide standing beside a tree enjoying the experience A Taste of Castle Ward

    Strangford

    Address

    Castle Ward, Park Road, Strangford, County Down, BT30 7BA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4488 1204

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

    If all nature is a larder, then the shelves at Castle Ward are especially well-stocked. Join expert forager Clare McQuillan on a walk through the National Trust's Castle Ward estate to explore its seasonal abundance of wild food. It’s a magical…

  5. Killinchy

    Address

    Mobile Team Adventure, Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6QB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9064 6695

    Price

    Price £89.00 Activity

    Type

    Type:

    Canoeing & Kayaking

    Taking out a kayak is beautiful way to explore Strangford Lough, and with John Hubbucks as your guide you're in for a rewarding and unique experience that will be remembered for all the right reasons.

    Price

    Price £89.00 Activity
  6. Ballynahinch

    Address

    19 Carryduff Road, Ballynahinch, County Down, BT27 6TZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9279 1180

    Type

    Type:

    Brewery/Distillery Tour

    A tour at Hinch Distillery is not just an exploration of history, production and their bold range of triple distilled whiskeys; it’s an invitation to sit and learn from the characters that bring it to life through an immersive sensory journey.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. Killinchy

    Address

    52A Ballymorran Road, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6UD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7749 011 283

    Type

    Type:

    Food Tour

    A wellness experience and combines two experiences in one.

  8. Warrenpoint

    Address

    56 Burren Road, Warrenpoint, County Down, BT34 3SA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7974768831

    Type

    Type:

    Historical Tours

    Join expert mountain guide Peter Rafferty as he stretches your imagination - and your legs - as you discover the sights and sounds of this special mountain range.

  9. Guests examine Down GAA historical artefacts as part of the Gaelic Games and Craic experience
    Down All Ireland Champion Ross Carr holds up a historical Down GAA shirt
    Down All Ireland Champion DJ Kane poses for a photo with a guest on the Gaelic Games and Craic experience
    Ross Carr hosts the hurling skills section of the Gaelic Games and Craic experience
    Group learns the basics of Gaelic football with DJ Kane
    Group run alongside Ross Carr practising the new skills they've learnt during the Gaelic Games and Craic session
    Down All Ireland Champions DJ Kane and Ross Carr
    Guests learn to pull a pint of Guinness at Denvir's as part of their Gaelic Games and Craic experience
    Guests examine Down GAA historical artefacts as part of the Gaelic Games and Craic experience
    Down All Ireland Champion Ross Carr holds up a historical Down GAA shirt
    Down All Ireland Champion DJ Kane poses for a photo with a guest on the Gaelic Games and Craic experience
    Ross Carr hosts the hurling skills section of the Gaelic Games and Craic experience
    Group learns the basics of Gaelic football with DJ Kane
    Group run alongside Ross Carr practising the new skills they've learnt during the Gaelic Games and Craic session
    Down All Ireland Champions DJ Kane and Ross Carr
    Guests learn to pull a pint of Guinness at Denvir's as part of their Gaelic Games and Craic experience

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Denvir's Coaching Inn, 14-16 English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7779 799 992

    Type

    Type:

    Experience Days

    Meet two Down GAA All-Ireland-winning legends as they take you through your paces for a day you’ll never forget and show you the ways and history of the GAA, with plenty of laughs included for good measure.

  10. Downpatrick

    Address

    Killyleagh Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 9BL

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 4410 3104

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and courses

    Step into the wild with an expert bushman. Do you have the skills to survive in the wild? Do you know what’s good to eat in the woods and how to find it? It’s time to find out. Join one of Finnebrogue’s bushcraft or foraging experiences and put…

  11. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 110 reviews110 reviews

    Killinchy

    Address

    52A Ballymorran Road, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6UD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9754 3224

    Type

    Type:

    Cookery School

    In Tracey’s Kitchen, people make friends as well as bread. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and start mixing and kneading dough for the soda and wheaten breads you'll be learning to make - and then eating! - all in the comfort of Tracey's…

  12. Group arrives at Rademon Estate Distillery and is welcomed by their guide
    David Boyd-Armstrong of Rademon Estate Distillery takes the group on a guided tour
    Group enjoy the interactive features of the distillery tour at Rademon Estate
    The tour at Rademon Estate is a multi-sensory experience, and the group experience the sights, smells and sounds of a working distillery
    Groups get to enjoy neat tastings of the Shortcross gin range
    Make your own bespoke label for your bottle of Shortcross gin within the distillery
    Wax dipping your own bottle of gin is a unique experience included in the distillery tour at Rademon Estate
    Enjoy grazing plates and the perfect gin and tonic against spectacular views of the County Down countryside within Rademon Estate
    Group arrives at Rademon Estate Distillery and is welcomed by their guide
    David Boyd-Armstrong of Rademon Estate Distillery takes the group on a guided tour
    Group enjoy the interactive features of the distillery tour at Rademon Estate
    The tour at Rademon Estate is a multi-sensory experience, and the group experience the sights, smells and sounds of a working distillery
    Groups get to enjoy neat tastings of the Shortcross gin range
    Make your own bespoke label for your bottle of Shortcross gin within the distillery
    Wax dipping your own bottle of gin is a unique experience included in the distillery tour at Rademon Estate
    Enjoy grazing plates and the perfect gin and tonic against spectacular views of the County Down countryside within Rademon Estate

    Crossgar

    Address

    65 Church Road, Crossgar, County Down, BT30 9HR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4483 0001

    Price

    Price £49.95 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Brewery/Distillery Tour

    Art, craft and history blend together at Shortcross Distillery, to create an unforgettable experience on the beautiful grounds of Rademon Estate. Join founders Fiona and David to learn about their award-winning gin, which also happens to be Northern…

    Price

    Price £49.95 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. Castlewellan

    Address

    Main Street, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9DQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4377 0714

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink Courses

    Get a taste of the outdoors, local history and the finest craft brews.

  14. Killinchy

    Address

    Braddock Reach, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6PY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7909 721 898

    Type

    Type:

    Health & Wellbeing

    Limber up as the sun comes up. Glide across the peaceful waters of Strangford Lough at dawn and greet the day ahead with a guided yoga flow.

  15. Kilkeel

    Address

    35-37 Cranfield Road, Kilkeel, County Down, BT34 4LJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7568 537 779

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

    Feel the stresses and strains of daily life vanish in the presence of beautiful animals and majestic scenery of the Mourne Mountains.

    Special Offers

    • Spring  Experience - County Down

      From £22 per person

      Boost your wellbeing this Spring by getting outdoors in the stunning setting of the ancient Kingdom of Mourne. Spring Alpaca Beach Trek, Breathe in that fresh, salty air as you stroll along winding lanes with your charming alpaca down to the golden sands. Laughing at the lambs leaping in the fields to impress the alpacas on the way past and then meet the rest of the herd and feed them on your return. 

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      More offers like this - Giant Adventure Offers

  16. Newry

    Address

    Kilfeaghan Road, Rostrevor, Newry, County Down, BT34 3AW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7727 747 949

    Type

    Type:

    Brewery/Distillery Tour

    Located in the heart of the Mourne Mountains, Killowen Distillery has a ‘Kult’ following and an epic history, due in no small part to its great whiskeys and gins.

  17. Group in a row with the instructor in front being taught Irish dancing as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group being greeted by the instructor as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group enjoying some refreshments with the instructor as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group dancing with brooms as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Girl being shown how to dance by the instructor as the rest of the group watches on as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Girl enjoying dancing as she's taught by the instructor as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group being shown some traditional Irish dancing outfits as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group watching on as the instructor demonstrates Irish dancing as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group in a row with the instructor in front being taught Irish dancing as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group being greeted by the instructor as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group enjoying some refreshments with the instructor as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group dancing with brooms as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Girl being shown how to dance by the instructor as the rest of the group watches on as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Girl enjoying dancing as she's taught by the instructor as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group being shown some traditional Irish dancing outfits as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group watching on as the instructor demonstrates Irish dancing as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Down Cathedral, English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4483 1043

    Type

    Type:

    Cultural Learning Experiences

    Get involved in this high-octane experience celebrating the centuries-old traditions of Irish dancing. Join Josephine Brennan King, a former principal Irish dancer for Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance, for a fun-filled interactive experience…

  18. Image is of the Lady Alice Temple with surrounding foliage
    Image is of a long shot of the back of the property and gardens
    Image is of a room with wooden floor, large rug, various paintings on the wall and 2 throne chairs
    Image is of a hallway with wooden seating, various paintings on the walls and winding staircase
    Image is of woman and child looking at a crown on a cushion
    Image shows visitors viewing various paintings on the wall in one of the visiting rooms
    Image is of the Lady Alice Temple in the background and with a couple sitting on a wall in the foreground
    Image is of the Lady Alice Temple with surrounding foliage
    Image is of a long shot of the back of the property and gardens
    Image is of a room with wooden floor, large rug, various paintings on the wall and 2 throne chairs
    Image is of a hallway with wooden seating, various paintings on the walls and winding staircase
    Image is of woman and child looking at a crown on a cushion
    Image shows visitors viewing various paintings on the wall in one of the visiting rooms
    Image is of the Lady Alice Temple in the background and with a couple sitting on a wall in the foreground

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Main Street, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6AG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 333 320 6000

    Type

    Type:

    Historical Tours

    As a current Royal Residence, Hillsborough Castle showcases beautiful rooms and glorious gardens and gives an intimate glimpse behind the scenes into the personal living quarters of a working royal household. But there is more here than meets the…

  19. Downpatrick

    Address

    The Saint Patrick Centre, Saint Patrick’s Square, Market Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6LZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4461 9000

    Price

    Price £45.00 Activity

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Tour

    Join a pilgrimage themed around Saint Patrick in Downpatrick, County Down, with your talented guides former Adoration Sisters Martina Purdy and Elaine Kelly, for a walk along Ireland's own Camino.

    Price

    Price £45.00 Activity
  20. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 213 reviews213 reviews

    Ballynahinch

    Address

    Spa Road, Ballynahinch, County Down, BT24 8PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9756 6100

    Type

    Type:

    Self-guided tour

    The wealth of gardens at Montalto Estate are a joy to visit any time of the year.

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