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  1. Spelga Dam from Pigeon Rock Mountain

    Hilltown

    Address

    Kilkeel Road, Hilltown, County Down, BT34 5XL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Lake / Reservoir

    Spelga Dam Reservoir sits in the heart of the Mourne Mountains, located approximately 10 miles outside of Newcastle, County Down.  A man-made reservoir built in the 1950s by the Belfast engineering firm, R Ferguson and Son.  It supplies water to…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  2. External building of museum with adjoining Town Hall building in background
    External building main entrance to Museum
    Visitors enjoying the cafe
    Stained glass window
    Sign displaying the words The Raven Maps
    The replica Monks cell
    Model bygone village
    Viking Helmet and shield
    Photo of the Viking gallery display within North Down Museum
    Cinema room display
    External building of museum with adjoining Town Hall building in background
    External building main entrance to Museum
    Visitors enjoying the cafe
    Stained glass window
    Sign displaying the words The Raven Maps
    The replica Monks cell
    Model bygone village
    Viking Helmet and shield
    Photo of the Viking gallery display within North Down Museum
    Cinema room display

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    Bangor

    Address

    Bangor City Hall, Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9127 1200

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Visit North Down Museum to explore the fascinating saga of the North Down area from the Bronze Age to the present day. The Museum takes you on a journey through Early Christian heritage and the Vikings to Scottish Settlers and the Victorians.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  3. Cockle Row Cottages
    A close up photo of Cockle Row Cottages in Groomsport with a sense of location beside the harbour
    A photo of some museum articles on display. Items from the 1910's era commonly used by the fisherman and his family who lived in Cockle Row Cottages.
    A photo of a boat sculpture set within a garden display located on grassland beside the seafront area
    An image of the Groomsport Information sign
    A photo of the view of Groomsport Harbour which featured a number of boats moored in the bay
    Cockle Row Cottages
    A close up photo of Cockle Row Cottages in Groomsport with a sense of location beside the harbour
    A photo of some museum articles on display. Items from the 1910's era commonly used by the fisherman and his family who lived in Cockle Row Cottages.
    A photo of a boat sculpture set within a garden display located on grassland beside the seafront area
    An image of the Groomsport Information sign
    A photo of the view of Groomsport Harbour which featured a number of boats moored in the bay

    Groomsport

    Address

    The Harbour, Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9109 3038

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Take a step back in time with a visit to the lovingly restored Cockle Row Cottages located beside the harbour, Groomsport.

    Dates

    From:
    5 June 2025to14 Sept 2025Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. Image of a walkway and woodland steps surrounded by leafy green trees and pink flowers
    Photo of walkway through leafy Castle Park
    Photo showing North Down Museum opening sign with Town Hall in backdrop
    Photo of Bangor Castle Walled Garden arches and flowers. The Garden is located within Castle Park grounds.
    Photo showing the embossed words Edward Ward 1852, the date the Town Hall was erected
    Photo of Town Hall/Bangor Castle in the sunshine framed by leafy tree branches
    Image of a walkway and woodland steps surrounded by leafy green trees and pink flowers
    Photo of walkway through leafy Castle Park
    Photo showing North Down Museum opening sign with Town Hall in backdrop
    Photo of Bangor Castle Walled Garden arches and flowers. The Garden is located within Castle Park grounds.
    Photo showing the embossed words Edward Ward 1852, the date the Town Hall was erected
    Photo of Town Hall/Bangor Castle in the sunshine framed by leafy tree branches

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    Bangor

    Address

    Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4TB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9127 0069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Stroll through this beautiful wooded wonderland which is an exhilarating experience throughout the seasons.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. Killyleagh

    Address

    Delamont Country Park, 90 Downpatrick Rd, Killyleagh, Down, BT30 9TZ

    Telephone

    03301374366

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    One of the Delamont Country Park Walks. All walks are wheelchair accessible and two mobility rambler scooters are available for use in the park. Car park charge at weekends and daily during the Summer Season.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  6. Downpatrick

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4461 4922

    Type

    Type:

    Cathedral

    Down Cathedral, a Cathedral of the Church of Ireland with magnificent stain glass windows, box pews and beautiful organ case was built in 1183 as a Benedictine Monastry. The patron saint, Patrick is believed to be buried in the nearby graveyard.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. Photograph of the Movilla Abbey, grave stones and ruins

    Newtownards

    Address

    Movilla Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 8EZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Abbey / Priory

    Movilla Abbey, Methodist and Church of Ireland.

    As important as Bangor, Movilla was associated with Saint Finian of the 6th-century. As with many early monasteries, it was refounded as an Augustinian abbey in the Norman 12th century.

    Price

    Free
  8. killyleagh

    Address

    Delamont Country Park, 90 Downpatrick Rd,, killyleagh, Down, BT30 9TZ

    Telephone

    03301374366

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    One of the Delamont Country Park Walks. All walks are wheelchair accessible and two mobility rambler scooters are available for use in the park. Car park charge at weekends and daily during the Summer Season.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  9. Kilkeel

    Address

    Kilkeel, County Down, BT34 4XY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 07873 904 206

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Experience the beauty and adventure that hides over every peak and rolling hill in the Mournes with one of Mourne Mountain Adventures’ guided hikes. We provide you with the perfect way to gain an in-depth insight into the region’s incredible flora…

  10. Newcastle

    Address

    Carrigs Road, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0JT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Maghera Church and Round Tower is of major historical importance and is among many important heritage sites throughout County Down.

    Price

    Free
  11. Banbridge

    Address

    34 Lough Road, Corbally, Banbridge, County Down, BT32 5PW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4067 1401

    Type

    Type:

    Ancestry / Tracing Your Routes

    At Iveagh Ancestry, we believe that the historical journey can give people a stronger sense of identity: we help people find out who they are and where they’re from.

  12. View from St Patrick's Golf Course
    Image of St Patrick's Golf Course
    Image of St Patrick's Golf Course
    Sunset over St Patrick's Golf Course
    Image of St Patrick's Golf Course
    View from St Patrick's Golf Course
    Image of St Patrick's Golf Course
    Image of St Patrick's Golf Course
    Sunset over St Patrick's Golf Course
    Image of St Patrick's Golf Course

    Downpatrick

    Address

    43 Saul Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6PA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4461 5947

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland Golf Course

    This parkland course measures 6,120 yards, and with tight tree lined fairways, fast and true greens and well placed bunkers provides a serious test of shot making.

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises - Restaurant is Family Friendly. Everyone Welcome.
  13. Image shows various inflatables in the main area of We Are Vertigo
    Image shows tables and chair in the cafe area
    Shows image of children on a climbing wall with a man watching them from down below
    Image is a close up of 2 boys on a climbing frame
    Image is of a girl on the indoor ski slope
    Image is of an overhead view of the play area
    Image is of the large inflatable play area
    Image is of children climbing up a steep wall with a man with a Crew sweatshirt at the bottom
    Image is of the large inflatables and children jumping on to them. The word Vertigo is branded on the inflatable.
    Image shows various inflatables in the main area of We Are Vertigo
    Image shows tables and chair in the cafe area
    Shows image of children on a climbing wall with a man watching them from down below
    Image is a close up of 2 boys on a climbing frame
    Image is of a girl on the indoor ski slope
    Image is of an overhead view of the play area
    Image is of the large inflatable play area
    Image is of children climbing up a steep wall with a man with a Crew sweatshirt at the bottom
    Image is of the large inflatables and children jumping on to them. The word Vertigo is branded on the inflatable.

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    Newtownbreda

    Address

    Cedarhurst Road, Newtownbreda Factory Estate, Newtownbreda, County Antrim, BT8 7RH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 87 0066 1522

    Type

    Type:

    Indoor Play Area

    With inflatable floors, inflatable doors, inflatable walls, inflatable falls you are invited to bounce, ski, play and climb at We are Vertigo. Explore The Mechanical sweeper, The Travelator, The Inflatable Ninja Area, The High Slides, The Wipeout…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. Statue and bowls with incense
    Spa relaxation beds
    Seated area with cushions
    Lady in water with bubbles
    Entrance and reception area
    Blue mosaic tiled area
    Statue and bowls with incense
    Spa relaxation beds
    Seated area with cushions
    Lady in water with bubbles
    Entrance and reception area
    Blue mosaic tiled area

    Newtownards

    Address

    48a Ballybunden Road, Killinchy, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 6RF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9754 3000

    Type

    Type:

    Spa and Well-being

    Pure Day Spa is situated in the naturally tranquil countryside of Killinchy, Co. Down. As you step inside you will be enveloped in a calming atmosphere which will make your stress float away, your spirit free, and your body relaxed.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. Address

    Co Down

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    A gentle walk taking in the Wildflower Meadow, areas of mature woodland, and a coastal stretch. The Wildflower Meadow and 21 acres are a blaze with colour in the summer months when the orchids and wildflowers are in bloom.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  16. Address

    Co Down

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Slieve Donard at 850m (2,789 ft) is the highest of the Mourne Mtns. The views from the summit are extensive and on a clear day the Isle of Man, Wicklow, Donegal, Wales and Scotland may be seen, as well as the long stretch of Newcastle Beach.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  17. Newry

    Address

    Newry, Co Down

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    A circular route in the western Mournes

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  18. Carrickfergus

    Address

    40 Carrickburn Road, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7ND

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9336 8502

    Type

    Type:

    Ancestry / Tracing Your Routes

    Established in 1984 we provide a prompt personal and professional research service for those wishing to trace their family history. We also undertake specialised Probate and Birth family history research requests.

  19. Photo of the side view of Bangor Castle (Bangor Town Hall) on a beautiful sunny day framed by flowers
    Photo showing North Down Museum opening sign with Town Hall in backdrop
    Photo of Town Hall/Bangor Castle in the sunshine framed by leafy tree branches
    Photo showing the embossed words Edward Ward 1852, the date the Town Hall was erected
    Image of the Town Hall and front gardens in red, pink and yellow bloom
    Photo of the side view of Bangor Castle (Bangor Town Hall) on a beautiful sunny day framed by flowers
    Photo showing North Down Museum opening sign with Town Hall in backdrop
    Photo of Town Hall/Bangor Castle in the sunshine framed by leafy tree branches
    Photo showing the embossed words Edward Ward 1852, the date the Town Hall was erected
    Image of the Town Hall and front gardens in red, pink and yellow bloom

    Bangor

    Address

    Castle Park Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4TF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 300 013 3333

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    This impressive building was built for the Hon Robert Edward Ward and his family in 1852. It is presently the headquarters of Ards and North Down Borough Council who use the mansions spectacular grand salon as the council chamber.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. Murlough Beach
    Murlough Beach

    Newcastle

    Address

    Dundrum Road, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0LW

    Telephone

    03301374046

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    This 5 mile stretch of golden sands is still the essence of the resort and is hugely popular for swimming, sunbathing and other forms of recreation.

    Price

    Free
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