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  1. Stormont Woodland Walks & Fitness Trail

    Address

    Co Down

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    A walk through attractive woodland and parkland with many interesting features including Parliament Buildings. Only five miles out of the city, Stormont Woodland Walk and Fitness Trail, is a great place to walk, run and relax.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
    • Parking Available
  2. Different styles of crosses made by Brigid Watson
    Different styles of crosses made by Brigid Watson
    Participants making a Saint Brigid Cross
    Gift card
    Views over Strangford Lough
    The Strangford ferry
    christianity; saul;saint patrick
    Saint Patrick's Well on the coastal camino in Lecale County Down
    Kearney National Trust village on the Ards Peninsula
     Portico in Portaferry
    Ancient hill-top graveyard near the Irish Sea coastline
    Different styles of crosses made by Brigid Watson
    Participants making a Saint Brigid Cross
    Gift card
    Views over Strangford Lough
    The Strangford ferry
    christianity; saul;saint patrick
    Saint Patrick's Well on the coastal camino in Lecale County Down
    Kearney National Trust village on the Ards Peninsula
     Portico in Portaferry
    Ancient hill-top graveyard near the Irish Sea coastline

    Portaferry

    Address

    Slanes Point, 38 Ardminnan Road, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1QJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7763 898 074

    Type

    Type:

    Sightseeing

    Slow down, connect with nature, Irish culture and local people on a guided, coastal walk or coach tour with local, specialist tour guide, Brigid Watson.
    You will journey to areas off the beaten track to places which most tourists never see and…

  3. Photo of four seals gathered on the seaweed and moss covered sea rocks
    Photo of four seals gathered on the seaweed and moss covered sea rocks

    Newtownards

    Address

    Mount Stewart, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    02842787769

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    The Lookout is a wildlife interpretative centre, showcasing the wildlife around the Strangford Lough area. Telescopes and remotely controlled camers allow close up views of basking seals and breeding seabird colonies.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
    • Parking Available

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Price

    Free
  4. Pisces II: Sea Angling & Sightseeing on Carlingford Lough

    Kilkeel

    Address

    25 Ballynahatten Road, Kilkeel, County Down, BT34 4LG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4176 3669

    Type

    Type:

    Sea Fishing

    Daily trips departing from Greencastle and Carlingford on Pisces II, which is a modern, fully licensed vessel with capacity for twelve passengers.

  5. a photo of a group of adults on a small train surrounded by snow and trees
    a photo of a group of adults on a small train surrounded by snow and trees
    a group of children and adults on a small train
    a group of adults on a small train
    a photograph of lightup sculptures of deer
    a photograph of a group of people riding the small train
    a man dressed as santa on the small train
    a group of men on the small train
    a photo of a group of adults on a small train surrounded by snow and trees
    a group of children and adults on a small train
    a group of adults on a small train
    a photograph of lightup sculptures of deer
    a photograph of a group of people riding the small train
    a man dressed as santa on the small train
    a group of men on the small train

    Donaghadee

    Address

    60 Upper Gransha Road, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0LZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9446 1272

    Type

    Type:

    Miniature Railway

    This 7 1/4" gauge miniature railway has about 2km of track with a variety of routes including bridges, cuttings, embankments, gradients and a twin-track tunnel. There is a station, picnic tables and the ticket office includes a small shop.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available
  6. Photo of two children with woolly hats on running through the autumn leaves of the park
    Photo of two children with woolly hats on running through the autumn leaves of the park

    Holywood

    Address

    Bangor Road, Holywood, County Down, BT19 6JF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9127 0069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    A lovely park perfect for families located only a short distance from Holywood.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
    • Parking Available

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Price

    Free
  7. Portaferry Castle, view from the road
    Portaferry Castle, view from the road

    Portaferry

    Address

    Castle Street, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1NY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Portaferry Castle is a 16th Century tower-house, built by the Savage family. It is located on the slope overlooking Portaferry harbour.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
    • Parking Available

    Price

    Free
  8. Ballyhafry & Beyond by Electric Bike– Bike Mourne

    Rostrevor

    Address

    Rostrevor Forest Park, Rostrevor, County Down, BT33 3AA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4377 0714

    Type

    Type:

    Cycling Tour

    Experience Mourne by road with our Self-Guided Tour of the townlands of Ballyhafry, Ballymagreehan, Ballymaginaghy & Beyond by Electric Bike.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available
  9. Helen's Bay beach
    Helen's Bay beach
    A woodland path along the Coastal path shore
    a photograph of Crawfordsburn beach shown through some trees on a hill
    Compass locator along located along the Coastal path coming into Bangor
    The Coastal path near Pickie Funpark in Bangor
    View of Bangor harbour and Marina from Coastal path
    Photo of nearby Ballyholme beach
    An image of the Groomsport Information sign
    Helen's Bay beach
    A woodland path along the Coastal path shore
    a photograph of Crawfordsburn beach shown through some trees on a hill
    Compass locator along located along the Coastal path coming into Bangor
    The Coastal path near Pickie Funpark in Bangor
    View of Bangor harbour and Marina from Coastal path
    Photo of nearby Ballyholme beach
    An image of the Groomsport Information sign

    Address

    Extends from Holywood to Orlock near Donaghadee, County Down

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    This relatively flat scenic coastline known as the North Down Coastal Path extends from Holywood in the west to Orlock in the east. The path passes through coastline and parkland. Historic relics and flora and fauna are found in abundance, including…

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
    • Parking Available
  10. Diamond Rocks - Mountain Ways Ireland

    Bryansford

    Address

    Meelmore Lodge, 52 Trassey Road, Bryansford, County Down, BT33 0QB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 3057 0220

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

    Geologically themed day hike through one of the most picturesque mountains passes in The Mournes, crossing The Mourne Wall to reach the fascinating ‘Diamond Rocks’.

  11. Whitewater Brewery Tours and Tap Room

    Castlewellan

    Address

    Lakeside Brae, Clarkhill Road, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9RH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4377 8900

    Price

    Price £20.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Brewery/Distillery Tour

    Join us for a look around our brewery, see how we make some of our award winning brews, then head back to the Tap House where you can try some ales and hear some tales.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises
    • Restaurant on Premises

    Price

    Price £20.00 Per Ticket
  12. Lough Shannagh
    Lough Shannagh
    Mourne Mountains
    View of Lough Shannagh
    View of Lough Shannagh
    Lough Shannagh
    Mourne Mountains
    View of Lough Shannagh
    View of Lough Shannagh

    Kilkeel

    Address

    The Game Keeper Lodge, 270 Moyad Road, Kilkeel, County Down, BT34 4SU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 3057 0220

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

    Trek to the heart of The Mournes as we trace the fascinating story of Granite.We'll demonstrate this ancient art and also visit the largest and most beautiful natural mountain lake with views far below into the stunning Mountain reservoirs.

  13. Newcastle Golf Centre

    Newcastle

    Address

    39 Castlewellan Road, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0JY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4372 5328

    Type

    Type:

    Mini Golf and Pitch and Putt

    Newcastle Golf Centre is fun for all the family from the beginner to the professional with Adventure Golf, Driving Range with automatic power tees, and 18 hold adventure golf course. Disabled access and refreshments on site.

  14. A photo of the winter sun shining on Kiltonga Duck pond with Scrabo Tower in the background
    A photo of the winter sun shining on Kiltonga Duck pond with Scrabo Tower in the background

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    Newtownards

    Address

    Belfast Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4TT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9182 6846

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    In July 2000, Kiltonga Nature Reserve became the first site in the UK to be awarded BT Millennium Miles Status. Almost 1000 metres of walkway were upgraded to enable disabled access to the reserve.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
    • Parking Available

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Price

    Free
  15. Mourne Coastal Route by E-Bike – Bike Mourne

    Castlewellan

    Address

    The Forest Park, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9BU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4377 0714

    Type

    Type:

    Cycling Tour

    The Mourne Coastal Route hosts some of Ireland’s most spectacular scenery and what better way to experience it than from the socially acceptable, environmentally sustainable and endlessly exhilarating viewpoint provided by an electric bike!

    This…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available
  16. Photo of Mahee Castle, with bridge way and water to forefront
    Photo of Mahee Castle, with bridge way and water to forefront

    Comber

    Address

    Mahee Island, Ringneill Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6EP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    This ruined Tower House commands a position at the north end of Mahee Island in Strangford Lough. The house was built in 1570 by an English soldier called Captain Browne. Today, it is badly ruined but still of considerable interest.

    Price

    Free
  17. Slieve Binnian

    Address

    Co Down

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Fantastic circular route in the High Mournes

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
    • Parking Available
  18. A print
    A print
    A print press on the workshop floor
    Artwork drawers
    The workshop floor
    An artist, creating
    Print press wheel
    Artwork
    Letterpress printer on workshop floor
    A print
    A print press on the workshop floor
    Artwork drawers
    The workshop floor
    An artist, creating
    Print press wheel
    Artwork
    Letterpress printer on workshop floor

    Bangor

    Address

    75 Main Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AF

    Telephone

    +44(0)28 9146 0595

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and Courses

    Seacourt is a friendly open-access print workshop based in the seaside town of Bangor, Northern Ireland

  19. Photo of golfers in play on the green with waters of Belfast Lough in background
    Photo of golfers in play on the green with waters of Belfast Lough in background
    Photo of golfers in play on the green with waters of Belfast Lough in background
    Photo of golfers in play on the green with waters of Belfast Lough in background
    Photo of golfers in play on the green with waters of Belfast Lough in background

    Bangor

    Address

    Station Road, Bangor, County Down, BT19 1EZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9127 0368

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland Golf Course

    There has been a course at Carnalea for over 100 years. Indeed Carnalea became Ireland’s first municipal golf club in 1927. Its beautiful seaside setting has superb views over Belfast Lough and the Antrim hills beyond. Long on history and ...

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on site
    • Restaurant on Premises
  20. Quoile Pondage Nature Reserve and Countryside Centre

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    Downpatrick

    Address

    Quoile Countryside Centre, 5 Quay Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 7JB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4461 5520

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    The Reserve provides a relaxing natural retreat and offers visitors tranquil riverside and woodland walks.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - Free Car Parking is available all year round with 4 car parks to choose from. One is located on the Quoile Road, another at the Quoile Countryside Centre on Quay Road and two additional parking areas further along Quay Road.
    • Parking Available

    Price

    Free