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  1. Golfers on the green with woodland and coast in background
    Golfers on the green with woodland and coast in background
    A photo of local golfing legend Rory McIlroy holding a trophy
    The green with woodland and coast in background
    Image of restaurant bar area
    Golfers on the green with woodland and Belfast city in the background
    Golfers on the green with woodland and coast in background
    A photo of local golfing legend Rory McIlroy holding a trophy
    The green with woodland and coast in background
    Image of restaurant bar area
    Golfers on the green with woodland and Belfast city in the background

    Holywood

    Address

    Demesne Road, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9LE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 3135

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland Golf Course

    Set high in the Holywood Hills, County Down we are just seven miles outside Belfast and have breathtaking views of Belfast Lough and the Antrim Coast. Visit the home course of world golf star Rory McIlroy. Get a photo taken with the major trophies.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on site
    • Restaurant on Premises
  2. Photograph of the Movilla Abbey, grave stones and ruins
    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
  3. 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
  4. Down Cathedral and Saint Patrick's Grave

    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 Available

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. Newtownards Priory from street view
    Newtownards Priory from street view

    Newtownards

    Address

    Court Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 7NY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Abbey / Priory

    At the south east edge of Newtownards these substantial remains of a Dominican (Black) Friary founded in 1244 may be viewed. They are the only ones of their type in Northern Ireland.

    Price

    Free
  6. Walk Saint Patrick's Way

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Saint Patrick's Square, Market Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6LZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4461 9000

    Type

    Type:

    Historical Tours

    Walk in the footsteps of Saint Patrick on Saint Patrick’s Way and discover his story with our Pilgrim Guides around the beautiful medieval town of Downpatrick.

  7. Newcastle Way

    Address

    Co Down

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    A circular route taking in the diverse scenery of Co Down

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
    • Parking Available
  8. Horse and rider mid-jump
    Horse and rider mid-jump
    Horse and rider mid-jump
    Horse and rider mid-jump
    Horse and rider mid-jump

    Bangor

    Address

    10 Kerrs Road, Bangor, County Down, BT19 7QD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7855 462 614

    Type

    Type:

    Equestrian

    At Gransha Equestrian Centre we welcome beginners and more experienced riders. We can taylor a ride out or lesson in any of our 4 arenas to suit your individual requirements on our lovely horses and ponies, accompanied by our friendly qualified staff

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available
  9. Bronte Homeland Interpretative Centre

    Rathfriland

    Address

    Church Hill Road, Drumballyroney, Rathfriland, County Down, BT34 5PH

    Telephone

    028 4062 3322

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    The fertile land of County Down has been farming country for centuries. It was here that Patrick Brontë, father of Charlotte, Emily and Anne - the famous Brontë sisters, was born into a farming family on 17th March 1777.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available
  10. Photo of museum exterior and grassland to front
    Photo of museum exterior and grassland to front
    Photo of staged set that depicts soldier life in the war. The image shows a map, headphones, a gas lamp and some gear
    A staged set with a dummy model of a soldier in gear in ditch holding a gun over sandbags on alert
    Image of staged bunker set showcasing life in war, featuring uniforms, sleep set up and dining set up as well as everyday items used to survive the wa
    Photo's of an officers office setting featuring signs and posters encouraging men to enlist to the war, as well as featuring gear and accessories of t
    Photo of green hut exterior where some of the museum displays are featured
    Photo of staged bunker set showing bed, soldiers headwear and a table and chair for dining and writing
    Photo of museum exterior and grassland to front
    Photo of staged set that depicts soldier life in the war. The image shows a map, headphones, a gas lamp and some gear
    A staged set with a dummy model of a soldier in gear in ditch holding a gun over sandbags on alert
    Image of staged bunker set showcasing life in war, featuring uniforms, sleep set up and dining set up as well as everyday items used to survive the wa
    Photo's of an officers office setting featuring signs and posters encouraging men to enlist to the war, as well as featuring gear and accessories of t
    Photo of green hut exterior where some of the museum displays are featured
    Photo of staged bunker set showing bed, soldiers headwear and a table and chair for dining and writing

    Newtownards

    Address

    233 Bangor Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 7PH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9182 3202

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    The Museum examines Ireland's role in the 1st World War with special reference to the cross-community involvement in the 3 local volunteer Divisions: the 10th and 16th (Irish) Divisions and the 36th (Ulster) Division.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • SWi-Fi Available
  11. Greencastle Royal Castle

    Kilkeel

    Address

    Greencastle Pier Road, Kilkeel, County Down, BT34 4LR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Commanding the mouth of Carlingford Lough, the Castle has an eventful history. It was built in the 13th century, taken by Edward Bruce in 1316, attacked at least twice by the Irish in the late 14th century and maintained as a garrison up to 1590.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available

    Price

    Free
  12. 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
  13. Krazi Baker Baking Classes

    Dromore

    Address

    53 The Priory, Dromore, County Down, BT25 1TP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9269 8099

    Type

    Type:

    Cookery School

    In your baking class with Mark you’ll learn how to make the staple of traditional Irish griddle breads; potato bread and soda bread. You’ll also learn how to make the modern Focaccia bread and the traditional oven scone.

  14. Winterfell Tours - Game of Thrones®

    Strangford

    Address

    Winterfell Castle and Demesne, Strangford, County Down, BT30 7LS

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4372 3933

    Type

    Type:

    Game of Thrones Experiences

    Meet the real-life Direwolf Dogs & explore over 20 key Game of Thrones tour filming location hotspots on the beautiful 1,000-acre ancient sprawling demesne of Old Castle Ward, used for filming the epic adaption of George RR Martins Game of Thrones®…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available
  15. Image is of a couple and small child on the ice rink
    Image is of a couple and small child on the ice rink
    Image is of a family posing for a photo in the bowling alley
    Image is of children sitting at a table with party hats on
    Image is of children sitting on the ground holding bowling bowls inside the bowling alley
    Image is of young girl skating alone
    Image is of a young girl playing with coloured balls in a pen
    Image is of children climbing up ropes
    Image is of a couple and small child on the ice rink
    Image is of a family posing for a photo in the bowling alley
    Image is of children sitting at a table with party hats on
    Image is of children sitting on the ground holding bowling bowls inside the bowling alley
    Image is of young girl skating alone
    Image is of a young girl playing with coloured balls in a pen
    Image is of children climbing up ropes

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    Dundonald

    Address

    111 Old Dundonald Road, Dundonald, County Down, BT16 1XT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9080 9100

    Type

    Type:

    Ice Skating

    Enjoy a great day out at Dundonald International Ice Bowl. Whether you are looking for a family day out, an evening out with friends or a day out for a school or youth organisation, there is a range of fun packed activities for everyone.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available
  16. Kilclief Castle

    Strangford

    Address

    Shore Road, Strangford, County Down, BT30 7NP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Kilclief Castle was built between 1413 and 1441, reputedly by John Sely, bishop of Down. This makes it the earliest datable tower-house in County Down and is often used to date other tower-houses in the County.

    Price

    Free
  17. Granite Trail (Bogie Line & Drinneevar Loop)

    Address

    Co Down

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    The Granite Trail to Thomas’s Mountain is just over 1,100 metres

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
    • Parking Available
  18. Spa Golf Club

    Ballynahinch

    Address

    20 Grove Road, Ballynahinch, County Down, BT24 8PN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9756 2365

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland Golf Course

    Nestling in the Drumlins of County Down Spa Golf Club is considered to be one of Northern Ireland’s premier parkland courses, but don't take my word for this come and play the course and experience it for yourself.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on site
    • Restaurant on Premises
  19. Image shows golf course, walking path and view of countryside beyond
    Image shows golf course, walking path and view of countryside beyond
    Image shows golfers on course with clubhouse in background
    Image of golf course and trees beyond
    Image shows golf course, walking path and view of countryside beyond
    Image shows golfers on course with clubhouse in background
    Image of golf course and trees beyond

    Lisburn

    Address

    60 Church Road, Boardmills, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT27 6UP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9263 9213

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland Golf Course

    Temple is one of the finest 9 hole golf courses in Northern Ireland having hosted the ‘National Nines’ on two consecutive occasions and is a fine challenge for novice and experienced golfers alike.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on site
    • Restaurant on Premises
  20. Saul Church

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Saul Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6PE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4461 4922

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Churches & Sacred Sites

    Two miles outside Downpatrick is the replica of St Patrick's first church in Ireland. Close by, on the crest of Slieve Patrick is a massive statue of St Patrick. Bronze panels illustrate scenes from the life of Ireland's Patron Saint.

    Price

    Free