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  1. Paddle Boarding
    Paddle Boarding
    E Foiling
    Hill Walking Skills Course
    Sea Kayaking
    Sea Kayaking Tours
    Electric Bike Tours
    Paddle Boarding
    E Foiling
    Hill Walking Skills Course
    Sea Kayaking
    Sea Kayaking Tours
    Electric Bike Tours

    Killinchy

    Address

    40 Whiterock Road, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7909 721 898

    Type

    Type:

    Activity Centre

    Strangford Lough Activity Centre offer a variety of land and water activities throughout Northern Ireland. Whatever your adventure, we’ll help you realise it. We are run by a team of qualified experienced instructors & guides.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)
    • Parking Available
  2. Kiltybane Lake

    Cullyhanna

    Address

    Kiltybane Road, Cullyhanna, County Down, BT35 0LQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Coarse Fishing

    This is a natural lake, part bog with good clear springs in its centre. Species: Rainbow trout, brown trout.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available
  3. Photo of two golfers in play with stunning scenery to the background
    Photo of two golfers in play with stunning scenery to the background
    Image of a golfer in play
    Photo of two golfers in play with stunning scenery to the background
    Image of a golfer in play

    Portaferry

    Address

    15 Ardminnan Road, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1QJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4277 1321

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland Golf Course

    Situated in a scenic spot overlooking the Irish Sea and five minutes from both Portaferry and Kircubbin, this nine hole treat is perfect for starting a day’s touring with a quick round featuring water hazards, challenging holes and other parkland.

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on site
    • Restaurant on Premises
  4. A cloudy sky looms over the Ballydugan Medieval Settlement
    A cloudy sky looms over the Ballydugan Medieval Settlement

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Drumcullan Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 8HZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7731 441 978

    Type

    Type:

    Themed

    Interactive Medieval history Village, offering the opportunity to step back in time and learn about the Dark Ages in Ireland.

    Dates

  5. Killard National Nature Reserve

    Address

    Co Down

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Situated at the mouth of Strangford Lough, opposite Ballyquintin. The rich wildlife include orchids and other rarities, and interesting rock formations can be seen.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
    • Parking Available
  6. a photograph of some brick ruins
    a photograph of some brick ruins

    Portaferry

    Address

    11 Cloughey Road, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1NG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Churches & Sacred Sites

    These ruined churches are situated one and a half miles north east of Portaferry on the Tullymally Road, east of the A2 to Cloughey and are signposted from Portaferry.

    Price

    Free
  7. The green
    The green
    Drone image of the course
    Club house
    The green
    Drone image of the course
    Club house

    Holywood

    Address

    Station Rd, Craigavad, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0BP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8165

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland Golf Course

    Founded in 1881, Royal Belfast Golf Club lays claim to the title of the oldest golf course in Ireland. Visitors are assured of a very warm welcome and a wonderful golfing experience.

    Dates

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

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on site
    • Restaurant on Premises
  8. Stormont Estate

    Belfast

    Address

    Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT4 3LP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9037 8103

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Stormont Estate is a Green Flag Award winning public park recognised as one of Northern Ireland’s best green spaces. On a visit, you can enjoy the beautiful gardens, walking and fitness trails and children’s play park.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
    • Parking Available

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Price

    Free
  9. Trassey to Bloody Bridge

    Address

    Co Down

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    A moderate linear walk giving a true taste of the Mournes

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
    • Parking Available
  10. Mayobridge Golf Club Clubhouse
    Mayobridge Golf Club Clubhouse
    Mayobridge Golf Club 14th Green
    Mayobridge Golf Club Sprinklers
    Mayobridge Golf Club, 17th Tee
    Mayobridge Golf Club Clubhouse
    Mayobridge Golf Club 14th Green
    Mayobridge Golf Club Sprinklers
    Mayobridge Golf Club, 17th Tee

    Mayobridge

    Address

    50 Crossan Road, Mayobridge, County Down, BT34 2HY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 3085 0295

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland Golf Course

    This 18 hole par 67 course is located in idyllic scenery with spectacular panoramic views of the Mourne Mountains and surrounding countryside. Mayobridge has been created to follow the contours of the land giving a mixture of par 3s, 4s and 5s.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises - The Oak Tree Restaurant open Friday – Sunday. Family Friendly, Outdoor area, All welcome.
    • Restaurant on Premises
  11. image of a young boy and a man in canoe out on the water
    image of a young boy and a man in canoe out on the water

    Killinchy

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9064 6695

    Type

    Type:

    Canoeing & Kayaking

    Taking out a kayak is beautiful way to explore Strangford Lough. Down at water level, you are in tune with the tides, time of day and weather conditions. Gliding softly brings you closer to the lough’s wildlife, including seal pups and wild geese.

  12. Castlewellan Mountain Bike Trails
    Castlewellan Mountain Bike Trails
    Castlewellan Mountain Bike Trails
    Castlewellan Mountain Bike Trails
    Castlewellan Mountain Bike Trails
    Castlewellan Mountain Bike Trails
    Castlewellan Mountain Bike Trails
    Castlewellan Mountain Bike Trails
    Castlewellan Mountain Bike Trails
    Castlewellan Mountain Bike Trails
    Castlewellan Mountain Bike Trails

    Castlewellan

    Address

    Castlewellan Forest Park, Forest Park View, Castlewellan, Co Down, BT31 9BU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Mountain Biking Trails

    Castlewellan Forest Park, with green, blue and red grade trails (including black options) is a must-visit for mountain bikers of all ages and abilities.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2025to30 Sept 2025
    From:
    1 Oct 2025to31 Oct 2025
    From:
    1 Nov 2025to28 Feb 2026
    From:
    25 Dec 2025
  13. 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
  14. Donaghadee Town Trail

    Address

    Co Down

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    This urban walk provides an opportunity to learn more about the buildings, monuments and streetscapes which have given the town its historical character.

    Millisle Beach is a nearby attraction.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
    • Parking Available
  15. Dundrum Castle Woods Trail

    Address

    Co Down

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Dundrum Castle Woods

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
    • Parking Available
  16. Newry Leisure Centre

    Newry

    Address

    Newry Leisure Centre, 60 Cecil Street, Newry, County Down, BT35 6AU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 3031 3190

    Type

    Type:

    Sport/Leisure Centre

    Newry Leisure Centre is a new multi-million pound complex located in the city centre and is Northern Ireland’s latest state of the art leisure complex in the heart of Newry City.

  17. Mrs C's Home Kitchen

    Dundrum

    Address

    56 Dromara Road, Dundrum, County Down, BT33 0NS

    Telephone

    +44(0)7954 049 307

    Type

    Type:

    Cookery School

    Mrs C’s Home Kitchen is the place to enjoy a wide range of foodie experiences. Under Mrs C’s careful guidance, you might want to learn to make traditional breads, recipes that have endured for hundreds of years. Or perhaps you would like to learn…

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
    • Ramp to main entrance
    • Wheelchair Access
  18. Airplane on the ground
    Airplane on the ground
    Aeroplan on the ground
    Airplane in flight
    Birds eye view of Donaghadee
    Birds eye view of Scrabo Tower in Newtownards
    Birds eye view of Donaghadee town
    Birds eye view of Bregenz House and Coastguard building beside the marina in Bangor
    View of a sunset from an aeroplane
    Airplane on the ground
    Aeroplan on the ground
    Airplane in flight
    Birds eye view of Donaghadee
    Birds eye view of Scrabo Tower in Newtownards
    Birds eye view of Donaghadee town
    Birds eye view of Bregenz House and Coastguard building beside the marina in Bangor
    View of a sunset from an aeroplane

    Newtownards

    Address

    61 Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 8SG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9181 3327

    Type

    Type:

    Microlight Flying

    The Ulster Flying Club offers the opportunity to embark on an unforgettable adventure over the picturesque landscapes of Ards & North Down.  Take to the skies in either our Microlight C42 or Cessna 172, you will soar above this stunning region,…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 09:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
    • Parking Available

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • SWi-Fi Available
  19. Laser Tag at Airtastic
    Laser Tag at Airtastic
    Soft Play at Airtastic
    Bowling at Airtastic
    Boy Smiling for Camera in Soft Play Frame
    Little Girl Smiling For the Camera in the Airtastic Soft Play Frame
    Airtastic Soft Play Frame
    Two Boys holding footballs in the Airtastic Soft Play Frame
    Laser Tag at Airtastic
    Soft Play at Airtastic
    Bowling at Airtastic
    Boy Smiling for Camera in Soft Play Frame
    Little Girl Smiling For the Camera in the Airtastic Soft Play Frame
    Airtastic Soft Play Frame
    Two Boys holding footballs in the Airtastic Soft Play Frame

    Bangor

    Address

    Units 3-5, South Circular Retail Park, Bangor, County Down, BT19 7AG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 174 2933

    Type

    Type:

    Indoor Play Area

    Plan your day out at Airtastic Bangor!

    Our newly upgraded centre features a fantastic range of activities, including our soft play area for younger children, action-packed laser tag, a modern bowling alley, and an incredible Play to Win amusements…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    20 Mar 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available
  20. 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