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  1. Close up photo of one of the gravestones, with others within view
    Close up photo of one of the gravestones, with others within view

    Cloughey

    Address

    Ardminnan Road, Cloughey, County Down, BT22 1QJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9182 6846

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Churches & Sacred Sites

    Within it are the ruins of a medieval church which is believed to be the Church of Ardmacossce or Ardmacaisse, mentioned in the Taxation of Pope Nicholas, 1306, along with an unusual cross-carved boulder.

    Price

    Free
  2. Image shows main building with golf course and trees
    Image shows main building with golf course and trees
    Image is of golf course
    Image is of woman and man golfing on course
    Image is of 3 men on golf course with buggy behind them
    Image is of 3 golfers on the course
    Image is of driveway around golf course
    Image shows main building with golf course and trees
    Image is of golf course
    Image is of woman and man golfing on course
    Image is of 3 men on golf course with buggy behind them
    Image is of 3 golfers on the course
    Image is of driveway around golf course

    Castlereagh, Belfast

    Address

    Upper Braniel Road, Castlereagh, Belfast, County Antrim, BT5 7SR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9044 8477

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland Golf Course

    Located just over four miles from Belfast City Centre, the 18-hole course at Castlereagh Hills has gained a merited reputation as one of Northern Ireland’s best hidden gem courses.

    Dates

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

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on site
    • Restaurant on Premises
  3. Photo of flagged bouy set out as decor at Ballyholme near the pitch and putt facility, overlooking the bay
    Photo of flagged bouy set out as decor at Ballyholme near the pitch and putt facility, overlooking the bay
    Image of generic golf ball and hole
    Photo of flagged bouy set out as decor at Ballyholme near the pitch and putt facility, overlooking the bay
    Image of generic golf ball and hole

    Bangor

    Address

    Seacliff Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9127 5622

    Type

    Type:

    Mini Golf and Pitch and Putt

    One nine hole pitch and putt course. Two 18 hole putting greens. 4 Tennis courts.
    There is also putting and pitch and putt equipment for hire.
    For booking information, please contact Bangor Sportsplex.

  4. Kilkeel Harbour

    Kilkeel

    Address

    The Nautilus Centre, Rooney Road, Kilkeel, Down, BT34 4AG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4176 2525

    Type

    Type:

    Sea Fishing

    Kilkeel Harbour was developed in the 1800s and is now home to Northern Irelands largest fishing fleet. In the ealy days schooners exported granite, potatoes and grain and imported coal, bricks etc.

    It is also home to `Salt n Pepper' the resident…

  5. Rocky Mountain

    Address

    Co Down

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    A gentle walk which includes some steep sections

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
    • Parking Available
  6. 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
  7. Downpatrick Golf Centre

    Downpatrick

    Address

    1 Ballywarren Road, Ballywarren, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 7DY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4461 4645

    Type

    Type:

    Driving Range

    Downpatrick golf centre is a state of the art driving range with 10 covered bays and 11 outside mats, short game area and Tour green putting green. Each bay has automatic Power Tees and are floodlit.

  8. Clearsky Adventure Centre

    Strangford

    Address

    Castle Ward Demesne, Strangford, County Down, BT30 7LT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4372 3933

    Type

    Type:

    Activity Centre

    Newcastle and Castlewellan Bike Hire

    We have a wide range of bikes available for hire. Mountain bikes, electric e-bikes, tandem bicycles, kids bicycles. You name it, we should have it.

    Free delivery and shuttle bus service.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available
  9. Photo of golfers in play on the green
    Photo of golfers in play on the green

    Bangor

    Address

    150 Crawfordsburn Road, Bangor, County Down, BT19 1GB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9185 2706

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland Golf Course

    Premier pay and play golf facility with open Stableford every Friday. Visitors are always most welcome to come along and play the course..

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
  10. Helen's Bay to Whitespots

    Address

    Co Down

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Woodland corridor

  11. Golfer on the course
    Golfer on the course
    A wide view of the golf course
    A photo showing the fold course and the beach the runs parallel to it
    Golfer on the course
    A wide view of the golf course
    A photo showing the fold course and the beach the runs parallel to it

    Helen's Bay

    Address

    Golf Road, Helen's Bay, County Down, BT19 1TL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9185 2815

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland Golf Course

    Helen’s Bay Golf Club is one of the prettiest golf courses in the North Down/Greater Belfast area. Founded in 1896, it nestles on a gentle hill over Belfast Lough in the middle of a quaint village.

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on site
    • Restaurant on Premises
  12. Mourne Mountain Adventures

    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…

  13. Cyclists on bikes from Bike Mourne, Newcastle admiring the Mourne Mountains from the Promenade, Newcastle, County Down
    Cyclists on bikes from Bike Mourne, Newcastle admiring the Mourne Mountains from the Promenade, Newcastle, County Down

    Newcastle

    Address

    Newcastle Visitor Information Centre, 10-14 Central Promenade, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0AA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Cycle Route

    Cycing in the Mourne Mountains - start at the northern side of the resort of Newcastle and cycle along the A50 towards the market town of Castlewellan. Before Castlewellan, turn left onto Tollymore Road and then right onto Middle Tollymore Road.

  14. Rowallane Garden - Woodland Walk

    Saintfield

    Address

    Crossgar Road, Saintfield, County Down

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Whatever the season there's always something new to see at Rowallane Gardens, one of the most beautiful gardens in Northern Ireland.
    Carved from the County Down landscape, the garden has grown from the 19th century beginnings of the Reverend John…

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
    • Parking Available
  15. Cockle Row Cottages
    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 9127 2269

    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:
    1 June 2025to15 Sept 2025Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
    • Parking Available

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. Mourne Road Tours - Craft Brewery Tour

    Castlewellan

    Address

    Drumee Gardens, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7368 529 714

    Type

    Type:

    Brewery/Distillery Tour

    Northern Ireland has become one of the most prominent players in the craft beer and gin boom across the world, and this exciting tour will take you to visit three of the region’s biggest players in the industry.

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    Happy herd

    Carrowdore

    Address

    6 Ballyblack Road East, Carrowdore, County Down, BT22 2HH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7734 905 152

    Price

    Price £5.00 to £20.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

    Whether you're on holiday, celebrating a special occasion, looking for a unique adventure with the kids or just mad about alpacas, this experience will be one to remember and a great activity for all to enjoy. All visits are personal and cater to…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking Available

    Price

    Price £5.00 to £20.00 Per Ticket
  18. Narrow Water Keep  Warrenpoint

    Warrenpoint

    Address

    Newry Road, Warrenpoint, County Down, BT34 3LE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Tower

    Excellent example of a tower-house and bawn built about 1568 at a point where the Newry River meets Carlingford Lough, a strategic spot.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
    • Parking Available

    Price

    Free
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    Lisburn

    Address

    Temple Shopping Centre, 88 Carryduff Road, Temple, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT27 6YL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7792 925 128

    Type

    Type:

    Health & Wellbeing

    The Sound Spa Events & Experiences combine Tessa Ann's carefully curated soundscapes with instrumental sounds, such as gongs, bowls, voice and other instruments to promote wellbeing.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available
  20. Helicopter
    Helicopter
    Stunning views of north coast
    Helicopter
    Helicopter
    Stunning views of north coast
    Helicopter

    Newtownards

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9181 1971

    Type

    Type:

    Sightseeing

    Heli Power is a well established Helicopter flight training school for beginners or experienced flyers. We also offer tours of Northern Ireland, transport for wedding and golf parties and many more tailor made packages.