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  1. Image of Holywood Maypole dressed with ribbons for the annual May Day dancing event
    Image of Holywood Maypole dressed with ribbons for the annual May Day dancing event
    Maypole dressed with pastel coloured ribbons ready for the annual Maypole Dancing by local schoolchildren
    A photo of a trio of little girls taking part in the annual maypole dancing dressed in pastel skirts to match the ribbons of the Maypole
    A photo of a little girl with ribbon head dress taking part in the annual Maypole Dancing round the May Pole in Holywood
    Image of Holywood Maypole dressed with ribbons for the annual May Day dancing event
    Maypole dressed with pastel coloured ribbons ready for the annual Maypole Dancing by local schoolchildren
    A photo of a trio of little girls taking part in the annual maypole dancing dressed in pastel skirts to match the ribbons of the Maypole
    A photo of a little girl with ribbon head dress taking part in the annual Maypole Dancing round the May Pole in Holywood

    Holywood

    Address

    High Street/Shore Street, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9127 0069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Holywood's most well known feature is the town's Maypole, the only surviving in Ireland. Early maps show a Maypole has stood on the site since the 1620s and today is still the focus of the May Day Celebrations and Fair in the town.

    Price

    Free
  2. Mourne Mountains

    Annalong

    Address

    Unit 3, Cornmill Quay, Annalong, Co Down, BT34 4QJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4372 4059

    Type

    Type:

    Natural Feature

    "Where the Mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea" (Percy French) The popular song has made the Mournes the best known mountains in Ireland. Distinctive and self contained, they are tucked away in the south east corner of Northern Ireland.…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking Available
  3. Slieve Donard (via Glen River)

    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)
    • Parking Available
  4. Grey Abbey ruins and graveyard from a birds eye view
    Grey Abbey ruins and graveyard from a birds eye view
    Grey Abbey ruins in the sunshine
    Grey Abbey ruins
    Grey Abbey ruins
    Grey Abbey ruins
    Grey Abbey ruins and graveyard from a birds eye view
    Grey Abbey ruins in the sunshine
    Grey Abbey ruins
    Grey Abbey ruins
    Grey Abbey ruins

    Greyabbey

    Address

    Main Street, Greyabbey, County Down, BT22 2NQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Abbey / Priory

    Grey Abbey, a Cistercian Abbey church and its living quarters were founded in 1193 by Affreca wife of John de Courcy, the Anglo-Norman invader of East Ulster.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available

    Price

    Free
  5. 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
  6. Photo of the side view of Bangor Castle (Bangor Town Hall) on a beautiful sunny day framed by flowers
    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.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available

    Price

    Free
  7. Kilbroney Graveyard

    Rostrevor

    Address

    Kilbroney Road, Rostrevor, County Down, BT34 3GG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 3031 3170

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Churches & Sacred Sites

    'Cill Bhronaigh', or Bronagh’s Church (12th century), is located in the graveyard just outside Rostrevor on the Hilltown Road. The graveyard contains Saint Bronagh’s Cross, dating from the late 8th century and a ruined 15th century building.

    Price

    Free
  8. Central Mournes

    Address

    Co Down

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    A circular route in the central Mournes taking in sites such as Annalong Wood, Slievelamagan, Ben Crom Reservoir, Cove Mountain and Annalong Valley, with views over the Irish Sea and to the Isle of Man.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
    • Parking Available
  9. 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
  10. Photo of shrubs and reeds along Millisle promenade with water in the distance
    Photo of shrubs and reeds along Millisle promenade with water in the distance

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    Millisle

    Address

    Ballywalter Road, Millisle, County Down, BT22 2HS

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9182 6846

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Millisle Beach Park is an area of 150 metres of golden sand and a relatively safe bathing seawater lagoon extending out 50 metres. A jetty, slipways and paddling pool complement the lagoon area.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
    • Parking Available

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Price

    Free
  11. 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

  12. Tollymore Forest Park

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    Newcastle

    Address

    Bryansford Road, Tollymore Park, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0PR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4372 2428

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Covering an area of almost 630 hectares at the foot of the Mourne mountains, Tollymore Forest Park has panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and the sea at Newcastle. It's open to the public all year.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available
  13. External building of museum with adjoining Town Hall building in background
    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

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
    • Parking Available

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • SWi-Fi Available

    Price

    Free
  14. Iveagh Ancestry

    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.

  15. 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
  16. Photo of Club house and a golfer on the green to the forefront
    Photo of Club house and a golfer on the green to the forefront
    Golfers on the green
    Woodland surrounding the golf course
    Water and woodland surrounding the green
    Photo of huge rock set in the green beside the course with club house in the background
    A photo of a deer running across a snowy golf course
    Photo of Club house and a golfer on the green to the forefront
    Golfers on the green
    Woodland surrounding the golf course
    Water and woodland surrounding the green
    Photo of huge rock set in the green beside the course with club house in the background
    A photo of a deer running across a snowy golf course

    Conlig

    Address

    51 Tower Road, Conlig, County Down, BT23 7PN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9127 1767

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland Golf Course

    36 Holes. There are two courses in wooded undulating parkland/heathland with clusters of gorse bushes and copses ready to claim the wayward shots.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on site
    • Restaurant on Premises
  17. Rostrevor - Cloughmore Stone

    Address

    Co Down

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Walks though a woodland with steep climbs and hills in places

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
    • Parking Available
  18. Image shows children wearing life jackets, sitting on the edge of the lake
    Image shows children wearing life jackets, sitting on the edge of the lake
    Image shows inflatables on the lake at Let's Go Hydro
    Image shows people in a dinghy on the lake
    Image shows a family enjoying hot drinks and snacks out doors. Autumnal setting beside glamping pods.
    Image shows family entering a glamping pod
    Image shows children playing on paddle boards
    Image shows people kayaking in a lake
    Image shows children wearing life jackets, sitting on the edge of the lake
    Image shows inflatables on the lake at Let's Go Hydro
    Image shows people in a dinghy on the lake
    Image shows a family enjoying hot drinks and snacks out doors. Autumnal setting beside glamping pods.
    Image shows family entering a glamping pod
    Image shows children playing on paddle boards
    Image shows people kayaking in a lake

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    Carryduff

    Address

    1 Mealough Road, Carryduff, County Down, BT8 8GB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9081 4662

    Type

    Type:

    Water Sports

    If you enjoy water-based fun, then Let’s Go Hydro is a must visit. The impressive outdoor attraction, including an inflatable floating obstacle course, provides fun for all. The course features an XXL Tower, slides, climbing wall, hurdles, wiggle…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available
  19. Hen, Cock and Pigeon Rock

    Newry

    Address

    Newry, Co Down

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    A circular route in the western Mournes

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
    • Parking Available
  20. Granite Trail (Donard Loop & Bogie Line)

    Address

    Co Down

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

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