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  1. Photo of the inside of the gallery showing seating area and paintings on display for sale
    Photo of the inside of the gallery showing seating area and paintings on display for sale
    Close up image of one of Terry Bradley's paintings showing a woman downcaste with red lips, flower in hair. Very colourful
    Photo of artist Terry Bradley seated on couch in front of three of his paintings hanging on display
    Close up photo of Terry Bradley art, a group pf men in hats
    Close up image of one of artist Terry Bradley's stunning  paintings, this one is of a woman's face in black and white
    Close up of a image of one of artist Terry Bradleys paintings of a woman's face, with rouged lips and a rose of the same colour in her hair
    Close up photo of one of artist Terry Bradleys paintings. This one is of a woman holding a drink, with two men in the background
    Photo of the inside of the gallery showing seating area and paintings on display for sale
    Close up image of one of Terry Bradley's paintings showing a woman downcaste with red lips, flower in hair. Very colourful
    Photo of artist Terry Bradley seated on couch in front of three of his paintings hanging on display
    Close up photo of Terry Bradley art, a group pf men in hats
    Close up image of one of artist Terry Bradley's stunning  paintings, this one is of a woman's face in black and white
    Close up of a image of one of artist Terry Bradleys paintings of a woman's face, with rouged lips and a rose of the same colour in her hair
    Close up photo of one of artist Terry Bradleys paintings. This one is of a woman holding a drink, with two men in the background

    Bangor

    Address

    105-107 High Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5BD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9147 3508

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Art Gallery

    Destination spot for Terry Bradley collectors and art enthusiasts from across the globe. Whether you are passing through or spending the day on the beautiful Peninsula, be sure to pop in and experience all that Bradley Art has to offer.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement
    • Dogs Welcome

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
    • Parking Available

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • SWi-Fi Available

    Price

    Free
  2. Angling in the Banbridge District

    Banbridge

    Address

    Various, Banbridge, County Down, BT32 3RU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4062 3322

    Type

    Type:

    Coarse Fishing

    The Banbridge District is a paradise for the keen game angler, the main areas being at Corbet Lough, Lough Brickland Lake and Upper River Bann. There are also about 10 other small lakes in the area, all of which are open for coarse fishing.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available
  3. The Magy’s Farm Experience – Where Music Grows

    Dromara

    Address

    59 Dechomet Road, Dromara, County Down, BT25 2HQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7967 976 026

    Type

    Type:

    Cultural Learning Experiences

    A unique trip to a contemporary farmhouse and jazz music venue in the Dromara Hills in County Down to meet writer and poet Maggie Doyle who will tell you the story of the small, dairy farm where she grew up and how it has been re-purposed to create…

  4. Quoile River Walk

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Downpatrick, Co Down

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    This walk begins at the Down County Museum, passing the Mound of Down, travelling along the Quoile River taking in sights such as Quoile Countryside Centre and Steamboat Quay.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
    • Parking Available
  5. Photo of the brightly coloured bandstand where live music takes place in the summer months
    Photo of the brightly coloured bandstand where live music takes place in the summer months
    Photo of the war memorial in Ward Park, framed by leafy trees
    Close up image of green grass covered in white daisy flowers and green leafy trees in Ward Park
    Photo of the Ward Park duck pond and wooden bridge, surrounded by leafy green trees mid summer
    Photo of bowlers in action at the Ward Park Bowling Green
    Photo of the Ward Park Bowling Green and Club house surrounded by flora and fauna
    Photo of the Ward Park Aviary beside the duck pond
    Photo of the brightly coloured bandstand where live music takes place in the summer months
    Photo of the war memorial in Ward Park, framed by leafy trees
    Close up image of green grass covered in white daisy flowers and green leafy trees in Ward Park
    Photo of the Ward Park duck pond and wooden bridge, surrounded by leafy green trees mid summer
    Photo of bowlers in action at the Ward Park Bowling Green
    Photo of the Ward Park Bowling Green and Club house surrounded by flora and fauna
    Photo of the Ward Park Aviary beside the duck pond

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    Bangor

    Address

    Hamilton Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4TA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9127 0069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    A perfect park in the centre of Bangor. An ideal spot to enjoy the local wildlife and feed the ducks.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available

    Price

    Free
  6. Get up & Get on Paddleboarding
    A paddleboarder enjoying the sunset from the beach
    A paddleboarder on the water
    A paddleboarder and their dog on the water
    Paddleboarders on the water in a cave
    A paddleboarder enjoying the sunset from the beach
    A paddleboarder on the water
    A paddleboarder and their dog on the water
    Paddleboarders on the water in a cave

    Portballintrae & Bangor

    Address

    Portballintrae Harbour & Helen's Bay, Portballintrae & Bangor, County Antrim, BT57 8RS

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7767 443 173

    Type

    Type:

    Water Sports

    Start your paddleboarding journey with Get Up & Get On Paddleboarding.  Experience excitement, adventure and a healthy aquatic lifestyle encouraging sights, sounds and smells of nature.  

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 20:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available
  7. Photo of Golf Club front
    Photo of Golf Club front
    Welcome sign
    Photo of Golf Club front
    Welcome sign

    Donaghadee

    Address

    84 Warren Road, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0PQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9188 3624

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland Golf Course

    Founded in 1899, this part-seaside and part open parkland course has several lurking water hazards to catch the unthinking shot. The eighteenth is an intimidating finishing hole with out of bounds on both left and right.

    Dates

    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
  8. Killynether Wood

    Address

    Co Down

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Woodland walk with excellent views of surrounding countryside

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
    • Parking Available
  9. Image is of Harry Ferguson bronze statue leaning on gate  in front of his family home
    Image is of Harry Ferguson bronze statue leaning on gate  in front of his family home

    Dromore

    Address

    39 - 45 Magheraconluce Road, Dromore, County Down, BT26 6FL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9269 2110

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historial figure

    The Harry Ferguson Memorial Garden is set opposite the Ferguson Homestead and exhibits a life size bronze statue of Harry Ferguson.

    Price

    Free
  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. Image is adults and a child holding footballs on the golf course
    Image is adults and a child holding footballs on the golf course
    Image is of man playing footgolf in a field
    Image is adults and a child holding footballs on the golf course
    Image is of man playing footgolf in a field

    Belfast

    Address

    24 Ballymaconaghy Road, Ballymaconaghy, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT8 6SB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7767 844 377

    Type

    Type:

    Mini Golf and Pitch and Putt

    Footgolf is played on a golf course using a size 5 football. The object of the game is to get the ball into the hole using only your feet in the fewest number of shots possible.

  12. 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.

  13. 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
  14. Horses approaching the finish line at Downpatrick Race Course with spectators in the grand stand.
    Horses approaching the finish line at Downpatrick Race Course with spectators in the grand stand.
    Horses approaching the finish line at Downpatrick Race Course with spectators in the grand stand.

    Downpatrick

    Address

    24 Ballydugan Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6TE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4461 2054

    Type

    Type:

    Equestrian

    Downpatrick Racecourse is the oldest racecourse in Ireland, dating back to 1685. Today, we host 10 fixtures each year with our feature being the Randox Ulster National which this year takes place on Sunday 2nd April. The Racecourse is a hub of…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available
  15. A large circular cairn located in a field overlooking Loughinisland Churches
    A large circular cairn located in a field overlooking Loughinisland Churches

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Junction of Bucks Head Road & Loughinisland Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 8JW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Archaeological sites

    Situated 8.8km south east of Ballynahinch, on the north east shore of Loughinisland Lake, within sight of Loughinisland Church. A slightly displaced capstone covers a rectangular chamber of which three side stones survive.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
    • Parking Available

    Price

    Free
  16. 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
  17. Tollymore National Outdoor Centre

    Bryansford

    Address

    32 Hilltown Road, Bryansford, County Down, BT33 0PZ

    Telephone

    +44028 4372 2158

    Type

    Type:

    Activity Centre

    Tollymore National Outdoor Centre is Sport Northern Ireland's National Outdoor Centre.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available
  18. Stand up Paddleboarders in Donaghadee Harbour
    Stand up Paddleboarders in Donaghadee Harbour
    SUNSET SUP, ULTIMATE SUP NI
    Stand up Paddleboarders in Donaghadee Harbour
    Group SUP Lessons in Millisle
    SUP Summer Scheme, Ultimate SUP NI Northern Ireland
    Stand up Paddleboarders in Donaghadee Harbour
    SUNSET SUP, ULTIMATE SUP NI
    Stand up Paddleboarders in Donaghadee Harbour
    Group SUP Lessons in Millisle
    SUP Summer Scheme, Ultimate SUP NI Northern Ireland

    Donaghadee

    Address

    114 Killaughey Road, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0BE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7717 777 995

    Type

    Type:

    Canoeing

    Ultimate SUP NI provides efoiling lessons and experiences along side its very popular Paddle Boarding (SUP) school.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)
    • Parking Available
  19. Red brick exterior with town hall clock of Down Arts Centre that sits at the junction of Irish Street, English Street and Scotch Street in Downpatrick
    Red brick exterior with town hall clock of Down Arts Centre that sits at the junction of Irish Street, English Street and Scotch Street in Downpatrick

    Downpatrick

    Address

    2 - 6 Irish Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6BP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4014

    Type

    Type:

    Arts Centre

    Located in the heart of Downpatrick, Down Arts Centre manages the Season Programme and is the operational base for Arts in Newry, Mourne and Down.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times