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  1. Downpatrick

    Address

    Downpatrick, Co Down

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    A tranquil walk in beautifully wooded grounds

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  2. Address

    Co Down

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Woodland walk with excellent views of surrounding countryside

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  3. Address

    Co Down

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Medium (5-20 miles)

    A woodland walk on a mix of old lanes and tracks

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  4. Address

    Co Down

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Short walk through a recently planted deciduous woodland.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  5. 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.

  6. 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
  7. Newcastle

    Address

    Trassey Track, Newcastle, Co Down, BT33 0QB

    Telephone

    03301374046

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Quarry track with final uphill section over rocky terrain.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  8. Strangford

    Address

    Audleystown Road, Portloughan, Strangford, County Down, BT30 7LP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    The castle dates probably from around the 15th century, but the early history is unknown. This site was used for filming a scene for Game of Thrones®.

    Dates

    Price

    Free
  9. 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.

  10. Image of the front of Bangor Abbey on a bright sunny day
    Bangor Abbey photographed from the graveyard side on a bright winters day
    Image of the front of Bangor Abbey on a bright sunny day
    Bangor Abbey photographed from the graveyard side on a bright winters day

    Bangor

    Address

    Newtownards Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9127 0069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Abbey / Priory

    Founded in 558AD the main body of the building dates from 1830's, the tower from 15th century and steeple dates around 1693. Interesting gravestones include a memorial to the assistant surgeon of the Titanic, local man John Edward Simpson.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. 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.

  12. A view of Moira Demesne showing the signage

    Moira

    Address

    110 Main Street, Moira, County Down, BT67 0DS

    Telephone

    028 9244 7300

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Moira Demesne is a parkland offering beautiful walks, picnic sites and a children's play area.

    Price

    Free
  13. Address

    Co Down

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Dundrum Castle Woods

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  14. Downpatrick

    Address

    Inch Abbey Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 9AX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Abbey / Priory

    Located on the north bank of the Quoile River, Inch Abbey was founded by John de Courcy in atonement for his destruction of Erenagah Abbey.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. 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
  16. 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 & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  17. 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
  18. Leafy pathway through the country park
    Crawfordsburn waterfall
    Leafy pathway through the country park
    Crawfordsburn waterfall

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    Helen's Bay

    Address

    Bridge Road South, Helen's Bay, County Down, BT19 1JT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9185 3621

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Country / Royal Park

    With tranquil walks through peaceful meadows and wooded glens and a stunning waterfall, Crawfordsburn Country Park provides a relaxing natural retreat.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - Car Parking is available at the Main Car Park, exit road lay by, Fort Road Car Park, Grey Point Fort and Sea Park, Coastguard Avenue.
  19. 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.

  20. 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)
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