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Quoile Countryside Centre
Children and Family Attractions
This glorious wetland retreat, located just outside Downpatrick, boasts a variety of beautiful and tranquil woodland and riverside walks. The bird hide overlooking the freshwater lake allows for...More
Exploris Aquarium
Walking
Exploris is Northern Ireland's public Aquarium and seal sanctuary. Discovery pool demonstrations, run by experienced guides, at regular intervals throughout each day give you the opportunity to...More
St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Downpatrick
Walking
The foundation stone of this church was laid by Bishop Dorrian in 1886. The church and neighbouring convent of the Sisters of Mercy were built in Gothic Revival style....More
Castle Espie Wetland Centre
Nature and Wildlife
Castle Espie, situated on the shores of Strangford Lough near Comber, County Down, is the newest WWT visitor centre and the Trust’s first in Ireland where it is being hailed as an international...More
Exploris Aquarium
Walking
Exploris is Northern Ireland's public Aquarium and seal sanctuary. Discovery pool demonstrations, run by experienced guides, at regular intervals throughout each day give you the opportunity to...More
Funky Monkeys - Children's indoor play centre
Children and Family Attractions
Funky Monkeys is a brilliantly conceived children’s Indoor Play Centre combined with an excellent café offering. With its unique combination of thrilling play structures and parent-friendly 'healthy...More
Tropicana Outdoor Heated Fun Pool
Children and Family Attractions
Those who enjoy the wet side of life can have fun in Tropicana. Newcastle's outdoor heated leisure pool with its giant waterslide. To ensure that the toddlers are not forgotten, they have their own...More
Grey Point Fort
Children and Family Attractions
Grey Point Fort is one of the best preserved early 20th century coastal forts anywhere in the British Isles....More
Craft in the Square, Newtownards
Shopping
Makers participating in Craft in the Square include: Andrea Whyte, Avril Manderson, Beth Reid, Carla Teixera-Falls, Deborah Campbell,Donald Nelson, Irene McBride, Jan Campbell, Kerry Savage, Lindsay...More
Medieval Mystery Tour of Down!
Special Interest
Join your intrepid guide on an epic afternoon adventure discovering medieval treasures of Downpatrick!...More
Castle Ward
Children and Family Attractions
Castle Ward is full of personality. Situated in a stunning location overlooking Strangford Lough, the lawns rise up to the unique 18th century house and its Gothic façade. This fascinating house...More
Ballywhiskin Open Farm
Children and Family Attractions
Rare breeds. Goats, Geese, bronze ,turkeys, bantams, hens, birds in a natural environment....More
Ulster Folk and Transport Museum
Children and Family Attractions
Step back in time in and uncover a way of life from 100 years ago. Discover cottages, farms, schools and shops as you wander through the beautiful parkland of the Folk Museum chatting to costumed...More
W5 LITE at The OUTLET Banbridge
Nature and Wildlife
W5, one of Northern Ireland’s top family attractions, has brought its award-winning interactive discovery experience to The OUTLET, Banbridge....More
Ballyholme Beach
Beaches
The mile long crescent of sandy beach curving along the shore of Ballyholme bay has been a favourite sea bathing spot for generations. Nowadays it is used all year round by wet suited windsurfers who...More
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