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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
Tollymore Forest Park
Gardens
For the student of garden follies, Tollymore is a rare treat. A barn dressed up to look like a church, stone cones atop gate piers and gothic-style gate arches all show the influence of that highly...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
Kearney Village
Nature and Wildlife
A showpiece village carefully restored by the National Trust to give the authenticity of a traditional fishing village. The village lies three miles to the east of Portaferry, with views across to...More
Scrabo Tower and Country Park
Walking
Scrabo Country Park is centred at the top of Scrabo Hill near Newtownards and boasts incredible views over Strangford Lough and the surrounding countryside. There are plenty of paths through the fine...More
Castlewellan Forest Park
Gardens
Located in a dramatic setting of mountains and sea, this is one of the most oustanding tree and shrub collections in Europe. The beauty, vigour and perfect shape of the trees in the National Aboretum...More
Kilbroney National Nature Reserve
Nature And Wildlife Attractions
Sand dune system with heath and woodland surrounded by estuary and sea, rich in botany and wildlife. Guided walks. Wheelchair access and tours for visually impaired visitors, sypathetic hearing...More
Peninsula Charters
Angling
The MCA Coded North Star, based in Portaferry, is on hire from February to the end of October. Services include angling, dive charter, Strangford Lough tours and wildlife tours, incorporating seal...More
Ballywhiskin Open Farm
Children and Family Attractions
Rare breeds. Goats, Geese, bronze ,turkeys, bantams, hens, birds in a natural environment....More
Copeland Islands boat trips
Nature And Wildlife Attractions
Situated 3.6km off the coast from Donaghadee and comprising of approximately 300 acres. The islands are noted for their varied bird population including resident species such as fulmer, eider, black...More
Glen Lyon Park
Nature And Wildlife Attractions
Watch wildlife in eleven acres of woodland set...More
Scrabo Tower and Country Park
Walking
Scrabo Country Park is centred at the top of Scrabo Hill near Newtownards and boasts incredible views over Strangford Lough and the surrounding countryside. There are plenty of paths through the fine...More
Murlough National Nature Reserve
Children and Family Attractions
Ireland’s first Nature Reserve...More
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