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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
Seaforde Gardens
Gardens
A hornbeam maze at the centre of an eighteenth century walled garden is the focus of interest at Seaforde. Its intricate pattern can easily be observed from above by looking down from a new Moghul...More
Kilbroney Park
Parks
The forest features riverside walks and an arboretum. There is a two-mile forest drive to panoramic views over Carlingford Lough. There is also a Play Park with children's play area and tennis courts,...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
Strangford Castle
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Strangford Castle is a simple 16th century tower house with drop hold at roof level to defend the door. The castle was built to control ships entering Strangford Lough. Just above the castle door is a...More
North Down - Coastal Towns & Villages Tours
Touring Ideas
Begin in Bangor with guided tours including Bangor Abbey, North Down Museum and Bangor Castle Walled Garden. Then take time to relax, with a stroll along the seafront taking in the views or through...More
Walking Time in North Down
Touring Ideas
Walking can be the very best way to explore the coastline, countryside, towns and villages, giving you access to stunning views, quiet lanes and wildlife....More
Portaferry - walking guide
Walking
Right at the tip of the Ards Peninsula is Portaferry, a fishing and holiday resort. The quaint rows of houses, its seafront and traditional layout give Portaferry it character, with many buildings of...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
Bangor & North Down Museums Tour
Touring Ideas
Gain an insight into the history of Northern Ireland and Bangor by visiting two award winning museums. Begin at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum depicting an Ulster town from days gone by, world...More
The Priory
Walking
At the south east edge of Newtownards these substantial remains of a Dominican (Black) Friary founded in 1244 may be viewed. They are the only ones of their type in Northern Ireland. Built by the...More
Finnis Souterrain
Monuments
It is located off the Carrigagh Road towards its junction with the Slievenaboley Road, approximately 2 miles north west of Legananny Dolmen, and approximately 2.5 miles south of Finnis/Massford. The...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
Tullynakill Church
Walking
Ruins of a 15th century church with 17th century additions. Simple gabled building within walled graveyard, walls of split rubble with filled joints. Remains of doorway with semi circular arched head....More
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