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Donaghadee - Harbour & Lighthouse
Walking
Donaghadee is situated on the Ards Peninsula, approximately seven miles north east of Newtownards, on the Irish Sea coast....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
Rockdene Garden
Gardens
Large variety of plants and shrubs with colour provided by rhododendrons, azaleas etc. and an excellent example of a monkey puzzle tree. Rockery extends along one side of the house and there are...More
Down Cathedral and Saint Patrick's Grave
Churches And Settlements
Down Cathedral is a Church of Ireland cathedral. It stands on the site of a Benedictine Monastery, built in 1183. Saint Patrick's remains are buried in the graveyard. Magnificent stain glass windows,...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
Mount Pleasant Trekking And Horse Riding Centre
Equestrian
British Horse Society approved. Thirty four years’ experience lies behind this successful centre on the fringe of Castlewellan Forest Park, famous for its arboretum. Minutes away are the splendid...More
Grey Abbey
Churches And Settlements
This Cistercian Abbey church and its living quarters were founded in 1193 by Affreca wife of John de Courcy, the Anglo-Norman invader of East Ulster....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
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
Special Interest Tours (Banbridge)
Touring Ideas
Touring gives people the chance to gain an insight into the rich and colourful history of the Banbridge District. Throughout the year, Banbridge Tourist Information Centre offers a wealth of...More
Ballywhiskin Open Farm
Children and Family Attractions
Rare breeds. Goats, Geese, bronze ,turkeys, bantams, hens, birds in a natural environment....More
Millin Bay Cairn
Monuments
Situated 3.6km south east of Portaferry, close to the east coast of the Peninsula and overlooking Millin Bay. Excavated in 1953 a tomb of at least 15 people was found dating back over 4,000 years. A...More
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