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  1. Group in a row with the instructor in front being taught Irish dancing as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group being greeted by the instructor as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group enjoying some refreshments with the instructor as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group dancing with brooms as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Girl being shown how to dance by the instructor as the rest of the group watches on as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Girl enjoying dancing as she's taught by the instructor as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group being shown some traditional Irish dancing outfits as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group watching on as the instructor demonstrates Irish dancing as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group in a row with the instructor in front being taught Irish dancing as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group being greeted by the instructor as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group enjoying some refreshments with the instructor as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group dancing with brooms as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Girl being shown how to dance by the instructor as the rest of the group watches on as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Girl enjoying dancing as she's taught by the instructor as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group being shown some traditional Irish dancing outfits as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group watching on as the instructor demonstrates Irish dancing as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Down Cathedral, English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4483 1043

    Type

    Type:

    Cultural Learning Experiences

    Get involved in this high-octane experience celebrating the centuries-old traditions of Irish dancing. Join Josephine Brennan King, a former principal Irish dancer for Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance, for a fun-filled interactive experience…

  2. Entrance to Down County Museum, Downpatrick
    Exhibition display cabinet
    Exhibition display
    Exhibition display
    Down County Museum Building
    Down County Museum Building
    Exhibition display
    Entrance to Down County Museum, Downpatrick
    Exhibition display cabinet
    Exhibition display
    Exhibition display
    Down County Museum Building
    Down County Museum Building
    Exhibition display

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    Downpatrick

    Address

    The Mall, English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4049

    Price

    Free

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Down County Museum is located in the old county Gaol of Down. It houses fascinating exhibitions on the history of Down as well as restored cells with life-size figures of prisoners and their gaolers.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  3. Downpatrick

    Address

    The Saint Patrick Centre, Saint Patrick’s Square, Market Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6LZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4461 9000

    Price

    Price £45.00 Activity

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Tour

    Join a pilgrimage themed around Saint Patrick in Downpatrick, County Down, with your talented guides former Adoration Sisters Martina Purdy and Elaine Kelly, for a walk along Ireland's own Camino.

    Price

    Price £45.00 Activity
  4. Saint Patrick's Centre - External
    The Saint Patrick Centre Exhibition
    The Saint Patrick Centre Auditorium
    The Saint Patrick Centre Celebrations Around the World Gallery
    Saint Patrick's Centre - External
    The Saint Patrick Centre Exhibition
    The Saint Patrick Centre Auditorium
    The Saint Patrick Centre Celebrations Around the World Gallery

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    Downpatrick

    Address

    53A Market Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6LZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4461 9000

    Price

    Price £5.75 to £14.00 Activity

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    The Saint Patrick Centre is the only permanent exhibition in the World about Ireland’s Patron Saint. The History of Ireland starts here in Patrick’s words, which guide you through our amazing multimedia exhibition. Located 2 Hours north of Dublin…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £5.75 to £14.00 Activity

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (charge)

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi - Free
    • Wi-fi available - Free
  5. Chairs in Downpatrick Cinema

    Downpatrick

    Address

    5 Owenbeg Avenue, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6FJ

    Type

    Type:

    Cinema

    Omniplex Cinema Downpatrick is a nine screen cinema, with capacity for over 1,000 people and car parking is free. All facilities are wheelchair accessible. All digital screens equipped with Sony 4K technology, surround sound with Luxury American…

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
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    Downpatrick

    Address

    Quoile Countryside Centre, 5 Quay Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 7JB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4461 5520

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    The Reserve provides a relaxing natural retreat and offers visitors tranquil riverside and woodland walks.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - Free Car Parking is available all year round with 4 car parks to choose from. One is located on the Quoile Road, another at the Quoile Countryside Centre on Quay Road and two additional parking areas further along Quay Road.
  7. Finnebrogue Woods Bushcraft

    Downpatrick

    Address

    26 Killyleagh Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 9BL

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 4410 3104

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and Courses

    Ancient trees, shimmering water, endless magic. Come and find your escape at Finnebrogue Woods. We have designed our experiences to suit all ages. Have a look at our website and see what outdoor activity you can find that is right for you.

  8. Downpatrick

    Address

    Saul Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6PE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4461 4922

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Churches & Sacred Sites

    Two miles outside Downpatrick is the replica of St Patrick's first church in Ireland. Close by, on the crest of Slieve Patrick is a massive statue of St Patrick. Bronze panels illustrate scenes from the life of Ireland's Patron Saint.

    Price

    Free
  9. Dancers at Denvir's

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Denvir's Hotel, 14 English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4483 1043

    Type

    Type:

    Cultural Learning Experiences

    Stamp, Clap and Dance your way into the Centuries-old tradition of Irish Dance in ancient Downpatrick. Join Josephine Brennan King, elite former Principal Dancer, and Dance Captain from “Lord of the Dance” for a full immersion into the story and…

  10. Downpatrick Visitor Information Centre

    Downpatrick

    Address

    The Saint Patrick Centre, 53a Market Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6LZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4461 9000

    Type

    Type:

    Tourist Information Centre

    Where is the Downpatrick Visitor Information Centre located?
    The Downpatrick Visitor Information Centre is located in The Saint Patrick Centre, Market Street, Downpatrick, County Down. 

    What can you find in the Downpatrick Visitor Information…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  11. Ardglass Golf Course
    NI Golf Tours logo
    Transport outside Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle.
    Ardglass Golf Course
    NI Golf Tours logo
    Transport outside Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle.

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Unit 27, Down Business Centre, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 7HX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4461 965

    Type

    Type:

    Golf Tour Operators

    NI Golf Tours crafts bespoke luxury golf experiences across Ireland, showcasing some of the world’s most celebrated courses. Each itinerary is meticulously tailored for discerning golfers, blending world-class golf with luxury accommodation, fine…

  12. Downpatrick

    Address

    1st Floor, Saint Patrick Centre, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6LZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4483 5322

    Type

    Type:

    Café

    Dine out with a spectacular view at Downpatrick’s only roof top terrace with a stunning garden backdrop.

    Enjoy the finest freshly cooked food using the finest local ingredients in Downpatrick’s hidden gem.

  13. Address

    Co Down

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Long, flat walk around very scenic coastline

  14. Red brick exterior with town hall clock of Down Arts Centre that sits at the junction of Irish Street, English Street and Scotch Street in Downpatrick

    Downpatrick

    Address

    2 - 6 Irish Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6BP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4014

    Type

    Type:

    Arts Centre

    Located in the heart of Downpatrick, Down Arts Centre is the operational base for the arts in Downpatrick and the surrounding area. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
  15. View from St Patrick's Golf Course
    Image of St Patrick's Golf Course
    Image of St Patrick's Golf Course
    Sunset over St Patrick's Golf Course
    Image of St Patrick's Golf Course
    View from St Patrick's Golf Course
    Image of St Patrick's Golf Course
    Image of St Patrick's Golf Course
    Sunset over St Patrick's Golf Course
    Image of St Patrick's Golf Course

    Downpatrick

    Address

    43 Saul Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6PA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4461 5947

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland Golf Course

    This parkland course measures 6,120 yards, and with tight tree lined fairways, fast and true greens and well placed bunkers provides a serious test of shot making.

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises - Restaurant is Family Friendly. Everyone Welcome.
  16. Downpatrick

    Address

    35 English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4461 4922

    Type

    Type:

    Cathedral

    Down Cathedral, a Cathedral of the Church of Ireland with magnificent stain glass windows, box pews and beautiful organ case was built in 1183 as a Benedictine Monastry. The patron saint, Patrick is believed to be buried in the nearby graveyard.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. Belfast

    Address

    35 Ava Avenue, Ballynafoy, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT7 3BP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7513 295 292

    Type

    Type:

    Sightseeing

    Irish Monastic Tours offers expert-led guided tours to some of the most historic and evocative sites on the island of Ireland. From settlements of the earliest inhabitants to the island to the most venerated sites associated with its Saints.

  18. 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.

  19. Finnebrogue Woods Feasts & Wild Cooking

    Downpatrick

    Address

    26 Killyleagh Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 9BL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4410 3104

    Price

    Price £80.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and Courses

    Wild Cooking at Finnebrogue Woods. Taste your way in our ancient Woodland.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Sept 2026

    Price

    Price £80.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)
  20. Bar and Restaurant
    Function Room
    Bar and Restaurant
    Function Room

    Downpatrick

    Address

    78 Market Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6LZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4461 6476

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    We are situated in the centre of Downpatrick opposite the St. Patrick's Visitor Centre. The Murphy family have over a decade of experience in the hospitality business. We offer a first class modern style Bar and Restaurant.

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