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  1. 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
  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. 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…

  5. Downpatrick

    Address

    Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6GQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4000

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark is a UNESCO Global Geopark and recognised Area of Outstanding Beauty that seamlessly blends stunning landscapes, rich geological history, and vibrant cultural heritage.

  6. 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.

  7. Inch Abbey
    Saul Church
    Strangford Lough from Audleys Castle
    Inch Abbey
    Saul Church
    Strangford Lough from Audleys Castle

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Inch Abbey (off A7), Inch Abbey Rd, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 9AT

    Type

    Type:

    Self-guided tour

    Follow in the footsteps of St Patrick, discovering fascinating and beautiful places in the area between Downpatrick and Strangford while solving this self-guided, murder mystery driving trail from Whodunit Hunts. Over 30 clues to solve! Starts Inch…

  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. Steam train travelling along track with steam coming out of funnel and green trees and grass alongside
    Steam Train with black smoke and brown grass
    Steam train going over water on track through fields
    Two trains alongside each other
    Train in station with man reading information on wall
    Train on track with black smoke and gavel alongside
    Train passing over bridge
    Steam train travelling along track with steam coming out of funnel and green trees and grass alongside
    Steam Train with black smoke and brown grass
    Steam train going over water on track through fields
    Two trains alongside each other
    Train in station with man reading information on wall
    Train on track with black smoke and gavel alongside
    Train passing over bridge

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    Downpatrick

    Address

    The Railway Station, Market Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6LZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4461 5779

    Type

    Type:

    Steam Railway

    Travel back to the past with real vintage steam trains through St. Patrick's Country, over the River Quoile and under the graceful Down Cathedral to peaceful ruins of Inch Abbey.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Aug 2026to29 Aug 2027

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. 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)
  11. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

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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.
  12. 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.

  13. Guests examine Down GAA historical artefacts as part of the Gaelic Games and Craic experience
    Down All Ireland Champion Ross Carr holds up a historical Down GAA shirt
    Down All Ireland Champion DJ Kane poses for a photo with a guest on the Gaelic Games and Craic experience
    Ross Carr hosts the hurling skills section of the Gaelic Games and Craic experience
    Group learns the basics of Gaelic football with DJ Kane
    Group run alongside Ross Carr practising the new skills they've learnt during the Gaelic Games and Craic session
    Down All Ireland Champions DJ Kane and Ross Carr
    Guests learn to pull a pint of Guinness at Denvir's as part of their Gaelic Games and Craic experience
    Guests examine Down GAA historical artefacts as part of the Gaelic Games and Craic experience
    Down All Ireland Champion Ross Carr holds up a historical Down GAA shirt
    Down All Ireland Champion DJ Kane poses for a photo with a guest on the Gaelic Games and Craic experience
    Ross Carr hosts the hurling skills section of the Gaelic Games and Craic experience
    Group learns the basics of Gaelic football with DJ Kane
    Group run alongside Ross Carr practising the new skills they've learnt during the Gaelic Games and Craic session
    Down All Ireland Champions DJ Kane and Ross Carr
    Guests learn to pull a pint of Guinness at Denvir's as part of their Gaelic Games and Craic experience

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Denvir's Coaching Inn, 14-16 English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7779 799 992

    Type

    Type:

    Experience Days

    Meet two Down GAA All-Ireland-winning legends as they take you through your paces for a day you’ll never forget and show you the ways and history of the GAA, with plenty of laughs included for good measure.

  14. Downpatrick

    Address

    114 Market Street, Downpatrick, CountyDown, BT30 6LZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4026

    Type

    Type:

    Sport/Leisure Centre

    State of the art facility including 25m 6 lane pool, learner pool, gym & vitality health suite.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. 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
  16. Downpatrick

    Address

    Inch Abbey Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 9AX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Abbey / Priory

    Located on the north bank of the Quoile River, Inch Abbey was founded by John de Courcy in atonement for his destruction of Erenagah Abbey.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. Downpatrick

    Address

    Downpatrick, Co Down

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    This walk begins at the Down County Museum, passing the Mound of Down, travelling along the Quoile River taking in sights such as Quoile Countryside Centre and Steamboat Quay.

  18. 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.
  19. Downpatrick

    Address

    Mearne Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6SY

    Telephone

    +44 (0)74 1492 2528

    Type

    Type:

    Equestrian

    Horse & Pony Trekking on quiet country lanes, paths and tracks.

  20. Downpatrick

    Address

    14 Struell Wells Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6RA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Struell Wells was built around a stream flowing through a secluded valley. It was a popular place of pilgrimage from the 1600s until the 1840s.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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