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Downpatrick
Sightseeing
Storyteller Duane Fitzsimons’ tours of the Home of Saint Patrick are filled with amazing legends, artefacts, and folklore.
Strangford
Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings
The castle dates probably from around the 15th century, but the early history is unknown. This site was used for filming a scene for Game of Thrones®.
Downpatrick
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.
Downpatrick
Parkland Golf Course
Bright Castle Golf Club is a 18 hole parkland course located in County Down with stunning views of the Mourne Mountains and nearby Bright Castle.
Downpatrick
Archaeological sites
Situated 8.8km south east of Ballynahinch, on the north east shore of Loughinisland Lake, within sight of Loughinisland Church. A slightly displaced capstone covers a rectangular chamber of which three side stones survive.
Downpatrick
Craft Workshops and Courses
Step into the wild with an expert bushman. Do you have the skills to survive in the wild? Do you know what’s good to eat in the woods and how to find it? It’s time to find out. Join one of Finnebrogue’s bushcraft or foraging experiences and put…
Downpatrick
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.
Clough
Castle / Fort
An Anglo-Norman motte-and-bailey earthwork castle dating to the late 12th or early 13th century. The motte was built of earth to provide a look-out position and central defence. The bailey provided a space for domestic buildings and livestock.
Downpatrick
Churches & Sacred Sites
The foundation stone of this church was laid by Bishop Dorrian in 1886.
Downpatrick
Historical Tours
Discover Early Christian Down. Special tours for groups.
Explore the legacy of St Patrick. Discover the history of Down’s ancient high crosses. See real Early Christian artefacts from local Patrician sites.
Strangford
Cycling - Short (<10 miles)
An all-ability multi-use trail on the shores of Strangford Lough
Downpatrick
Craft Workshops and Courses
On your foraging walk through the woods with our resident expert Bushman, you will be safely guided through identifying and collecting seasonal wild edibles of greens, herbs, vegetables, fungi and berries. With his expert eye you will explore, taste…
Downpatrick
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.
Clough
Open Farm
We are a family run farm park based just outside Newcastle, County Down. Established in 2017, we have been providing families with unforgettable experiences and lasting memories since then.
Downpatrick
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.
Downpatrick
Churches & Sacred Sites
Restored ruins of a sixth century church of St. Tassach, said to have given the last rites to St. Patrick. Entrance through pillars.
Downpatrick
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.
Downpatrick
Walking & Hiking
A tranquil walk in beautifully wooded grounds
Downpatrick
Lighthouse
St John’s Point Lighthouse stands at the southern tip of the Lecale Peninsula in County Down, overlooking the entrance to Dundrum Bay. Positioned across the bay from Newcastle to the west and Killough to the east, it is the tallest mainland…
Downpatrick
Equestrian
Horse & Pony Trekking on quiet country lanes, paths and tracks.