All Heritage Sites in Co. Down

On of the best in Ireland, England, Scotland, and Wales. Tollymore’s river dashes over cascades and Castlewellan’s large lake provides pleasure boating and angling. Each forest park has a cafe, exhibition hall and well equipped caravan and camp sites. Read more…

Near Downpatrick, ruined is a Norman foundation beautifully situated on the edge of the Quoile river. Quoile Pondage, where the river joins Strangford Lough, is a freshwater nature reserve with a visitor centre next to the 17th century ruined castle. Read more…

A former Market House, the 18th century Georgian style Courthouse is situated amongst a range of Georgian town houses in the square. Closed as a court in 1987, the court-room and building is now home to an exhibition which answers such questions as: Why w ere juries often drunk in NI in the early 19th century? Come and find out Read more…

Highly commended within the Information & Communication Category at The Northern Ireland Tourism Awards Ceremony (2004) Telling the story of Ireland’s patron saint through a dynamic and informative exhibition. Housed in an amazing new building which gi ves close access to St Patrick’s Grave and Down Cathedral. The centre is open all the year round. It houses a cafe, craft Read more…

A year round arts venue with exhibitions by local and international, contemporary artists. A performing arts programme of monthly music, drama and dance events and ongoing series of art classes for adults and children. Adult evening art classes: Mon-Thu 1 9:30-21:30; Children’s art classes: Fri: 15:30-17:00. From latin dance to lace-making. Ards International Guitar Festival, 1st weekend in Oct includes Read more…