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County Down : activities and sites to visit

Le Saint Patrick Centre et son expo

The Saint Patrick Centre

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The museum that presents the life and work of Saint Patrick in all its details! Between historical facts and legends, the museum is interactive and modern!

The Silent Valley and the Mourne Mountains - Philip Milne - cc

Silent Valley

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A pretty Irish valley, situated in the hollow of the Mourne Mountains.

Tollymore Forest Park - Carb0nxl - cc

Tollymore Forest Park

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The Tollymore Forest Park is a forest park in Northern Ireland, which was used for some scenes in the...

Le Castle Ward - © Irina Schmidt

Castle Ward

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A site that was used as a filming location for the "Game of Thrones" series. A real landmark for the fans!

Ulster Folk and Transport Museum - Reading Tom - cc

Ulster Folk and Transport Museum

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Want to go back in time? Then why not visit the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, a folklore park...

Ballynoe stone circle - philip hay - cc

Ballynoe Stone Circle

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There are 50 upright megaliths forming a large circle more than 110 meters in diameter...

Down cathedral - © robnaw

Down Cathedral

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The Down Cathedral in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, is a rather special church: it is said to be the place...

View of the Mourne Mountains - © stevie

Mourne Mountains

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Dark, magnificent and imposing mountains, crossed by dry stone walls. A paradise for hikers!

Murlough National Nature Reserve - Philip McErlean - cc

Murlough National Nature Reserve

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A nature reserve, famous for its incomparably rich fauna and flora!

The Inch Abbey - © Lyd Photography

Inch Abbey

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One never tires of the beauty of its gothic ruins! Another magnificent treasure from the Irish past! To discover absolutely!

Mount Stewart - Stephen - cc

Mount Stewart

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Mount Stwart is an impressive 19th century manor house, located in County Down in Northern Ireland. Located near the...

Strangford Lough - Oceanflow Energy - cc

Strangford Lough Lookout

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Strangford Lough Lookout is a centre entirely dedicated to the wildlife existing within Strangford Lough, a river located very...







Local gastronomic specialties

Kearney Blue - Kearney Blue

Kearney Blue

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Young Buck

Young Buck

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Combers potatoes - tycoon101

Comber Potatoes

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What to expect?

Welcome to Northern Ireland! County Down (Contae An Dúin in Gaelic) is one of the 6 northern counties that belong to the province of Ulster. With the Irish Sea to the east, County Down is a beautiful area, rich in archaeological remains and places to visit!

From prehistoric stone circles to ruined castles, don’t hesitate to explore County Down, whether it’s on the country side or the village side! There are plenty of places of interest to visit, and they are well worth the detour! Don’t miss the capital of the county : Downpatrick. This picturesque little village is home to the tomb of St. Patrick, the patron saint of the Irish, who helped to evangelize Ireland in the 5th century!