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County Down : things to do and places to visit

The Saint Patrick Centre

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

The Castle Ward

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

Silent Valley

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A pretty Irish valley in the heart of the Mourne Mountains.

Tollymore Forest Park

Tollymore Forest Park is a forest park in Northern Ireland, used for several scenes in the Iron Throne series....


Ulster Folk and Transport Museum

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Want to go back in time? How about a visit to the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, a folk park that takes you back 100 years to discover what life was like in Ireland at the time...

The Mourne Mountains

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Dark mountains, magnificent and imposing, crossed by dry-stone walls. A hiker's paradise!

The Ballynoe Stone Circle

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There are 50 upright megaliths, forming a large circle over 110 metres in diameter...

Down Cathedral

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The Down Cathedral in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, is a rather special church: it is said to be the burial place of the famous Saint Patrick!


Saint Patrick’s tomb

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A place of reverence, where lies one of the greatest men to have shaped Ireland's cultural identity.

Mount Stewart

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Mount Stwart is an impressive 19th-century manor house in County Down, Northern Ireland. Situated near the town of Newtownards,...

The Inch Abbey

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The beauty of its Gothic ruins never tires! Another magnificent treasure from Ireland's past! A must-see!

Murlough National Nature Reserve

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





What to expect?

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

From prehistoric stone circles to ruined castles, don’t hesitate to explore County Down’s countryside and villages! There’s plenty to see and do, and it’s well worth the detour! And don’t miss the county capital: Downpatrick. This picturesque village is home to the tomb of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of the Irish, who helped evangelize Ireland in the 5th century!

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