Down District 
Tourist Information Centres Newcastle Tourist Information Centre Down Tourist Information Centre Press Contact
Angela Gilchrist, Tourist Development Manager |
Destination Come On Down! Wander in the footsteps of St Patrick, explore the grandeur of the Mourne Mountains, breathe the salt sea air of Strangford, feel the sand between your toes on the beach of Newcastle, or take a leisurely walk along Newcastle's recently refurbished award-winning Promenade. What's on Offer Beach & Amenities Awarded the prestigious Blue Flag Award & Seaside Award 1997-2008, Tyrella is a firm favourite with holidaymakers. Newcastle and Murlough Beach, with its 5-mile stretch of golden sands, is still the essence of the resort and is hugely popular for swimming. Places to Visit Coco’s Adventure Playground, Tropicana Outdoor Fun Pool, Newcastle Promenade, Castle Ward, Down Cathedral & St Patrick's Grave, Down County Museum, Down Arts Centre, Downpatrick & Co Down Railway, The Saint Patrick Centre Downpatrick, Castlewellan & Tollymore Forest Parks, Castlewellan Peace Maze, Delamont Country Park Killyleagh, Seaforde Butterfly House and Gardens, Nature Reserves, Inch Abbey, Downpatrick, Dundrum Castle, Rowallane Garden Saintfield. Funny Farm Adventures, Castlewellan. Entertainment Stimulating, entertaining and bags of fun, Down is perfect for families. Enjoy picnics in forest parks, hire a boat, take a walk up the mountains, or go fishing. What more could a family want! If, however, you enjoy the nightlife then, of course, there are many hotels, bars and nightclubs in the district. Shopping Newcastle, Downpatrick, Ballynahinch and Saintfield are Down's main towns. Eating Out Recreation & Sport Golf Courses, Health & Leisure Centres, Swimming Pools, Ardglass Marina, Sailing, Walking, Outdoor & Activity Centres, Horse Riding, Fishing. Holiday & Activity Centres Contact Down's Tourist Information Centres. Conference & Business Facilities Millbrook Lodge Hotel, Ballynahinch Accommodation Accommodation Booking Service - Contact Down's Tourist Information Centres Getting There Road From the south; via the N1 from Dublin to Newry, Castlewellan, Newcastle. From the North; via the A24 from Belfast to Newcastle. Sea Stranraer - Belfast (Stena HSS) Air The George Best City Airport |