Local Attractions

Castle Ward

Castle Ward is full of personality. Situated in a stunning location overlooking Strangford Lough, the lawns rise up to the unique 18th century house and its Gothic facade. This fascinating house features both Gothic and Classical styles of architectural treatment, internally and externally. National Trust - Castleward

Exploris Aquarium

A visit to Exploris enables the visitors to view and learn about the marine species that are indigenous to Strangford Lough and the coastline of the island. Marine communities are recreated to enable the visitor to gain a better understanding of the complex inter relationships between different species. Exploris

Clearsky Adventure Centre

Canoeing, Climbing, Portable climbing wall Northern Ireland, Abseiling, Kayaking, Cycling, Mountain Biking, Camping, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Sea kayaking Northern Ireland, Adventure Northern Ireland, Paintballing, Airsoft, Mobile climbing wall Dublin, Northern Ireland orienteering, Walking Holiday packages Saint Patrick's country and the Mountains of Mourne. Clearsky Adventure Centre

Saint Patrick Centre

The Centre is an exciting interpretative exhibition which tells the fascinating story of Ireland's Patron Saint. Through Patrick's own words a light is shone on the arrival of Christianity in Ireland and its development through his mission. A series of interactive displays allow visitors to explore how Patrick's legacy developed in early Christian times and reveal the fabulous artwork and metalwork which was produced during this Golden Age. The exhibition also examines the major impact of Irish missionaries in Dark Age Europe - a legacy which remains to this day. Saint Patrick Centre

Further Afield

Giants Causeway

The coastal scenery adjacent to the causeway is some of the most beautiful and awe inspiring that you are likely to find anywhere. The majestic cliffs and inaccessible bays combine with myth and legend to inspire, but look carefully amongst this breathtaking landscape and you will find echoes of another reality, isolated ruins, kelp walls and shoreline fields bear testament to the harder life of subsistence farming and fishing endured by past generations. Giants Causeway

Ulster Folk and Transport Museum

Set in over 170 acres of rolling countryside, the outdoor Folk Museum tells the story of life in early 20th century Ulster. Almost 50 exhibits have been acquired by the Museum from all over Ulster and restored and authentically furnished. The Open Air Museum is complemented by the Folk Galleries which show how food, farming, everyday occupations and lifestyles have changed through time. Ulster Folk and Transport Museum

Bushmills Distillery

The 'Old Bushmills' Distillery is the World's Oldest Licensed Whiskey Distillery. King James I granted the original license in April 1608 and Bushmills has been making the finest Irish Malt Whiskey here for almost four hundred years. We will be shortly celebrating our 400th Birthday in 2008. Bushmills

W5

With 160 amazing interactive exhibits in four incredible exhibition areas, W5 provides a unique experience as well as fantastic fun for visitors of all ages. In addition to permanent exhibits, W5 also presents a changing programme of large and small scale temporary exhibitions and events. They also have a daily programme of live science demonstrations and shows throughout the day. W5

Search through many other attractions thoughout the area at Armagh and Down.