Guidebook
Sightseeing
lovely wee village set on the Lough with some great restaurants Cuan, lobster pot and the artisan .The ferry to Portaferry is well worth it on foot with amazing views of the lough .
14 locals recommend
Strangford
lovely wee village set on the Lough with some great restaurants Cuan, lobster pot and the artisan .The ferry to Portaferry is well worth it on foot with amazing views of the lough .
Great place to take young kids they would get a real kick out of the touch tank
49 locals recommend
Exploris Aquarium
1 Castle StGreat place to take young kids they would get a real kick out of the touch tank
Beautiful stately home run by the national trust great for a day trip with lovely views of the Lough, Winterfell from Game of Thrones was set there with many more scenes set there .Well worth a visit.
70 locals recommend
National Trust Castle Ward
Beautiful stately home run by the national trust great for a day trip with lovely views of the Lough, Winterfell from Game of Thrones was set there with many more scenes set there .Well worth a visit.
Brilliant place to visit located in downpatrick set in an old gaol the kid would love it ,great place for a coffee with stunning views
22 locals recommend
Down County Museum
English StreetBrilliant place to visit located in downpatrick set in an old gaol the kid would love it ,great place for a coffee with stunning views
Ballynoe Stone Circle
Ballynoe RoadMagical place to visit and get some great pictures
Brilliant day trip for all the family with really enthusiastic volunteer's guiding you through the settlement with archery and Axe throwing , check opening times online before visiting
Ballydugan Medieval Settlement - Home of Magnus Viking Association
Drumcullan RoadBrilliant day trip for all the family with really enthusiastic volunteer's guiding you through the settlement with archery and Axe throwing , check opening times online before visiting
You can hire canoe's , paddle boards and kayaks from them as well . which is always great fun .They also do boat trips up the Lough.
Clearsky Adventure - Sea Safari
You can hire canoe's , paddle boards and kayaks from them as well . which is always great fun .They also do boat trips up the Lough.
activities
FRV Airsoft
Airsoft is great fun for those with lots of energy to burn
About 40 min from the house great out door actives ,you can hire bike ,kayaks, and paddle boards
73 locals recommend
Castlewellan Forest Park
Forest Park ViewAbout 40 min from the house great out door actives ,you can hire bike ,kayaks, and paddle boards
Beautiful walk which brings you round to Ballyhoran .Great place for a swim , on way round to Ballyhoran.
Killard Nature Reserve / Tearmann Dúlra Cill Arda
Beautiful walk which brings you round to Ballyhoran .Great place for a swim , on way round to Ballyhoran.
Food Scene
The Artisan Cookhouse
4 Kildare StGreat chowder lovely staff
Great restaurant with good food , check opening hour's . Open at weekend and holidays.
8 locals recommend
Aldos
7 Castle PlGreat restaurant with good food , check opening hour's . Open at weekend and holidays.
Spice 9
20 Saint Patricks AvenueGreat Indian for take away you can sit in and bring your own drink
The Cuan
6-12 The SquareGreat restaurants set in Strangford village