Sightseeing
Beautiful National Trust estate with historic house, castle and farm buildings. Lovely walking and cycling trails.
70 locals recommend
National Trust Castle Ward
Beautiful National Trust estate with historic house, castle and farm buildings. Lovely walking and cycling trails.
Exploris Aquarium
1 Castle StGreat aquarium with touch tanks and many interactive displays
WWT Castle Espie
78 Ballydrain RdAmazing bird life and eco-friendly exhibits
The County Town of Down. Visit St Patrick's Cathedral, the St Patrick Centre, Inch Abbey, Struell Wells and more.
17 locals recommend
Downpatrick
The County Town of Down. Visit St Patrick's Cathedral, the St Patrick Centre, Inch Abbey, Struell Wells and more.
Food Scene
The Portaferry Hotel
10 The StrandGood food and drink on Portaferry's shore front
Drinks & Nightlife
Fiddlers Green
10 Church StGood pub in Portaferry, often with traditional music
Dumigans bar
9 Ferry StTraditional pub near the shore front
Everything Else
Mourne Mountains
Moyad RoadJust 40 mins drive from Strangford
Arts & Culture
Portico is a Presbyterian church which has been sensitively restored and which now is used for cultural events and houses a display of historical items of local interest.
Portico
Steel Dickson AvenuePortico is a Presbyterian church which has been sensitively restored and which now is used for cultural events and houses a display of historical items of local interest.
Shopping
Eden Pottery
218 Abbey RdHand crafted ceramics and a lovely place for coffee.
Specialist in antique quilts from around the world. also furniture and gifts in a beautiful old courthouse in Greyabbey Village. Only 10 minutes away.
The Old Courthouse
2A Greyabbey RdSpecialist in antique quilts from around the world. also furniture and gifts in a beautiful old courthouse in Greyabbey Village. Only 10 minutes away.