| Outdoor Activities | |
| Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor | A scenic 97-acre woodland park, offers vast areas of open space, riverside walks, football pitches, tennis courts, barbecue, picnic and children’s play areas. |
| Silent Valley Reservoir | The Silent Valley is a Mountain Park situated in the high Mournes and features a dam ringed by dramatic Mountain panoramas and the famous Mourne wall located in the U-shaped valley of the Kilkeel river. |
| Tropical Butterfly House & Garden, Seaforde | Hundreds of free flying tropical butterflies. Also parrots, reptiles, and insects. Gardens and maze. |
| Tropicana, Newcastle | Outdoor Heated Leisure Pool with giant waterslide. |
| Cranfield Beach | Long, south facing, sandy beach. Blue Flag. |
| Tyrella Beach | Seaside award & Blue Flag. |
| Castlewellan Forest Park | Forest Park, Maze, National Arboretum and Gardens. Fishing, nature Watching, canoeing, pony trekking and rambling. |
| Mount Steward House and Gardens | One of the greatest gardens in the British Isles. 80 acres of garden. |
| Rowallane Garden | A joy for those who love all gardening. 21 Hectares of trees, shrubs and plants. |
| Tollymore Forest Park | Wide range of walks and scenic views set within a mature wooded landscape. CS Lewisdrew his inspiration for Narnia from here. |
| Castle Ward | 18th Century Mansion with opposing facades in different styles, reflecting the divergence in taste of the owner and his wife. 820 acre walled estate. Also, a tearoom, children’s adventure playground & wildlife centre. |
| Ulster Folk and Transport Museum | Irish Museum of the Year. Recaptures a disappearing way of life. Stroll through yesteryear’s countryside with its farms, cottages, crops and livestock. |
| Murlough National Nature Reserve | Excellent area for walking and bird watching. Network of paths and boardwalks through the sand dunes. |
| Castle Espie Wetland Centre | Ireland’s largest collection of ducks, geese, and swans, many of which will feed from your hand. Extended gardens and woodland. |
| Giants Causeway, Carrickarede Rope Bridge & Bushmills Distillery | Visit the famous Giants Causeway, walk across a high rope bridge to an island and discover Busmills Distillery. |
| Ulster American Folk Park | An outdoor museum which tells the story of emigration from Ulster to America in the 18th and 19th centuries. |
| Slievenalargy Rare Breeds | Rare breeds of cattle, sheep, pigs, ponies. Ornamental pheasants, pets corner, pony rides. |
| Rainy Day Activities | |
| Mourne Grange Craft Shop and Café, Kilkeel | The warm welcome and friendly atmosphere attracts many visitors throughout the year to sample the freshly made organic cakes. The craft shop is always a pleaser for both adults and children alike. |
| Lagan Valley LeisurePlex | Leisure Pool with water slides etc. |
| Armagh Planetarium | Armagh Planetarium is a world-renowned astronomical educational establishment. Includes a 3D film projected in a dome. |
| Dundonald Ice Bowl | Olympic size ice skating rink. Indoor Adventure Play World. Bowling |
| Exploris Aquarium & Seal Santuary | Feeding and demonstrations held throughout the day. See rescued seals at close quarters. |
| W5 – Who, what, where, when, and why? | Interactive Science Centre. IMAX Cinema. Odyssy Arena. |
| Cocos Adventure Playground, Newcastle | Large indoor adventure playground. U14s. |
| Down County Museum | Located in the Old County Gaol of Down. History of Down and restored jail cells. |
| Hotrock | Indoor climbing wall |
| Bronte Visitor Centre | Follow the story of Patrick Bronte & his family. Housed in the old school house, father of the famous novelist sisters, taught. |
| Downpatrick & Co. Down Railway | The only full size working railway museum, operating steam and diesel locomotives, century old carriages, re-built signal cabin and engine shed. 3km of track. |
| Sports & Facilities | |
| Blue Lough Mountain & Watersports Centre | Every type of outdoor activity! For individuals, families, children and adults. Either Single trip or multi-activity. |
| East Coast Adventure Centre | Multiactivity outdoor pursuits. |
| Formula Karting Ltd. | Home of biggest indoor karting track in Europe. 1km of racing track with overpasses, underpasses, tunnels, ramps, bridges, & banked corners. |
| Outdoor Ireland North | Guided walking in the Mourne Mountains. Guided rambles in the countryside and guided cycling in County Down. |
| Surfin Dirt Mountain Boarding | This adrenaline sport combines the best aspects of snowboarding, skateboarding and surfing. Located 15mins from Lecale Cottages – well worth a try! |
| Mount Pleasant Trekking and Horse Riding Centre | A very safe and popular riding centre for both novice and experienced riders. Forest treks, beach rides, and country hacks. |
| Downpatrick Race Course | Known as one of the friendliest racecourse in Ireland. 300 year old establishment. New, covered grandstand. |
| Down Royal Racecourse | Modern grandstand. 12 Race Meetings. |
| Oriel Angling | Guided angling service on the rivers and lakes of Down and Armagh, as well as Carlingford Lough. Trained Guides and Instructors. Boats and Tackle for hire. |
| Kilkeel Golf Club | Championship course. PAR 72 Size 6579 yds. |
| Royal County Down Golf Club | (1) 18 Holes. Championship course., one of the world’s top 10 links. PAR 71 74 Size 7181 yds. (2) 18 Holes Annesley links. Par 66 SSS 63 Size 4681 yds. |
| Warrenpoint Golf Club | 18 Hole Parkloand Course. PAR 71 SSS: 70 Size 6173 yds. |
| Newry Golf Academy | 9 hole course with fully automated tee matts system. |
| Newry Canal Tow Path | The first summit level canal in the British Isles. The towpath winds its way through the natural trough in the countryside providing a scenic route for walkers and cyclists alike. |
| Mourne Cycle Tours | Hire bikes and equipment. Family trail cycling. Delivered and Collected from Lecale Cottages. |
| Kilkeel Leisure Centre & Pool | 25m Ozone treated swimming pool. Gym and indoor courts. |
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