{"id":189,"date":"2011-01-06T14:02:38","date_gmt":"2011-01-06T14:02:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mourne-mountains.com\/mournes\/"},"modified":"2023-03-14T09:45:05","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T09:45:05","slug":"activities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mourne-mountains.com\/mournes\/activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/col>\n<\/col>\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Outdoor Activities<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor<\/a><\/td>\nA scenic 97-acre woodland park, offers vast areas of open space, riverside walks, football pitches, tennis courts, barbecue, picnic and children’s play areas.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Silent Valley Reservoir<\/a><\/td>\nThe 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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tropical Butterfly House & Garden, Seaforde<\/a><\/td>\nHundreds of free flying tropical butterflies. Also parrots, reptiles, and insects. Gardens and maze.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tropicana, Newcastle<\/a><\/td>\nOutdoor Heated Leisure Pool with giant waterslide.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cranfield Beach<\/td>\nLong, south facing, sandy beach. Blue Flag.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tyrella Beach<\/td>\nSeaside award & Blue Flag.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Castlewellan Forest Park<\/a><\/td>\nForest Park, Maze, National Arboretum and Gardens. Fishing, nature Watching, canoeing, pony trekking and rambling.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mount Steward House and Gardens<\/a><\/td>\nOne of the greatest gardens in the British Isles. 80 acres of garden.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rowallane Garden<\/a><\/td>\nA joy for those who love all gardening. 21 Hectares of trees, shrubs and plants.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tollymore Forest Park<\/a><\/td>\nWide range of walks and scenic views set within a mature wooded landscape. CS Lewisdrew his inspiration\u00a0 for Narnia from here.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Castle Ward<\/a><\/td>\n18th 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\u2019s adventure playground & wildlife centre.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ulster Folk and Transport Museum<\/td>\nIrish Museum of the Year. Recaptures a disappearing way of life. Stroll through yesteryear\u2019s countryside with its farms, cottages, crops and livestock.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Murlough National Nature Reserve<\/td>\nExcellent area for walking and bird watching. Network of paths and boardwalks through the sand dunes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Castle Espie Wetland Centre<\/td>\nIreland\u2019s largest collection of ducks, geese, and swans, many of which will feed from your hand. Extended gardens and woodland.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Giants Causeway, Carrickarede Rope Bridge & Bushmills Distillery<\/td>\nVisit the famous Giants Causeway, walk across a high rope bridge to an island and discover Busmills Distillery.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ulster American Folk Park<\/td>\nAn outdoor museum which tells the story of emigration from Ulster to America in the 18th and 19th centuries.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Slievenalargy Rare Breeds<\/td>\nRare breeds of cattle, sheep, pigs, ponies. Ornamental pheasants, pets corner, pony rides.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Rainy Day Activities<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mourne Grange Craft Shop and Caf\u00e9, Kilkeel<\/td>\nThe 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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lagan Valley LeisurePlex<\/td>\nLeisure Pool with water slides etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Armagh Planetarium<\/td>\nArmagh Planetarium is a world-renowned astronomical educational establishment. Includes a 3D film projected in a dome.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dundonald Ice Bowl<\/td>\nOlympic size ice skating rink. Indoor Adventure Play World. Bowling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exploris Aquarium & Seal Santuary<\/td>\nFeeding and demonstrations held throughout the day. See rescued seals at close quarters.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
W5 \u2013 Who, what, where, when, and why?<\/td>\nInteractive Science Centre. IMAX Cinema. Odyssy Arena.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cocos Adventure Playground, Newcastle<\/td>\nLarge indoor adventure playground. U14s.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Down County Museum<\/td>\nLocated in the Old County Gaol of Down. History of Down and restored jail cells.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hotrock<\/td>\nIndoor climbing wall<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bronte Visitor Centre<\/td>\nFollow the story of Patrick Bronte & his family. Housed in the old school house, father of the famous novelist sisters, taught.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Downpatrick & Co. Down Railway<\/td>\nThe only full size working railway museum, operating steam and diesel locomotives, century old carriages, re-built signal cabin and engine shed. 3km of track.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Sports & Facilities<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Blue Lough Mountain & Watersports Centre<\/td>\nEvery type of outdoor activity! For individuals, families, children and adults. Either Single trip or multi-activity.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
East Coast Adventure Centre<\/td>\nMultiactivity outdoor pursuits.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Formula Karting Ltd.<\/td>\nHome of biggest indoor karting track in Europe. 1km of racing track with overpasses, underpasses, tunnels, ramps, bridges, & banked corners.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Outdoor Ireland North<\/td>\nGuided walking in the Mourne Mountains. Guided rambles in the countryside and guided cycling in County Down.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Surfin Dirt Mountain Boarding<\/td>\nThis adrenaline sport combines the best aspects of snowboarding, skateboarding and surfing. Located 15mins from Lecale Cottages \u2013 well worth a try!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mount Pleasant Trekking and Horse Riding Centre<\/td>\nA very safe and popular riding centre for both novice and experienced riders. Forest treks, beach rides, and country hacks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Downpatrick Race Course<\/td>\nKnown as one of the friendliest racecourse in Ireland. 300 year old establishment. New, covered grandstand.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Down Royal Racecourse<\/td>\nModern grandstand. 12 Race Meetings.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oriel Angling<\/td>\nGuided 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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kilkeel Golf Club<\/td>\nChampionship course. PAR 72 Size 6579 yds.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Royal County Down Golf Club<\/td>\n(1) 18 Holes. Championship course., one of the world\u2019s top 10 links. PAR 71 74 Size 7181 yds. (2) 18 Holes Annesley links. Par 66 SSS 63 Size 4681 yds.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Warrenpoint Golf Club<\/td>\n18 Hole Parkloand Course. PAR 71 SSS: 70 Size 6173 yds.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Newry Golf Academy<\/td>\n9 hole course with fully automated tee matts system.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Newry Canal Tow Path<\/td>\nThe 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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mourne Cycle Tours<\/td>\nHire bikes and equipment. Family trail cycling. Delivered and Collected from Lecale Cottages.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kilkeel Leisure Centre & Pool<\/td>\n25m Ozone treated swimming pool. Gym and indoor courts.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mourne-mountains.com\/mournes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/189"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mourne-mountains.com\/mournes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mourne-mountains.com\/mournes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mourne-mountains.com\/mournes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mourne-mountains.com\/mournes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=189"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.mourne-mountains.com\/mournes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/189\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":649,"href":"https:\/\/www.mourne-mountains.com\/mournes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/189\/revisions\/649"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mourne-mountains.com\/mournes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=189"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}