Tourist Attractions in County Down

We have listed a number of County Down's major attractions for your ease of reference. We trust you will enjoy your stay in County Down, Northern Ireland's sunny south east! If you are unsure where an attraction is please key the postcode into MULTIMAP

31. Silent Valley NIWater WalkNI
Head Road, just east of Kilkeel, leads 4 miles to the beautiful Silent Valley where the Kilkeel River has been dammed to provide water for Belfast. The dry-stone Mourne Wall surrounds the valley and climbs over the summits of 15 of the nearby peaks. Two metres high and over 22 miles long, it was built between 1910 and 1922 and outlines the watershed of the springs that feed the two lakes.

32. Kilbroney Forest Park Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor Tel: 028 417 38134
Situated to the north east of Rostrevor and on the northern shores of Carlingford Lough. There are few parklands in existence which could surpass the beauty of Kilbroney Park. Here mountain, stream, sea-lough and valley conjure up a scenic wonderland. As a backdrop to Kilbroney Park stands the impressive 4,000 acre Rostrevor Forest rising sharply from 30m to 500m above sea level. There is a forest drive and then a footpath to the top of Slievemartin, or a strenuous trek up the steepest side of the mountain.

33. Burren Heritage Centre Warrenpoint
The Burren Heritage Centre is 2 miles west of Warrenpoint. It is housed in the converted National school built in 1839 and is situated in the picturesque Drumlin area above Carlingford Lough at the entrance to the famous Mountains of Mourne. The centre explains the court tombs and crannogs (artificial islands) of the area, along with a collection of embroidery, tolls and bits and pieces rescued from local churches. It has a craft shop and tearoom attached.

34. Newry Museum Opened in 1986 the Newry and Mourne Museum aims to provide a dynamic and inclusive recreational and educational resource reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the local area. Entrance is free and the small museum contains a detailed history of the town and has some intriguing exhibits, including Admiral Nelson's cabin table from HMS Victory.

35. WalkNI
The beauty and variety of the Northern Ireland landscape, the compact distances and ever-changing vistas, and the mild climate, make this a wonderful place to explore on foot. And the good news is that Northern Ireland offers a wide range of walks all packed into a relatively small area. This website is your definitive guide to walking in Northern Ireland, giving up to date and accurate information on walks, for the serious rambler and for those who want to take a short stroll.