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  1. A family reading a sign at the entrance to Fionn's Giant Adventure  at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
    a family entering Slieve Gullion Forest Park with Fionn's Giant Adventure sign in the background.
    A family using the Fionn's Giant Adventure app at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
    An image of a family enjoying the Fionn's Giant Adventure at Slieve Gullion Forest Park alongside Fionn the giant.
    Three children outside a fairy house at Fionn's Giant Adventure at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
    Two children playing an outside musical instrument at Fionn's Giant Adventure at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
    A family dining outside at Fionn's Giant Adventure at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
    A family reading a sign at the entrance to Fionn's Giant Adventure  at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
    a family entering Slieve Gullion Forest Park with Fionn's Giant Adventure sign in the background.
    A family using the Fionn's Giant Adventure app at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
    An image of a family enjoying the Fionn's Giant Adventure at Slieve Gullion Forest Park alongside Fionn the giant.
    Three children outside a fairy house at Fionn's Giant Adventure at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
    Two children playing an outside musical instrument at Fionn's Giant Adventure at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
    A family dining outside at Fionn's Giant Adventure at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.

    Killeavy

    Address

    89 Drumintee Road, Killeavy, County Armagh, BT35 8SW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Walking

    Follow Fionn's Giant Adventure (previously known as the Giant's Lair) at Slieve Gullion Forest Park. Follow the trail, there's so much to explore. Seek out fairies, spells, music and more.  Help is at hand as you'll have fairies and warriors to help…

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Pets accepted

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking (free)
  2. Picture of Montalto House, Montalto Lake and Boathouse all within Montalto Estate in Ballynahinch.
    Friends looking at membership plans provided on a poster up on the wall at Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch.
    Friends looking at  the impressive Bottle Room and displays in Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch.
    Picture of a delicious pie made with local produce available from The Cafe at Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch.
    A photograph of Montalto Estate wooden tree house towering ahead of you. This spectacular tree house was hand-built to a bespoke design on Montalto Es
    Photograph of a family walking through trails and gardens on Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch.
    Bluebells in a garden on Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch.
    Picture of Montalto House, Montalto Lake and Boathouse all within Montalto Estate in Ballynahinch.
    Friends looking at membership plans provided on a poster up on the wall at Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch.
    Friends looking at  the impressive Bottle Room and displays in Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch.
    Picture of a delicious pie made with local produce available from The Cafe at Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch.
    A photograph of Montalto Estate wooden tree house towering ahead of you. This spectacular tree house was hand-built to a bespoke design on Montalto Es
    Photograph of a family walking through trails and gardens on Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch.
    Bluebells in a garden on Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch.

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    Ballynahinch

    Address

    Spa Road, Ballynahinch, County Down, BT24 8PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9756 6100

    Gradings

    • Five Star Quality Assurance
    Five Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Montalto Estate in Ballynahinch is a mystical and enchanting estate, set in magnificent natural surroundings. Visitor experience includes access to the estate's beautiful gardens; historic walks and trails and an exciting play area where children…

    Special Offers

    • Looking for the perfect gift for friends, family, or colleagues? Why not give the gift of Monalto?  A gift voucher for access to the trails & gardens, membership and events can be purchased online click HERE. Alternatively, you can purchase these gift vouchers from our ticket office. When giving someone a gift voucher for membership, you can relax knowing that the recipient will have 12 months to activate their voucher.  We also offer gift vouchers to use in the Cafe and Shop.  Gift vouchers are valid for 12 months from date of purchase, , Vouchers redeemed in person must be redeemed in full as no change can be given. How to purchase this voucher: Visit The Shop in person,  Call 02897566100 between 9:30am and 4:30pm to purchase over the phone

      Prices from £20

      Subject to availability

      More offers like this - Food & Drink Offers, Spring Offers, Activity Offers

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Pets accepted

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises

    Facilities

    Leisure Facilities

    • Wifi

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  3. Castlewellan

    Address

    80 Ballybannon Road, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9ER

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4377 8281

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    The Maize Maze is the only one of its kind in Northern Ireland. A massive 6 acre field of 8 feet tall Maize. Can you find your way through? Each year the Maize Maze will have a different theme. Please check our website for this year's theme.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. Family enjoying the swan boats on the lake at Castle Park, Newcastle
    Go karting at Castle Park, Newcastle
    Pitch & Putt at Castle Park, Newcastle
    Tennis at Castle Park, Newcastle
    Family enjoying the swan boats on the lake at Castle Park, Newcastle
    Go karting at Castle Park, Newcastle
    Pitch & Putt at Castle Park, Newcastle
    Tennis at Castle Park, Newcastle

    Newcastle

    Address

    C/O Newcastle Centre, Newry, Mourne & Down District Council, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0AA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4026

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Newcastle's Parks consist of outdoor facilities at the Castle and Island parks. Castle Park comprises Crazy Golf, Go-Karts and Pedalow Swans. Island Park offers four outdoor tennis courts.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

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    Rostrevor

    Address

    Kilbroney Park, Shore Road, Rostrevor, County Down, BT34 3AA

    Telephone

    +44(0)33 0137 4046

    Price

    Free

    Gradings

    • Three Star Quality Assurance
    Three Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Kilbroney Park features riverside walks and an arboretum. There is a two-mile forest drive which showcases panoramic views over Carlingford Lough. There is also a Play Park with children's play area and tennis courts, an Information area and a café…

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. A family walking on the grounds of Castle Ward
    A family cycling ar Castle Ward
    Castle Ward
    A family walking on the grounds of Castle Ward
    A family cycling ar Castle Ward
    Castle Ward

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

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    Strangford

    Address

    Downpatrick Road, Strangford, County Down, BT30 7BA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4488 1204

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    Discover a place of contrasts and creativity at Castle Ward, an eccentric 18th century mansion and estate looking out over the tranquil waters of Strangford Lough in County Down where visitors can explore cultivated gardens, sheltered woodland and…

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Leisure Facilities

    • Wifi
  7. Rostrevor

    Address

    78 Shore Road, Rostrevor, County Down, BT34 3AA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9185 3621

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    This beautiful area has superb views and good walking routes over Carlingford Lough. Rostrevor Forest is also known as one of the highest ranking woodlands in the East of Northern Ireland and is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  8. Newcastle view of Mourne Mountains

    Newcastle

    Address

    Central Promenade, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0AA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Seaside

    The Mourne Coastal Route has a few start off points from the County Down coastline, Mourne Mountains and on to the city of Newry. But if you are beginning in Newcastle County Down, Head through the town out towards Bloody Bridge and follow the route…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  9. Couple walking in forest

    Killeavy

    Address

    Drumintee Road, Killeavy, Armagh, BT35 8SW.

    Telephone

    033 0137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors

    Hawthorn Hill Forest Nature Reserve is located within the Ring of Gullion Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), in Slieve Gullion and offers magnificent views of the Ring of Gullion peaks. The walk throughout the forest follows the craggy…

  10. Climbing Frame at Dundrum Inner Bay play area
    Swing at Dundrum Inner Bay Play Area
    Dundrum Inner Bay children's assault course
    Dundrum Inner Bay children's play area
    Slide at Dundrum Inner Bay play area
    Slide at Dundrum Inner Bay play area
    Climbing Frame at Dundrum Inner Bay play area
    Swing at Dundrum Inner Bay Play Area
    Dundrum Inner Bay children's assault course
    Dundrum Inner Bay children's play area
    Slide at Dundrum Inner Bay play area
    Slide at Dundrum Inner Bay play area

    Newcastle

    Address

    Dundrum Road, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0AA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors

    Dundrum Inner Bay Play area is tucked away on the outskirts of Newcastle along the Mourne Coastal Route. The Play Park is a must for children to stop off at. There are swings, slides, climbing frames and stepping blocks to enjoy.  The playground is…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking (free)
  11. A family getting their picture taken as they walk through the wardrobe at the start of the Narnia Trail in Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor.
    Children jumping off Aslan's table on The Narnia Trail
    Family at the Narnia Trail, Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor
    A family getting their picture taken as they walk through the wardrobe at the start of the Narnia Trail in Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor.
    Children jumping off Aslan's table on The Narnia Trail
    Family at the Narnia Trail, Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor

    Rostrevor

    Address

    Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor, County Down, BT34 3AA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    The Narnia Trail starts and finishes within Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor and brings to life the C.S Lewis book, "Chronicles of Narnia" with a number of features along the route.

  12. Newtownhamilton

    Address

    75 Cortamlat Road, Altnamachin, Newtownhamilton, County Armagh, BT35 0EL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7711 511 139

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    Phil’s Farm is the biggest and most diverse animal farm in Northern Ireland. We are pleased to announce that, due to overwhelming demand, we are now open for group visits. We are open seven days a week from 09:00 to 18:00.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. three donkeys and trekkers along road
    owner Robert and brown donkey
    view of inside of barn with donkeys
    billy goat and people in backgrounf
    woman holding baby goat
    donkey in traditional harness
    three donkeys and trekkers along road
    owner Robert and brown donkey
    view of inside of barn with donkeys
    billy goat and people in backgrounf
    woman holding baby goat
    donkey in traditional harness

    Ballynahinch

    Address

    38 Chestnut Road, Ballynahinch, County Down, BT24 8JQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7393 548 583

    Price

    Price £17.00 to £45.00 Activity

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    Join Robert and his 25 therapy-trained donkeys for wellness and heritage experiences. You are welcomed to his family's farm in Ballynahinch, in the heart of County Down. Take a breather with Goat Meditation or explore the rolling "drumlins" with a…

    Special Offers

    • Celebrate World Donkey Day, 8 May 2024 with a 15% discount off Cuddle and Treks when using the coupon code: DONKDAY at checkout on this day.

      Book Here 

      Offer valid for one day only: 8 May 2024

      Prices from £9

      More offers like this - Spring Offers, Activity Offers

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £17.00 to £45.00 Activity

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Leisure Facilities

    • Wifi
  14. Silent Valley Reservoir

    Central Promenade, Newcastle

    Address

    Central Promenade, Central Promenade, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0AA

    Telephone

    03301374366

    Type

    Type:

    Landscape/View

    The High Mournes Scenic Loop delves into the very heart of the famous Mourne Mountains offering iconic views of Slieve Commedagh, Bernagh, Meelmore, Meelbeg and beyond. Below the summits, the charming village of Bryansford and Tollymore Forest Park…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  15. Ballynahinch

    Address

    77 Magheratimpany Road, Ballynahinch, County Down, BT24 8PA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9756 2812

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    The Garden has been created by Colin and Susan Tindall. Colin his love for trees and Susan, woodland, snowdrops, ferns, dwarf shrubs and flowering plants.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. Castlewellan Peace Maze
    Castlewellan Peace Maze
    Castlewellan Peace Maze
    Castlewellan Peace Maze
    Castlewellan Peace Maze
    Castlewellan Peace Maze
    Castlewellan Peace Maze
    Castlewellan Peace Maze

    Castlewellan

    Address

    6-8 Burren Walk, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9AF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Maze

    Castlewellan Peace Maze is located in Castlewellan Forest Park on Forest Park View, Castlewellan, BT31 9BU, County Down, in a dramatic setting of mountains and sea, Castlewellan Forest Park has one of the most outstanding tree and shrub collections…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. Spelga Dam from Pigeon Rock Mountain

    Hilltown

    Address

    Kilkeel Road, Hilltown, Down, BT34 5XL

    Telephone

    033 0137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Landscape/View

    Spelga Dam Reservoir sits in the heart of the Mourne Mountains, located approximately 10 miles outside of Newcastle, County Down.  A man-made reservoir built in the 1950s by the Belfast engineering firm, R Ferguson and Son.  It supplies water to…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  18. View from Gullion

    Killeavy

    Address

    Drumintee Road, Killeavy, Armagh, BT35 8SW

    Telephone

    033 0137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Lake / Reservoir

    The Calliagh Berra's Lake can be found on the slopes of Slieve Gullion near to the summit.  Legend has it that Fioonn Mac Cumhaill (Finn McCool) one of the Fianna warriors, found a beautiful young lady crying at the water's edge.  When he asked her…

  19. Cloughmore Stone

    Newry

    Address

    Bridge Street, Rostrevor, Newry, County Down, BT34 3BG

    Telephone

    03301374046

    Type

    Type:

    Landscape/View

    The Slieve Roosley landscape could be described as the ‘hidden Mournes' and has formed part of the inspiration for author C.S Lewis, who spent boyhood holidays in Rostrevor, in his creation of the magical world of Narnia. It is an open landscape of…

  20. View of the Annesley Walk in Castlewellan Forest Park

    Castlewellan

    Address

    Castlewellan Forest Park, Castlewellan, Down, BT31 9BU

    Telephone

    03301374046

    Type

    Type:

    Walking

    The Castlewellan Arboretum and Annesley Garden is situated north of the foothills of the Mourne Mountains in County Down, Northern Ireland. 

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