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  1. Downpatrick

    Address

    The Saint Patrick Centre, Saint Patrick’s Square, Market Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6LZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4461 9000

    Price

    Price £45.00 Activity

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Tour

    Join a pilgrimage themed around Saint Patrick in Downpatrick, County Down, with your talented guides former Adoration Sisters Martina Purdy and Elaine Kelly, for a walk along Ireland's own Camino.

    Price

    Price £45.00 Activity
  2. Saint Patrick's Centre - External
    The Saint Patrick Centre Exhibition
    The Saint Patrick Centre Auditorium
    The Saint Patrick Centre Celebrations Around the World Gallery
    Saint Patrick's Centre - External
    The Saint Patrick Centre Exhibition
    The Saint Patrick Centre Auditorium
    The Saint Patrick Centre Celebrations Around the World Gallery

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    Downpatrick

    Address

    53A Market Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6LZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4461 9000

    Price

    Price £5.75 to £14.00 Activity

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    The Saint Patrick Centre is the only permanent exhibition in the World about Ireland’s Patron Saint. The History of Ireland starts here in Patrick’s words, which guide you through our amazing multimedia exhibition. Located 2 Hours north of Dublin…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £5.75 to £14.00 Activity

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

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

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi - Free
    • Wi-fi available - Free
  3. Group in a row with the instructor in front being taught Irish dancing as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group being greeted by the instructor as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group enjoying some refreshments with the instructor as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group dancing with brooms as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Girl being shown how to dance by the instructor as the rest of the group watches on as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Girl enjoying dancing as she's taught by the instructor as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group being shown some traditional Irish dancing outfits as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group watching on as the instructor demonstrates Irish dancing as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group in a row with the instructor in front being taught Irish dancing as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group being greeted by the instructor as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group enjoying some refreshments with the instructor as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group dancing with brooms as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Girl being shown how to dance by the instructor as the rest of the group watches on as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Girl enjoying dancing as she's taught by the instructor as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group being shown some traditional Irish dancing outfits as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group watching on as the instructor demonstrates Irish dancing as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Down Cathedral, English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4483 1043

    Type

    Type:

    Cultural Learning Experiences

    Get involved in this high-octane experience celebrating the centuries-old traditions of Irish dancing. Join Josephine Brennan King, a former principal Irish dancer for Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance, for a fun-filled interactive experience…

  4. Entrance to Down County Museum, Downpatrick
    Exhibition display cabinet
    Exhibition display
    Exhibition display
    Down County Museum Building
    Down County Museum Building
    Exhibition display
    Entrance to Down County Museum, Downpatrick
    Exhibition display cabinet
    Exhibition display
    Exhibition display
    Down County Museum Building
    Down County Museum Building
    Exhibition display

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    Downpatrick

    Address

    The Mall, English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4049

    Price

    Free

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Down County Museum is located in the old county Gaol of Down. It houses fascinating exhibitions on the history of Down as well as restored cells with life-size figures of prisoners and their gaolers.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  5. Belfast

    Address

    35 Ava Avenue, Ballynafoy, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT7 3BP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7513 295 292

    Type

    Type:

    Sightseeing

    Irish Monastic Tours offers expert-led guided tours to some of the most historic and evocative sites on the island of Ireland. From settlements of the earliest inhabitants to the island to the most venerated sites associated with its Saints.

  6. Downpatrick

    Address

    Mearne Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6SY

    Telephone

    +44 (0)74 1492 2528

    Type

    Type:

    Equestrian

    Horse & Pony Trekking on quiet country lanes, paths and tracks.

  7. St Patrick's Church, Downpatrick with grass area and trees

    Downpatrick

    Address

    54 St. Patrick's Avenue, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6DN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4461 2084

    Type

    Type:

    Churches & Sacred Sites

    The foundation stone of this church was laid by Bishop Dorrian in 1886.

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    Downpatrick

    Address

    The Railway Station, Market Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6LZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4461 5779

    Type

    Type:

    Steam Railway

    Travel back to the past with real vintage steam trains through St. Patrick's Country, over the River Quoile and under the graceful Down Cathedral to peaceful ruins of Inch Abbey.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. Downpatrick

    Address

    35 English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4461 4922

    Type

    Type:

    Cathedral

    Down Cathedral, a Cathedral of the Church of Ireland with magnificent stain glass windows, box pews and beautiful organ case was built in 1183 as a Benedictine Monastry. The patron saint, Patrick is believed to be buried in the nearby graveyard.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. Downpatrick Visitor Information Centre

    Downpatrick

    Address

    The Saint Patrick Centre, 53a Market Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6LZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4461 9000

    Type

    Type:

    Tourist Information Centre

    Where is the Downpatrick Visitor Information Centre located?
    The Downpatrick Visitor Information Centre is located in The Saint Patrick Centre, Market Street, Downpatrick, County Down. 

    What can you find in the Downpatrick Visitor Information…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  11. Making a St Brigid Cross
    Refreshments including tea, coffee and biscuits at the Legacy of Saint Brigid Experience in the St Patrick Centre.
    3 women enjoying making St Brigid Crosses at the Legacy of Saint Brigid Experience in the St Patrick Centre.
    Making a St Brigid Cross
    Refreshments including tea, coffee and biscuits at the Legacy of Saint Brigid Experience in the St Patrick Centre.
    3 women enjoying making St Brigid Crosses at the Legacy of Saint Brigid Experience in the St Patrick Centre.

    Downpatrick

    Address

    53a Market Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6LZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 77 6389 8074

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

    Immersive, hands-on ancient Irish cultural heritage experience in the Saint Patrick Centre Downpatrick. 

  12. Walkers in the mountains
    2 people with campfire in forest
    Group of people on snow covered mountain
    3 men with dog hiking in mountains
    View of the Mournes with golden grass field
    Walkers in the mountains
    2 people with campfire in forest
    Group of people on snow covered mountain
    3 men with dog hiking in mountains
    View of the Mournes with golden grass field

    Downpatrick

    Address

    34 Lynn Doyle Place, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6BZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7462 238 394

    Type

    Type:

    Mountaineering

    Based close to the Mourne Mountains in Northern Ireland, Falcon Outdoors offers local day hikes and multi-day treks adapted to your fitness level and ability. Your safety and satisfaction are our priority! We also specialize in bushcraft courses.

  13. View from St Patrick's Golf Course
    Image of St Patrick's Golf Course
    Image of St Patrick's Golf Course
    Sunset over St Patrick's Golf Course
    Image of St Patrick's Golf Course
    View from St Patrick's Golf Course
    Image of St Patrick's Golf Course
    Image of St Patrick's Golf Course
    Sunset over St Patrick's Golf Course
    Image of St Patrick's Golf Course

    Downpatrick

    Address

    43 Saul Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6PA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4461 5947

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland Golf Course

    This parkland course measures 6,120 yards, and with tight tree lined fairways, fast and true greens and well placed bunkers provides a serious test of shot making.

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises - Restaurant is Family Friendly. Everyone Welcome.
  14. Downpatrick

    Address

    27 Fountain Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4461 5201

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Churches & Sacred Sites

    Built 1954 to the designs of S. McIlveen of Ferguson and McIlveen, Belfast. This is a rebuilding of an earlier church on the site, dating from 1826.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. Downpatrick

    Address

    Downpatrick, Co Down

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    This walk begins at the Down County Museum, passing the Mound of Down, travelling along the Quoile River taking in sights such as Quoile Countryside Centre and Steamboat Quay.

  16. Inch Abbey
    Saul Church
    Strangford Lough from Audleys Castle
    Inch Abbey
    Saul Church
    Strangford Lough from Audleys Castle

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Inch Abbey (off A7), Inch Abbey Rd, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 9AT

    Type

    Type:

    Self-guided tour

    Follow in the footsteps of St Patrick, discovering fascinating and beautiful places in the area between Downpatrick and Strangford while solving this self-guided, murder mystery driving trail from Whodunit Hunts. Over 30 clues to solve! Starts Inch…

  17. Downpatrick

    Address

    114 Market Street, Downpatrick, CountyDown, BT30 6LZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4026

    Type

    Type:

    Sport/Leisure Centre

    State of the art facility including 25m 6 lane pool, learner pool, gym & vitality health suite.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  18. Red brick exterior with town hall clock of Down Arts Centre that sits at the junction of Irish Street, English Street and Scotch Street in Downpatrick

    Downpatrick

    Address

    2 - 6 Irish Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6BP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4014

    Type

    Type:

    Arts Centre

    Located in the heart of Downpatrick, Down Arts Centre is the operational base for the arts in Downpatrick and the surrounding area. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
  19. NI Golf Tours Poster
    Ardglass Golf Course
    9th green Castlerock
    NI Golf Tours Poster
    Ardglass Golf Course
    9th green Castlerock

    Downpatrick

    Address

    4 Ardcuan Park, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 7HX

    Type

    Type:

    Golf Tour Operators

    We know how important it is to each group that the golf tour is run perfectly and the experience of golfing and staying here in Northern Ireland is truly unforgettable.

  20. Strangford Lough

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Ardglass Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6GQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4045

    Type

    Type:

    Maritime Heritage

    The Strangford Lough and Lecale AONB boasts stunning landscapes and includes one of the world's finest examples of drumlin hills and island scenery. The area is internationally recognised for its marine life and coastal birds and is renowned for its…

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