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  1. 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

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    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
  2. 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)
  3. 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
  4. Miniature train in Delamont Country Park with people

    Killyleagh, Downpatrick

    Address

    90 Downpatrick Road, Killyleagh, Downpatrick, Down, BT30 9TZ

    Telephone

    +44(0)79 0396 0993

    Price

    Price £2.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Rural

    The Delamont Miniature Railway first opened in 1999.  It is Ireland's longest miniature railway.  Experience the Park's beauty on this unique miniature train. 

    Price

    Price £2.50 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
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    Newcastle

    Address

    Bryansford Road, Tollymore Park, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0PR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4372 2428

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Tollymore Forest Park has panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and the sea at Newcastle. It's open to the public all year.  Covering an area of almost 630 hectares at the foot of the Mourne Mountains,

    For the student of garden follies,…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. 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
  7. Brent Geese flying over Strangford Lough with Mournes on horizon

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Cuan Narrows, Strangford, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 7BU

    Telephone

    033 0137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    Strangford Lough  is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is almost fully enclosed by land. It is the largest sea water inlet in Ireland and the United Kingdom and an important habitat for wildlife.  A regular car ferry links the…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car 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. Mourne Wall in the Mourne Mountains
    The Mourne Wall from Slieve Commedagh with low cloud
    Mourne Wall in the Mourne Mountains
    The Mourne Wall from Slieve Commedagh with low cloud

    Newcastle

    Address

    Newcastle, Down, BT33 0AA

    Telephone

    03301374366

    Type

    Type:

    Walking

    The Mourne Wall is 22 miles long and consists of natural granite stone which was constructed using traditional dry stone walling techniques.  It was built from 1904 to 1922 and was overseen by the Belfast City and District Water Commissioners.  The…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  10. 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…

  11. 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

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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
  12. 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
  13. Beautiful greenery at 7 Mount Charles North Garden, with wooden bench to enjoy the surroundings.
    Up close image of purple flowers located at 7 Mount Charles North Garden.
    Flower beds with greenery and purple blooms located at 7 Mount Charles North Garden.
    Exterior stone steps overgrown with green shrubbery with purple and while blooms.
    Close image of purple flowers at located at 7 Mount Charles North Garden.
    Beautiful greenery at 7 Mount Charles North Garden, with wooden bench to enjoy the surroundings.
    Up close image of purple flowers located at 7 Mount Charles North Garden.
    Flower beds with greenery and purple blooms located at 7 Mount Charles North Garden.
    Exterior stone steps overgrown with green shrubbery with purple and while blooms.
    Close image of purple flowers at located at 7 Mount Charles North Garden.

    Newry

    Address

    7 Mount Charles North, Bessbrook, Newry, County Down, BT35 7DW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 3083 8006

    Type

    Type:

    Garden

    A ¼ acre garden in a 19th century linen village. As the garden is divided into areas there is something to suit all tastes.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. 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
  15. Spelga Dam beside Electric Brae

    Newry

    Address

    Kilkeel Road, Hilltown, Newry, County Down, BT34 5XL

    Telephone

    033 0137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors

    The Electric Brae is a hill at which Newton's discovery, the law of gravity, is defied.  A parked car, with its handbrake off, appears to run backwards uphill. The Term ‘Electric Brae’ comes from a hill in Scotland, near Ayr, where the same…

  16. 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. 

  17. 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.

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    Dundrum

    Address

    Dundrum Road, Dundrum, County Down, BT33 0NQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4375 1467

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    Murlough National Nature Reserve is a fragile 6000 year old sand dune system owned by the National Trust and managed as Ireland’s first Nature Reserve since 1967. It is an excellent area for walking and bird watching.

  19. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

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    Downpatrick

    Address

    Quoile Countryside Centre, 5 Quay Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 7JB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4461 5520

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    The Reserve provides a relaxing natural retreat and offers visitors tranquil riverside and woodland walks.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - is available all year round and free with 4 car parks. One is located on the Quoile Road, another at the Quoile Countryside Centre on Quay Road and two additional parking areas further along Quay Road.
  20. Donard Forest Newcastle

    Central Promenade, Newcastle

    Address

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

    Telephone

    03301374046

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors

    Donard park is a beautiful park located in the lovely town of Newcastle County Down, next to the Glen River, a short walk away from the Central Promenade. Donard park is a popular spot for tourists and locals alike. It offers views of stunning…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
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