Independent editorial guide
Best things to do in Down
By Patrick Cunningham · Reviewed 30 June 2026 · Curated, unpaid and unranked
In this guide
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Mourne Mountains
Down, County Down
Mourne Mountains is an independently selected County Down experience that adds landscape, heritage or local character to a Northern Ireland itinerary. Consult the official Tourism NI listing for current opening times, access guidance and any advance-booking requirements.
A memorable Northern Ireland day out
Castle Ward
Down, County Down
Castle Ward is an independently selected County Down experience that adds landscape, heritage or local character to a Northern Ireland itinerary. Consult the official Tourism NI listing for current opening times, access guidance and any advance-booking requirements.
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Mount Stewart
Down, County Down
Mount Stewart is an independently selected County Down experience that adds landscape, heritage or local character to a Northern Ireland itinerary. Consult the official Tourism NI listing for current opening times, access guidance and any advance-booking requirements.
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Tollymore Forest Park
Down, County Down
Tollymore Forest Park is an independently selected County Down experience that adds landscape, heritage or local character to a Northern Ireland itinerary. Consult the official Tourism NI listing for current opening times, access guidance and any advance-booking requirements.
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Silent Valley Mountain Park
Down, County Down
Silent Valley Mountain Park is an independently selected County Down experience that adds landscape, heritage or local character to a Northern Ireland itinerary. Consult the official Tourism NI listing for current opening times, access guidance and any advance-booking requirements.
A memorable Northern Ireland day out
Strangford Lough
Down, County Down
Strangford Lough is an independently selected County Down experience that adds landscape, heritage or local character to a Northern Ireland itinerary. Consult the official Tourism NI listing for current opening times, access guidance and any advance-booking requirements.
A memorable Northern Ireland day out
Ulster Folk Museum
Down, County Down
Ulster Folk Museum is an independently selected County Down experience that adds landscape, heritage or local character to a Northern Ireland itinerary. Consult the official Tourism NI listing for current opening times, access guidance and any advance-booking requirements.
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Murlough National Nature Reserve
Down, County Down
Murlough National Nature Reserve is an independently selected County Down experience that adds landscape, heritage or local character to a Northern Ireland itinerary. Consult the official Tourism NI listing for current opening times, access guidance and any advance-booking requirements.
Sources and review
We use official tourism and venue information, then write and review every summary independently.
- Discover Northern Ireland listings — Tourism Northern Ireland (accessed 2026-06-30)