Best places in County Down, United Kingdom to visit (UPDATED March, 2024)

Best places in County Down

Discover the best places in County Down, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 2K places in the city.

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Black Axe Throwing Co - Belfast

Entertainment agency

👍👍 Went for my sister's birthday and it was sheer craic. Will and Anthony were absolutely brilliant and also hilarious. On a serious note, I'm disabled and they were totally able to adapt the experience to let me take part as well. Cannot recommend it enough and I'll be back.

5.00 (706 reviews) (~25.67 km from centre)

Tollymore Forest Park

Park

Naturalistic area crisscrossed with walking trails & with a 1700s barn made to look like a church.

4.80 (4.5K reviews) (~17.31 km from centre)

Streamvale Farm

Tourist attraction

Family-friendly demonstration farm with animals, tractor rides, nature trails & housemade ice cream.

4.80 (2.6K reviews) (~24.39 km from centre)

Silent Valley Mountain Park

Park

👍👍 £5 entrance (which can be paid by card), but oh-so worth it! Firstly though, I do recommend visiting when the temperatures aren't too high & the sun isn't too warm. There isn't much shelter on the way to the dam, which makes it a harsh trip when too warm. Great walk though if you take the longest r...

4.80 (1.1K reviews) (~28.7 km from centre)

Queen’s Film Theatre

Movie theater

Independent cinema at Queen's University, dating back to 1968, showing new and classic movies.

4.80 (1.1K reviews) (~23.04 km from centre)

Holohan's Pantry

Irish restaurant

Unfussy, family-owned eatery offering traditional & local Irish fare plus patio seating & beers.

$$ $$

4.80 (791 reviews) (~23.1 km from centre)

The Dock Café

Cafe

Waterfront café with a garden, dock memorabilia & honesty box serving baked goods & beverages.

$ $$$

4.80 (776 reviews) (~25.4 km from centre)

Willowtree Glamping

Self-catering accommodation

👍👍 We spent New Year’s Eve at the Swallow Yurt and it didn’t disappoint. Derek had very kindly lit the log burner before we arrived and it made the yurt very toasty. A very peaceful and relaxing time was had. A perfect way to spend New Year or any other night of the year. We would highly recommend Will...

5.00 (271 reviews) (~29.71 km from centre)

Mo Mowlam Play Park

Playground

👍👍 Fantastic space and playground for the kids, café is great and reasonably priced 😁

4.80 (724 reviews) (~25.56 km from centre)

Kelly's Cellars

Irish pub

Simple, traditional venue filled with small tables and stools and serving beers, spirits and wines.

$$ $$

4.70 (4.5K reviews) (~24.6 km from centre)

Ulster Museum

Art museum

Classical Renaissance-style setting for displays on Irish art, natural history & industry.

4.70 (3.9K reviews) (~22.69 km from centre)

Grand Opera House

Performing arts theater

Imposing, restored 1895 theatre and opera venue staging touring musicals, comedy, dance and drama.

4.70 (3.8K reviews) (~24.12 km from centre)

Tim Hortons

Restaurant

Canadian chain for signature premium-blend coffee, plus light fare, pastries & breakfast sandwiches.

$$ $$

4.80 (667 reviews) (~29.14 km from centre)

Anytime Fitness Stranmillis

Gym

👍 Very friendly staff and nice place. However the place is really cold and sometimes you feel really uncomfortable to workout. Also it is not so clean the rainy days. Mostly at the entrance. Parking is not so easy in front but there is one free parking are very close.

5.00 (254 reviews) (~21.81 km from centre)

National Trust - Murlough National Nature Reserve

Nature preserve

Protected 6,000-year-old dune system with spectacular views of the nearby hills & the Irish Sea.

$$ $$

4.80 (637 reviews) (~17.57 km from centre)

Haptik

Coffee shop

👍👍 Went on the recent bank holiday. It is a lovely space with lots of seating so wasn’t waiting too long. Nice menu in terms of food and drink that was served very promptly. Just a little noisy at the table beside where the washed up crockery was put. Barista actually listened to a request for a strong...

$$ $$

4.80 (630 reviews) (~29.73 km from centre)

French's Cafe and Bistro

Bistro

👍👍 We arrived an hour early, young lady was very helpful and pleasant, she told us not to worry they'd fit us in. The place was buzzing although it wasn't packed there was a nice feeling to the place. We were shown to a table and drinks ordered. We looked at menu decided on food and ordered Starters ca...

$$ $$

4.80 (611 reviews) (~13.18 km from centre)

Lurgan Park

Park

👍 Large park with a lake. Plenty of walking trails and good children's play area and tennis courts.

4.70 (2.2K reviews) (~24.94 km from centre)

Kingspan Stadium

Stadium

Historic ground, now home to Ulster Rugby, opened in 1923 and hosting rugby matches ever since.

4.70 (2.2K reviews) (~22.34 km from centre)

Sunflower Public House

Pub

The security cage has been retained at this renovated pub with a beer garden housing a pizza oven.

$$ $$

4.70 (2.2K reviews) (~24.99 km from centre)

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Best places in County Down, United Kingdom