Best places: Things to dos in County Down, United Kingdom

👍👍 Had the most incredible tour with William. The tour was so informative and interesting. Williams did an amazing job of being unbiased and telling us so much about the Troubles and what it was like for the people in that time and until present day. We felt so honoured to hear the stories from someone...

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

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

Play areas, nature walks & traditional storytelling on a mountainside linked to Celtic mythology.

Sprawling garden known for its palms, tree ferns, eucalyptus groves, walled garden & conservatory.

👍👍 £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...

Green, hilly expanse said to have inspired author C.S. Lewis, host to an annual Narnia festival.

Perched on the edge of a 260 ft.–high cliff, this scenic lighthouse was built by Robert Stevenson.

👍👍 Glenariff forest park is a must see if you're visiting Northern Ireland. It's located just 1 hour drive north of Belfast and is very accessible by car. Arriving at the location I was surprised to see that parking for cars was £5 for the day and even more for vans, luckily when we got there the park...

Ruins of an ancient castle with a steep ascent offering fort views & status as a Historic Monument.

Popular driving route known for its striking sea & cliff views & numerous lookout points.

Photogenic fishing port used as a backdrop in the blockbuster "Game of Thrones" TV series.

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

Longtime gardens offering scenic paths for walking & cycling, plus an art gallery & a coffee shop.

👍👍 Don't expect to get into the Lighthouse grounds but as long as you know this you won't be disappointed with the views and the 'adventurous' walk. Best way to experience - Begin at the quaint Victorian Town of Whitehead and walk along promenade and then onto the 'Old Castle Road' that hugs the shorel...

This 19th-century estate has formal gardens & nature trails, plus a tea room, gift shop & bookstore.

👍👍 A great place for walking and cycling, I recommend it.

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

Peaceful, oceanfront park featuring wooded nature trails, a spacious beach, visitor center & cafe.

Secluded bay with a long, dune-backed beach, home to butterflies, seabirds, otters & orchids.