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Strangford Lough

Designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Strangford Lough is Northern Ireland’s first marine nature reserve and is the British Isles’ largest inlet, internationally renowned for its marine, plant and wildlife.

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Welcome to Strangford Lough

Learn about Strangofrd Lough and its scenery, heritage, attractions and activities.

Driving around Strangford Lough

Strangford Lough Driving Routes

Why not join one of the scenic and fascinating driving routes in the Strangford Lough area.

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Things to do in Strangford

Explore your taste for adventure in and on Strangford Lough!

Scrabo Tower

Strangford Lough Gallery

Images of the stunning Strangford Lough and Arts Peninsula.

Funky Monkeys

Funky Monkeys - Children's indoor play centre

Co Down

Children's indoor play centre with an excellent cafe for children and adults alike. Membership scheme and children's parties catered for.
Downpatrick & County Down Railway

Downpatrick & County Down Railway

Co Down

Travel back to the past with real vintage steam trains to Inch Abbey and King Magnus' Grave, on Ireland's only full-sized heritage railway.
Castle Ward, County Down

Castle Ward

Co Down

Situated in a stunning location overlooking Strangford Lough, the lawns rise up to the unique 18th century house and its Gothic façade. Wooded walks, adventure centre & horse trails are just a glimpse of what is on offer here.
Mount Stewart House & Gardens

Mount Stewart House and Gardens

Co Down

The famous gardens at Mount Stewart were planted in the 1920s by Edith, Lady Londonderry and are of international importance. The magnificent series of outdoor 'rooms' contain many rare plants that thrive in the mild climate.
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Grey Abbey

Co Down

Grey Abbey, a Cistercian Abbey church and its living quarters were founded in 1193 by Affreca wife of John de Courcy, the Anglo-Norman invader of East Ulster.
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The Saint Patrick Centre

Co Down

The Saint Patrick Centre is the starting point for any visitor who wishes to know more about Ireland’s patron saint. The exhibition Ego Patricius – The Story of St. Patrick, explores Patrick’s legacy, and recalls the saint’s story, in his own words.
Fastrack Farm

Fastrack Farm

Co Down

Quad biking and crazy golf facilities
The Web Theatre

The Web Theatre

Co Down

Dream Dancers for children
Meerkat Madness

Meerkat Madness

Co Down

Children’s indoor soft play and party centre and café situated in a 7000 square feet unit where parents can relax with a coffee and snack. Book for children’s parties in separate party rooms – princess or disco. Also available for groups, schools, lubs, playschools and after school clubs. Ages 0 – 12. Disabled toilets. Private hire from 7-9pm or on request
Crazy Farm Golf

Crazy Farm Golf

Co Down

Crazy Farm Golf is an 18 hole themed golf course designed in the shape of Northern Ireland with 3 holes in each county and rich in information of Northern Ireland’s culture & history.
Castle Espie Wetland Centre

Castle Espie Wetland Centre

Co Down

Ireland's largest collection of ducks, geese and swans. Viewing from hides, waterfowl gardens, woodland walks. Extended gardens and woodlands with a gift shop, home made food, art gallery and coffee shop.
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Delamont Country Park

Co Down

Country Park Walks
Jumping Clay Academy Comber

Jumping Clay Academy Comber

Co Down

Jumping Clay is a unique, jasmine-scented polymer clay composed of non-toxic water dissolving fillers which mixes easily into any colour in the spectrum.
Ballywhiskin Open Farm

Ballywhiskin Open Farm

Co Down

Rare breeds. Goats and sheep. Geese, bronze turkeys, bantams, hens, birds in a natural environment.
Wheelchair access limited.
Down County Museum

Down County Museum

Co Down

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 jailers.
The play cafe

The Play Cafe

Co Down

Children’s indoor soft play and party centre
The Ark Rare Breeds Open Farm

The Ark Rare Breeds Open Farm

Co Down

The ‘Ark’ Open Farm is owned and run by the Donaldson family who opened the gates to the farm in August 1990 with a view to educating visitors on the need for conservation and preservation of some of the rarest domestic animals from a bygone era.
Seaforde Butterfly House

Seaforde Tropical Butterfly House

Co Down

A hornbeam maze at the centre of an 18th century walled garden is the focus of interest at Seaforde. Set in the lush splendour of the Gardens, the Tropical Butterfly House features a large flight area with hundreds of free-flying exotic butterflies.
Happy town

Happy Town

Co Down

Happy Town is Northern Ireland's biggest, brightest and newest play and entertainment centre for kids aged 0 – 11 years.
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Exploris Aquarium

Co Down

Exploris is Northern Ireland's public Aquarium and seal sanctuary. Discovery pool demonstrations, run by experienced guides, at regular intervals throughout each day give you the opportunity to interact with a variety of living marine animals.

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Strangford Lough Lookout

Strangford Lough Lookout

Co Down

The Lookout is a wildlife interpretative centre, showcasing the wildlife around the Strangford Lough area. Telescopes and remotely controlled camers allow close up views of basking seals and breeding seabird colonies.
Drumawhey Miniature Railway

Drumawhey Minature Railway

Co Down

This miniature railway travels 1.5 km through bridges, cuttings, embankments, gradients and a twin-track tunnel.
Saint Johns Point Lighthouse

Saint Johns Point Lighthouse

Co Down

Built 1884, under the direction of George Halpin. Originally 62ft. high, raised to 120ft. in 1893. Powered by whale oil, coal gas and from 1981, electricity; now automated.Listed building
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Ballycopeland Windmill

Co Down

Take a Vitual Tour
Late 18th-century tower mill in use until 1915 and still in working order.
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