Countryside:

 

Explore the castles, parklands and seascapes of Down's endlessly fascinating countryside. Where deep green forests, warm sunlit pastures and secluded beaches welcome you to a holiday that will live forever in your memory. ie. Tollymore Forest Park, Castlewellan Forest Park, Seaforde Tropical Butterfly House, Castle Ward, etc.

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Equestrian:

 

Saddle up and see the countryside the way nature intended on horseback. There are lots of equestrian facilities throughout the district, all happy to provide for the experienced and the first-timer. ie. Drumgooland House and Equestrian Centre, Downpatrick Race Course, Newcastle Riding Centre, etc.

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Family Fun:

 

Stimulating, entertaining and bags of fun, Down District is perfect for families. Let kids go crazy at Newcastles Tropicana and Coco's, enjoy picnics in forest parks, walk along Newcastle and Murlough beach, hire a boat, go fishing or feed the lambs at the open farms. What more could a family want! ie. Tropicana Fun Pools, Coco's Adventure Playground, Rock Pool, Newcastle Beach, etc.

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Fishing:

 

The green drumlin countryside of Down is studded with takes and rivers, all teeming with fish, and offering a wealth of sport and relaxation to course and game anglers alike. After a day's fishing on one of our jewelled loughs, you're the one who'll be hooked. ie. Ballylough Lake, Castlewellan Lake, Shimna River, etc.

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Golf:

 

Feel the wind in your hair and the sun on your back as your ball flies true to the green. From the internationally Known Royal County Down to the innovative Ringdufferin, Down offers golf courses to charm and challenge enthusiast and experts alike. ie. Royal County Down, Ardglass Golf Club, Crossgar Golf Club, etc.

 

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Heritage:

 

From the mists of time to Norman castles and from the seeds of Christianity sown among the Celts by St Patrick to the finest gardens in these isles, the heritage of this Distrist will enthrat and enrapture as you embark on a journey through the centuries. ie. Castle Ward, Annadorn Dolmen, Down Cathedral, Downpatrick Railway Museum, Saint Patrick Centre, etc.

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Sailing:

 

For the leisure sailor, Down offers the expanse of Strangford Loughs inland sea. The Lough opens into a glittering tracery of islands and inlets, all framed by the majestic Mourne Mountains. ie. Newcastle Yacht Club, Strangford/Portaferry Ferry, Strangford Sailing Club, etc.

 

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Walking:

 

The best way to get a real feel for the countryside is on foot. Leave the car behind and explore the most beautiful and unspoiled areas of Down District. Work up an appetite for some fine cooking and get some healthy exercise while you're at it! ie. St Patricks Way, Quoile River - Jane's Shore, etc.

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