Strangford Things to Do

Built in 1180 by John de Courcy, who led the Norman invasion of north east Ulster, Inch Abbey was constructed on an islet in Strangford Lough and is now reached by a causeway through the marshes. It is the daughter house of the... more

This museum is housed in the old Down County Gaol in Downpatrick next door to the Down Cathedral. Built between 1789 and 1796, the prison was famous for the hanging of Irish dissidents during the Rising of the United Irishmen i... more

Ballynoe Stone Circle is a megalithic monument near Downpatrick. A 100 foot stone circle encloses an eclipse of smaller stones and a prehistoric burial mound. Dated to around 2,000BC, it is thought that Ballynoe was started in... more

Before 1957 Quoile Pondage Nature Reserve was a seawater estuary, but with constant threat of flooding in Downpatrick, a tidal barrier was built. This provided a freshwater sanctuary in which rare plants and wildlife could esta... more

Delamont County Park is a member of the Key to the Lough Group  and a  series of attractions dotted around Strangford Lough allowing visitors unique access to its waters, wildlife and beautiful countryside. The other members of... more

Sharks, rays, octopuses and starfish are all here in one of Ireland's most impressive aquaria. Try a "touch tank" and get prickled by a sea urchin or ticked by a ray. Hang around and it's bound to be feeding time for the inhabi... more

Lisbarnett House was originally a one-story post house for horse drawn vehicles. Now the premises comprises a restaurant, a lounge and a public bar. This establishment still retains the old charm, however, and you will be assur... more

If you're a railway buff, you won't need any persuading to come to one of Ireland's only preserved gauge railways. Historic carriages and railway buildings await your inspection, like the station building and the signal cabin,... more

If you're travelling south of Belfast towards the Mourne Mountains and the holiday resort of Newcastle, why not stop into the Seaforde Tropical Butterfly House on your way? You'll discover hundreds of species of free-flying exo... more

 Real Travelers who've been here

Adventurous Angie said

… as a saint. There is a guided tour in the center with various displays and inside the Down Cathedral… continue reading »