~Things To See and Do, Activities, Where to Eat, Where to Stay in County Down~
Whether you’re looking for things to do in County Down such as events and attractions or are planning where to stay in County Down, you’ll find everything you need for your County Down holiday on What's On In County Down.com.
Attractions and Places to Visit in County Down
Down District Council is a Local Council in County Down in Northern Ireland. It is set to merge with Newry and Mourne District Council in May 2015 under local government reorganisation in Northern Ireland to become Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.
Places to Stay in County Down
Down District has a wide variety of accommodation to choose from including hotels, guesthouses, Bed & Breakfast, self-catering, hostels, and caravan parks & campsites. Down District is a relaxing place, known for its oceanfront, and features picturesque views of mountains and forests.
Sports and Activities
Stimulating, entertaining and bags of fun, Down District is perfect for families. Let kids go crazy at Newcastle's Tropicana and Coco's, enjoy picnics in forest parks, walk along Newcastle & Murlough beach, hire a boat, go fishing.
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~Food and Drinks in County Down~
Down District has a wide variety of good quality eating establishments. Whether you want a quick bite and a pint of Guinness in a country pub or gourmet dining, County Down has something to suit all tastes for eat and drink.
Evening entertainment is available in many of the local public houses and hotels in Ardglass, Ballynahinch, Castlewellan, Clough / Seaforde, Crossgar, Downpatrick, Dundrum, Killough, Killyleagh, Newcastle, Saintfield, Saul and Strangford.
Food and Drinks
From fine dining and afternoon tea to pop-up markets and humble street food, County Down is packed with options to suit any mood offering any and every cuisine you can think of.
At Brunel's, chef Paul Cunningham's local foraging skills, hand-picked suppliers and inspired flavour combinations come together to create some of Ireland's best restaurant food.
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On a working 162-hectare farm 5km northwest of Newtownards, this foodie emporium incorporates a bakery, butcher and deli, plus fruit, vegetable and dairy sections.
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Aldo's uses only the finest ingredients, carefully chosen through local suppliers. On arrival you will be welcomed into the cosy lounge for a pre-dinner drink.
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Consistent throughout all of these years is a passion for the seasonal use of local produce, taking our raw ingredients when they are bursting with flavour and freshness.
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~Shopping, Health & Wellbeing in County Down~
Make sure to discover County Down’s diverse neighbourhoods, from tranquil suburbs to central areas full of shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Shopping & Fashion in County Down
County Down has independent shops dotted throughout the city, though there are some streets with more shops than others. There are also a number of specialist shops, including jewellers, art galleries, toy stores, antiques dealers and seaside gift shops, as well as countless boutiques.
Health & Wellbeing in County Down
Unwind in luxurious treatment rooms in a choice of beautiful and professional salons around County Down. Manicures, Pedicures, Facials, Waxing, Consultations, Massages and more are offered in County Down’s best beauty salons.
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~Latest County Down Lifestyle & Culture News~
County Down News August 30, 2024
Fringe Events To Run During Amgen Open In Newcastle
Excitement Builds for Amgen Irish Open with Launch of Fringe Events in Newcastle The Seaside town of Newcastle is getting ready to welcome golf enthusiasts and families alike, as it hosts the Amgen Irish Open from Wednesday 11 to Sunday 15 September 2024. To coincide with the tournament Newry Mourne and Down District Council will […]
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County Down News August 9, 2024
Pride Of Place Judges Welcomed By NMD Council
Newry Mourne and Down District Council Welcomes Judges In The All Ireland Pride Of Place Awards Judges from the prestigious IBP Pride of Place awards were in the district this week to visit Cuan Mhuire in Newry and the Rural Health Partnership in Cullyhanna, the two nominations made by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council […]
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County Down News July 24, 2024
Shannon Gives A Thumbs Up For Ards Airfield
Jim Shannon MP chats to youth interested in aeronautics at Ards Airfield Jim Shannon, DUP MP for Strangford, has said that he was privileged to attend an aviation event for young people at Ards Airfield on last Friday. He said: “It was great to speak with a group of young people from all over Northern […]
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County Down News July 8, 2024
O’Dowd Announces Road Scheme For Loughinisland
O’Dowd announces £400,000 road improvement scheme for Loughinisland Road, Loughinisland Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced that a £400,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on C278 Loughinisland Road, Loughinisland will commence on Monday 22 July 2024. The resurfacing scheme will extend to 1.0 kilometre along the Loughinisland Road from the Buckhead Road junction to the Drumgooland Road junction. The […]
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County Down News June 20, 2024
A Chat With Alliance Strangford Candidate Michelle Guy
Politics Feature: Alliance Strangford Candidate Michelle Guy Chats To Down News The general election called by PM Rishi Sunak has thrown all the local parties in Northern Ireland into overdrive as candidates prepare for the Thursday 4th July Westminster election writes Jim Masson. In the Strangford constituency, Alliance Party candidate Michelle Guy is challenging for […]
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