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County Down - Tourist Attractions, Amusements,
Theme Parks, Walks, Viewpoints, Zoos, etc
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This page covers
general Tourist Attractions, including Amusement Parks,
Boat Trips,
Theme Parks, Specialist Shops, factory shops and outlet
villages, Guided Walks, Country Parks, Viewpoints, Zoos and wildlife parks, etc.
We know that not all the
attractions in County Down are listed. Please help us
make this guide comprehensive by giving details of
missing attractions
here.
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SEASIDE CERAMICS
14 High Street, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21
0AA
Tel: 028 9188 3344
E-mail:
seasideceramics@hotmail.co.uk
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Seaside Ceramics
is a paint your own pottery studio where
you choose and paint a piece of pottery
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As well as walk in customers, we cater for
groups, birthday parties, hen nights, youth
groups and we hold ladies workshops and
children's craft days. Painting pottery is
suitable for all ages and a great family
experience.
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Coco's Adventure
Playground
27A Central Promenade, Newcastle, County Down,
BT33 0AA
Tel: 028 4372 6226
E-mail:
info@cocosplayground.com
Web:
www.cocosplayground.com
Indoor adventure playground for children under
14 years old.
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Thomas Ferguson Irish
Linen
54 Scarva Road, Banbridge, County Down, BT32 3QD
Tel: 028 4062 3491 Fax:
028 4062 2453
Web:
www.fergusonsirishlinen.com
The story of Irish linen, the various stages of
production and a retail outlet.
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Pickie Family Fun Park
Marine Gardens, The Promenade, Bangor, County
Down, BT20 3TA
Tel: 028 9185 7030
Adults can relax on the Patio Terrace of the
'Windjammer Cafe' while watching the children at
play in the sandpits or paddling on the lagoon
in the giant swans. Other attractions include;
the Pickie Puffer, a narrow gauge railway, mini
karts and a adventure playground.
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SCRABO COUNTRY PARK
Country Park -
Open all year
round. Admission
Free
Tel: 028 91 811491 Fax:
028 91 820695
Web:
www.ehsni.gov.uk
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Scrabo Tower - one of
Ireland's best known landmarks.
Overlooking
Strangford Lough and the whole of North Down,
the Tower provides visitors with some of the
finest views in the country.
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There is also an
exhibition detailing the history of the
building, information on the surrounding
countryside as well as a 12 minute audio-visual
show.
The paths through Killynether Wood and around
the disused sandstone quarries all offer the
opportunity for quiet countryside enjoyment.
Opening Times -
From Easter to end September. 10.30am - 6.00pm,
Saturday to Thursday. The Tower is closed each
Friday.
Admission Free
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Castlewellan Forest Park
Main Street, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9BU
Tel: 028 4377 8664 Fax:
028 4377 1762
E-mail:
customer.forestservice @dardni.gov.uk
Web:
www.forestserviceni.gov.uk
460 hectares of natural beauty along with the
largest and longest permanent hedge maze in the
world.
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Delamont Country Park
Killyleagh, County Down, BT30 9TZ
Tel: 028 4482 8333 Fax:
028 4482 8333
E-mail:
info@delamontcountrypark.com
Web:
www.delamontcountrypark.com
Relax and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of
the countryside. Home to the longest
miniature railway in Ireland.
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ARK RARE BREEDS OPEN FARM
296 Bangor Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 7PH
Tel/Fax: 028 9182 0445
E-mail:
ark.farm@hotmail.com
Web:
www.thearkopenfarm.co.uk
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Welcome to the Ark farm where our main
aim is the preservation of rare and
endangered species of domestic animals.
Set in forty acres of unspoiled
countryside it is home to approximately
two hundred animals of all kinds,
including Cattle, Sheep, Pigs, Poultry,
Goats, Donkeys, Llamas, Alpacas, Ponies,
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We also have lots of cute and cuddly rabbits,
chicks, guinea pigs, and pet lambs, kid goats, not
forgetting the ponies to ride. Get up close and
personal and enjoy interaction with the animals,
supervised by our friendly helpful staff. The Ark
Farm is unique, being the only one of it's kind
specialising in animals no longer seen in Northern
Irelands fields and the only farm staying open all
year round.
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Exploris Aquarium
The Ropewalk, Castle Street, Portaferry, County
Down, BT22 1NZ
Tel: 028 4272 8062 Fax:
028 4272 8396
E-mail:
info@exploris.org.uk
Web:
www.exploris.org.uk
The only public aquarium and seal sanctuary in
Northern Ireland.
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