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Travel the road that weaves alongside the scenic Strangford Lough and you’ll reach a place of pure charm.
Overlooking the calm waters is the 19th century Mount Stewart House and Gardens. Home to generations of the Londonderry family, this grand house has an exceptional array of fascinating stories and characters threaded through its history, notably Lady Londonderry, creater of its world-famous gardens. Clever planting and design means there’s something to enjoy at any time of year, but the gardens are particularly entrancing in April when cherry trees are in bloom, and the formal gardens erupt with colour-themed tulips.
Inside the house, there’s plenty more to experience. Friendly guides are always on hand to tell you about the history of the house, which was substantially restored in 2015. Magnificent portraits grace the walls, and highlights include the dramatic central hall, the yellow dining room (which has entertained guests including Winston Churchill and Neville Chamberlain), and the black and white stone hall with armour captured from the French Imperial Guard. With so much to see, Mount Stewart is a place to be savoured slowly and enjoyed.
Mount Stewart Gardens, County Down
Need to know
Mount Stewart is 24km south-east of Belfast. The Belfast-Portaferry bus service will take you right to the gates.
There’s a tea room here and also a shop with gifts and local crafts.
As well as the house and gardens, there are 12km of walking trails to enjoy around the estate.
Grey Abbey
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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Balloo House
Originally a coaching house dating back to the late 1600’s.
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Inch Abbey
Located on the north bank of the Quoile River, Inch Abbey was founded by John de Courcy in atonement for his destruction of Erenagah Abbey.
Downpatrick
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Strangford Lough Activity Centre
Strangford Lough Activity Centre offer a variety of land and water activities throughout Northern Ireland. Whatever your adventure, we’ll help you realise it. We are run by a team of qualified experienced instructors & guides.
Killinchy
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Kearney Village
Owned by the National Trust, it is a picturesque 18th century fishing village with scenic coastal walks. There is an abundance of wildlife to be seen. A small visitor centre is open from dawn to dusk, as are the public toilets and car park.
Portaferry
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Strangford Lough Lookout
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.
Newtownards
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Castle Ward
Discover a place of contrasts and creativity at Castle Ward, an eccentric 18th century mansion and estate looking out over the tranquil waters of Strangford Lough in County Down where visitors can explore cultivated gardens, sheltered woodland and the shoreline.
Strangford
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WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre
WWT Castle Espie is an extraordinary day out for the whole family. Escape the everyday, reconnect with nature, and experience the wonder of wetlands on the picturesque shores of Strangford Lough. Visit Castle Espie all year round and discover new trails, activities and wildlife highlights every time!
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Nendrum Monastic Site
Nendrum is thought to have been set up by St Machaoi in the 5th Century and also has links to St Patrick in later sources. The monastery consists of 3 round dry stone walled enclosures, one within the other.
Comber
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The Cuan Restaurant
The success of The Cuan has been built on consistently serving excellent food and drink.
Down
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The Poacher’s Pocket
The Poacher’s Pocket is situated in the heart of picturesque County Down.
Down
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