Places to discover in Warrenpoint
As you stroll along Warrenpoint Promenade, you will find Warrenpoint Beach. This beach is a great place for families to enjoy, whether you're interested in paddling, picnicking, or simply relaxing. Click here to find out more about Warrenpoint Beach.
Warrenpoint Municipal Park
Warrenpoint Municipal Park and its iconic bandstand stand as enduring symbols of community and leisure in this charming coastal town. Established in the late 19th century, the park has played a pivotal role in the social fabric of Warrenpoint, offering a tranquil retreat amidst its bustling streets. Situated in the heart of the town, the park's lush greenery, flower beds, and winding pathways provide a serene escape for locals and visitors alike. The bandstand, a striking Victorian-era structure, serves as the focal point of the park, hosting concerts, events, and community gatherings throughout the year.
Warrenpoint Elk
The 'Irish Elk' was commissioned by Mourne Heritage Trust and was create in collaberation between Irish Artist Paul Regan and Clare Bigger. This impressive life-size sculpture of "Megaloceros giganteus" also known as the 'Irish Elk' stands 2.1m tall and features the largest antlers of any cervid, spanning up to 3.65m and weighing around 40kgs and was installed in 2011. The size of the antlers links them to male rivalry or some think that the sheer size and weight of the antlers made them so cumbersome and this possibly contributing to the species' extinction. The Warrenpoint Elk is situated in the centre of the roundabout as you arrive into Warrenpoint (from Newry City) beside Narrow Water Castle and Narrow Water Keep.
Landscape surrounding Warrenpoint
Local people and visitors take great pride in the natural beauty of the landscape surrounding Warrenpoint that showcases the Mourne Mountains, Cooley Mountains (of note: its volcanic sill) and Carlingford Lough.
• Notable discoveries identified by local people regarding the landscape are as follows:
Weather
- Beauty of the landscape across all weathers and seasons
- The way the light is constantly changing
- Winter: snow top mountain has a fairy-tale quality. High tides and water spilling over the wall.
- Wintery and misty days: adding to the mystery
Photographic quality
- Reflections of the mountains on the tide
- Sunrising on Carlingford Lough and the moon setting, sometimes both look like they happening like the middle of Carlingford Lough.
- Stars changing every day.
- Signs of neighbours: town and village lights reflecting on Carlingford Lough. At Christmas time, the Christmas lights from Omeath reflect on Carlingford Lough.
Warrenpoint’s mix of scenic beauty, outdoor activities, and historical significance makes it an ideal destination for both relaxation and exploration.
