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  1. A family reading a sign at the entrance to Fionn's Giant Adventure  at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
    a family entering Slieve Gullion Forest Park with Fionn's Giant Adventure sign in the background.
    Digging in the Past at Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    An image of a family enjoying the Fionn's Giant Adventure at Slieve Gullion Forest Park alongside Fionn the giant.
    Three children outside a fairy house at Fionn's Giant Adventure at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
    Two children playing an outside musical instrument at Fionn's Giant Adventure at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
    A family dining outside at Fionn's Giant Adventure at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
    A family reading a sign at the entrance to Fionn's Giant Adventure  at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
    a family entering Slieve Gullion Forest Park with Fionn's Giant Adventure sign in the background.
    Digging in the Past at Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    An image of a family enjoying the Fionn's Giant Adventure at Slieve Gullion Forest Park alongside Fionn the giant.
    Three children outside a fairy house at Fionn's Giant Adventure at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
    Two children playing an outside musical instrument at Fionn's Giant Adventure at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
    A family dining outside at Fionn's Giant Adventure at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.

    Killeavy

    Address

    89 Drumintee Road, Killeavy, County Armagh, BT35 8SW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Walking

    Follow Fionn's Giant Adventure (previously known as the Giant's Lair) at Slieve Gullion Forest Park. Follow the trail, there's so much to explore. Seek out fairies, spells, music and more.  Help is at hand as you'll have fairies and warriors to help…

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Pets accepted

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking (free)
  2. View from Slieve Gullion Forest Park

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    Killeavy

    Address

    89 Drumintee Road, Killeavy, County Armagh, BT31 8SW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Nature Trail

    The Slieve Gullion Forest Trail, a magnificent 10km Scenic Forest Drive will be temporarily closed from Monday 4 December 2023 for Forest Service tree harvesting.

  3. View of the Annesley Walk in Castlewellan Forest Park
    View of Castlewellan Forest Park
    Group of ladies enjoying the Annesley Garden walk in Castlewellan Forest Park
    A view of Castlewellan Castle
    Stunning view from the top of Slievenaslat Walking Trail
    Ducks enjoying a swim in the lake at Castlewellan Forest Park.
    Walking on the Slievenaslat Walking Trail
    Walkers enjoying the views of Castlewellan Forest Park
    View of the Annesley Walk in Castlewellan Forest Park
    View of Castlewellan Forest Park
    Group of ladies enjoying the Annesley Garden walk in Castlewellan Forest Park
    A view of Castlewellan Castle
    Stunning view from the top of Slievenaslat Walking Trail
    Ducks enjoying a swim in the lake at Castlewellan Forest Park.
    Walking on the Slievenaslat Walking Trail
    Walkers enjoying the views of Castlewellan Forest Park

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    Castlewellan

    Address

    Forest Park View, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9BU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Located on Forest Park View, Castlewellan, County Down, in a dramatic setting of mountains and sea, Castlewellan Forest Park has one of the most outstanding tree and shrub collections in Europe. The beauty, vigour and perfect shape of the trees in…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Nov 2024to28 Feb 2025Open 09:00 - 17:00
    From:
    25 Dec 2024
    From:
    1 Apr 2025to30 Sept 2025Open 09:00 - 21:00
    From:
    4 Apr 2025to29 Sept 2025Open 09:00 - 21:00
    From:
    1 Oct 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 09:00 - 18:00
    From:
    3 Oct 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 09:00 - 18:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
  4. Children enjoying Aslan's Table in Kilbroney Park
    Children in Kilbroney Play Park
    Mountain Bike Trails Kilbroney
    Children enjoying Aslan's Table in Kilbroney Park
    Children in Kilbroney Play Park
    Mountain Bike Trails Kilbroney

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    Rostrevor

    Address

    Kilbroney Park, Shore Road, Rostrevor, County Down, BT34 3AA

    Telephone

    +44(0)33 0137 4046

    Gradings

    • Three Star Quality Assurance
    Three Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Kilbroney Park features riverside walks and an arboretum. There is a two-mile forest drive which showcases panoramic views over Carlingford Lough. There is also a Play Park with children's play area and tennis courts, an Information area and a café…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. Child climbing and another on a slide in the play park, at Delamont Country Park.
    Family enjoying a walk to Strangford Stone in Delamont Country Park.
    Family enjoying the view of the Mourne Mountains from Strangford Stone in Delamont Country Park.
    Family standing over a gate looking at the fabulous view of the Islands on Strangford Lough, from Grey Point Lookout at Delamont Country Park.
    Child climbing and another on a slide in the play park, at Delamont Country Park.
    Family enjoying a walk to Strangford Stone in Delamont Country Park.
    Family enjoying the view of the Mourne Mountains from Strangford Stone in Delamont Country Park.
    Family standing over a gate looking at the fabulous view of the Islands on Strangford Lough, from Grey Point Lookout at Delamont Country Park.

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    Killyleagh

    Address

    90 Downpatrick Road, Killyleagh, County Down, BT30 9TZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Situated on the shores of Strangford Lough in an area of outstanding natural beauty, Delamont Country Park, Killyleagh offers peace, beauty and tranquillity. The stunning views across Strangford Lough and the relaxing atmosphere make Delamont…

  6. Children playing around a giant book in Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Awakening your Senses in the Magic of the Ring of Gullion
    Family Entering Fionn's Giant Adventure
    A group foraging with Brian from Mountain Ways Ireland overlooking the Ring of Gullion.
    View from Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Slieve Gullion
    Children playing around a giant book in Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Awakening your Senses in the Magic of the Ring of Gullion
    Family Entering Fionn's Giant Adventure
    A group foraging with Brian from Mountain Ways Ireland overlooking the Ring of Gullion.
    View from Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Slieve Gullion

    Killeavy

    Address

    89 Drumintee Road, Killeavy, County Armagh, BT35 8SW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Half Term Activities

    Slieve Gullion Forest Park offers the unmissable opportunity to experience tranquil woodland trails, stunning views across the Ring of Gullion, Mourne Mountains, Cooley Peninsula and Armagh Drumlins and is a top class facility for walkers and…

  7. Image of Silent Valley
    Image of Silent Valley and Mourne Wall
    View of Silent Valley
    Rolling Capping at Donard
    Image of Silent Valley
    Image of Silent Valley and Mourne Wall
    View of Silent Valley
    Rolling Capping at Donard

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    Kilkeel

    Address

    Head Road, Kilkeel, County Down, BT34 4HU

    Telephone

    +44 (0)345 7440 088

    Type

    Type:

    Lake / Reservoir

    The Silent Valley Reservoir was built to gather water from the Mourne Mountains and is the main water supply source for most of County Down and a large part of Belfast. The famous Mourne Wall was constructed to enclose the reservoir's catchment area.

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Pets accepted - Must be kept on a lead.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  8. Children playing around a giant book in Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Family Entering Fionn's Giant Adventure
    Spring Fairy at Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Children playing around a giant book in Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Family Entering Fionn's Giant Adventure
    Spring Fairy at Slieve Gullion Forest Park

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    Killeavy

    Address

    89 Drumintee Road, Killeavy, County Armagh, BT35 8SW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4046

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Slieve Gullion is Ireland's Mountain of Mystery. Slieve Gullion Forest Park offers walking trails, a scenic drive, an Adventure Playpark, Fionn's Giant Adventure children's story trail and a Courtyard with coffee shop.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Leisure Facilities

    • Wifi
  9. A family walking on the grounds of Castle Ward
    A family cycling ar Castle Ward
    Castle Ward
    A family walking on the grounds of Castle Ward
    A family cycling ar Castle Ward
    Castle Ward

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    Strangford

    Address

    Downpatrick Road, Strangford, County Down, BT30 7BA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4488 1204

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    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…

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Leisure Facilities

    • Wifi
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    Saintfield

    Address

    Rowallane Gardens, Saintfield, County Down, BT24 7LH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9751 0131

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    This unique garden has grown from the 19th century beginnings of the Reverend John Moore and his nephew Hugh Armytage Moore. Their vision created a place where you can leave the world behind and immerse yourself in nature's beauty.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Leisure Facilities

    • Wifi
  11. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

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    Dundrum

    Address

    Dundrum Road, Dundrum, County Down, BT33 0NQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4375 1467

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    Murlough National Nature Reserve is a fragile 6000 year old sand dune system owned by the National Trust and managed as Ireland’s first Nature Reserve since 1967. It is an excellent area for walking and bird watching.

  12. Newcastle

    Address

    52 Trassey Road, Newcastle, Co Down, BT33 0QB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4372 5949

    Type

    Type:

    Walking

    Situated on the "Winding Road to Clanawillan" (Trassey Road), Meelmore Lodge is the best place to come for a family day out. Set in the tranquillity of the Mourne Mountains. With private access to the Mournes.

  13. Castlewellan

    Address

    80 Ballybannon Road, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9ER

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4377 8281

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    The Maize Maze is the only one of its kind in Northern Ireland. A massive 6 acre field of 8 feet tall Maize. Can you find your way through? Each year the Maize Maze will have a different theme. Please check our website for this year's theme.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. Bessbrook

    Address

    Camlough Road, Bessbrook, County Armagh, BT35 7EF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 8778 4753

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    A National Trust Property, Derrymore House is an elegant thatched cottage that stands amid a picturesque landscape estate less than 2 miles from Newry.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. Rostrevor

    Address

    78 Shore Road, Rostrevor, County Down, BT34 3AA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9185 3621

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    This beautiful area has superb views and good walking routes over Carlingford Lough. Rostrevor Forest is also known as one of the highest ranking woodlands in the East of Northern Ireland and is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. Strangford Stone in Delamont Country Park, Killyleagh

    Killyleagh, Downpatrick

    Address

    Delamont Country Park, 90 Downpatrick Road, Killyleagh, Downpatrick, Down, BT30 9TZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors

    The imposing Strangford Stone is the tallest megalith in the British Isles.  It was quarried from the Mourne Mountains and now stands tall in Delamont Country Park, Killyleagh facing the Mournes.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
  17. Children enjoying the adventure playpark at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
    Children enjoying playing in Slieve Gullion Adventure Playpark in Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Children enjoying playing in Slieve Gullion Adventure Playpark in Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Tom getting ready to slide in Slieve Gullion Adventure Playpark in Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Enjoying the treehouse in Slieve Gullion Adventure Playpark in Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Children enjoying playing in Slieve Gullion Adventure Playpark in Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Children enjoying playing in Slieve Gullion Adventure Playpark in Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Children enjoying the adventure playpark at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
    Children enjoying playing in Slieve Gullion Adventure Playpark in Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Children enjoying playing in Slieve Gullion Adventure Playpark in Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Tom getting ready to slide in Slieve Gullion Adventure Playpark in Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Enjoying the treehouse in Slieve Gullion Adventure Playpark in Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Children enjoying playing in Slieve Gullion Adventure Playpark in Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Children enjoying playing in Slieve Gullion Adventure Playpark in Slieve Gullion Forest Park

    Killeavy

    Address

    89 Drumintee Road, Killeavy, County Armagh, BT35 8SW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Adventure Park / Playground

    The perfect start to any family trip to Slieve Gullion Forest Park begins with a stop off at the action-packed Adventure Playpark, which is guaranteed to keep kids of all ages delighted and thoroughly entertained.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  18. Annalong

    Address

    Unit 3, Cornmill Quay, Annalong, Co Down, BT34 4QJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4372 4059

    Type

    Type:

    Natural Feature

    "Where the Mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea" (Percy French) The popular song has made the Mournes the best known mountains in Ireland.  Distinctive and self-contained, they are tucked away in the southeast corner of Northern Ireland, with…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  19. Castlewellan

    Address

    Castlewellan, Down

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4377 2240

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    A small car park for visitors is located off the Drumnaquoile Road and an extensive forest road system offers access for walkers to most parts of the forest.

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    Newcastle

    Address

    Bryansford Road, Tollymore Park, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0PR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4372 2428

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Tollymore Forest Park has panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and the sea at Newcastle and is open to the public all year. Tollymore Forest covers an area of almost 630 hectares at the foot of the Mourne Mountains.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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