Title: Things to Do in Castlewellan in 2026 | Expedia.com [Castlewellan Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Castlewellan.dx6192966)[Hotels in Castlewellan](https://expedia.com/Castlewellan-Hotels.d6192966.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Castlewellan](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Castlewellan.d6192966.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Castlewellan](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Castlewellan.d6192966.Car-Rental-Guide)[Castlewellan Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Castlewellan.d6192966.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Castlewellan ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Castlewellan Types of activities [Castlewellan Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Castlewellan.dx6192966) ![The Peace Maze in Castlewellan, Northern Ireland with The Mourne Mountains in the background](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6192966/ce132ae6-e51e-4afc-a395-55e4d5d46487.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Castlewellan Castle, Northern Ireland ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6192966/cfd54366-eb9f-4727-82a2-b297c609b852.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Castlewellan Peace Maze in Castlewellan, Northern Ireland. Mourne Mountains in the background](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6192966/85ade249-0ff1-4252-85f1-ddf5ae431620.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Castlwellan forest park in the snow ❄️ #beautiful #view #lake #icy #snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6192966/8244815b-6f8f-491a-8952-5847a8d3575a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- --- ## Recommended things to do in Castlewellan | Number of things to do | 19 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Saint Patrick Centre Exhibition experience](/things-to-do/saint-patrick-centre-exhibition-experience.a44856331.activity-details): $14 | | Top 5 things to do | [Game of Thrones Studio Tour Admission and Transfer from Dublin](/things-to-do/game-of-thrones-studio-tour-admission-and-transfer-from-dublin.a44621142.activity-details)[Game of Thrones Studio Tour Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/game-of-thrones-studio-tour-admission-ticket.a5288976.activity-details)[Hillsborough Castle and Gardens - Gardens Only](/things-to-do/hillsborough-castle-and-gardens-gardens-only.a559822.activity-details)[Pedal beyond Belfast: The Ultimate Mountain Bike Experience](/things-to-do/from-belfast-mountain-bike-experience.a48163191.activity-details)[N. Ireland: Award Winning Guided Scenic Alpaca Trekking](/things-to-do/guided-alpaca-trekking-optional-luxury-picnic-hampers.a47775296.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Hillsborough Castle and Gardens - Gardens Only](/things-to-do/hillsborough-castle-and-gardens-gardens-only.a559822.activity-details)[From Newcastle: Game of Thrones Tollymore Forest Trek](/things-to-do/newcastle-game-of-thrones-tollymore-forest-trek.a4582134.activity-details)[Saint Patrick Centre Exhibition experience](/things-to-do/saint-patrick-centre-exhibition-experience.a44856331.activity-details) | | With kids | [Game of Thrones Studio Tour Admission and Transfer from Dublin](/things-to-do/game-of-thrones-studio-tour-admission-and-transfer-from-dublin.a44621142.activity-details)[Game of Thrones Studio Tour Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/game-of-thrones-studio-tour-admission-ticket.a5288976.activity-details)[Hillsborough Castle and Gardens - Gardens Only](/things-to-do/hillsborough-castle-and-gardens-gardens-only.a559822.activity-details) | ## What to do in Castlewellan --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Castlewellan? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Castlewellan #### Castlewellan Forest Park 5/5(4 reviews) Home to the National Arboretum of Northern Ireland, Castlewellan Forest Park, with a picturesque backdrop of sea and mountains, is situated in County Down. [](https://expedia.com/Castlewellan-Forest-Park-Castlewellan.d6086701.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ballyward Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ballyward Lake during your travels in Castlewellan. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.com/Ballyward-Lake-Castlewellan.d886541382735593472.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mourne Archery Centre You can take time to visit Mourne Archery Centre during your travels to Castlewellan. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Mourne-Archery-Centre-Castlewellan.d553248621532489896.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ballylough Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ballylough during your travels in Annsborough. [](https://expedia.com/Ballylough-Castlewellan.d886541394852945920.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ballywillwill Pond Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ballywillwill Pond during your travels in Clonvaraghan. [](https://expedia.com/Ballywillwill-Pond-Castlewellan.d886541376750325760.Vacation-Attraction) #### Legamanny Dolmen Find out about the history of Castlewellan when you spend time at Legamanny Dolmen. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Legamanny-Dolmen-Castlewellan.d6086689.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Castlewellan ![Tollymore Forest Park which includes heritage elements and chateau or palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532489890/7347f984-8510-4968-a0d8-cb9558b42721.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Newcastle ![County Down](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054336/2019398a-2e90-4d45-bd53-cbe01807871f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ballynahinch ![Aerial Panoramic view of summer sunny Downpatrick countryside ,Northern Irela](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182715/62bb217d-873e-43f8-b846-d24065fa2a45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Downpatrick ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182721/d30a9ca7-c49b-4acd-9e64-3107812d4e86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Newry ![Statue of Major General Rollo Gillespie, Comber](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6134355/b1e0f7c9-737d-4b91-a512-62a1197bdcc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Dromore ![Portal Tomb, Northern Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139496/7b4c80a3-a6cf-48b2-99e0-faf8de80824f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Banbridge ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Castlewellan worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Castlewellan? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Castlewellan? ### Is three days enough to stay in Castlewellan? ### Is Castlewellan a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Castlewellan with kids? > - 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