Things to do in County Down

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Mount Stewart House and Gardens featuring a house, a garden and heritage architecture
Mount Stewart House and Gardens showing a bridge, a park and a river or creek
Mount Stewart House and Gardens featuring a lake or waterhole and a garden
Mount Stewart House and Gardens showing fall colors
Titanic Belfast featuring street scenes, signage and modern architecture

County Down Attractions

There's something quite enchanting about smaller cities. Whether you're traveling to County Down for a handful of days or you're planning on staying for longer, you'll soon fall in love with this place. In fact, with so many fun things to do and impressive attractions to enjoy, you mightn't want to leave!

If you're ready to discover the best of County Down, join one of the top tours & day trips on offer, and have a friendly local show you some of the most popular landmarks. Offering free cancellations and no added fees, our {214 fun activities in County Down fun activities in County Down} are also worth a look.

Most popular activities in County Down

Tours & day trips

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From Belfast: Giant's Causeway Full-Day Guided Trip

From Belfast: Giant's Causeway Full-Day Guided Trip

Activity duration is 9 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 53 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $32 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Private Political History & Murals Tour Belfast

Private Political History & Murals Tour Belfast

Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $74 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Belfast: Guided Food Walking Tour with Street Art and Pubs

Belfast: Guided Food Walking Tour with Street Art and Pubs

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is $106 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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From Belfast: Mountain Bike Experience

From Belfast: Mountain Bike Experience

Free cancellation available
Price is $74 per adult
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Attractions

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Titanic Belfast Entrance Ticket: Titanic Visitor Experience Including SS No...

Titanic Belfast Entrance Ticket: Titanic Visitor Experience Including SS No...

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
8.6 out of 10 with 32 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $36 per adult
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What to do in County Down

Free Things to Do in Down

Heading to Down on a budget? The following can be experienced for nothing.

Quoile Pondage Nature Reserve - If you take pleasure in digging about the garden, this place will fascinate your green thumb.

Things to Do in County Down with Kids

There are plenty of amazing experiences in County Down that the entire gang will enjoy. Here are a few of the best family friendly experiences around.

 

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Popular day trips from County Down

Belfast City Hall which includes chateau or palace, a garden and heritage elements

Belfast

Photo by Trea Grant

Craigavon

Dundalk

Dundalk

Tollymore Forest Park which includes heritage elements and chateau or palace

Newcastle

Cultra as well as a small group of people

Holywood

Photo by Kathryn Howlett

Portaferry

Down

Ballynahinch

Bangor

Bangor

Frequently asked questions

What to do in County Down on a sunny day?
What to do in County Down on a rainy day?
A Aspire Lounge by Servisair at Belfast City Airport (BHD) is an awesome indoor activity to try if the weather is misbehaving.
What should I not miss in County Down?
Wonderful sights aren't hard to come by here, but Titanic Belfast and SSE Arena are two you shouldn't miss.
Are there cheap things to do in County Down?
If you're on a budget, add these inexpensive activities and tours to your itinerary:


What can you do in County Down for free?
Your time in County Down needn't cost a bundle with free things like these to enjoy:

  • Ormeau Park
  • Slieve Donard
  • Stormont Parliament Buildings
  • Newcastle Beach