Top Things to do in County Down
10 Castles in County Down That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in County Down, United Kingdom including Dundrum Castle, Narrow Water Castle, Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, Greencastle Royal Castle, Narrow Water Keep and Castle, Bangor Castle, Sketrick Castle, Clough Castle, Jordan's Castle, Killyleagh Castle Towers.
Restaurants in County Down
1. Dundrum Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 193 reviews
Reviewed By jade191215
We were the only ones to visit the castle. It is incredible with a lovely view of Dundrum when you climb on top of it, and it is a 7 minute walk from the center of Dundrum.
2. Narrow Water Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Narrow Water Castle is a truly magical venue for a wedding. Originally built in 1816, by Thomas Duff, a well known architect, it is the home of the Hall family who have lived at Narrow Water since 1670. The estate extends to over 700 acres, and is a beautiful setting, overlooking Carlingford Lough and the Cooley Mountains.
3. Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 326 reviews
Explore Northern Ireland’s royal residence. Located just 20 minutes from Belfast, the restored and re-imagined Hillsborough Castle and Gardens has something for everyone. Inside the castle, discover the fascinating history of the re-presented State Rooms still used by the royal family. Enjoy delicious food and drink in our relaxing café and explore 100 acres of beautiful gardens, including the newly-restored Walled Garden, the previously unseen Lost Garden, meandering waterways and picturesque glens.
Reviewed By 447paulined - Dublin, Ireland
Excellent guided tour of this working Royal Palace - wonderful art displays, beautifully presented rooms, lots of photographs, artefacts and stories which tell the history of this beautiful Royal Palace. We also took some time walking around the beautiful 100acre gardens first established in the 1700’s, including impressive tree lined walks, a lake, hidden garden and a recently restored walled garden
4. Greencastle Royal Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By mojh2002 - Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Lovely castle to look around. Free entrance. Allowed to climb around but be careful of low stone arches or you will get a rather sore bump to your head. Well worth a visit if your in the area.
5. Narrow Water Keep and Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By JennyB1984 - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Absolutely fabulous building. I'd never been here before and really enjoyed climbing up inside and looking at the view. I was very impressed by the toilets as well!
6. Bangor Castle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By steenjohna - Newtownards, United Kingdom
Decided on the spur of the moment to visit the Cafe at Bangor Castle as we had not been for some time. CAlled at 1:00pm and found the cafe to be quiet and not too crowded. Order quiche and salad, rhubarb pie + ice cream and Americano coffees each. Very nice indeed - especially the rhubard pie. The seating area was clean and the tables were well spaced. The tables along one side of the cafe were marked reserved but there was room to spare. This is a good place to visit to see around the Castle, the museum, art gallery and local artisan pottery on show.
7. Sketrick Castle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By BelfastFoodTravelMan - Belfast, United Kingdom
We visited here today. I brought my sister, brother in law and niece for their first visit. It’s a modest castle ruin in size and it’s good that there is an info board and that one can get up close to the ruins. Definitely worth a trip.
8. Clough Castle
9. Jordan's Castle
10. Killyleagh Castle Towers
