Top Things to do in Newcastle
Top 10 Things to do in Newcastle, Northern Ireland
Discover the best top things to do in Newcastle, United Kingdom including Dundrum Castle, Murlough National Nature Reserve, Newcastle Visitor Information Centre, Silent Valley and Ben Crom Reservoirs, Tollymore Forest Park, Tollymore National Outdoor Centre, Slieve Donard, The Granite Trail, Funny Farm Adventures, Coco's Adventure Playground.
Restaurants in Newcastle
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. Murlough National Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 313 reviews
Reviewed By machinmad - Norwich, United Kingdom
From the car park we took the right hand boardwalk to the beach then followed the shoreline right round the peninsular and back inland to the road bridge. It was high tide and very wet, but was just manageable . The sea walk was spectacular, as the big waves crashed in. Seals basked on the opposite shore, oblivious to the sound of gunfire from the military firing range. A stunning 2hr circular walk despite the heavy rain on the way back!
3. Newcastle Visitor Information Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 100 reviews
Newcastle Visitor Information Centre stock a wide range of traditional and contemporary crafts, including many local producers. Designer knitwear, jewellery, pottery, woodcarvings, hand painted silks and Game of Thrones merchandise. Also stock a wide range of souvenirs, books and maps.
Reviewed By Bazalina - Rostrevor, United Kingdom
This visitor centre has everything. All the leaflets and maps for the local area, friendly and helpful staff and a great range of local souvenirs- many made by local artists. I have stopped in several times for a good browse. If you are looking for what to do in the area the staff will point you in the right direction.
4. Silent Valley and Ben Crom Reservoirs
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 365 reviews
Reviewed By Destination84931
Arrived on a sunny Saturday, the view ofthe reservoir was absolutely amazing .Walk a mere three miles and up 270 steps to Ben crom dam.one wishes a drone would capture the true essence of the beauty of the scenery. Stop of on your way back for a cup of coffee in the victorian tea room.
5. Tollymore Forest Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 763 reviews
Reviewed By dermotc502
Great place to visit loads of scenic walks the river walk is fantastic Toilets on site and a mobile eatery
6. Tollymore National Outdoor Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Tollymore National Outdoor Centre is located on the northern edge of the Mourne Mountains on the fringe of Tollymore Forest Park. We provide a wide range of skills and leadership courses in outdoor adventure activities including rockclimbing, hillwalking, canoeing and kayaking, mountain biking, mountaineering and orienteering to groups and individuals. On site facilities include high and low ropes courses, indoor and outdoor climbing walls, canoe rolling pool, and a mountain bike skills course. The Centre also includes ensuite accommodation and a range of meeting and conference rooms.
Reviewed By TravelBuds1and2
we rented electric bikes and had an awesome adventure. We rode higher than we would have on regular bicycles and saw some amazing Irish scenery. Wonderful memories!
7. Slieve Donard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 296 reviews
Reviewed By 888Sausage
We stayed at the Slieve Donard on a spa-stay deal. Wow this is a classy hotel. We were upgraded to a sea view which is the advantage of visiting during November I guess, but there were plenty of people there, the hotel wasn’t empty. Set in lovely grounds beside the sea, this is a large hotel with multiple restaurants and bars. Breakfast was incredible - look out for the cream, honey and WHISKEY that you’re encouraged to have with your porridge - that really set me up for the day! It was impressive to read the booklets on the tables about where in Northern Ireland all the breakfast ingredients were sourced from, and read the interviews with the local business owners. In the evening we had cocktails in the Charlie Chaplin bar, lovely place and good cocktails, the staff even went off menu when my husband asked for a particular favourite cocktail of his. Hotel guests can use the pool and sauna/steam room/jacuzzi at any time. The second day we then went to the spa area for massages - would highly recommend this as this area also has its own sauna/steam room/jacuzzi on a different floor to the one for hotel guests. I visited on a Tuesday morning and had the place to myself. I could really relax here. All staff were so friendly. Do check out the museum room documenting the history of the hotel.
8. The Granite Trail
9. Funny Farm Adventures
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 47 reviews
10. Coco's Adventure Playground
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By joannesH4880CZ
I've just returned home after having my daughter's 6th birthday party in cocos. I can safely say it was the best birthday party experience I've had to date. Staff and general service was outstanding. They went that extra mile to make sure everything flowed very smoothly and that parents and children were well looked after and had everything they needed to have a fantastic day. Thank u so much to all the staff there and I look forward to returning again.
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