The historic town of Downpatrick is of huge religious importance. It's dominated by a magnificent Gothic cathedral built on a hill, where places of worship have existed since 1016. The cathedral marks the grave of St Patrick - who brought Christianity to Ireland - with a slab of Mournes granite. It's thought that St Columcille and St Brigid are also buried here. The town's links with St Patrick are celebrated and explained at exhibitions in the Down County Museum, located in a former jail and military barracks, and at the Saint Patrick Centre, where the story is told in his own words. Saul Church is a replica of St Patrick's first church, and his statue can be seen nearby atop Slieve Patrick. Other ancient attractions include the Downpatrick & County Down Railway where visitors can take a trip on an old steam train and explore the museum, and a number of ancient monuments just outside the town. Ballynoe Stone Circle dates back to prehistoric times, while Inch Abbey is a ruined Cistercian monastery, founded in the 1180s. Struell Wells - a complex of healing wells - survive from 1306. Downpatrick's more contemporary attractions include golf, horse-racing and a Civic Arts Centre.
Attraction
Castle Ward
Down County Museum
Downpatrick & Co. Down Railway
Saint Patrick Centre (The)
Care Home
Lecale Lodge Care Home
Strangford Court Care Home
Classes
Yoga - Ananda Yoga & Natural Therapy Centre
Dentist
Dickson Mullan & Gallacher
Downe Dental Care
Downe in the Mouth
Doctor
Drs Moore & Small
Pound Lane Health Centre
Golf Club
Pub and Bar
Arkle Bar
Avenue Bar
Brendan's Bar & Restaurant
Castle Inn
Central Bar
Curran’s Bar & Seafood Steakhouse
Quoile Tavern
Ramble Inn
Russell Bar
Slaney Inn
Turleys
Restaurant
Brendan's Bar & Restaurant
China Garden
Curran’s Bar & Seafood Steakhouse
Denvir’s Restaurant & Bar
Golden Dragon
Golden Dragon
Mulberry Tree
Passage to India
Purple Sage
Rock City Diner
Spinnaker (The)
School
Down High School
Downpatrick Primary School
St Brigid’s Primary School
Solicitor
Kevin Winters & Company Solicitors
McGrady Collins Solicitors
Murlands Solicitors
Taxi
Call A Cab
Circular Taxis
Clough Cabs
Fairway Taxis
Shops
Churchtown Farm Organic Produce
Cushla’s Health, Beauty & Laser Clinic
The Tzone
Chapters Bookshop
I K’s Fresh Foods
Down Discount Cycles
Bikes N Stuff
Petals ‘N’ Pots
Flowers by Tracey
Treasures
T J’s Gift Shop
GiGi Hair Graduates
Hair Retro
Cecil Browne’s Hardware
Kelly’s Hardware
The Health Store at Down
Decorum
Cherish Lingerie
Gary Scott Opticians
Pet Newtritons
Activities
Clearsky Adventure Centre(Shooting)
Places to Stay near Downpatrick
Portpatrick Hotel (42.76 miles)
We are blessed with having some beautiful ... More | visit website
Dunskey Guest House (42.96 miles)
Fernhill Hotel (42.96 miles)
With breath taking views over the village and harbour of the picturesque village of Portpatrick, Fernhill Hotel is the best place in the area to relax and enjoy the fantastic views, play the superb golf ... More | visit website
Tigh Na Mara Hotel (44.71 miles)
Tigh na Mara Hotel boasts an enviable location, situated within a stone's throw of a beautiful stretch of unspoilt, sandy beach. This area features some of Scotland’s most spectacular coastline ... More
Torrs Warren Country House Hotel (45.73 miles)
A quiet family run hotel ideal for the ferry to Ireland or exploring the Rhins in the southwest of Scotland. We have a licensed bar and restaurant and all the ... More
Cross Haven Guest House (48.10 miles)
Mick and Gayle Holmes guarantee you a warm welcome on your arrival at Cross Haven. It is a beautiful Victorian villa refurbished by us to a high standard. Formerly a ... More
Fernlea Guest House (48.12 miles)
Close to Stranraer’s town centre and ferry port, this charming family-run bed and breakfast is housed in an attractive, stone-built Victorian property, boasting fine original woodwork and ceilings. With just 3 rooms, ... More
Abonny Guest House (48.19 miles)
Abonny Guest House is a family bed and breakfast accommodation situated close to Stranraer town centre, ferry, rail and bus terminals.The guest house is totally non-smoking and offers both en-suite ... More
Marine House Hotel (48.27 miles)
Jim & Fiona Wood welcome you to the Marine House Hotel website. Our well furnished and decorated hotel is in the town of Stranraer, in the southwest of Scotland. We ... More
Lakeview Guest House (48.31 miles)
Ideally situated on Stranraer seafront, just 5 minutes walk from the town centre, train station and ferry terminal, this family-run guest house with free Wi-Fi is conveniently located for an enjoyable ... More
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