Title: Visit County Down: Best of County Down Travel 2025 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.co.uk [County Down Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-County-Down.d6054336.Hotel-Destinations)[Holiday Rentals in County Down](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-County-Down.d6054336.Holiday-Rental-Destinations)[County Down Flights](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-County-Down.d6054336.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in County Down](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-County-Down.d6054336.Travel-Guide-Activities)[County Down Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-County-Down.d6054336.Car-Hire-Destinations)[County Down Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/County-Down.d6054336.Holidays-City-Breaks) # County Down Travel Guide ## Northern Ireland ![Mount Stewart House and Gardens showing heritage architecture, a garden and a house](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42872-Mount-Stewart-House-Garden-And-Temple-Of-The-Winds.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mount Stewart House and Gardens showing a bridge, a river or creek and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42864-Mount-Stewart-House-Garden-And-Temple-Of-The-Winds.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mount Stewart House and Gardens which includes a lake or waterhole and a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42876-Mount-Stewart-House-Garden-And-Temple-Of-The-Winds.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mount Stewart House and Gardens featuring autumn leaves](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42875-Mount-Stewart-House-Garden-And-Temple-Of-The-Winds.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Titanic Belfast showing street scenes, modern architecture and signage](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/146000/146172-Titanic-Belfast.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) #### County Down, situated inthe north-east of Northern Ireland, is steeped in history and rich in areas ofgreat natural beauty. Characterised by rugged coastlines, dramatic mountainranges and bustling, vibrant towns, County Downhas something to offer everyone. ### Nature and History in County Down Renowned for their beauty, the Mourne Mountains sweepdown to the sea, creating an amazing vista across [Carlingford](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carlingford.d6125673.Holidays-City-Breaks)Lough, the glacial fjord at the foot of the granite mountains. Head to StJohn’s Point for a particularly clear view of the Mournes across the sereneinlet that forms part of the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic. The Mountains of Mourne include the largest peaks inNorthern Ireland. The highest summit, [SlieveDonard](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Slieve-Donard-Newcastle.d6323143.Attraction), stands at an impressive 2,790 feet and offers fantastic viewsover the forest and water below. The Mourne is an official area of outstandingnatural beauty crowned the first ever national park in the country, it is alocal must-see that will delight visitors of all ages. There are two impressive peninsulas inCounty Down - Ards Peninsula and Lecales. Thereare a number of interesting historical buildings on Ards Peninsula, including [ScraboTower](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Scrabo-Tower-Newtownards.d6086641.Attraction), which overlooks the northern point and is situated in abeautiful country park, offering ample opportunity to explore and enjoy thewonderful views. ### Places of Interest in County Down Grey Abbey stands close to the Ards Peninsula. TheAbbey was built in 1193 as a Cistercian priory and it remains, in the quaintvillage of [Greyabbey](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Greyabbey.d6175490.Holidays-City-Breaks),as a national heritage site and point of interest for visitors to the area. Literature buffs should head to the south-east region,located between Rathfriland and Banbridge, to an area known as the BrontëHomeland. Here you can follow the story of British literature's mostprestigious family through surviving buildings such as the church and schoolnear Rathfriland. Patrick Brontë is said to have grown up in the area and thefamily visited many times throughout their lives. SaintPatrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is said to be buried at [DownCathedral](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Down-Cathedral-Downpatrick.d6086669.Attraction) in [Downpatrick](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Downpatrick.d182715.Holidays-City-Breaks). This ornate Church of Irelandcathedral stands on Cathedral Hill overlooking the town and is a populartourist destination for visitors from all over the world. ### Explore Northern Ireland’s Capital The east part of [Belfast](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Belfast.d6034919.Holidays-City-Breaks)belongs to County Down. Enjoy bustling nightlife,excellent restaurants and the beautiful contrast between old and newarchitecture in Northern Ireland’s capital city. For those looking for some retail therapy, head toVictoria Square where you will find a wide range of boutique, independent andhigh street stores, as well as several bars and restaurants to suit any pricerange. ### Enjoy County Down Explore the rugged, unspoilt coasts, glacial fjordsand mystical mountain ranges of County Down. 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