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North Down Heritage Centre
Castle Park Avenue
Bangor
Co Down
028 9127 1200
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The North Down Heritage Centre contains a number of artefacts from throughout the history of County Down, including the Ballycroghan Swords dating from 500 BC, a 9th century handbell and a railway display.
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Inch Abbey
Downpatrick
Co Down
028 9054 6552
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The remains of the 12th century Cistercian Inch Abbey, founded by John de Courcy following his invasion of Ulster, can be found at Downpatrick. It is set in an idyllic location beside the River Quoile, offering views of de Courcy's Cathedral town of Downpatrick in the distance.
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The St Patrick World Centre
The Mall
English St
Downpatrick
Co Down
028-4461-5218
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The St Patrick World Centre is a new exhibition chronicling the life and times of Ireland’s patron saint. A number of interactive displays examines the role of St Patrick and other Dark Age Christian missionaries in the development of Christianity in Ireland.
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Dundrum Castle
Dundrum
Co Down
028 9054 6518
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Dundrum Castle is one of the finest Norman castles in Northern Ireland, offering spectacular views of the sea and the Mourne Mountains. Constructed in the 12th century by John de Courcy following his invasion of Ulster, it was later occupied by the Magennises.
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Mount Stewart House and Gardens
Portaferry Rd
Newtownards
Co Down
028 4278 8387
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Mount Stewart House is the magnificent 18th century residence of the powerful Stewart family, who played a central role in British and Irish politics throughout history. The famous gardens, meanwhile, were planted in the 1920s by Edith, Lady Londonderry, and were named European Garden of Inspiration 2003
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