Spelga Dam is located about a 10 mile drive from Newcastle. It is a man made dam built in 1960. It is noted for it’s ability to make cars roll up the hill. Just in front of the dam is a small in road only about 30m long that when people park their cars, turn off the engine, take it Read more…
Hugh McCanns is situated between the majestic Mountains of Mourne in Co Down and the Irish Sea. The property boasts beauty in its design and panoramic views from every window. The building is 200 years old and has been sympathetically restored to preserve the old world charm, yet with all modern comforts and a fabulous design to take advantage of a stunning Read more…
We at O’Hares lounge Bars feel we really do have something to offer everyone! Whether it is relaxing outside on a sunny day in one of our four beer gardens, having the best of craic on a night out with your mates to the best in Live entertainment all through the week, whatever you need or whatever you fancy, relax Read more…
Slieve Binnian is the third highest mountain in Northern Ireland. The name comes from the rocky tors situated around the top of the mountain which makes it easy to identify throughout the Mournes. To the south-west of the mountain is wee Binnian and to the west is silent valley resevoir. Read more…
Slieve Commedagh is the second highest mountain in the Mournes after Slieve Donard. Slieve Commedagh stands for ‘the mountain of guarding/watching’. Read more…
Slieve Donard the the highest mountain of the Mournes and indeed Northern Ireland. Slieve Donard means Donard’s Mountain, and is named after Saint Donard who was a missionary and has long been associated with the mountain. Read more…
The boating pond at Castle Park is great as part of a fun family day out. There is 22 pedalo swans for everyone to enjoy. The tickets cost £2.50 adult and £1.80 child. Read more…
Newcastle library can be found on the mainstreet. You can read within the library and you can take books away. There is also computer, printer and fax facilities. The library is very central within the town and has beautiful views of the mountains. The library staff are very friendly as well. Read more…
‘Global Journeys’, is the large silver ball that can be found on Newcastle’s Central Promenade. It was Commissioned by Down District Council in 2005 and reflects the land, sky and sea depicting the migratory return of the Atlantic Salmon to the area. Read more…
‘The Cone of Light’ was commissioned by Down District Council in 2005. It links Newcastle with the Mountains of Mourne and if you look directly through it and up, it is in perfect alignment with the top of Slieve Donard. Read more…
Murlough national nature reserve offers a beautiful beach and stunning views of the Mountains of Mourne. Murlough also is great for walking and is a haven for bird watchers. Read more…
This park set within the beautiful scenery of the Mournes is perfect for a family day out or a peaceful walk at any time of the year. The park is ideal for walking and picknicking with beautiful tracks along the riverbanks and lovely gardens. Tollymore is also great for people wishing to cycle their bike. Read more…
This Golf Driving Range is located a few yards from the Burrendale Hotel. There is also an eighteen hole adventure golf course beside the golf driving range. Read more…
The Brandy Pad is one of the many beautiful walks through the Mournes. It was a route popular for smuggling in the nineteenth century. Goods that were smuggled included silks, coffee, tea and brandy. As well as it being a walk rich in history, it is a also a lovely walk that takes you beside the mountains of Slieve Commedagh Read more…
This world famous golf course attracts visitors from all over the world. The course was founded in 1889 by business men from Belfast. Visitors wanting to play at the course can do so on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Booking’s are made through the secretary’s office at the club (and some days the course can only be played in Read more…
Widow’s Row is a line of cottages that were built in King Street for the Widow’s of the fishing disaster of 1843. On Friday 13th of January ten fishing boats set sail from Newcastle, a storm ensued and seventy three fishermen were drowned. Forty six Newcastle fishermen were drowned leaving behind 27 widows, 118 orphans and 21 dependants. An appeal Read more…
Newcastle Tennis Courts are located on the Bryansford Road and just off Islands Park. Newcastle tennis club has won varius titles through competing in the Belfast and district leagues. The courts are welcome to non members weather they be professional or novice. Coaching lessons are also avaliable if requested. Prices for an adult are: (per 1 hour) £3.55 Junior: (per Read more…
The Tropicana is an open air warm swimming pool loacted in the town centre. The deepest it goes is 1.2 metres and it is a childrens swimming pool consisting of two pools, both with their own slide. The smaller pool is very small and is mostly used for babies and toddlers with an elephant slide that goes into the water. Read more…
Newcasle Rock Pool is over eighty years old and a much beloved peice of history as generations of local people can claim to have enjoyed many summer days here. It is open air and consists of a single large swimming pool full of sea water. Although the water is cold, it is a unique way to enjoy a swim, especially Read more…
Newcastle and the surrounding area has its fair share of fokelore and stories passed down through the generations. Maggies Leap is one of these myths that local people grow up hearing about. You can find Maggies Leap much easier from a boat in the sea as it is difficult to see from the road. Maggies Leap is located on the Read more…
The Bogie Trail leads onto the Bogie Hill on Kingstreet and then on down to the harbour. This Trail was the main transportation of granite off the Mourne Mountains. A ‘Bogie’ is the name given to the small railway cart used to transport granite down the hill. For years the Bogie trail was merely an overgrown path through the forest Read more…
It is not known where exacly the name ‘Bloody Bridge’ comes from, although it is thought that it may derive from a massacre that occured in the area in 1641. It is said that bodies where thrown over the bridge and into the river, tainting it red with blood. The area surrounding the Bloody Bridge is eerily beautiful and extreamly Read more…
Monday Newcastle Centre 10.15am to 11.15am+ creche Tuesday Baptist Church Hall, 6.15pm to 7.15pm (no creche) Wednesday Newcastle Centre 10.15am to 11.15am + creche Thursday Downpatrick Leisure Centre 10.15am to 11.15am+creche Creche is £2.50 per child from 10am to 1pm, Gillian’s fitness classes are payable directly to Gillian £4.00 per session Read more…
Come and join us every Saturday morning from 10.30am until 12pm We have something different every week from fun with foam, felt & fabric, ceramic painting,little painters sessions,creations with candles & clay.£5 per child for an arts & crafts session. Parental assistance is required for under 5’s. I am also available for private hire for birthday parties, festivals and events Read more…
Savoy Café is a family run business in the heart of Newcastle County Down. Using the best locally sourced ingredients prepared by Paddy & Eileen Mallon (former head chef & have both been in the hospitality business for many years) the new Savoy Café brings quality homemade food to Newcastle’s main street. Coffee We offer a wide selection of top Read more…
Situated at the foot of the beautiful Mourne mountains the Avoca Hotel in Newcastle Co Down is ideally situated to take advantage of Co Down. Read more…
The Restaurant offers special dishes each day as well as an established repertoire of fish dishes, grills and salads. On Sundays and special occasions such as Mothers’ Day and Valentines Day, special Celebration Menus are created. Parties and group bookings are always welcome at the Strand Restaurant with seating up to 76 people. Read more…
Our family run business offers new and regular alike, good food with a friendly service in a modern and warm atmosphere.> Recently awarded 5 Star Health And Hygiene from the local district council. We are located in the Hub of Newcastle, just a few steps away from the award winning promenade, easy access to the beach and complimented by the Read more…
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