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…
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…
