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Out & About
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    Are you ready for an underwater adventure? A sunken galleon, friendly sharks and a snappy crocodile, all star in Northern Ireland’s only Aquarium       and Seal Sanctuary. NEW TO EXPLORIS... Penguin Island/Turtle         Cove/New Otter Enclosure/ Selection of Ducks / Percy's Pitstop (Outdoor catering and BBQ area on

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Echinville Distillery

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Echinville offer a range of visitor experiences from our Tour & Tipple to bespoke events. Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and smells of Ireland’s first farm distillery and discover the journey of our spirits from fields to glass.

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Kirkistown Racing Circuit

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Kirkistown Motor Racing Circuit is a permanent motorsport circuit located between the villages of Kirkistown and Portavogie. In addition to the 500 MRCI's own events and other automobile circuit racing series, Kirkistown also hosts races for karting, rallying, rallycross, motorcycle and supermoto classes.

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Historic Greyabbey

Visit the remains of the Abbey which are situated in beautiful parkland on the outskirts of the village.

Afterwards take a stroll round the village to visit the coffee shops and browse the gift and antique shops.

Enjoy a picnic overlooking Strangford Lough.

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Mountstewart Estate

Hit the trails and discover hidden gems. Hit the trails and discover hidden gemsMount Stewart is an exceptional example of an Irish demesne, a beautiful and productive estate, with farmland, woodland and a walled garden providing for the ‘big house’. The demesne is home to five and half miles of walking trails through a truly magical landscape of woodlands and mixed farmland, set within the iconic rolling drumlin landscape of East Down.

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Kirkistown Castle Golf Club

Kirkistown Castle Golf Club is a unique Irish Links golf course and clubhouse situated on the eastern shores of County Down, Recently recognised as the Best Value Golf Experience in Ulster (Golfer's Guide to Ireland, 2019) The Club, founded in 1902, has been an enduring central landmark within the townland of Kirkistown and the small village of Cloughey. 

Whether member or guest, everyone is most welcome to come and experience our outstanding links and warm welcome.

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