Guidebook for Killough and Surrounding Areas
Food Scene
East Essence Chinese Restaurant
Quay StreetLocal Chinese Restaurant (Cash only for deliveries).
Aldos
7 Castle PlIt has a restaurant as well as a bar. You can also enjoy a spot of golf, which has hosted VIPs such as Ed Sheeran.
14 locals recommend
Ardglass Golf Club
9 Castle PlIt has a restaurant as well as a bar. You can also enjoy a spot of golf, which has hosted VIPs such as Ed Sheeran.
Best seafood restaurant in Strangford Village. Enjoy the view that looks over to the Strangford Lough.
18 locals recommend
Lobster Pot
9-11 The SquareBest seafood restaurant in Strangford Village. Enjoy the view that looks over to the Strangford Lough.
The Artisan Cookhouse
4 Kildare StBest place for breakfast!
Features one of the doors embossed with Games of Thrones details from the series.
22 locals recommend
The Cuan
6-12 The SquareFeatures one of the doors embossed with Games of Thrones details from the series.
Doc's Fish & Chips, Ardglass
4-6 Bath StLocal Fish and Chip shop.
Small coffee shop that serves breakfast and lunch.
Sea Gems Cafe and Watersedge Gift Shop And Ice Cream Parlour
Small coffee shop that serves breakfast and lunch.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Old Commercial Bar (Mannies)
2 Kildare StBest bar in the village! Pub Quiz every Thursday night from 9:30pm.
The Cable Bar
Nearest bar to the house, not far from Ballyhornan Beach.
Anchor Bar
Local pub in Killough
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Saddle Or Sail Inn
Local pub in Killough
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The Ann Boal Inn
Local pub in Killough
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Parks & Nature
Ballyhornan Bay Beach
Killard RoadBeautiful wide open beach!
Kilclief Beach
106 A2Smaller beach, amongst the grounds of the Kilclef Castle.
It is a large and complex site from late Neolithic to earlier Bronze Age; which appears as a large circle of over 50 closely spaced upright stones, some as much as six feet tall, with some small gaps, surrounding a space about 110 ft across.
9 locals recommend
Ballynoe Stone Circle
Ballynoe RoadIt is a large and complex site from late Neolithic to earlier Bronze Age; which appears as a large circle of over 50 closely spaced upright stones, some as much as six feet tall, with some small gaps, surrounding a space about 110 ft across.
Rossglass beach
Rossglass Road SouthEnjoy the views as you can see the Mourne Mountains across the bay.
Essentials
Maxol Service Station SPAR, Ardglass
5 Downpatrick RdBest place to get your everyday needs.
Mace Ni
2 Downpatrick RdDuffy Thomas & Sons Ltd
25-27 Castle StPost Office service available here - withdraw cash, send post domestically and internationally, etc.
Ardglass Post Office Supershop
Post Office service available here - withdraw cash, send post domestically and internationally, etc.
Supervalu
40 Killough RdMini-supermarket.
McDaid T & P Chemist
7 Downpatrick RdLocal Pharmacy/Chemist.
Asda Downpatrick Superstore
Ballydugan RoadLocal major supermarket.
Downpatrick Library
79 Market StLibrary services, computer access, photocopier and printer access.
Downe Hospital
2 Struell Wells RdLocal hospital with Urgent Care Centre.
Always call 999/112 for emergencies.
The Village Salon
Bath LaneHairdressers.
Groves Chemist
37 Castle StPost Office Ltd
37 Castle StSightseeing
Former major port for South Down (prior to Ardglass). Avenue of trees line Main Street. Stunning Killough Bay.
Killough
Former major port for South Down (prior to Ardglass). Avenue of trees line Main Street. Stunning Killough Bay.
It hosts Motor Bike, Car Racing & Kart Racing events. A hugely popular circuit for both the drivers and fans. A must see destination for all you racing enthusiasts Bishopscourt has two fantastic circuits: the International Circuit and the Intermediate Circuit.
Bishopscourt Racing Circuit
29 Lismore RdIt hosts Motor Bike, Car Racing & Kart Racing events. A hugely popular circuit for both the drivers and fans. A must see destination for all you racing enthusiasts Bishopscourt has two fantastic circuits: the International Circuit and the Intermediate Circuit.
Downpatrick Racecourse
24 Ballydugan RoadDown Cathedral
35 English StCathedral that was built on area where Saint Patrick is buried.
It was formerly the Parish Church of Ardglass and is dedicated to St Nicholas, the patron saint of sailors. The structure is of a characteristic Anglo-Irish parish church of the Middle Ages.
Ardtole Church
7 Ardtole RdIt was formerly the Parish Church of Ardglass and is dedicated to St Nicholas, the patron saint of sailors. The structure is of a characteristic Anglo-Irish parish church of the Middle Ages.
Inch Abbey is a large, ruined monastic site north-west of Downpatrick, on the north bank of the River Quoile in a hollow between two drumlins and featuring early Gothic architecture. It's a filming site for Games of Thrones.
16 locals recommend
Inch Abbey
Inch Abbey RoadInch Abbey is a large, ruined monastic site north-west of Downpatrick, on the north bank of the River Quoile in a hollow between two drumlins and featuring early Gothic architecture. It's a filming site for Games of Thrones.
Coney Island, Downpatrick, UK
Private beach oasis
Arts & Culture
Stunning National Trust building - a must see! Filming site for Games of Thrones. They provide a tour too.
70 locals recommend
National Trust Castle Ward
Stunning National Trust building - a must see! Filming site for Games of Thrones. They provide a tour too.
Northern Ireland's aquarium. Take the Strangford Ferry on car or on foot and cross over to the nearby Portaferry.
49 locals recommend
Exploris Aquarium
1 Castle StNorthern Ireland's aquarium. Take the Strangford Ferry on car or on foot and cross over to the nearby Portaferry.
Learn all about Saint Patrick and his role in Downpatrick and surrounding areas.
25 locals recommend
The Saint Patrick Centre
53A Market StLearn all about Saint Patrick and his role in Downpatrick and surrounding areas.
Down County Museum
English StreetFormer 17th gaol turn museum detailing history of Downpatrick.
Entertainment & Activities
Eclipse Cinema Downpatrick
5 Owenbeg AveNo 10 Day Spa
10 Market StIf you're looking for a manicure, pedicure or massage, this is the place to go!