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Down Tourist Attractions
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14 tourist attractions in down county
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Welcome Picture of Hillsborough Fort
Hillsborough, Down
A fine artillery fort, 270 feet square and with spear-shaped bastions at the corners, was built here by Colonel Arthur Hill around 1650 to command the road from Dublin to Belfast and Carrickfergus. It stands on the site of an Early Christian period rath, the circular ditch of which has been left open in the central grassed area of the fort. In the min 18th century, the Hill family transformed the north-western gatehouse entrance into a two-storey 'gothick' fort or castle for the entertainment...
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233 Bangor Road, Bangor, Down
This centre allows you to share the experiences of the men and women who served in the armed forces and the factories during the First World War. The centre displays artefacts of the time including uniforms, weapons and personal items. Through the use of a computer database, visitors can also find casualty information on individuals who fell at the Somme....
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53a Lower Market Street, Downpatrick, Down
The Saint Patrick Centre tells the story of Ireland's patron saint through a dynamic and informative exhibition. It's housed in an amazing new building which gives close access to St Patrick's Grave and Down Cathedral. The centre is open all the year round.

It houses a cafe, craft shop and a tourist information centre. Meeting facilities and an education programme are available. Please note that the last admission to the exhibition area is 1.5 hours before closing time....
Welcome Picture of The Silent Valley
Mourne, Annalong, Down
In 1933 the successful damming of the Kilkeel River valley was the culmination of 30 years work initiated by Belfast City and District Water work initiated by Belfast City and District Water Commissioners ( responsible by an Act of parliament to supply water to the city of Belfast) This set in place first the Mourne Wall and then the immense reservoir in a renamed "silent valley". Built to gather waters from a mountain catchment extending over most of the High Mournes, the Silent Valle...
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