10 Shopping in County Down That You Shouldn't Miss

Top Floor Art Gallery, based in the historic village of Saintfield, County Down, shows the work of over 35 emerging and established artists, designers and crafters who live and work in Northern Ireland. We also host the Top Floor Art Textile Studio Group and the open studios of fine artist Stephen McClean and textile artist Emma Whitehead.

We are a quaint and quirky craft shop, set in the picturesque Quaker village of Bessbrook. We specialise in wools and unique hand crafted gifts.. All local to Northern Ireland. We stock re-loved furniture, giftware,needle craft and materials, candles, jewellery, cushions, bespoke christening attire..We also stock the unique creations of local crafters and help promote their work..Our own brands include 'Vintage Revival' re-loved furniture and 'Fleece' n'Loops' fleece comforters and blanketsWe offer a growing range of classes in knitting and crocheting.

Blue Beans craft shop is a family run business situated in Castlewellan at the foot of the Mourne Mountains. It offers its customers a modern and contemporary outlook and has over 100 different craftspeople. Exquisitely designed jewellery, distinctive pottery, sculpted pieces, delicately scented soaps and candles. Claire specialises in heirloom christening gowns and bonnets made from Irish linen.

Just a step a way from the hustle and bustle of our busy High Street is the calm, tranquil luxury of Omeya, Bangor’s award-wining day spa. Everyone needs to be pampered sometime, but actually going to a spa may have seemed out of reach. But now everyone can experience the same sumptuous surroundings for even the smallest of treatments. Offering 7 treatment rooms, inc. Walk-In wax Bar, chromatherapy and hydrotherapy bath, steam unit and shower facilities. Each treatment room is beautifully decorated and individually colour themed throughout, all offering that peaceful, stress free environment we all crave…

Good Craic Gifts is a great wee gift shop celebrating the village of Rostrevor and the local area. Much of the stock is hand-crafted locally. There is a fun range of quirky gifts and souvenirs. There is also a growing range of locally made greeting cards to suit almost any purpose. Local artists are most welcome to come in and discuss joining the fun. There is a small gallery space upstairs to host exhibitions for painters, photographers or other artists. There is also a life size painting of Giant Murphy. He was a real life giant from this area who was 8 foot tall!! Fabulous photo opportunity, guaranteed to make you feel short!!! We are also the informal tourist information centre with brochures, maps and suggestions for Rostrevor and the Mourne mountain area. The Good Craic Guide to Rostrevor and the Mournes is available free in store with suggestions of 40+ things to do in the area.

We are an independent multi award winning gift/lifestyle boutique based on the seafront on Quay Street in Bangor. (Opposite the clock) The majority of our stock is exclusive to us in Bangor and a lot is new to Northern Ireland too. As well as selling some beautiful quality gift and home products we also carry a small range of items that have been designed/made in Ireland. Along with this we also sell our own range of products which feature local attractions/landmarks and are the perfect gift to bring back as a gift from your travels. Be sure to pop into Doodle & Boom whilst in Bangor, a warm welcome awaits you, no pushy sale just good old honest advice if you ask for it :) Open Mon to Sat 9.30am - 5.00pm We look forward to seeing you.

Spy Pond Photo Space is Northern Ireland’s newest gallery concentrating in photography. We are located in Newcastle in County Down just a few steps away from Town Centre, The Tropicana and the Beach.

Based in the heart of Hillsborough village, in klöver is a truly local shop featuring the work of artists and makers from across Northern Ireland and beyond. Our mission is to create an inspiring place to shop for genuinely unique, handmade products. Everything we sell is sustainably sourced from independent makers and presented with absolute transparency. We are driven by a belief that everyone should aspire to shop in a more thoughtful and ethical way. Buying less and making better choices is at the centre of our ethos and we’ll go that extra mile to help you find something that will be cherished and admired. When you shop at in klöver, you are helping to build a more vibrant, local community and enabling people to make a living doing what they love.

Made in Mourne is a non-profit social enterprise based in the heart of the Mournes. Our aim is to provide a fresh and stimulating environment to support and celebrate talented local creatives and showcase their work. MADE in MOURNE | Creative Hub GROUND FLOOR MADE in MOURNE | shop Sells original gifts, artisan food & home decor FIRST FLOOR MADE in Mourne | HUB FREELANCERS, SME’s & startups