What to do and see in County Down, Northern Ireland: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day

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Let Lucy the Lobster take you on an adventure from tiny lobster eggs through the dangerous journey of reaching adulthood. Come and see our on of a kind experience be only inches away from hundreds of baby lobsters and monster mothers.Our interactive educational experience offers fun learning opportunities for all ages as well as kids crafts and interactive treasure hunts.

Field-to-glass distillery crafting award winning spirits in the heart of County Down, Northern Ireland. Home to Dunville's Irish Whiskey, Echlinville Single Estate Irish Pot Still Gin, Jawbox Gin and Bán Poitín.

Friendly, knowledgeable staff can help you make the most of your visit with a wide range of free information on attractions, activities, accommodation and events around beautiful Strangford Lough, Ards and North Down and throughout N Ireland. Well stocked gift shop with books of local interest and souvenirs. Free family entertainment Saturday afternoons in July & August.

Thunder Park is a new era Skatepark facility called the Action Sports Academy. Our passion and focus is to provide a safe and progressive environment to enjoy and learn new skills in a variety of Action Sports Such as: BMX Biking, Skateboarding, Stunt Scooters, Inline Skate, Parkour, Break-Dance, Djing & Graffiti Art. We are the only facility in Ireland running structured Coaching clubs on a weekly basis in BMX, Scooters & Skateboarding. Visit us for an adrenaline fueled Day out with family or friends and rest assured you'll be in the environment of passionate, dedicated & highly experienced staff & Coaches. We offer a superb variety of Ramps and obstacles to learn the basics or train to a world class level and we carry lots of rental equipment to accommodate groups, Birthday parties and provide for those who don't have their own equipment. Visit our Award winning venue 7 days a week!

North Down Museum tells the story of the North Down area from the Bronze Age to the present day through a series of rooms, each dedicated to a particular era of history. Key artifacts on display include the Bronze Age Ballycroghan Swords, the Bangor Bell from the hugely important Bangor Abbey settlement, and the Raven Maps, the only complete folio of Plantation era maps in Ireland. North Down Museum is situated at the rear of the Town Hall, Bangor Castle, on Castle Park Avenue. The Castle, built for the Hon. R.E. Ward in 1852, had a courtyard and stables and the Museum has developed around these. North Down Museum is a FREE attraction in the heart of Bangor. Here you can also rest and enjoy a meal or snack in Coffee Cure, the Museum café.

The Downpatrick and County Down Railway runs through the drumlin countryside of County Down - St. Patrick's Country - over the River Quoile and under the graceful Down Cathedral. With a mix of steam and diesel trains, and vintage carriages, there's plenty for train fans of all ages - from wee kids to "big kids". Run by volunteers, society membership entitles you to free travel.