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All the United Kingdom Northern Ireland Downpatrick

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Downpatrick

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland

Updated March 24, 2020

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The Grave of St. Patrick

Downpatrick, Northern Ireland

The Grave of St. Patrick

A boulder in the Churchyard of Down Cathedral marks the legendary burial place of "The Apostle of Ireland."
Inch Abbey

Downpatrick, Northern Ireland

Inch Abbey

A medieval abbey featured on 'Game of Thrones' that dates back to the 12th century.
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Tullyboard Windmill 3.

Portaferry, Northern Ireland

Tullyboard Windmill

This windmill was used for well over a century.
7 miles from Downpatrick
You may seek a cure from waters pure, that flow deep in Cooey’s Wells.

Ards, Northern Ireland

Saint Cooey's Well

Legend says the water within these mysterious sacred springs stays cold even when boiled.
8 miles from Downpatrick

Newcastle, Northern Ireland

Skate 56 in The Belfry

Northern Ireland's church-turned-skate park.
10 miles from Downpatrick
Maze having annual trim 10 September 2021

Castlewellan, Northern Ireland

Peace Maze of Northern Ireland

A peace symbol in Northern Ireland is among the world's largest hedge mazes.
10 miles from Downpatrick
The peak.

County Down, Northern Ireland

Slieve Donard

The highest peak in Northern Ireland is topped with a stone tower and haunting burial mounds.
13 miles from Downpatrick
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