Fodor's Expert Review Newcastle

County Down Resort

A disarmingly subtle resort, Newcastle offers cool restaurants, art galleries, independent shops, antiques emporia, chic cafés, and ice-cream boutiques on its 3-km-long (2-mile-long) energizing stretch of waterfront. But you will still find old-fashioned amusement arcades, fun fairs, and children's play areas to serve up a little seaside resort nostalgia. Sculptures, named by local schoolchildren, are arranged close to the beach and reflect the town's maritime connection. The visitor information center, at 10–14 Central Promenade, is well stocked with details on local attractions, and books and maps of walking and biking trails in the Mourne Mountains and forest parks. A range of cycle route maps are also available on the website.

Resort Service

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10--14 Central Promenade
Newcastle, Co. Down  Northern Ireland

0330-137–4046

www.visitmournemountains.co.uk

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