Three beaches — Coney Island, Ballyhornan, and Tyrella — are all within easy reach, alongside ancient ruins like Struell Wells that won't cost you a penny.
Head inland to Downpatrick and you unlock Down Cathedral, Down County Museum, and a heritage railway. Keen to stay on the water? A sea safari on Strangford Lough is one of the most memorable things you can do in this part of Ireland.
The best days out near Ardglass
Ardglass Marina
Ardglass Headlands Walk
Ardglass Golf Club
Killough to Coney Island Clifftop
Killough Beach (Coney Island Bay)
Ardglass / Coney Island Beach
Lecale Coast Nature Trail
St John's Point to Tyrella Walk
St John's Point Church
Bishopscourt Racing Circuit
Ballyhornan Beach
Bright Castle Golf Club
Ballyhornan Beach Shore Dive
Downpatrick Golf Centre
Killard Point National Nature Reserve
Tyrella Beach wild swim — community swim
Struell Wells
Castlescreen Organic Farm
Tyrella Beach
Kilclief Beach (Strangford)
Omniplex Cinema Downpatrick
Dunleath Urban Sports Park
Down Leisure Centre
Down Arts Centre
Little Down Town
Kaylee's Kidzone
Saul Church
Downpatrick Golf Club
Downpatrick & County Down Railway
The Saint Patrick Centre
Down Cathedral
Down County Museum
Ballyquintin Point
Quoile Pondage National Nature Reserve
Quoile Castle
Inch Abbey (Game of Thrones)
Byrne Nurseries
Lecale Way
The Narrows Sea Safari (Clearsky)
Clearsky Adventure Centre Castle Ward
Strangford Bay Alpacas
Strangford Lough Wildlife Centre
Castle Ward (Winterfell)
Winterfell Tours Castle Ward
Strangford Dive Centre
DiveClub Northern Ireland
Strangford to Castle Ward Shoreline
DV Diving
What's on near Ardglass
- 1AugLand, Light and Seasons — Killyleagh LibraryKillyleagh Library
- 2AugSummer of Play at Castle WardCastle Ward
- 2AugCornmill DemonstrationsCastle Ward
- 2AugSummer WalksCastle Ward
- 2AugStrangford Bay AlpacasCastle Ward
- 5AugEvening of Mediumship, NewcastleHugh McCanns
Days out in Ardglass — your questions
What are the best days out in Ardglass?
Start at Ardglass / Coney Island Beach or try Tyrella for a longer stretch of sand. Struell Wells is a great free stop inland. In Downpatrick, Down Cathedral and Down County Museum fill a morning easily. For something different, The Narrows Sea Safari on Strangford Lough is hard to beat.
What free things are there to do in Ardglass?
Plenty. Ardglass / Coney Island Beach, Ballyhornan Beach, and Tyrella Beach are all free. So are St John's Point Church, Struell Wells, and Saul Church for ruin fans. Down County Museum in Downpatrick is also free, and the Lecale Way offers a free walking and cycling trail through the area.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Ardglass?
Down County Museum in Downpatrick is the top wet-weather pick — it's free, genuinely interesting, and easy to fill an hour or two. The Omniplex Cinema in Downpatrick is a reliable fallback. Down Arts Centre is worth checking if there's an exhibition or show on during your visit.
What's good for young children near Ardglass?
Exploris Aquarium is a brilliant choice for little ones — always a hit with kids who love sea life. Delamont Miniature Railway is a gentle, fun ride that young children enjoy. Mountpanther Farm Park is another great option if your kids want to get close to animals.