Downpatrick

1280px Believed to be the burial place of Saint Patrick and the town of Downpatrick in [[Northern Ireland is a place with a long history. It offers a range of historic legacy, with locally discovered remains going back to prehistoric times.

Downpatrick Halal Travel Guide

Downpatrick is a small market town (population around 10,000) and the county town of County Down. It's less than an hour from Belfast, some 33km (21 miles) away, and therefore something of a commuter town as well as a local centre. It hosts a major Street Patrick's Day parade on 17 March every year.

Muslim Friendly Travel TO Downpatrick

By car

From Belfast, take the A24 (Ormeau-Saintfield Road) and follow the signs for Newcastle (Down) | Newcastle/Downpatrick. At the Carryduff roundabout, take the A7 for Downpatrick. You will pass through the villages of Saintfield and Crossgar.

From Dublin, on the Belfast road, follow the signs for Newcastle or Castlewellan. From either of these towns then follow the signs for Clough or Downpatrick (the A25). At Clough roundabout take the A25 Downpatrick road.

Travel on a Bus in Downpatrick

Regular bus services (twice an hour) from Belfast by Ulsterbus. There are also regular services to surrounding towns such as Ardglass and Newcastle (Down) | Newcastle. The bus station is 2 minutes walk from the town centre.

Get Around

The town is small enough to walk around easily.

What to see in Downpatrick

Down Gothic Church (01), August 2009 - Down Gothic Church. Gaol Gatehouse - Down County Museum}}

There are a number of historic sites in and directly around Downpatrick.

In town

Down Gothic Church - GPS: 54.327, -5.722 ☎ +44 28 4461-4922 +44 28 4461-4456 Opening Hours: Monday - Saturday - 9.30am to 4.00pm Built on the site of a former Benedictine monastery, which it encompasses and the cathedral is a central landmark in town. Its graveyard is believed to be the final resting place of Saint Patrick. There's a small souvenir shop.

Down County Museum The Mall, English Street 54.3285, -5.7196 ☎ +44 28 4461-5218 +44 28 4461-5590 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm, Saturdays and Sundays from 12 noon to 5pm Free Interesting local museum sited close to Down Gothic Church

Street Patrick's Centre 54.32742, -5.71877 ☎ +44 28 4461-9000 +44 28 4461-9111 Everything you ever wanted to know about Street Patrick and the patron saint of Ireland. Includes a good cafe and gift shop. Just off the town centre with large carpark nearby.

Close to town

Inch Abbey Inch Abbey Road 54.332, -5.733 - Only ruins remain of this ancient abbey, which goes back to before AD 800. The remains that you'll see now are from the 12th century Cistercian Abbey on this location along the river Quoile.

Ballynoe Stone Circle 54.290, -5.726 - An impressive stone circle just a few kilometers from town, consisting of some 50 upright stones, placed closely together.
Struell Wells off the Struell Wells Road 54.3241, -5.6780 - Struell Wells features a set of four holy wells, 2.4km east of Downpatrick. The wells date from before the time of Saint Patrick.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Downpatrick

Downpatrick Station, February 2010 (01) - Downpatrick Station

Downpatrick & County Down Railway Market Street 54.3257, -5.7220 - Operational legacy railway. Train rides on most weekends. Large carpark nearby.

Down Arts Centre Irish Street 54.3289, -5.7157 ☎ +44 28 4461-0747 +44 28 4461-6621 Music, drama and exhibitions.

Horse racing

Downpatrick Racecourse 24 Ballydugan Road, Downpatrick 54.3178 , -5.7277 ☎ +44 28 4461-2054 - Regular race meetings

Golf

Street Patrick's Golf Club 43 Saul Road, Downpatrick 54.3346 , -5.6997 ☎ +44 28 4461-5947 18-hole golf course, pro shop and restaurant

Cricket

Downpatrick Cricket Club 54.3374, -5.7143 ☎ +44 28 4461-2869 - Cricket at The Meadow

Shopping in Downpatrick

Mostly local shops, with a smattering of big brand names.

The Grove Shopping Centre, Market Street, is in the town centre and includes shops such as Poundland.

Downpatrick Retail Park, Ballydugan Road, is slightly out of the town centre and includes an Asda supermarket and petrol station, and a range of other shops including Halfords and Argos.

Halal Restaurants

There are a small number of cafes in the town. Most of the pubs also serve food.

The Daily Grind 20 Street Patrick's Avenue, Downpatrick 54.3270, -5.7169 ☎ +44 28 4461-7173 Upstairs. Good for lunches and sandwiches

Oakley Fayre Cafe and Deli 52 Market Street, Downpatrick 54.3276, -5.7171 ☎ +44 28 4461-2500 - Bakery shop and cafe

Golden Dragon 21 Scotch Street, Downpatrick 54.3292, -5.7146 ☎ +44 28 4461-2596 - Great Chinese food, but takeaway only.

The Emperor 13 Church Street, Downpatrick 54.3299, -5.7155 ☎ +44 28 4461-7775 - Chinese restaurant, sit-in and takeaway

}} There are a large selection of pubs, at least one on every street in the town centre. Most of the pubs also serve food and some host music sessions.

Mullans Cafe 48 Church Street, Downpatrick 54.3327, -5.7161 ☎ +44 28 4461-2227 - Popular pub, often with live music (commonly called Speedy's)

Mirabelle Cafe 28 Market Street, Downpatrick 54.3280, -5.7163 ☎ +44 28 4461-2565 - Little pub squeezed between shops and a delicatessan

Avenue Cafe 18 Street Patrick's Avenue, Downpatrick 54.3272 , -5.7171 ☎ +44 28 4461 7609
Brendans Cafe & Restaurant 94 Market Street, Downpatrick 54.3261, -5.7186 ☎ +44 28 4461-5311 - Drink and reasonable food

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

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There is only one small hotel in the town and a small number of bed and breakfast or guest houses.

Denvir's Hotel English Street 54.3289, -5.7169 ☎ +44 28 4461-2012 +44 28 4461-7002 Small hotel with six bedrooms. Established as a coaching inn in 1642. Also has a pub and restaurant.

Telecommunications in Downpatrick

Press

Locally published newspapers include:

Down Recorder Church Street 54.3290, -5.7162 ☎ +44 28 4461-3711 - Weekly newspaper established in 1836 and still going strong.

Down News Down Business Centre ☎ +44 28 4461-5690 - Local internet newspaper

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