Beaches & Coast · Newcastle
Newcastle Beach
Popular seaside beach at the foot of the Mourne Mountains
~40 min from WarrenpointFree1–2 hours
Things to Do in Newcastle
Newcastle is in County Down, Northern Ireland. This guide covers 89 places to visit, eat and drink in and around Newcastle.
Top things to do in Newcastle
Walks & Outdoors · Newcastle
Glen River
A tumbling mountain river with woodland waterfalls on the way up Slieve Donard.
~40 min from WarrenpointFree1–2 hours
Walks & Outdoors · Newcastle
Tollymore Forest Park
Riverside forest walks, stone bridges and follies at the foot of the Mournes — a Game of Thrones filming location.
~40 min from Warrenpoint2–3 hours
Walks & Outdoors · Newcastle
Donard Forest
Woodland on the lower slopes of Slieve Donard, just above Newcastle.
~40 min from WarrenpointFree1–2 hours
Walks & Outdoors · Newcastle
Donard Park
Newcastle's park at the foot of the Mournes and the start of the classic Slieve Donard climb.
~40 min from WarrenpointFree30 min–full day
History & Heritage · Newcastle
Bloody Bridge
The coast-road start point for one of the classic walks up into the Mournes.
~40 min from WarrenpointFree1–4 hours
Where to eat & drink in Newcastle
Restaurants · Newcastle
Villa Vinci
Italian restaurant on Main St, Newcastle.
~40 min from Warrenpoint1–2 hours
Accommodation · Newcastle
Burrendale Hotel, Country Club & Spa
Hotel with spa, bar and restaurant on Castlewellan Rd, Newcastle.
~40 min from WarrenpointOvernight
Pubs & Bars · Newcastle
Harbour House Newcastle
Pub on South Promenade, Newcastle.
~40 min from Warrenpoint1–2 hours
Restaurants · Newcastle
Doc's Restaurant Newcastle
Bistro on Main St, Newcastle.
~40 min from Warrenpoint1–2 hours
Cafés · Newcastle
Niki's Kitchen Cafe
Café on Central Promenade, Newcastle.
~40 min from Warrenpoint30–60 min
Places to stay in Newcastle
Accommodation · Newcastle
Tollymore Campsite
Glamping and camping on Tollybrannigan Road, Newcastle.
~40 min from WarrenpointOvernight
Accommodation · Newcastle
Murlough Cottage Caravan Park
Holiday park on 180-182 Dundrum Rd, Newcastle.
~45 min from WarrenpointOvernight
Accommodation · Newcastle
Windsor Holiday Park
Holiday park on 138 Dundrum Rd, Newcastle.
~45 min from WarrenpointOvernight
Accommodation · Newcastle
Donard Shadow Lodge
Self-catering in Newcastle.
~40 min from WarrenpointOvernight
Accommodation · Newcastle
View 44 Newcastle
Self-catering in Newcastle.
~40 min from WarrenpointOvernight
Accommodation · Newcastle
Bloody Bridge Backpackers
Hostel on 77 Ballagh Rd, Newcastle.
~40 min from WarrenpointOvernight