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  1. The Beacon of Light sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    The Beacon of Light sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    The Beacon of Light sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    The Beacon of Light sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    The Beacon of Light sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    The Beacon of Light sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    Beacon of Light

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Hillsborough Forest, Royal Hillsborough, Down, BT26 6DP

    Telephone

    028 9244 7622

    vic.lisburn@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors

    The inspiration for Beacon of Light comes from a series of photographs taken by the artist in the village of Royal Hillsborough at night.

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  2. Image is of the Fort with a large tree and daffodils in the foreground
    Hillsborough Fort

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    The Square, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6AG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    scmenquiries@communities-ni.gov.uk

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Take a step back in history and view this 17th century artillery fort, set in beautiful grounds.

    Price

    Free
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    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  3. Cybernest sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    Close up of Cybernest
    Cybernest sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    Cybernest sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    Close up of Cybernest
    Cybernest sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    Vaulted Nest

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Hillsborough Forest, Royal Hillsborough, Down, BT26 6DP

    Telephone

    028 9244 7622

    vic.lisburn@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors

    Vaulted Nest is informed by the architecture of Hillsborough Parish Church in particular its resplendent spire and interior fan vaults.

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  4. The Cube sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    The Cube sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park with sun shining down
    The Cube sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    The Cube sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    The Cube sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park with sun shining down
    The Cube sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    Unit of Life

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Hillsborough Forest, Royal Hillsborough, Down, BT26 6DP

    Telephone

    028 9244 7622

    vic.lisburn@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors

    A sculpture with windows into the nature of science. 

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  5. The Lamp sculpture through the trees in Hillsborough Forest Park
    The Lamp sculpture from below in Hillsborough Forest Park
    The Lamp sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    The Lamp sculpture through the trees in Hillsborough Forest Park
    The Lamp sculpture from below in Hillsborough Forest Park
    The Lamp sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    Power Up

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Hillsborough Forest, Royal Hillsborough, Co Down, BT26 6DP

    Telephone

    028 9244 7622

    vic.lisburn@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors

    "Power Up" an overhead lampshade with lights powered by pedals at the base. A fun sculpture!

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  6. Family ona bench looking over the lake at Hillsborough Forest
    An image of the front of Hillsborough Fort
    An image of Big Foot which sits within the forest as part of the Digital Sculpture Trail. Big Foot is green but the paint changes colour with the ligh
    An image of Ssssh, Rusty the fox. The orange fox has a black nose with white ears and white cheeks with the tip of the tail in white.
    An image of Peep the Hare part of the digital sculpture trail, the hare is teal and is located in the forest park.
    An image of Power Up. This large lamp has a pink top with pedals below at the base, it forms part of the Digital Sculpture Trail set within the forest
    An image of Unit of life, which is a cube showing geometrical designs throughout, this forms part of the digital sculpture trail.
    An image of the Magic Garden, which is a figure on top of a plinth set with the forest park and forms part of the Digital Sculpture Trail.
    An image of Cybernest which sits within the forest beside the lake and forms part of the Digital Sculpture Trail.
    An image of the beacon of light, with orange and yellow flames on top of a teal pole, forming part of the Digital Sculpture Trail
    Family ona bench looking over the lake at Hillsborough Forest
    An image of the front of Hillsborough Fort
    An image of Big Foot which sits within the forest as part of the Digital Sculpture Trail. Big Foot is green but the paint changes colour with the ligh
    An image of Ssssh, Rusty the fox. The orange fox has a black nose with white ears and white cheeks with the tip of the tail in white.
    An image of Peep the Hare part of the digital sculpture trail, the hare is teal and is located in the forest park.
    An image of Power Up. This large lamp has a pink top with pedals below at the base, it forms part of the Digital Sculpture Trail set within the forest
    An image of Unit of life, which is a cube showing geometrical designs throughout, this forms part of the digital sculpture trail.
    An image of the Magic Garden, which is a figure on top of a plinth set with the forest park and forms part of the Digital Sculpture Trail.
    An image of Cybernest which sits within the forest beside the lake and forms part of the Digital Sculpture Trail.
    An image of the beacon of light, with orange and yellow flames on top of a teal pole, forming part of the Digital Sculpture Trail
    Hillsborough Forest

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    22 Large Park, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6AL

    margaret.mcavoy@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    A popular choice among bird-watchers, dog walkers, photographers and nature-lovers, the forest covers an area of almost 200 acres and has way-marked routes providing a variety of different walks to suit everyone.

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    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  7. Image is of woman and child looking at a crown on a cushion
    Image shows visitors viewing various paintings on the wall in one of the visiting rooms
    Image is of a room with wooden floor, large rug, various paintings on the wall and 2 throne chairs
    Image is of the Lady Alice Temple in the background and with a couple sitting on a wall in the foreground
    A family visit Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.
    Image is of the Lady Alice Temple with surrounding foliage
    Image is of a hallway with wooden seating, various paintings on the walls and winding staircase
    Image is of woman and child looking at a crown on a cushion
    Image shows visitors viewing various paintings on the wall in one of the visiting rooms
    Image is of a room with wooden floor, large rug, various paintings on the wall and 2 throne chairs
    Image is of the Lady Alice Temple in the background and with a couple sitting on a wall in the foreground
    A family visit Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.
    Image is of the Lady Alice Temple with surrounding foliage
    Image is of a hallway with wooden seating, various paintings on the walls and winding staircase
    Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Main Street, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6AG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 333 320 6000

    info@hrp.org.uk

    Type

    Type:

    Historic House / Palace

    Explore Northern Ireland's royal residence, where worlds and minds meet. Relax in 100 acres of picturesque gardens, explore the State Rooms still used today and indulge in delicious food and drink in our café.

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    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises

    Facilities

    Leisure Facilities

    • Wifi

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  8. Rusty the Fox sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    Close up of Rusty the Fox sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    Rusty the Fox sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park with sun coming through the trees
    Rusty the Fox sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    Close up of Rusty the Fox sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    Rusty the Fox sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park with sun coming through the trees
    Sssh

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Hillsborough Forest, Royal Hillsborough, Co Down, BT26 6DP

    Telephone

    028 9244 7622

    vic.lisburn@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors

    Ssssh - Rusty the Fox is tired after chasing Peep the Hare. Walk through the body of the sculpture for a peep through the eyes!

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  9. Image is of Harry Ferguson bronze statue leaning on gate in front of his family home
    Harry Ferguson Memorial Garden

    Dromore

    Address

    39 - 45 Magheraconluce Road, Dromore, County Down, BT26 6FL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9269 2110

    b.forsythe@hotmail.co.uk

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historial figure

    The Harry Ferguson Memorial Garden is set opposite the Ferguson Homestead and exhibits a life size bronze statue of Harry Ferguson.

    Price

    Free
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  10. Image shows front of property with large lawn and daffodils in the foreground
    Image is of side view of property with lawn in front and trees to each side
    Image is of lounge area with large traditional style rug, armchairs, dining table and chairs and two large windows
    Image shows front of property with large lawn and daffodils in the foreground
    Image is of side view of property with lawn in front and trees to each side
    Image is of lounge area with large traditional style rug, armchairs, dining table and chairs and two large windows
    Ballance House

    Glenavy

    Address

    118A Lisburn Road, Glenavy, County Antrim, BT29 4NY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9264 8492

    info@theballancehouse.com

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    The Ballance House farm museum, run by The Ulster New Zealand Trust, is the restored birthplace of John Ballance, Prime Minister of New Zealand 1891-1893.

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    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. The Poet sculpture in Hillsborough Forest
    The Poet sculpture in Hillsborough Forest
    The Poet sculpture in Hillsborough Forest
    The Poet sculpture in Hillsborough Forest
    The Poet sculpture in Hillsborough Forest
    The Poet sculpture in Hillsborough Forest
    The Poet and the Magic Garden

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Hillsborough Forest, Royal Hillsborough, Down, BT26 6DP

    Telephone

    028 9244 7622

    vic.lisburn@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors

    Inspired by art, fantasy, folklore, magic and active imagination. Part physical and part AR sculptures designed to represent the exciting ways in which technology is changing humanity.

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  12. An image of the Big Foot Sculpture located within Hillsborough Forest
    An image taken from the side of the Big Foot Sculpture
    An image focused on the foot of the Big Foot Sculpture
    An image of the Big Foot Sculpture located within Hillsborough Forest
    An image taken from the side of the Big Foot Sculpture
    An image focused on the foot of the Big Foot Sculpture
    Big Foot

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Hillsborough Forest, Royal Hillsborough, Down, BT26 6DP

    Telephone

    028 9244 7622

    vic.lisburn@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors

    The reflection sculpture is an extension of the world-renowned Bigfoot family, positioned in one of its cooler climates to date. 

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  13. Odessi Spa at La Mon
    Odessi Spa at La Mon

    Castlereagh, Newtownards

    Address

    Gransha Road, Comber, Castlereagh, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 5RF

    Telephone

    028 9044 8631

    info@odessi.co.uk

    The beauty salon at La Mon Hotel & Country Club!

    Odessi Health & Beauty are proud to be the first salon to bring Weyergans innovations to Northern Ireland. We specialise in holistic, non-invasive body skin treatments and facials. Benefits include…

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  14. Image is of a hot tub with a glass drink sitting on the side
    Image is of brick wall painted with colourful flowers
    Image is of a hot tub with a glass drink sitting on the side
    Image is of brick wall painted with colourful flowers
    Sanctuary Day Spa

    Lisburn

    Address

    12 Railway Street, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT28 1XG

    Telephone

    02892646070

    info@thesanctuary.com

    Type

    Type:

    Day Spa

    We understand how important your time is and have designed our treatments and boutique environment to immerse you in an atmosphere of soothing indulgence.

    Indicative Availability

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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking (charge)

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
  15. A view of Moira Demesne showing the signage
    Moira Demesne

    Moira

    Address

    110 Main Street, Moira, Down, BT67 0DS

    Telephone

    028 9244 7300

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland / Woodland Garden

    Moira Demesne is a parkland offering beautiful walks, picnic sites and a children's play area.

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  16. An image of the courtyard at the Hinch Distillery
    A tour at the Hinch Distillery
    A plate of food and drink available at the Brasserie
    A staff member serving food at the Brasserie wearing PPE
    The entrance to the Hinch Distillery
    An image of the courtyard at the Hinch Distillery
    A tour at the Hinch Distillery
    A plate of food and drink available at the Brasserie
    A staff member serving food at the Brasserie wearing PPE
    The entrance to the Hinch Distillery
    Hinch Distillery

    Lisburn

    Address

    Carryduff Road, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT27 6TZ

    Telephone

    02892791180

    reception@hinchdistillery.com

    Type

    Type:

    Distillery

    The Hinch Distillery sits in the heart of the County Down countryside just north of Ballynahinch and south of the city of Belfast.  Visitors have the opportunity to see learn about our distilling traditions on our guided whiskey tours.  We have also…

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    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
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