Tours

Down County Museum is an ideal venue for a group visit. Located in the eighteenth century buildings of the former County Gaol of Down, the museum contains restored cells with displays on prison conditions. There are also exhibitions on the history of County Down, the Normans in County Down and Early Christian Down. Click on our Events and Exhibitions page for more details of our special exhibitions.

Guided Tours for Groups
Guided tour of the museum and old gaol
Walking tour of Downpatrick
Bus tour of sites of 1798 Rising
Bus tour of Lecale
Bus Tour of Churches and Religious Sites of Lecale

Saul Church

Click on our Events and Exhibitions page for details of special events which your group might be interested in attending. Click on our Thomas Russell page for details of that programme of events.

Other Facilities for Groups
The museum tearoom serves lunches and snacks. Contact us for details or for an all in price for tours and catering. Tour leaders and bus drivers can avail of free tea/coffee/scone. The museum shop sells a wide range of local crafts and souvenirs.

Groups may also be interested in booking our conference room for functions or meetings. Contact us for more details.