Newcastle
Places to eat in Newcastle, Newry, Mourne and Down
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Newcastle in County Down is set up for visitors who come to camp. The four campsites here are consistently well-regarded—Murlough Cottage Caravan Park tops out at 4.8 from around 230 reviews, while Sunnyholme, Gorse Hill Farm, and Mourne Camping all sit between 4.6 and 4.7. If you're planning a trip with a caravan or tent, these are established, popular bases.
For eating, the town has more than enough choice. Great Jones leads the pack at 4.7 from 665 reviews, with Docs Restaurant and The Bucks Head both rated 4.5 and above. The Anchor Bar (4.5 from 349 reviews) and Cafe Mauds (4.1 from 1,369 reviews) round out stronger options, and there are chains like KFC if you want something straightforward. With 23 places to eat in the listings, food is clearly not a constraint here.
Where to stay in Newcastle
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Newcastle works best as a base camp rather than a stay-put destination. Most visitors will be using it as a launching point for whatever draws them to this part of County Down, with the campsites providing comfortable, well-reviewed accommodation and the restaurants handling the practicalities of feeding yourself while you're here.
8.6
Conlyn House
Central Promenade, Newcastle seafront
from £75/night
Donard Hotel
29 Main Street, Newcastle
8.9
Slieve Donard Resort and Marina
Seafront, Newcastle
from £189/night
Avoca Hotel
93-97 Central Promenade, Newcastle
8.3
Golf Links House
Dundrum Road, Newcastle shoreline
from £95/night
Cherryhill Lodge
98 Tullybrannigan Road, Newcastle
8.0
Harbour House Newcastle
South Promenade, Newcastle seafront
from £100/night
8.5
Enniskeen Country House Hotel
Bryansford Road, Newcastle
from £95/night
Things to Do in Newcastle
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Attractions Near Newcastle
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Newcastle Beach
Newcastle upon Tyne · ⭐ 4.5
Newcastle Centre
Newcastle upon Tyne · ⭐ 4.2
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Coco's Adventure Playground Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne · ⭐ 4.2
1 mi
Murlough National Nature Reserve
Dundrum · ⭐ 4.8
2 mi
Tollymore Forest Park
Newcastle upon Tyne · ⭐ 4.7
5 mi
Mountpanther's Pumpkin Patch
Downpatrick · ⭐ 4.6
6 mi
Tyrella Beach
Downpatrick · ⭐ 4.6
7 mi
Butterfly House and Seaforde Gardens
Downpatrick · ⭐ 4.5
Camping in Newcastle(4)
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Self-Catering Cottages in Newcastle(1)
All cottages in Newcastle →Amaro Mourneview
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £513
Tudor Lodge
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £658
Rocklea Seaside Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £553
Lough Island Reavy Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £440
1 The Moorings
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £360
Sliabh Amharc
4 bed · sleeps 7 · from £537
Glebe Farm Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £489
Carol Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 8 · from £712
Common questions about Newcastle
How many campsites are there in Newcastle?
We list 4 campsites in and around Newcastle, of which 3 take tents.
How many holiday cottages are there in Newcastle?
We list 1 self-catering cottages in and around Newcastle.
Where can I eat in Newcastle?
We list 22 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Newcastle.
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