Nendrum Monastery, was founded with the blessing of Saint Patrick in the sixth century. The ruins are on a beautiful island accessible by bridges, with dry stone walls, heavenly views and a guide and site display. The remains of this important pre-Norman monastery include three concentric enclosures (stone walls), with ruined church, round tower stump, foundations of other buildings, sundial, cross-slabs. Includes a small museum.
No admission to unaccompanied children under sixteen.
Opening times: Winter (1 Oct - 31 March)Open only on Saturday & Sunday, Saturday – 10am to 4pm, Sunday 2pm to 4pmSite may be opened on request.Summer (1 April - 30 Sept)Closed on Mondays
Open Tuesday-Saturday 9am to 6pm, Sunday 1.00pm to 6pm
Prices:Admission Free.
Contact Details: Comber Down Tel: (028) 9054 3037
Location/Directions: From Belfast take A20 towards Newtownards to the A22 towards Comber, straight through Comber and follow signs for Mahee Island. Read more
No admission to unaccompanied children under sixteen.
Opening times: Winter (1 Oct - 31 March)Open only on Saturday & Sunday, Saturday – 10am to 4pm, Sunday 2pm to 4pmSite may be opened on request.Summer (1 April - 30 Sept)Closed on Mondays
Open Tuesday-Saturday 9am to 6pm, Sunday 1.00pm to 6pm
Prices:Admission Free.
Contact Details: Comber Down Tel: (028) 9054 3037
Location/Directions: From Belfast take A20 towards Newtownards to the A22 towards Comber, straight through Comber and follow signs for Mahee Island. Read more
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