Craft Shops
Newcastle Tourist Information Centre
10-14 Central Promenade
Newcastle BT33 0AA
T: 0 28 4372 2222
F: 0 28 4372 2400
E: newcastle.tic@downdc.gov.uk
Description: A wide range of traditional and contemporary crafts on sale, including works from many local craft producers. Designer knitwear, jewellery, pottery, wood carvings, handpainted silks, linen scarves etc. We also stock a wide range of souvenirs, books and maps.
Opening Hours:
July to August: 9:30 - 19:00 Monday to Saturday, 13:00 - 19:00 Sunday.
September, April to June: 10:00 - 17:00 Monday to Saturday, 14:00 - 18:00 Sunday.
October to March: 10:00 - 17:00 Monday to Saturday, 14:00 - 17:00 Sunday.
Admission: Free
Directions: Continue down Main Street onto Central Promenade. The Tourist Informaiton Centre is situated on the left beside Tropicana Seawater Pool.
County Down Crafts
Space Craft Shop / Gallery / Exhibition Area
9b The Fountain Centre
College Street
Belfast
BT1 6ET
T: 0 28 4461 7214
E: info@countydowncrafts.com
W: http://www.countydowncrafts.com/
Description: County Down Crafts is an independent membership organisation formed in 1997 by Designer/Makers, with initial assistance from Down District Council, to help manage and facilitate the development of the Craft, Applied Art and Design Sector in the south east of Northern Ireland (County Down, County Armagh and Belfast). Space Craft, its very own Shop, Gallery and Exhibition Area, opened on 24 May 2007.
Blue Beans Craft Shop & Gallery
67 Main Street,
Castlewellan
BT31 9DQ
T: 0 28 4377 0414
F: 0 28 4377 0414
E: claire@bluebeans.co.uk
W: http://www.bluebeans.co.uk/
Description: Blue Beans is an exciting retail outlet set up by textile artist Claire Warn. Claire has brought together a vast collection of traditional, unique and contemporary designs from some of Ireland’s leading craftspeople. She specialises in heirlooms, christening gowns and bonnets made from Irish Linen. From functional ceramics, striking glassware to stunning jewellery, you are sure to find a gift with style and quality. Why not pick up a well deserved treat for yourself or simply browse for inspiration and enjoy a truly special shopping experience. Complimentary coffee served.
Opening Hours: 10:00 - 18:00 Monday to Saturday. 14:00 - 18:00 Sundays in July, August and December.
Directions: Blue Beans is situated on the left hand side of Castlewellan Main Street before the traffic lights if coming from Newcastle or Newry. Opposite the Ulster Bank.
Celtic Crafts Gallery
45 Dromara Road
Dundrum
BT33 0NS
T: 0 28 4375 1327
E: info@creativeirishcrafts.com
W: http://www.creativeirishcrafts.com/
Description: Jewellery made with precious and semi precious stones in the work shop. Paintings and prints of the Mourne locality. Fine crafts from all over Ireland. Half day jewellery making classes with Mary Doran, BA. Painting mornings with Steve Murphy, BA. See website for full details.
Opening Hours: 10: 00 - 17:00 Monday to Saturday
Admission: Free
Directions: From Newcastle take A24 to Dundrum. In Dundrum village follow signposts to left up School Hill and continue for 1 mile. Gallery on right.
Down County Museum Shop
The Mall
English Street
Downpatrick BT30 6AH
T: 0 28 4461 5218
F: 0 28 4461 5590
E: museum@downdc.gov.uk
W: http://www.downcountymuseum.com/
Description: A wide range of gifts and crafts available to suit all ages. From local souvenirs to toys for the kids.
Opening Hours: 10:00 - 17:00 Monday - Friday, 13:00 - 17:00 Saturday and Sunday.
Admission: free
Directions: Situated on English Street in Downpatrick on the right past the Courthouse.
Painted Earth Crafts
98 Main Street
Newcastle
BT33 0AE
T: 0 28 4372 2510
F: 0 28 4372 2510
E: rossaconnolly@tiscali.co.uk
Description: Painted Earth is a craft and art shop selling quality Irish crafts and gifts - many created by local crafts people. Crafts include pottery, ceramics, jewellery, batik, painted silk, woven textiles, printed textiles, creative embroidery and locally woven linen. Also available: framing service, open prints, signed limited edition prints, lithoprints, original paintings, canvases, quality art cards and postcards and quality greeting cards.
Opening times: 10:00 - 17:30 Monday to Saturday.
Directions: Facing the Mourne Mountains we are on the left side of the main street opposite the Ulster Bank and before the bridge.
Strawberry Fair Arts & Crafts Shop
1 Kildare Street
Strangford
BT30 7LJ
T: 0 28 4488 1854
F: 0 28 4488 1854
E: strawberryfair@btconnect.com
Description: Shop/Gallery selling local Arts and Crafts. Exclusive and unusual gifts, jewellery, pottery, toys, garden artefacts and plants.
Opening Hours:
11:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 17:00, Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Closed Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday.
Directions: In the centre of Strangford.
The Saint Patrick Centre
53a Market Street
Downpatrick
BT30 6LZ
T: 028 4461 9000
F: 028 4461 9111
E: shop@saintpatrickcentre.com
W: http://www.saintpatrickcentre.com/
Description: A wide range of traditional and contemporary crafts depicting Celtic and Patrician themes are on sale in the St Patrick Centre.
Opening Hours:
October to March: 10:00 - 17:00 Monday - Saturday; St Patrick's Day 9:30 - 19:00.
April to May and September: 9:30 - 17:30 Monday - Saturday, 13:00 - 17:30 Sunday.
June to August: 9:30 - 18:00 Monday - Saturday, 10:00 - 18:00 Sunday.
Admission to Craft Shop: Free
Directions: Situated off Market Street, Downpatrick.
Contacts
Downpatrick Tourist Information
The Saint Patrick Centre,
53a Market Street
Downpatrick, BT30 6LZ
T 0 28 4461 2233
F 0 28 4461 2350
E downpatrick.tic@downdc.gov.uk
Newcastle Tourist Information Centre
10-14 Central Promenade,
Newcastle, BT33 0AA
T 0 28 4372 2222
F 0 28 4372 2400
E newcastle.tic@downdc.gov.uk