The central town of County Down, Banbridge is known for it's unusual underpass and Downshire or Jinglers Bridge in the town centre, which was constructed to faciltate the Royal mail in 1834.

The surrounding area boasts historic sites such as Loughbrickland Crannog built in c. 500 AD. There is an annual buskers' festival known as 'Buskfest', where buskers gather to take part in the fastest growing busking festival in Ireland. There are good options for self catering Banbridge.

The Mourne Mountains attract thousands of walkers from across the world as they are among the most famous mountains in Ireland. The granite mountain range and the surrounding area is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.