Dundrum Inner Bay Play Park

What You'll Find

Dundrum Inner Bay Play Park is a lovely little playground right beside the water in Dundrum, County Down. It's one of those handy stops where you can park up, let the wee ones have a play and enjoy some beautiful views at the same time.

The playground sits beside the causeway car park, overlooking the sheltered waters of Dundrum Inner Bay. It's enclosed by a low fence, with trees behind it and the bay just a short distance away.

Although it's a smaller playground, the setting makes it a lovely place to stop, especially if you're exploring the Dundrum area with younger children.

And there's more to see once the children have finished playing!

Dundrum Inner Bay is a lovely spot for birdwatching, with different birds feeding and resting along the shoreline. Depending on the tide, you might spot wading birds searching for food around the mudflats.

You'll also notice the impressive Twelve Arches viaduct nearby. This old railway bridge stretches across the bay and is now part of a walking route, so you can enjoy a little wander and take in the views.

And if you've got time for another adventure, Dundrum Castle sits high above the village.

It's a short uphill walk to the old Norman castle ruins, where you can explore the historic walls and enjoy beautiful views back across the bay towards the Mourne Mountains.

Dundrum village is nearby too, with cafés and places to stop for something to eat, making it easy to turn a quick playground visit into a lovely little afternoon out.

Wee Ones Will Love...

• ✓Enjoying a play beside the beautiful waters of Dundrum Inner Bay
• ✓Looking out for birds feeding along the shoreline
• ✓Spotting the old Twelve Arches railway viaduct
• ✓Enjoying a little walk along the causeway and surrounding paths
• ✓Combining their playground visit with an adventure up to Dundrum Castle

Before You Visit

The playground is located beside the causeway car park on the A2, close to the Twelve Arches, making it a handy stop with younger children.

The play area has a low fence, but the tidal bay is nearby, so keep little ones close when exploring outside the playground.

The waters around Dundrum Inner Bay change with the tide, and the exposed mudflats aren't suitable for children to explore.

The causeway can be breezy, even on a sunny day, so bring an extra layer if you're planning to stay for a while.

There are cafés and places to eat in Dundrum village if you fancy stopping for something afterwards.

⭐ Wee Adventurers Top Tips

• ⭐Bring a little pair of binoculars if you've got them. Dundrum Inner Bay is a lovely spot for watching birds along the shoreline.
• ⭐Take a wander towards the Twelve Arches and enjoy the views across the bay.
• ⭐If the children are up for another adventure, head into the village and explore Dundrum Castle. The views from the top are beautiful!
• ⭐This is a lovely little playground to combine with other nearby stops, rather than somewhere you'd spend a whole day.
• ⭐Pack an extra layer for the kids, as the breeze coming across the bay can be chilly.