From a 7th-century priory and Norman motte to Ireland's last dancing maypole, this short loop of Holywood's High Street packs thirteen centuries of history into a few hundred metres. Looking for things to do in Holywood? Start here — no car, no ticket, no booking.
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Opens the free interactive app — point your phone at each stop and hear it speak, in 12 languages.
Stops on This Trail
Holywood Old Priory
Holywood Motte
The Holywood Maypole
First Holywood Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church
High Street Presbyterian Church
Holywood Library (Former Lower Sullivan School)
Rollo House
For Schools
This trail is also available as a free printable classroom worksheet or full trail booklet — no site visit required. See how Classroom Prep Mode works →