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  1. Belfast

    Address

    53-55 Crumlin Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT14 6ST

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9074 1500

    Type

    Type:

    Historical Tours

    Experience what life was like behind bars at the notorious Crumlin Road Gaol.

  2. Downpatrick

    Address

    Killyleagh Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 9BL

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 4410 3104

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and courses

    Step into the wild with an expert bushman. Do you have the skills to survive in the wild? Do you know what’s good to eat in the woods and how to find it? It’s time to find out. Join one of Finnebrogue’s bushcraft or foraging experiences and put…

  3. Children enjoying Aslan's Table in Kilbroney Park
    Children in Kilbroney Play Park
    Mountain Bike Trails Kilbroney
    Children enjoying Aslan's Table in Kilbroney Park
    Children in Kilbroney Play Park
    Mountain Bike Trails Kilbroney

    Rostrevor

    Address

    Kilbroney Park, Shore Road, Rostrevor, County Down, BT34 3AA

    Telephone

    +44(0)33 0137 4046

    Gradings

    • Three Star Quality Assurance
    Three Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Kilbroney Park Forest features riverside walks and an arboretum. There is a two-mile forest drive which showcases panoramic views over Carlingford Lough. There is also a Play Park with children's play area and tennis courts, an Information area and…

  4. A mesmerising exhibition at W5 with a young boy walking through an optical illusion
    Little girl interacting with a spray painting activity in W5 Belfast
    Young teenagers engaging with an interactive activity at W5 Belfast
    Group of kids of various ages interacting with a exhibition at the W5 Discovery Centre
    Two young girls have fun catching coloured pieces of material as they float down from above at W5
    Two young boys are building a tower of blocks at a W5 exhibition
    A mother laughs at her kids messing around in W5's Move It Zone
    A woman in a wheelchair is having fun engaging with an interactive exhibition at W5
    The Nature Zone at W5 with an interactive tree display in the middle.
    A mesmerising exhibition at W5 with a young boy walking through an optical illusion
    Little girl interacting with a spray painting activity in W5 Belfast
    Young teenagers engaging with an interactive activity at W5 Belfast
    Group of kids of various ages interacting with a exhibition at the W5 Discovery Centre
    Two young girls have fun catching coloured pieces of material as they float down from above at W5
    Two young boys are building a tower of blocks at a W5 exhibition
    A mother laughs at her kids messing around in W5's Move It Zone
    A woman in a wheelchair is having fun engaging with an interactive exhibition at W5
    The Nature Zone at W5 with an interactive tree display in the middle.

    Belfast

    Address

    The Odyssey, 2 Queens Quay, Belfast, County Antrim, BT3 9QQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9046 7700

    Price

    Price £9.50 to £33.50 Per Ticket

    Gradings

    • Three Star Quality Assurance
    Three Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Science Centre

    W5 is an award-winning science and discovery centre, firing the spirit of discovery with limitless fun for everyone including eight new zones packed full of interactive exhibits that will excite and inspire.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

    Price

    Price £9.50 to £33.50 Per Ticket
  5. River Rapid, Ireland's longest zipline. Available to book at Colin Glen.
    Black Bull Run, Ireland's First Alpine Coaster. Colin Glen, Mountain Entrance.
    River Rapid, Ireland's longest zipline. Available to book at Colin Glen.
    Colin Glen Gruffalo Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    SKYTrek High Ropes Course - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    TrackMan Driving Range - Colin Glen, Leisure Entrance
    Indoor TrackMan Suite - Colin Glen, Leisure Entrance
    TrackMan Driving Range - Colin Glen, Leisure Entrance
    Colin Glen Gruffalo Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Colin Glen 250m Forest Flyover Zipline, Mountain Entrance
    River Rapid, Ireland's longest zipline. Available to book at Colin Glen.
    Black Bull Run, Ireland's First Alpine Coaster. Colin Glen, Mountain Entrance.
    River Rapid, Ireland's longest zipline. Available to book at Colin Glen.
    Colin Glen Gruffalo Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    SKYTrek High Ropes Course - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    TrackMan Driving Range - Colin Glen, Leisure Entrance
    Indoor TrackMan Suite - Colin Glen, Leisure Entrance
    TrackMan Driving Range - Colin Glen, Leisure Entrance
    Colin Glen Gruffalo Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Colin Glen 250m Forest Flyover Zipline, Mountain Entrance

    Belfast

    Address

    163 Stewartstown Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT17 0HW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9061 4115

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Colin Glen is Ireland’s leading adventure park - a land of storytelling and a state of the art sports park with world class attractions. From Alpine coasteering to laser tag, golfing to the Gruffalo Trail, Colin Glen has adventure for everyone.

  6. Signpost at Carnfunnock Country Park
    Picture of gardens in Carnfunnock Country Park
    Signpost at Carnfunnock Country Park
    Picture of gardens in Carnfunnock Country Park

    Larne

    Address

    Coast Road, Ballygally, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 2QG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7748 623 227

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Packed full of fun family activities and attractions, Carnfunnock Country Park offers over 191 hectares of mixed woodland, colourful gardens, way-marked walks and spectacular coastline, with panoramic views of the Antrim Coast and North Channel.

  7. ariel view of WWT Castle Espie
    Flock of light-bellied Brent geese in flight.
    Mother and son learning bird ID in the Brent Discovery Hide
    Exterior of Castle Espie visitor centre - a white building surrounded by grass and trees.
    A Teal duck on a lake
    A family handfeeding geese with a keeper.
    View of a lagoon and the Crannog roundhouse - a circular building with a thatched roof.
    Two visitors enjoying a coffee and traybake in the cafe.
    Aerial view of the Limekiln Observatory - a glass building overlooking Strangford Lough
    Whooper swan taking flight out of the water.
    ariel view of WWT Castle Espie
    Flock of light-bellied Brent geese in flight.
    Mother and son learning bird ID in the Brent Discovery Hide
    Exterior of Castle Espie visitor centre - a white building surrounded by grass and trees.
    A Teal duck on a lake
    A family handfeeding geese with a keeper.
    View of a lagoon and the Crannog roundhouse - a circular building with a thatched roof.
    Two visitors enjoying a coffee and traybake in the cafe.
    Aerial view of the Limekiln Observatory - a glass building overlooking Strangford Lough
    Whooper swan taking flight out of the water.

    Comber

    Address

    Castle Espie, 78 Ballydrain Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6EA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9187 4146

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    WWT Castle Espie is an extraordinary day out for the whole family. Escape the everyday, reconnect with nature, and experience the wonder of wetlands on the picturesque shores of Strangford Lough.

    Visit Castle Espie all year round and discover new…

  8. Children playing around a giant book in Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Family Entering Fionn's Giant Adventure
    Spring Fairy at Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Children playing around a giant book in Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Family Entering Fionn's Giant Adventure
    Spring Fairy at Slieve Gullion Forest Park

    Killeavy

    Address

    89 Drumintee Road, Killeavy, County Armagh, BT35 8SW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4046

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Slieve Gullion is Ireland's Mountain of Mystery. The Forest Park offers walking trails, a scenic drive, an Adventure Playpark, Fionn's Giant Adventure children's story trail and Courtyard with coffee shop.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
  9. Photo of people enjoying rides on the Giant Swans pedal boats on the blue waters of the man made pond at Pickie Funpark
    Photo of the Pickie Funpark Beach huts used for changing after enjoying the splash pad area
    Photo of people enjoying rides on the Giant Swans pedal boats on the blue waters of the man made pond at Pickie Funpark
    Photo of the Pickie Funpark Beach huts used for changing after enjoying the splash pad area

    Bangor

    Address

    1 Marine Gardens, Queens Parade, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9145 0746

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Adventure Park / Playground

    Enjoy a fun day out at Pickie Fun Park. Try out the 18-hole mini-golf course, giant pedal swans, Pickie Puffer train, children's play area, children's electric car track and more.

  10. Belfast

    Address

    Upper Malone Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT17 9LA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9032 0202

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    The beautiful Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park comprises rolling meadows, woodland, riverside fields and formal gardens which includes the famous rose garden. Visitors to the park can also enjoy a walled garden, a Japanese-style garden with water…

    Price

    Free
  11. An image of the front of Hillsborough Fort
    An image of Big Foot which sits within the forest as part of the Digital Sculpture Trail. Big Foot is green but the paint changes colour with the ligh
    An image of Ssssh, Rusty the fox. The orange fox has a black nose with white ears and white cheeks with the tip of the tail in white.
    An image of Power Up. This large lamp has a pink top with pedals below at the base, it forms part of the Digital Sculpture Trail set within the forest
    Family ona bench looking over the lake at Hillsborough Forest
    An image of the front of Hillsborough Fort
    An image of Big Foot which sits within the forest as part of the Digital Sculpture Trail. Big Foot is green but the paint changes colour with the ligh
    An image of Ssssh, Rusty the fox. The orange fox has a black nose with white ears and white cheeks with the tip of the tail in white.
    An image of Power Up. This large lamp has a pink top with pedals below at the base, it forms part of the Digital Sculpture Trail set within the forest
    Family ona bench looking over the lake at Hillsborough Forest

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    22 Large Park, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6AL

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    The looped walk around the forest lake is a popular choice among bird-watchers, dog walkers, photographers and nature-lovers. Enjoy free entry to the forest, with on site parking available, and almost 200 acres with way-marked routes providing a…

  12. Coleraine

    Address

    1 Riverside Park South, Coleraine, County Londonderry, BT51 3AW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7035 0000

    Type

    Type:

    Ten Pin Bowling

    The Jet Centre offers a huge range of fabulous fun activities to suit everyone. This includes: 8 screen luxury cinema (with some VIP screens), bowling, kids soft play, outdoor mini golf, gem mining, licensed snack bar and an arcade. Free parking.

  13. Belfast

    Address

    Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT4 3LP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9037 8103

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Stormont Estate is a Green Flag Award winning public park recognised as one of Northern Ireland’s best green spaces. On a visit, you can enjoy the beautiful gardens, walking and fitness trails and children’s play park.

    Price

    Free
  14. Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance

    Belfast

    Address

    163 Stewartstown Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT17 0HW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9061 4115

    Type

    Type:

    Nature Trail

    It’s Ireland’s only official Gruffalo Trail; a Julia Donaldson-endorsed walk. Step into the glorious world of the Gruffalo. Enter the deep, dark wood, meet the clever little mouse, the fox, the owl, the snake, before stumbling upon those knobbly…

  15. Lurgan

    Address

    Windsor Avenue, Lurgan, County Armagh, BT67 9BG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 3832 3795

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Lurgan Park is the second largest public park in Ireland, and is enjoyed by as many as 2000 people every day. The beautifully landscaped parkland contains a number of well maintained paths which provide excellent walking and running ground.

    Price

    Free
  16. A family walking through the forest.
    Family walking on a path in the forest
    Family walking on a path with castle ruins in the background
    Family in a play park
    Family having a picnic
    Family with bikes at a pond
    Children on bikes with parents walking behind
    A family walking through the forest.
    Family walking on a path in the forest
    Family walking on a path with castle ruins in the background
    Family in a play park
    Family having a picnic
    Family with bikes at a pond
    Children on bikes with parents walking behind

    Cookstown

    Address

    Drum Road, Cookstown, County Tyrone, BT80 8UN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 6634 3165

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    The attractive eighteenth-century demesne is now a forest park. Colourful in spring and autumn with a shrub, butterfly and Japanese garden, arboretum, ponds and mixed woodlands.

  17. Lisnaskea

    Address

    221 Lisnaskea Road, Lisnaskea, County Fermanagh, BT92 0JZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 6772 2122

    Type

    Type:

    Activity Centre

    You are in for a fun time when you visit Share as we offer 30+ activities on water and land that include an action-packed Wibit Water Park, stand up paddleboarding, dinghy sailing, canoeing, archery, banana skiing, indoor and outdoor climbing wall,…

  18. A woman and child having a pretend sword fight in the room at the top of the castle keep with the sun beaming through the window behind.
    A woman and child having a pretend sword fight in the room at the top of the castle keep with the sun beaming through the window behind.

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 1273

    Price

    Price £6.00 to £18.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    For more than 800 years, Carrickfergus Castle has been an imposing monument on the Northern Irish landscape whether approached by land, sea or air. The castle now houses historical displays as well as cannons from the 17th to the 19th centuries.

    Price

    Price £6.00 to £18.00 Per Ticket
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