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  1. Leafy pathway through the country park
    Crawfordsburn waterfall
    Leafy pathway through the country park
    Crawfordsburn waterfall

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    Helen's Bay

    Address

    Bridge Road South, Helen's Bay, County Down, BT19 1JT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9185 3621

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Country / Royal Park

    With tranquil walks through peaceful meadows and wooded glens and a stunning waterfall, Crawfordsburn Country Park provides a relaxing natural retreat.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - Car Parking is available at the Main Car Park, exit road lay by, Fort Road Car Park, Grey Point Fort and Sea Park, Coastguard Avenue.
  2. image overlooking the river amongst the greenery and shubbery of the urban parkland and tall trees in background. Outdoor pavilion type building in ba
    View of two paths in urban park with meadowland and grasses and trees with a don't mow let it grow sign in the grass.
    Close up of pretty wild orchid flowers growing amongst the grass meadowlands within this urban park in Ballymoney
    image overlooking the river amongst the greenery and shubbery of the urban parkland and tall trees in background. Outdoor pavilion type building in ba
    View of two paths in urban park with meadowland and grasses and trees with a don't mow let it grow sign in the grass.
    Close up of pretty wild orchid flowers growing amongst the grass meadowlands within this urban park in Ballymoney

    Ballymoney

    Address

    8 Armour Avenue, Ballymoney, County Antrim, BT53 7AG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2766 0230

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    A pleasant urban 40-acre Park in the heart of Ballymoney Town, in which to enjoy a variety of riverside walks and natural biodiversity.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2025to30 Sept 2025Open 09:00 - 21:00
    From:
    1 Oct 2025to31 Mar 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00
    From:
    1 Oct 2025to31 Mar 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)
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    Seaforde

    Address

    Seaforde, Seaforde Demesne, Seaforde, County Down, BT30 8PG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4481 1225

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    Seaforde Gardens, Maze and Tropical Butterfly House promises a truly plant rich and nature-filled experience for visitors. Situated in the historic Demesne of Seaforde in County Down, which has been a family home for almost 400 years, visitors will…

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    Ballymena

    Address

    Doury Road, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 6JA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 300 124 5000

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    45-acre urban park in the heart of Ballymena with something to do for all the family - you can check out the lake full of ducks, modern playground, urban art, sports facilities, delightful flowers and onsite community initiatives.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  5. Pot Bellied Pig
    Marmoset monkey tilting head
    Outdoor bouncy pillow in the farm park field
    Donkey and Horse
    Tegu Lizard sticking tongue out
    Outdoor play village with tractors
    Customers enjoying the deer safari
    Tommy the tortoise getting out for a walk on the grass
    Play park at Mountpanther
    Goats eating flaked maize
    Pot Bellied Pig
    Marmoset monkey tilting head
    Outdoor bouncy pillow in the farm park field
    Donkey and Horse
    Tegu Lizard sticking tongue out
    Outdoor play village with tractors
    Customers enjoying the deer safari
    Tommy the tortoise getting out for a walk on the grass
    Play park at Mountpanther
    Goats eating flaked maize

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    Clough

    Address

    39 Dundrum Road, Clough, County Down, BT30 8SJ

    Telephone

    07715 644145

    Type

    Type:

    Open Farm

    We are a family run farm park based just outside Newcastle, County Down. Established in 2017, we have been providing families with unforgettable experiences and lasting memories for over 5 years now.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
  6. Image is a close up of a pink wild flower in a field
    Image is of a field with cows and countryside beyond
    Image is a close-up of a colourful butterfly in a field
    Image is a close up of a pink wild flower in a field
    Image is of a field with cows and countryside beyond
    Image is a close-up of a colourful butterfly in a field

    Lisburn

    Address

    Flowbog Road, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT28 3TE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4483 0282

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    Slievenacloy is a vast wildlife paradise of grassland, meadows, rush and heath. It is particularly important for orchids, birds and fungi and offers panoramic views from the Mournes to the Sperrins and beyond. The site is managed by Ulster Wildlife.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside - must be on a lead
  7. A gravel path leading to a cottage decorated with an abundance of flowers.
    A mowed grass path through a garden with flowers and trees.
    A lawn surrounded by trees and flowers.
    A wooden garden gateway with flowers growing all over.
    A forest view with many different colours of flowers.
    A forest view filled with many orange and red reeds and bushes.
    A lawn surrounded by trees and flowers with a bench.
    A forested grass path with a bridge and a family crossing a river.
    A forest view with many colours of trees and bushes.
    A gravel path leading to a cottage decorated with an abundance of flowers.
    A mowed grass path through a garden with flowers and trees.
    A lawn surrounded by trees and flowers.
    A wooden garden gateway with flowers growing all over.
    A forest view with many different colours of flowers.
    A forest view filled with many orange and red reeds and bushes.
    A lawn surrounded by trees and flowers with a bench.
    A forested grass path with a bridge and a family crossing a river.
    A forest view with many colours of trees and bushes.

    Ballyclare

    Address

    154 Ballyrobert Road, Ballyclare, County Antrim, BT39 9RT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9344 0101

    Type

    Type:

    Cottage Garden

    Ballyrobert Cottage Garden is a beautiful and unique Irish garden. It extends to 6 acres and is designed in an historic 17th century landscape, with the original cottage and barn being key features. In addition to the more formal garden, is an area…

    Dates

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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    Lurgan

    Address

    100 Silverwood Road, Lurgan, County Armagh, BT66 6LE

    Telephone

    0300 0300 900

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Open Farm

    Gardens around this Georgian farmhouse. Experience old Irish gate, tree and sculpture trails. Rare Breeds Farm which includes Irish Moiled and Dexter cattle, Galway and Jacob Sheep, Saddleback, Tamworth and Gloucester Old Spot pigs.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Belfast

    Address

    Antrim Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT15 5GR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9077 6925

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Belfast Castle estate is situated on the lower slopes of Cave Hill Country Park in North Belfast. It contains both parkland and mature mixed woodland and offers superb views of the city from a variety of vantage points.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises - Reopened May 2024 Opening hours Sunday - Thursday 12pm-7pm Friday and Saturday 12pm-8pm Booking essential (For menus and to book visit www.belfastcity.gov.uk/belfastcastle/eat-drink/cellar-restaurant )

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi - Belfast Public Wifi on site
    • Wi-fi available
  10. Sow with 4 baby piglets on grass
    Small boy feeding goat
    Indoor play area with child on mat surrounded by toys
    Indoor soft play area with slides
    Outdoor play area with trees and tunnels
    Outdoor track
    Child feeding ducks
    Indoor Soft play area with child sized dumper trucks and a picnic bench
    Sow with 4 baby piglets on grass
    Small boy feeding goat
    Indoor play area with child on mat surrounded by toys
    Indoor soft play area with slides
    Outdoor play area with trees and tunnels
    Outdoor track
    Child feeding ducks
    Indoor Soft play area with child sized dumper trucks and a picnic bench

    Lisburn

    Address

    55a Sandy Lane, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT27 5TL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9460 0116

    Type

    Type:

    Open Farm

    Laganvale Farm caters for all weather offering a super indoor soft play centre which can also be combined with our outdoor attractions down on the farm! Animals, pedal tractors and go-karts, sandpit fun and outdoor play for a great day out.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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    Ballymoney

    Address

    98 Bravallen Road, Ballymoney, County Antrim, BT53 7DU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7961124136

    Type

    Type:

    Open Farm

    Rosepark Farm is a family run attraction spread over 70 acres, situated in the North Antrim area, approximately 4 miles outside Ballymoney.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Portadown

    Address

    64 Ardress Road, Portadown, County Armagh, BT62 1SQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 8778 4753

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    Ardress is nestled in the apple orchards of County Armagh and offers afternoons of fun and relaxation for everyone. Built in the 17th century as a farmhouse, Ardress was remodelled in Georgian times.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. Killaloo

    Address

    50 Oughtagh Road, Killaloo, County Londonderry, BT47 3TR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7133 8838

    Type

    Type:

    Country / Royal Park

    In the steep, wooded Glen of the Burntollet River, south-east of Derry/Londonderry, lies Ness Country park. Enjoy over 7km of riverside walks and there's a visitor centre, a natural themed play park, stunning waterfall and picnic tables.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking - All car parking detailed is free and open at all times.
  14. 8 Bath Road, Portrush

    Address

    Portrush Coastal Zone, 8 Bath Road, Portrush, County Antrim, BT568AP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7082 3600

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    Coastal Zone is home to coastal and marine exhibitions. Indoor rock pool with live sea creatures. Discovery pools and tanks, displays and activities give visitors the chance to learn about Northern Ireland’s marine,coastal wildlife and heritage.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
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