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  1. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Belfast

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9074 1500

    Gradings

    • Five Star Quality Assurance
    Five Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    On the 31st March 1996 Crumlin Road Gaol slammed shut its doors for what many thought would be the final time, but, on the 19th November 2012 the chains fell off and HMP Belfast was reborn as one of Belfast's most popular visitor attractions.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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    Belfast

    Address

    Waterman House, 33 Hill Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 2NG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9560 0701

    Gradings

    • Five Star Quality Assurance
    Five Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Cookery School

    Waterman House Cookery school is one of Irelands leading cooking schools, offering a range of day and evening classes for all ages and abilities. We aim to enable you to prepare delicious dishes to be enjoyed with family and friends at home.

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  3. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 1029 reviews1029 reviews

    Belfast

    Address

    Antrim Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT36 7PN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9077 6277

    Price

    Price Free to £14.50 Per Ticket

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Zoo / Aquarium

    Belfast Zoo is set on the beautiful slopes of Cave Hill and is home to over 100 amazing animal species, many of which are endangered in the wild. 

    Dates

    From:
    2 Oct 2025to2 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    3 Apr 2026to1 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 18:00

    Price

    Price Free to £14.50 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises - Percy’s Safari Grill
  4. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 287 reviews287 reviews

    Belfast

    Address

    17 Donegall Square North, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 5GB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9032 1707

    Price

    Free

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Founded in 1788, Linen Hall Library is a truly unique institution. As the oldest library in Belfast and the last subscribing library in Ireland, it has an impressive Irish and Local Studies Collection and houses a significant genealogy section.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  5. Sign outside the Ulster Museum
    The Troubles exhibition inside the Ulster Museum
    An abstract art installation located outside the Ulster Museum
    Three young girls peek over the wall to look at the handmade dragons on display at the ulster museum
    Art on display during an exhibition at the Ulster Museum
    Three huge dragons seen floating high up in the ulster museum main foyer
    Children intensely focused on drawing during a workshop at the ulster museum
    Artefacts behind a display case in the ulster museum, next to a beautiful blue stained glass window
    Sign outside the Ulster Museum
    The Troubles exhibition inside the Ulster Museum
    An abstract art installation located outside the Ulster Museum
    Three young girls peek over the wall to look at the handmade dragons on display at the ulster museum
    Art on display during an exhibition at the Ulster Museum
    Three huge dragons seen floating high up in the ulster museum main foyer
    Children intensely focused on drawing during a workshop at the ulster museum
    Artefacts behind a display case in the ulster museum, next to a beautiful blue stained glass window

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Belfast

    Address

    Botanic Gardens, Belfast, County Antrim, BT9 5AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9044 0000

    Price

    Free

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Ulster Museum is home to treasures past and present. There’s something for art lovers, history buffs, inquisitive kids and the culturally curious! For a fun family day out dive into the Discovery Centres: Discover Art, Discover History and Discover…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  6. Visitors enjoying picnics in the grounds of the Folk Museum
    Horses at work ploughing a field
    Children enjoying the autumn leaves in the museum grounds
    A little girl enjoying one of the working displays
    Children sitting on a wall within the village of the Museum
    A spinner at work
    A weaver at work
    Ballycultra Village within the museum
    One of the museum characters at work
    Ballycultra Village replica homes
    Visitors enjoying picnics in the grounds of the Folk Museum
    Horses at work ploughing a field
    Children enjoying the autumn leaves in the museum grounds
    A little girl enjoying one of the working displays
    Children sitting on a wall within the village of the Museum
    A spinner at work
    A weaver at work
    Ballycultra Village within the museum
    One of the museum characters at work
    Ballycultra Village replica homes

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 1086 reviews1086 reviews

    Holywood

    Address

    153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £12.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Refresh the connection at Ulster Folk Museum, a place where traditions and heritage skills are preserved and celebrated to help shape future generations.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Oct 2025to28 Feb 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    1 Mar 2026to30 Sept 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £12.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. Image shows cartons of ice-cream with a cow in a field nudging one of the cartons
    Image shows a bunny rabbit and 2 chicks
    Image shows a couple of piglets on the grass
    Image shows children petting sheep in a field
    Image is of a bull in a field and a bright blue sky
    Image shows cartons of ice-cream with a cow in a field nudging one of the cartons
    Image shows a bunny rabbit and 2 chicks
    Image shows a couple of piglets on the grass
    Image shows children petting sheep in a field
    Image is of a bull in a field and a bright blue sky

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 473 reviews473 reviews

    Belfast

    Address

    38 Ballyhanwood Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT5 7SN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9048 3244

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Open Farm

    Streamvale Farm is nestled in the rolling hills on the edge of Belfast. The family farm has lots to offer including baby animal cuddling, lots of fantastic play areas and many live shows and demonstrations for all the family to enjoy.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  8. Belfast

    Address

    Donegall Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 2HB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9032 8332

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Cathedral

    Belfast Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral Church of St. Anne, has stood for over 100 years as a place of Christian worship in the heart of Belfast.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  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
    Giant Swans pedal boats
    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
    Giant Swans pedal boats

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 344 reviews344 reviews

    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.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking - There is a public car park on Queen’s Parade which is a short walk round the marina. There are also limited disabled car parking spaces adjacent to Pickie Funpark which can be accessed via Marine Gardens.

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  10. 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.

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 1251 reviews1251 reviews

    Belfast

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9046 7700

    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 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  11. Image shows front of the Civic Centre which houses the Island Arts Centre
    Image shows the Civic Centre with walking path around the Lagan lock
    Image shows an art installation on a walking path
    Image show 2 children with bug heads on and wearing Island Arts Centre t-shirts
    Image shows a parade of brightly dressed children
    Image shows a laughing child wearing a brightly coloured hair attachment and wearing an Island Arts Centre t-shirt
    Image shows a tree with paint pallets and 3 men beating drums
    Image shows front of the Civic Centre which houses the Island Arts Centre
    Image shows the Civic Centre with walking path around the Lagan lock
    Image shows an art installation on a walking path
    Image show 2 children with bug heads on and wearing Island Arts Centre t-shirts
    Image shows a parade of brightly dressed children
    Image shows a laughing child wearing a brightly coloured hair attachment and wearing an Island Arts Centre t-shirt
    Image shows a tree with paint pallets and 3 men beating drums

    Lisburn

    Address

    The Island, Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT27 4RL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9244 7744

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and Courses

    ISLAND Arts Centre offers a wide range of cultural events. Enjoy an eclectic mix of live theatre, special events and a range of hands–on arts activities, led by professional artists designed to recharge your batteries in a warm, friendly atmosphere.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. Image shows children wearing life jackets, sitting on the edge of the lake
    Image shows inflatables on the lake at Let's Go Hydro
    Image shows people in a dinghy on the lake
    Image shows a family enjoying hot drinks and snacks out doors. Autumnal setting beside glamping pods.
    Image shows family entering a glamping pod
    Image shows children playing on paddle boards
    Image shows people kayaking in a lake
    Image shows children wearing life jackets, sitting on the edge of the lake
    Image shows inflatables on the lake at Let's Go Hydro
    Image shows people in a dinghy on the lake
    Image shows a family enjoying hot drinks and snacks out doors. Autumnal setting beside glamping pods.
    Image shows family entering a glamping pod
    Image shows children playing on paddle boards
    Image shows people kayaking in a lake

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 387 reviews387 reviews

    Carryduff

    Address

    1 Mealough Road, Carryduff, County Down, BT8 8GB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9081 4662

    Type

    Type:

    Water Sports

    If you enjoy water-based fun, then Let’s Go Hydro is a must visit. The impressive outdoor attraction, including an inflatable floating obstacle course, provides fun for all. The course features an XXL Tower, slides, climbing wall, hurdles, wiggle…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. Two visitors admire colorful wall art featuring smooth stones and a small statue illuminated in vibrant lighting.
    Two visitors admire colorful wall art featuring smooth stones and a small statue illuminated in vibrant lighting.
    Two visitors admire colorful wall art featuring smooth stones and a small statue illuminated in vibrant lighting.
    Two visitors admire colorful wall art featuring smooth stones and a small statue illuminated in vibrant lighting.
    Two visitors admire colorful wall art featuring smooth stones and a small statue illuminated in vibrant lighting.
    Two visitors admire colorful wall art featuring smooth stones and a small statue illuminated in vibrant lighting.
    Two visitors admire colorful wall art featuring smooth stones and a small statue illuminated in vibrant lighting.
    Two visitors admire colorful wall art featuring smooth stones and a small statue illuminated in vibrant lighting.
    Two visitors admire colorful wall art featuring smooth stones and a small statue illuminated in vibrant lighting.
    Two visitors admire colorful wall art featuring smooth stones and a small statue illuminated in vibrant lighting.
    Two visitors admire colorful wall art featuring smooth stones and a small statue illuminated in vibrant lighting.
    Two visitors admire colorful wall art featuring smooth stones and a small statue illuminated in vibrant lighting.

    Belfast

    Address

    Golden Thread Gallery, 23-29 Queen Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 6EA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9033 0920

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Art Gallery

    Welcome to Golden Thread Gallery, Northern Ireland's leading contemporary visual arts gallery,

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  14. Carrickfergus

    Address

    40 Carrickburn Road, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7ND

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9336 8502

    Type

    Type:

    Ancestry / Tracing Your Routes

    Established in 1984 we provide a prompt personal and professional research service for those wishing to trace their family history. We also undertake specialised Probate and Birth family history research requests.

  15. Image of a walkway and woodland steps surrounded by leafy green trees and pink flowers
    Photo of walkway through leafy Castle Park
    Photo showing North Down Museum opening sign with Town Hall in backdrop
    Photo of Bangor Castle Walled Garden arches and flowers. The Garden is located within Castle Park grounds.
    Photo showing the embossed words Edward Ward 1852, the date the Town Hall was erected
    Photo of Town Hall/Bangor Castle in the sunshine framed by leafy tree branches
    Image of a walkway and woodland steps surrounded by leafy green trees and pink flowers
    Photo of walkway through leafy Castle Park
    Photo showing North Down Museum opening sign with Town Hall in backdrop
    Photo of Bangor Castle Walled Garden arches and flowers. The Garden is located within Castle Park grounds.
    Photo showing the embossed words Edward Ward 1852, the date the Town Hall was erected
    Photo of Town Hall/Bangor Castle in the sunshine framed by leafy tree branches

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 48 reviews48 reviews

    Bangor

    Address

    Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4TB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9127 0069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Stroll through this beautiful wooded wonderland which is an exhilarating experience throughout the seasons.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. Belfast

    Address

    Irish Tour Tickets, 10 Great Victoria Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT2 7BA

    Telephone

    +44 (0)844 2471 007

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Tour

    A 2 hour fully guided Line of Duty themed tour in central Belfast full of loads of on & off-screen anecdotes. A must for any fan of the show.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
  17. Belfast

    Address

    The Stableyard, Barnett Demesne, Belfast, County Antrim, BT9 5PB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9030 3932

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    There was once a massive cairn (a manmade mound of stones) on the summit of Slieve Croob. This may have marked a Bronze Age Burial. Unfortunately little remains of this once impressive monument but the local name for the mountain,‘The Twelve Carins’.

  18. Newtownards

    Address

    21 Craigantlet Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4TE

    Telephone

    0300 013 3333

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Explore our mixed woodland with five scenic trails that lead you through the forest and to stunning viewpoints. The trails are a favourite among families and local dog walkers.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - Car parking is free of charge Disabled parking for cars is available with one EV charging point alongside the disabled parking.
  19. Belfast

    Address

    Cotton Court, 30 – 42 Waring Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 2ED

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9023 1323

    Type

    Type:

    Art & Photography

    The longest established resource in Northern Ireland for artists wanting to work in the various printmaking media to create original art work.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  20. Belfast

    Address

    Cityside Retail Park, 100 - 150 York Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT11 1WA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9074 4370

    Type

    Type:

    Indoor Play Area

    Funky Monkeys Soft Play Café are NI’s leading indoor play centres for children aged eight and under, featuring play frame equipment which has been specifically designed through the recognition that children can learn and develop their minds.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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