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  1. 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

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    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
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    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
  3. 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
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    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. 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

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    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
  6. 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

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    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
  7. 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.

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    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.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  8. 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
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    Belfast

    Address

    Schomberg House, 368 Cregagh Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT6 9EY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9070 1122

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    The Museum of Orange Heritage, Schomberg House, focuses on the history and traditions of the Orange Institution, beginning with the Glorious Revolution, and travels right through until the present day.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  10. A man dressed up in a uniform from the Second World War standing in the gallery of the Northern Ireland War Memorial.
    A picture of the Northern Ireland Museum gallery.
    A family enjoying craft activities at the Northern Ireland War Memorial.
    A picture of the Northern Ireland War Memorial gallery.
    A tour taking place in the Northern Ireland War Memorial gallery.
    A man dressed up in a uniform from the Second World War standing in the gallery of the Northern Ireland War Memorial.
    A picture of the Northern Ireland Museum gallery.
    A family enjoying craft activities at the Northern Ireland War Memorial.
    A picture of the Northern Ireland War Memorial gallery.
    A tour taking place in the Northern Ireland War Memorial gallery.

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    Belfast

    Address

    21 Talbot Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 2LD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9032 0392

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Discover the story of Northern Ireland during the Second World War. The Northern Ireland War Memorial (NIWM) is an engaging and welcoming accredited museum that provides a window on Northern Ireland's key role in the Second World War and the impact…

    Dates

    From:
    3 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  11. 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…

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. Belfast

    Address

    50 Park Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT7 2FX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9064 0700

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland Golf Course

    Located within a mile of the bustling centre of Belfast, historic Ormeau Golf Club can truly be labeled “The Course in the heart of the City”. Formed in 1893, the club is one of the oldest in Ireland and is situated on mature tree covered parkland.

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on site
  13. Belfast

    Address

    Spectrum Centre, 331 Shankill Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT13 3AA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7954 181 004

    Type

    Type:

    Sightseeing

    The Belfast Experience offers enthralling social, industrial, and political walking and taxi tours which brings to life the history of one Belfast’s most remarkable communities, the Shankill Road.

  14. Newtownabbey

    Address

    17 Church Park, Newtownabbey, County Antrim, BT36 6ER

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9059 1384

    Type

    Type:

    Golf Tour Operators

    Executive Car Hire can provide complete transport solutions including airport/boat transfers, scenic tours and all your travel needs during your stay in Northern Ireland.

  15. Photo of the side view of Bangor Castle (Bangor Town Hall) on a beautiful sunny day framed by flowers
    Photo showing North Down Museum opening sign with Town Hall in backdrop
    Photo of Town Hall/Bangor Castle in the sunshine framed by leafy tree branches
    Photo showing the embossed words Edward Ward 1852, the date the Town Hall was erected
    Image of the Town Hall and front gardens in red, pink and yellow bloom
    Photo of the side view of Bangor Castle (Bangor Town Hall) on a beautiful sunny day framed by flowers
    Photo showing North Down Museum opening sign with Town Hall in backdrop
    Photo of Town Hall/Bangor Castle in the sunshine framed by leafy tree branches
    Photo showing the embossed words Edward Ward 1852, the date the Town Hall was erected
    Image of the Town Hall and front gardens in red, pink and yellow bloom

    Bangor

    Address

    Castle Park Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4TF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 300 013 3333

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    This impressive building was built for the Hon Robert Edward Ward and his family in 1852. It is presently the headquarters of Ards and North Down Borough Council who use the mansions spectacular grand salon as the council chamber.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. Belfast

    Address

    240 Upper Malone Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT17 9LB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9061 2758

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland Golf Course

    A secluded parkland course in gently undulating countryside on the outskirts of Belfast. The present Ballydrain site is the club’s fourth home since it was founded in 1895, and is now complete with a 27 hole facility.

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on site
  17. Informative exhibit wall showcasing the history of the Ulster-Scots/Scotch-Irish in America. The information features maps, text panels, and images of
    A man in traditional Scottish attire - green and blue tartan - plays the bagpipes. He is standing in front of an informative display about Robert Burn
    The Corn Exchange, a large light-coloured stone building with arched windows, stands on a quiet city street under a clear blue sky. There are addition
    Reception area of the Discover Ulster-Scots Centre with informational displays and a circular front desk. A member of the public is viewing an exhibit
    An unique 1912 signed Ulster Covenant is on display within the Discover Ulster-Scots Centre. The covenant is located inside a secure glass cabinet and
    A group of people sit in rows of two or three in a warmly lit room - the Montgomery Gallery inside the Discover Ulster-Scots Centre. They are facing a
    A man is is standing and presenting to an attentive audience in a museum setting. An image of a historical figure is displayed on a projector screen.
    Informative exhibit wall showcasing the history of the Ulster-Scots/Scotch-Irish in America. The information features maps, text panels, and images of
    A man in traditional Scottish attire - green and blue tartan - plays the bagpipes. He is standing in front of an informative display about Robert Burn
    The Corn Exchange, a large light-coloured stone building with arched windows, stands on a quiet city street under a clear blue sky. There are addition
    Reception area of the Discover Ulster-Scots Centre with informational displays and a circular front desk. A member of the public is viewing an exhibit
    An unique 1912 signed Ulster Covenant is on display within the Discover Ulster-Scots Centre. The covenant is located inside a secure glass cabinet and
    A group of people sit in rows of two or three in a warmly lit room - the Montgomery Gallery inside the Discover Ulster-Scots Centre. They are facing a
    A man is is standing and presenting to an attentive audience in a museum setting. An image of a historical figure is displayed on a projector screen.

    Belfast

    Address

    The Corn Exchange, 1-9 Victoria Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 3GA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9023 1113

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Cultural Centre

    Get a whole different story at the Discover Ulster-Scots Centre, located in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter.

    Dates

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking (charge) - There are several parking options located close to the Discover Ulster-Scots Centre. They include: • St Anne’s Square Car Park • Exchange Street Car Park • Hill Street Car Park • Handy Park Corporation Street Car Park • Handy Park Tomb Street Car Park.

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  18. Colin Glen 9-Hole Golf Course, Leisure Entrance
    Colin Glen TrackMan Driving Range, Leisure Entrance
    Colin Glen TrackMan Driving Range, Leisure Entrance
    Colin Glen TrackMan Indoor Suite, Leisure Entrance
    Colin Glen 9-Hole Golf Course, Leisure Entrance
    Colin Glen TrackMan Driving Range, Leisure Entrance
    Colin Glen 9-Hole Golf Course, Leisure Entrance
    Colin Glen TrackMan Driving Range, Leisure Entrance
    Colin Glen TrackMan Driving Range, Leisure Entrance
    Colin Glen TrackMan Driving Range, Leisure Entrance
    Colin Glen 9-Hole Golf Course, Leisure Entrance
    Colin Glen TrackMan Driving Range, Leisure Entrance
    Colin Glen TrackMan Driving Range, Leisure Entrance
    Colin Glen TrackMan Indoor Suite, Leisure Entrance
    Colin Glen 9-Hole Golf Course, Leisure Entrance
    Colin Glen TrackMan Driving Range, Leisure Entrance
    Colin Glen 9-Hole Golf Course, Leisure Entrance
    Colin Glen TrackMan Driving Range, Leisure Entrance
    Colin Glen TrackMan Driving Range, Leisure Entrance
    Colin Glen TrackMan Driving Range, Leisure Entrance

    Belfast

    Address

    115 Blacks Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT10 0NF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9060 1133

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland Golf Course

    Colin Glen offers an exceptional leisure site which is home to premium golf facilities catering for people of all ages and playing abilities. With everything from Northern Ireland’s first TrackMan Driving Range, Indoor TrackMan Suite to a 9-hole…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. Newtownards

    Address

    Ulster Historical Foundation, Bradley Thallon House, Unit 44D, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4TJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9181 2073

    Type

    Type:

    Ancestry / Tracing Your Routes

    The Ulster Historical Foundation, est. 1956, is a not-for-profit educational charity. Learn about the history of Ulster and your ancestors' lives and migration experiences first-hand through talks and tours to some of Ulster's most historic sites.

  20. Belfast

    Address

    Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich, 216 Falls Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT12 6AH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9096 4180

    Type

    Type:

    Arts Centre

    Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich is an arts and cultural centre with a strong focus on Irish language and culture.  The centre offers, through its arts programme, theatre, music, visual arts, poetry, literary events,  workshops and classes catering  ...

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