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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
  2. 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

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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 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    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
  4. 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
  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
  9. Belfast

    Address

    Spencer House, 65-67 Royal Avenue, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 1FE

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9593 1763

    Type

    Type:

    Sightseeing

    Travel in style and experience the Belfast landmarks in a completely different way. Raise a toast with your companions as you travel. Cycle to our locals for a pint and experience our world famous pubs.

  10. A tour group posing for the photo in the woods
    Photo of Trevor Edwards
    Photo of Trevor Edwards
    A tour group posing for a photo
    A tour group posing for a photo
    A tour group posing for a photo
    Image of Hillsborough Castle
    Image of Castle Coole
    A group of tourers visiting the Giants Causeway
    A tour group posing for the photo in the woods
    Photo of Trevor Edwards
    Photo of Trevor Edwards
    A tour group posing for a photo
    A tour group posing for a photo
    A tour group posing for a photo
    Image of Hillsborough Castle
    Image of Castle Coole
    A group of tourers visiting the Giants Causeway

    Bangor

    Address

    12 Meadow Way, Crawfordsburn, Bangor, County Down, BT19 1JJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9185 3081

    Type

    Type:

    Sightseeing

    'Plantsman's Garden Tours' offer incredible access to the gardens of historic stately homes and the privately owned masterpieces of Co. Down and Northern Ireland together with those of the Republic of Ireland.

  11. Image of Holywood Maypole dressed with ribbons for the annual May Day dancing event
    Maypole dressed with pastel coloured ribbons ready for the annual Maypole Dancing by local schoolchildren
    A photo of a trio of little girls taking part in the annual maypole dancing dressed in pastel skirts to match the ribbons of the Maypole
    A photo of a little girl with ribbon head dress taking part in the annual Maypole Dancing round the May Pole in Holywood
    Image of Holywood Maypole dressed with ribbons for the annual May Day dancing event
    Maypole dressed with pastel coloured ribbons ready for the annual Maypole Dancing by local schoolchildren
    A photo of a trio of little girls taking part in the annual maypole dancing dressed in pastel skirts to match the ribbons of the Maypole
    A photo of a little girl with ribbon head dress taking part in the annual Maypole Dancing round the May Pole in Holywood

    Holywood

    Address

    High Street/Shore Street, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9127 0069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Holywood's most well known feature is the town's Maypole, the only surviving in Ireland. Early maps show a Maypole has stood on the site since the 1620s and today is still the focus of the May Day Celebrations and Fair in the town.

    Price

    Free
  12. Exterior of Airtastic Entertainment Centre Newtownabbey.
    Girl enjoying a steering wheel racing arcade game.
    Girl collecting tickets with her mother from Skee-Ball machine in an arcade area
    A child aiming her laser blaster in the laser tag arena.
    A girl peeking around a corner playing laser tag.
    A man and young boy on the bowling alley.
    A young girl bouncing in the Airtastic Inflata park.
    A young boy climbing on a large inflatable ball in the Inflata park.
    A family posing together in the Inflata park
    Inside the Laser tag arena.
    Exterior of Airtastic Entertainment Centre Newtownabbey.
    Girl enjoying a steering wheel racing arcade game.
    Girl collecting tickets with her mother from Skee-Ball machine in an arcade area
    A child aiming her laser blaster in the laser tag arena.
    A girl peeking around a corner playing laser tag.
    A man and young boy on the bowling alley.
    A young girl bouncing in the Airtastic Inflata park.
    A young boy climbing on a large inflatable ball in the Inflata park.
    A family posing together in the Inflata park
    Inside the Laser tag arena.

    Newtownabbey

    Address

    38 Mill Road, Newtownabbey, County Antrim, BT36 7BE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 174 2933

    Type

    Type:

    Indoor Play Area

    Bounce down to Airtastic Belfast for some fantastic fun! Check out our Inflata Park, Bowling Alley, Soft Play Centre and Amusement Arcade! Feeling Hungry? We also have delicious food at our American Style NY Kitchen!

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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    Belfast

    Address

    402 Newtownards Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT4 1HH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 90451900

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    EastSide Visitor Centre provides a base from which visitors can explore the east of the city. Visitors can access information on attractions from digital screens with interpretation panels and a wall map.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 08:00 - 18:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  14. Medieval wall mural in Carrickfergus, with stocks beside it.
    A smiling man standing next to a wall on the coast.
    Medieval wall mural in Carrickfergus, with stocks beside it.
    A smiling man standing next to a wall on the coast.

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7816 969350

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Tour

    Carrickfergus with over 1000 years of history under its belt, has lots of secrets to reveal. Enjoy a walking tour around the town with your guide John, and learn about castles, town walls, the palace, big houses, ghosts, salt mines, monarchs and so…

  15. Belfast

    Address

    Titanic Memorial Garden, City Hall, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 5GS

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Discover Belfast’s links to its unique Titanic and maritime heritage following this trail from the Titanic Memorial Garden at Belfast City Hall to Titanic Quarter.

  16. Photo of flagged bouy set out as decor at Ballyholme near the pitch and putt facility, overlooking the bay
    Image of generic golf ball and hole
    Photo of flagged bouy set out as decor at Ballyholme near the pitch and putt facility, overlooking the bay
    Image of generic golf ball and hole

    Bangor

    Address

    Seacliff Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9127 5622

    Type

    Type:

    Mini Golf and Pitch and Putt

    One nine hole pitch and putt course. Two 18 hole putting greens. 4 Tennis courts.
    There is also putting and pitch and putt equipment for hire.
    For booking information, please contact Bangor Sportsplex.

  17. Belfast

    Address

    Downview Avenue, Belfast, County Antrim, BT15 4EZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9037 0770

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland Golf Course

    The location of Fortwilliam Golf Club gives members and visitors the opportunity to enjoy a setting which is scenically second to none.

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on site
  18. An image of food served on the Royal Hillsborough Brew Tour
    An image of a person wearing walking boots
    An image of food served on the Royal Hillsborough Brew Tour
    An image of food served on the Royal Hillsborough Brew Tour
    An image of food served on the Royal Hillsborough Brew Tour
    An image of a person wearing walking boots
    An image of food served on the Royal Hillsborough Brew Tour
    An image of food served on the Royal Hillsborough Brew Tour

    Dunmurry

    Address

    15 Rosevale Avenue, Drumbeg, Dunmurry, County Antrim, BT17 9LG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 796 8816 988

    Type

    Type:

    Food Tour

    See the stunning landscape of Northern Ireland and Taste  local cuisine during a walking  & food experiences with Walk It Off NI. Learn about the fascinating heritage and rich natural landscape on our doorstep with experienced guide Nikki Elliot, a…

  19. Inch Abbey group
    Stark army at Inch Abbey
    King in the North location
    Foley's Bridge
    Haunted Forest North of the Wall
    Tollymore Forest
    Direwolf pups location
    Winterfell Trek from Belfast 2024
    Inch Abbey group
    Stark army at Inch Abbey
    King in the North location
    Foley's Bridge
    Haunted Forest North of the Wall
    Tollymore Forest
    Direwolf pups location
    Winterfell Trek from Belfast 2024

    Belfast

    Address

    Pickup from Leonardo Hotel, Great Victoria Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 6DY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9568 0023

    Price

    Price £45.00 to £49.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    GoT Guided Tours

    Morning trek at Old Castle Ward aka Winterfell and to Audley’s Castle aka Walder Frey’s Twins. Inch Abbey, where Robb became King in the North. Afternoon trek in Tollymore Forest to the wildling pit and where the Starks found the direwolf pups.

    Price

    Price £45.00 to £49.00 Per Ticket
  20. Birds eye view of Bangor Marina
    Photo of a lone boat with others in the background moored at Bangor Marina
    A side view image of Bangor Marina
    Birds eye view of Bangor Marina
    Photo of a lone boat with others in the background moored at Bangor Marina
    A side view image of Bangor Marina

    Bangor

    Address

    Bregenz House, 5 Quay Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5ED

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9145 3297

    Type

    Type:

    Marinas

    Bangor Marina is located right in the heart of Bangor city centre close to all major road, rail and air transport networks. The Marina lies at the mouth of Belfast Lough offering exceptional access to world class yacht racing waters.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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