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  1. Laser Tag at Airtastic
    Soft Play at Airtastic
    Bowling at Airtastic
    Boy Smiling for Camera in Soft Play Frame
    Little Girl Smiling For the Camera in the Airtastic Soft Play Frame
    Airtastic Soft Play Frame
    Two Boys holding footballs in the Airtastic Soft Play Frame
    Laser Tag at Airtastic
    Soft Play at Airtastic
    Bowling at Airtastic
    Boy Smiling for Camera in Soft Play Frame
    Little Girl Smiling For the Camera in the Airtastic Soft Play Frame
    Airtastic Soft Play Frame
    Two Boys holding footballs in the Airtastic Soft Play Frame

    Bangor

    Address

    Units 3-5, South Circular Retail Park, Bangor, County Down, BT19 7AG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 174 2933

    Type

    Type:

    Indoor Play Area

    Plan your day out at Airtastic Bangor! Our newly upgraded centre features a fantastic range of activities, including our soft play area for younger children, action-packed laser tag, a modern bowling alley, and an incredible Play to Win amusements…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    20 Mar 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. Paddling boarding on Castlewellan Lake
    Mountain Biking with Life Adventure
    Paddling boarding on Castlewellan Lake
    Mountain Biking with Life Adventure

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    Castlewellan

    Address

    The Forest Park, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9BU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 437 70714

    Type

    Type:

    Activity Centre

    Epic adventures are on offer all year round at Life Adventure Centre. Their extensive range of activities include mountain biking, stand-up paddleboarding, wet bouldering, rock climbing, sit on top kayaking, coasteering, electric biking and open…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  3. Image is of a couple and small child on the ice rink
    Image is of a family posing for a photo in the bowling alley
    Image is of children sitting at a table with party hats on
    Image is of children sitting on the ground holding bowling bowls inside the bowling alley
    Image is of young girl skating alone
    Image is of a young girl playing with coloured balls in a pen
    Image is of children climbing up ropes
    Image is of a couple and small child on the ice rink
    Image is of a family posing for a photo in the bowling alley
    Image is of children sitting at a table with party hats on
    Image is of children sitting on the ground holding bowling bowls inside the bowling alley
    Image is of young girl skating alone
    Image is of a young girl playing with coloured balls in a pen
    Image is of children climbing up ropes

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    Dundonald

    Address

    111 Old Dundonald Road, Dundonald, County Down, BT16 1XT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9080 9100

    Type

    Type:

    Ice Skating

    Enjoy a great day out at Dundonald International Ice Bowl. Whether you are looking for a family day out, an evening out with friends or a day out for a school or youth organisation, there is a range of fun packed activities for everyone.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. Island Hill & North Strangford Nature Reserve
    Island Hill & North Strangford Nature Reserve
    Island Hill & North Strangford Nature Reserve
    Island Hill & North Strangford Nature Reserve
    Island Hill & North Strangford Nature Reserve
    Island Hill & North Strangford Nature Reserve

    Address

    County Down

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Accessible at low-tide, this walk around Rough Island provides magnificent views of Strangford Lough and is an excellent view point for bird watching.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  5. A view of Castlewellan Peace Maze with the Mourne Mountains as a backdrop. Visitors can attempt to solve their way to the centre of the maze.
    A view of Castlewellan Peace Maze from the bridge with the Mourne Mountains as a backdrop.
    A view over Castlewellan Peace Maze with the Mourne Mountains as a backdrop. Visitors can attempt to solve their way to the centre of the maze.
    A view of Castlewellan Peace Maze with the Mourne Mountains as a backdrop. Visitors can attempt to solve their way to the centre of the maze.
    A view of Castlewellan Peace Maze from the bridge with the Mourne Mountains as a backdrop.
    A view over Castlewellan Peace Maze with the Mourne Mountains as a backdrop. Visitors can attempt to solve their way to the centre of the maze.

    Castlewellan

    Address

    Castlewellan Forest Park, Forest Park View, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9BU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Maze

    Castlewellan Peace Maze, is one of the world's largest permanent hedge mazes representing the path to a peaceful future for Northern Ireland.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. Clough

    Address

    Main Street, Clough, County Down, BT30 8TH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    An Anglo-Norman motte-and-bailey earthwork castle dating to the late 12th or early 13th century. The motte was built of earth to provide a look-out position and central defence. The bailey provided a space for domestic buildings and livestock.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  7. Christine using the spinning wheel outside of the Kiri Cottage Crafts workshop
    Christine using the spinning wheel outside of the Kiri Cottage Crafts workshop
    Christine using the spinning wheel outside of the Kiri Cottage Crafts workshop
    Christine using the spinning wheel outside of the Kiri Cottage Crafts workshop

    Ardkeen

    Address

    Kiri Cottage, 6 Loughdoo Road, Ardkeen, County Down, BT22 1HJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7968 342 928

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and Courses

    Spinner, dyeing and knitting expert Christine Casey will help you find pleasure in the possibilities of wool. She empowers people with the knowledge, and hands on skills to go home and make. People with all level of skill can benefit from a trip to…

  8. Belfast

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9052 1802

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Parliament Buildings is home to the Northern Ireland Assembly, the legislative body for Northern Ireland established under the Belfast Agreement 1998 (Good Friday Agreement).

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  9. Comber Leisure Centre
    Tennis
    Racquet sports at Comber Leisure Centre
    Sauna at Comber Leisure Centre
    Comber Leisure Centre
    Gym at Comber Leisure Centre
    Children's Gymnastics at Comber Leisure Centre
    Gym at Comber Leisure Centre
    Comber Leisure Centre
    Tennis
    Racquet sports at Comber Leisure Centre
    Sauna at Comber Leisure Centre
    Comber Leisure Centre
    Gym at Comber Leisure Centre
    Children's Gymnastics at Comber Leisure Centre
    Gym at Comber Leisure Centre

    Comber

    Address

    Castle Street, Comber, County Down, BT23 5DY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9187 4350

    Type

    Type:

    Sport/Leisure Centre

    Comber has a modern well equipped gym and separate heavy weights room, book any number of fitness classes or why not take time to relax and unwind in our health suite.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. Image shows main building with golf course and trees
    Image is of golf course
    Image is of woman and man golfing on course
    Image is of 3 men on golf course with buggy behind them
    Image is of 3 golfers on the course
    Image is of driveway around golf course
    Image shows main building with golf course and trees
    Image is of golf course
    Image is of woman and man golfing on course
    Image is of 3 men on golf course with buggy behind them
    Image is of 3 golfers on the course
    Image is of driveway around golf course

    Castlereagh, Belfast

    Address

    Upper Braniel Road, Castlereagh, Belfast, County Antrim, BT5 7SR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9044 8477

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland Golf Course

    Located just over four miles from Belfast City Centre, the 18-hole course at Castlereagh Hills has gained a merited reputation as one of Northern Ireland’s best hidden gem courses.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on site
  11. 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.
  12. Image shows directing a lady who is cooking
    Image shows a man barbecuing with people enjoying food in the garden
    Image shows 3 people cooking chicken
    Image shows outdoor seating area on 1st floor
    Image shows directing a lady who is cooking
    Image shows a man barbecuing with people enjoying food in the garden
    Image shows 3 people cooking chicken
    Image shows outdoor seating area on 1st floor

    Gilnahirk, Belfast

    Address

    56/58 Upper Braniel Road, Gilnahirk, Belfast, County Antrim, BT5 7TX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9044 8213

    Type

    Type:

    Cookery School

    Hillmount offers one of the largest BBQ Showrooms in Ireland with trained specialists to help you make the right decision when choosing your BBQ. View our full range of gas and charcoal grills online at www.hillmount.co.uk.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. Donard summit views
    Slieve Donard Summit
    Brian and Lisa approach Slieve Donard Summit
    Slieve Donard from a distance
    View of Slieve Comedagh from Donard
    Mourne Mountains
    Descending Mournes
    Group in Mourmes
    Donard along the wall
    Donard Summit Well Worth it
    Donard summit views
    Slieve Donard Summit
    Brian and Lisa approach Slieve Donard Summit
    Slieve Donard from a distance
    View of Slieve Comedagh from Donard
    Mourne Mountains
    Descending Mournes
    Group in Mourmes
    Donard along the wall
    Donard Summit Well Worth it

    Newcastle

    Address

    Slieve Donard, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0GR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 3057 0220

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

    This is the one that everybody wants to do.Let Mountain ways Ireland guide you, 853 m up to the roof of Ulster.For the first part we trace cascading river pools and channels through a fragrant pine forest.
    The Mountain rises beyond!

  14. Address

    Co Down

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    A pleasant walk through both conifer and broadleaved woodland passing the Shimna River, duckponds and several points of historical interest. The Drinns Trail is an optional loop for those wishing to have a greater challenge.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  15. Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    112 Comber Road, Ballyhomra, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6NA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9266 3213

    Type

    Type:

    Motor Sports and Karting

    A fantastic, professionally run, fast flowing go-karting circuit in Northern Ireland. Five minutes from Lisburn and five minutes from Royal Hillsborough village.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. Banbridge

    Address

    116 Huntly Road, Banbridge, County Down, BT32 3UR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4066 2211

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland Golf Course

    Banbridge Golf Club is situated in the heart of beautiful County Down countryside, conveniently situated 25 miles south of Belfast, easy access from the main Belfast to Dublin Road. A mature parkland course with stunning views over the countryside.

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on site
  17. An image of Helen's Bay beach from the shore with a bench ready to welcome someone to sit
    A photo of Helen's Bay beach on a beautiful summers day with green grass and yellow flowers on the shore
    a photograph of a sandy beach
    a photograph of a sandy beach
    An image of Helen's Bay beach from the shore with a bench ready to welcome someone to sit
    A photo of Helen's Bay beach on a beautiful summers day with green grass and yellow flowers on the shore
    a photograph of a sandy beach
    a photograph of a sandy beach

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 13 reviews13 reviews

    Helens Bay

    Address

    Crawfordsburn Country Park, Helens Bay, County Down, BT20 5ED

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9127 0069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Beautiful sandy beach with excellent facilities, all within twenty minutes drive of Belfast.

    Price

    Free
  18. Horses approaching the finish line at Downpatrick Race Course with spectators in the grand stand.
    Horses approaching the finish line at Downpatrick Race Course with spectators in the grand stand.

    Downpatrick

    Address

    24 Ballydugan Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6TE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4461 2054

    Type

    Type:

    Equestrian

    Downpatrick Racecourse is the oldest racecourse in Ireland, dating back to 1685. Today, we host 10 fixtures each year with our feature being the Randox Ulster National which this year takes place on Sunday 2nd April. The Racecourse is a hub of…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. Newcastle

    Address

    Newcastle Visitor Information Centre, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0AA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Historical Tours

    Dundrum Heritage Trail takes you on a journey through the village and tells the story of the commercial and maritime heritage - Trail map available to download at www.visitmournemountains.co.uk or from Newcastle Visitor Information Centre.

  20. Newry

    Address

    Newry Visitor Information Centre, Bagenal's Castle, Newry, County Down, BT34 2BY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 3031 3170

    Type

    Type:

    Coarse Fishing

    This 1.25 acre trout factory is situated on the outskirts of Warrenpoint. It is a shallow spring fed reservoir stocked monthly with Rainbow and Brown Trout (1.5-8Ib).

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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