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  1. A view of the tubular bridge with flowers on the rock face and the ocean beyond.
    a male and female at the entrance of the Gobbins Cliff path
    tour group on Gobbins cliff path metal bridge looking out over the sea
    metal walk bridge overhanging the sea cliff with standing viewpoint at end overlooking the sea.
    tour group on walk bridge, walking towards cave entrance
    group on walk bridge looking out onto the cliff face
    Tour group climbing steps on cliff side
    Tour on Swingbridge at The Gobbins
    A view of the tubular bridge with flowers on the rock face and the ocean beyond.
    a male and female at the entrance of the Gobbins Cliff path
    tour group on Gobbins cliff path metal bridge looking out over the sea
    metal walk bridge overhanging the sea cliff with standing viewpoint at end overlooking the sea.
    tour group on walk bridge, walking towards cave entrance
    group on walk bridge looking out onto the cliff face
    Tour group climbing steps on cliff side
    Tour on Swingbridge at The Gobbins

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    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 1342 reviews1342 reviews

    Islandmagee

    Address

    The Gobbins Visitor Centre, 68 Middle Road, Islandmagee, County Antrim, BT40 3SL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9337 2318

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors

    Although currently closed (updated December 2025), this is one to bookmark for future. On the thrilling Gobbins Experience, nature isn’t content to just sit back and be admired. It completely engulfs you: from the all-enveloping Irish Sea winds and…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  2. Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark
    Guided Cave Tour
    Marble Arch Cave Northern Ireland
    Marble Arch Caves Fermanagh
    Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark
    Guided Cave Tour
    Marble Arch Cave Northern Ireland
    Marble Arch Caves Fermanagh

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    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 1563 reviews1563 reviews

    Enniskillen

    Address

    43 Marlbank Road, Legnabrocky, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT92 1EW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 6632 1815

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Cave

    Marble Arch Caves- Magical, Unique and Memorable. The Marble Arch Caves is a major tourist attraction, set in the picturesque foothills of Cuilcagh Mountain, just a short journey from the Island town of Enniskillen in County Fermanagh, Northern…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - Free, on-site parking. Please note car park closes outside of operational hours.

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  3. Children playing around a giant book in Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Family Entering Fionn's Giant Adventure
    Spring Fairy at Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Children playing around a giant book in Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Family Entering Fionn's Giant Adventure
    Spring Fairy at Slieve Gullion Forest Park

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    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 148 reviews148 reviews

    Killeavy

    Address

    89 Drumintee Road, Killeavy, County Armagh, BT35 8SW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4046

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Slieve Gullion is Ireland's Mountain of Mystery. The Forest Park offers walking trails, a scenic drive, an Adventure Playpark, Fionn's Giant Adventure children's story trail and family friendly walk.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking (charge)

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  4. Children enjoying Aslan's Table in Kilbroney Park
    Children in Kilbroney Play Park
    Mountain Bike Trails Kilbroney
    Children enjoying Aslan's Table in Kilbroney Park
    Children in Kilbroney Play Park
    Mountain Bike Trails Kilbroney

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    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 226 reviews226 reviews

    Rostrevor

    Address

    Kilbroney Park, Shore Road, Rostrevor, County Down, BT34 3AA

    Telephone

    +44(0)33 0137 4046

    Gradings

    • Three Star Quality Assurance
    Three Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Kilbroney Park on the northern shore of Carlingford Lough is a wonderful escape for all the family no matter their different ages and stages.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking (charge) - Parking Charges apply
  5. A large wooden structure that looks like a castle but doubles up as a childrens play structure in the middle of the forest
    A large wooden structure of the last unicorn standing on its 2 hind legs.  An information board with images and text and QR codes is to the right and
    Large wooden sculpture of a giant sitting on the ground leaning against a tree holding a big stick.
    A wooden structed of the witch from Hansel and Gretel standing in front of a small white hut with images of sweets painted on it.  in the background i
    Image of the new visitor centre at Pomeroy Forest.  Exterior wooden cladding with large square windows to the ground and a mixture of flat and slanted
    A green map of Pomeroy Forest showing yellow, blue and red routes through the Forest with a map key and numbers indicating the attractions along the r
    A large wooden structure that looks like a castle but doubles up as a childrens play structure in the middle of the forest
    A large wooden structure of the last unicorn standing on its 2 hind legs.  An information board with images and text and QR codes is to the right and
    Large wooden sculpture of a giant sitting on the ground leaning against a tree holding a big stick.
    A wooden structed of the witch from Hansel and Gretel standing in front of a small white hut with images of sweets painted on it.  in the background i
    Image of the new visitor centre at Pomeroy Forest.  Exterior wooden cladding with large square windows to the ground and a mixture of flat and slanted
    A green map of Pomeroy Forest showing yellow, blue and red routes through the Forest with a map key and numbers indicating the attractions along the r

    Pomeroy

    Address

    56 Tanderagee Road, Pomeroy, County Tyrone, BT70 3DS

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 3000 132 132

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Journey through nature and spark your imagination all year round. A diverse 176 hectare woodland offering gentle trails and an unparalleled experience for both young and old on the outskirts of Pomeroy.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - Free parking is available on site within the Courtyard and in front of the new Pomeroy Forest. Disabled access parking for cars, coaches and minibuses is available.
  6. Scrabo Tower at dusk
    Photo of yellow gorse bush and Scrabo Tower peaking up from behind framed by blue sky
    Drone photo of Scrao Tower sitting majestically on it's hill overlooking the countryside
    Scrabo Tower at dusk
    Photo of yellow gorse bush and Scrabo Tower peaking up from behind framed by blue sky
    Drone photo of Scrao Tower sitting majestically on it's hill overlooking the countryside

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    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 232 reviews232 reviews

    Newtownards

    Address

    203A Scrabo Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4SJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Tower

    At the top of Scrabo Hill, overlooking Strangford Lough and the whole of North Down, is Scrabo Tower. The tower, which was built in 1857, is one of Northern Ireland’s best known landmarks and the views from the top are spectacular.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. Family on a bench looking over the lake at Hillsborough Forest
    Family walking through the tress at Hillsborough Forest
    An image of the front of Hillsborough Fort
    Child on slide at play park
    Woodland themed playpark in Hillsborough Forest
    An image of inside the walls of Hillsborough Fort grounds
    Family on a bench looking over the lake at Hillsborough Forest
    Family walking through the tress at Hillsborough Forest
    An image of the front of Hillsborough Fort
    Child on slide at play park
    Woodland themed playpark in Hillsborough Forest
    An image of inside the walls of Hillsborough Fort grounds

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    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 9 reviews9 reviews

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    22 Large Park, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6AL

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    The looped walk around the forest lake is a popular choice among bird-watchers, dog walkers, photographers and nature-lovers. Enjoy free entry to the forest, with on site parking available, and almost 200 acres with way-marked routes providing a…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - Substantial free parking is available for 137 cars. There are 6 dedicated marked bays available for disabled visitors. Overflow parking is also available during weekends and school holidays. Bicycle racks are available for visitors who wish to cycle to the park, however bicycles are not permitted on the forest trails.
  8. Slieve Gullion
    View of Slieve Gullion
    Awakening your Senses in the Magic of the Ring of Gullion
    Group on lane looking over Ring of Gullion mountains
    Slieve Gullion
    View of Slieve Gullion
    Awakening your Senses in the Magic of the Ring of Gullion
    Group on lane looking over Ring of Gullion mountains

    Killeavy

    Address

    89 Drumintee Road, Killeavy, County Armagh, BT35 8SW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Landscape/View

    Slieve Gullion Forest Park is in the heart of the Ring of Gullion. The Ring of Gullion is a unique geological landform – unparalleled elsewhere in Ireland or the UK – and was the first ring dyke in the world to be geologically mapped. The ring of…

  9. Armagh

    Address

    Palace Demesne, Armagh, County Armagh, BT60 4EL

    Telephone

    0300 0300 900

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Situated within walking distance of the City Centre, for over two hundred years the undulating parkland of the Palace Demesne has been one of the glories of Armagh.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 179 reviews179 reviews

    Belfast

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9045 1900

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    An exciting public space at the heart of the Connswater Community Greenway. It features over 300 native trees and 7 statues by Irish artist Maurice Harron who was inspired by characters from C.S. Lewis’ 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  11. War Memorial Park at Marine Gardens in Carrickfergus
    Marine Gardens Play Park with pirate ship featuring tube slide
    Children's green slide and play equipment at Marine Gardens Play Park
    Planted border beside paving area with Carrickfergus Clock Tower to rear
    Churchill Tank at Marine Gardens in Carrickfergus
    Entrance sign to Marine Gardens Play Park
    War Memorial Park at Marine Gardens with paved and planted areas
    War Memorial Park at Marine Gardens in Carrickfergus
    Marine Gardens Play Park with pirate ship featuring tube slide
    Children's green slide and play equipment at Marine Gardens Play Park
    Planted border beside paving area with Carrickfergus Clock Tower to rear
    Churchill Tank at Marine Gardens in Carrickfergus
    Entrance sign to Marine Gardens Play Park
    War Memorial Park at Marine Gardens with paved and planted areas

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 111 reviews111 reviews

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8232

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Beautiful parkland on the waterfront of Carrickfergus within sight of the Castle featuring a children's playground (currently closed for refurbishment), special memorial area, gardens and picnic area.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - Marine Gardens and Promenade has free designated accessible parking on site for cars, coaches and minibuses located at Carrickfergus Castle Car Park. A smaller free car park is also available next to the play park entrance.
  12. Photo of the brightly coloured bandstand where live music takes place in the summer months
    Photo of the war memorial in Ward Park, framed by leafy trees
    Close up image of green grass covered in white daisy flowers and green leafy trees in Ward Park
    Photo of the Ward Park duck pond and wooden bridge, surrounded by leafy green trees mid summer
    Photo of bowlers in action at the Ward Park Bowling Green
    Photo of the Ward Park Bowling Green and Club house surrounded by flora and fauna
    Photo of the Ward Park Aviary beside the duck pond
    Photo of the brightly coloured bandstand where live music takes place in the summer months
    Photo of the war memorial in Ward Park, framed by leafy trees
    Close up image of green grass covered in white daisy flowers and green leafy trees in Ward Park
    Photo of the Ward Park duck pond and wooden bridge, surrounded by leafy green trees mid summer
    Photo of bowlers in action at the Ward Park Bowling Green
    Photo of the Ward Park Bowling Green and Club house surrounded by flora and fauna
    Photo of the Ward Park Aviary beside the duck pond

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 91 reviews91 reviews

    Bangor

    Address

    Hamilton Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4TA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9127 0069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    A perfect park in the centre of Bangor. An ideal spot to enjoy the local wildlife and feed the ducks.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. Path through the forest with green trees and loads of bluebells
    Bluebells covering the ground in the forest
    Bluebells on the ground in the forest
    Path through the forest with green trees and loads of bluebells
    Bluebells covering the ground in the forest
    Bluebells on the ground in the forest

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 44 reviews44 reviews

    Portglenone

    Address

    Ballymena Road, Portglenone, County Antrim, BT44 8BN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7034 0870

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Portglenone Forest continues a history of tree cover on this site established since records began. As such, the 26 hectare main area contains extensive colonies of ancient woodland flower species.

  14. Visitors read information at the Killeter Forest Trails.
    Map of Killeter Forest Trails Trail Head
    Visitors read information at the Killeter Forest Trails.
    Map of Killeter Forest Trails Trail Head

    Killeter

    Address

    Killeter Forest, Tullycar Road, Killeter, County Tyrone, BT81 7YB

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Pull on your walking boots and come enjoy a truly wonderful walking experience - one which has been defined by nature and refined by the seasons to provide an ever changing backdrop to the Killeter story.

  15. Image of the NIEA signpost entitled Scrabo County Park, caring for the environment with Scrabo Tower in background
    Drone photo of Scrabo Tower sitting majestically on it's hill overlooking countryside
    Image of the NIEA signpost entitled Scrabo County Park, caring for the environment with Scrabo Tower in background
    Drone photo of Scrabo Tower sitting majestically on it's hill overlooking countryside

    Newtownards

    Address

    203A Scrabo Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4SJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9181 1491

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Country / Royal Park

    This charming park is situated around the upper slopes and top of Scrabo Hill, near the area of Newtownards. When visitors come and explore, they will be able to view the panoramic sights of Strangford Lough as well as the surrounding countryside.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
  16. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 815 reviews815 reviews

    Newcastle

    Address

    Bryansford Road, Tollymore Park, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0PR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4372 2428

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Covering an area of almost 630 hectares at the foot of the Mourne mountains, Tollymore Forest Park has panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and the sea at Newcastle. It's open to the public all year.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking - There is a charge for parking in Tollymore Forest Park. 
  17. Leafy pathway through the country park
    Crawfordsburn waterfall
    Leafy pathway through the country park
    Crawfordsburn waterfall

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    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 406 reviews406 reviews

    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.
  18. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 1142 reviews1142 reviews

    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
  19. Aghanaglack Walk - Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark
    Aghanaglack Walk - Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark
    Aghanaglack Walk - Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark
    Aghanaglack Walk - Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark

    Boho

    Address

    Boho Road, Aghanaglack, Boho, County Fermanagh, BT74 5DA

    Telephone

    +353 (0)71 9853692

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Ballintempo Forest is predominantly coniferous forest with large areas of open bog land and wooded gullies. The forest is strewn with outcrops of rocky crags and upland lakes including the well-known Brimstone Rock, a large outcrop of sandstone…

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  20. Spelga Dam from Pigeon Rock Mountain

    Hilltown

    Address

    Kilkeel Road, Hilltown, County Down, BT34 5XL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Lake / Reservoir

    Spelga Dam Reservoir sits in the heart of the Mourne Mountains, located approximately 10 miles outside of Newcastle, County Down.  A man-made reservoir built in the 1950s by the Belfast engineering firm, R Ferguson and Son.  It supplies water to…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
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