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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 September 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. 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
  3. 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 - 1557 reviews1557 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
  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. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 24 reviews24 reviews

    Portadown

    Address

    The Log Cabin, 10 Bachelors Walk, Portadown, County Armagh, BT63 5BQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 3833 7207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Edenvilla Park is a town park based in the Bachelors Walk area of Portadown. It is 25.5acres of maintained grass land and forest.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. 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)
  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. A family walking through the forest.
    Family walking on a path in the forest
    Family walking on a path with castle ruins in the background
    Family in a play park
    Family having a picnic
    Family with bikes at a pond
    Children on bikes with parents walking behind
    A family walking through the forest.
    Family walking on a path in the forest
    Family walking on a path with castle ruins in the background
    Family in a play park
    Family having a picnic
    Family with bikes at a pond
    Children on bikes with parents walking behind

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 116 reviews116 reviews

    Cookstown

    Address

    Drum Road, Cookstown, County Tyrone, BT80 8UN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 6634 3165

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    The attractive eighteenth-century demesne is now a forest park. Colourful in spring and autumn with a shrub, butterfly and Japanese garden, arboretum, ponds and mixed woodlands.

  9. Leafy pathway through the country park
    Crawfordsburn waterfall
    Leafy pathway through the country park
    Crawfordsburn waterfall

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 405 reviews405 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.
  10. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 33 reviews33 reviews

    Lurgan

    Address

    Windsor Avenue, Lurgan, County Armagh, BT67 9BG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 3832 3795

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Lurgan Park is the second largest public park in Ireland, and is enjoyed by as many as 2000 people every day. The beautifully landscaped parkland contains a number of well maintained paths which provide excellent walking and running ground.

    Price

    Free
  11. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 90 reviews90 reviews

    Ballymena

    Address

    Doury Road, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 6JA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 300 124 5000

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    45-acre urban park in the heart of Ballymena with something to do for all the family - you can check out the lake full of ducks, modern playground, urban art, sports facilities, delightful flowers and onsite community initiatives.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  12. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 813 reviews813 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. 
  13. Aerial view of Dungannon park lake
    Boats by the jetty on Dungannon Park lake
    Two boats on the lake at Dungannon Park
    A bandstand in Dungannon Park
    Aerial view of Dungannon park lake
    Boats by the jetty on Dungannon Park lake
    Two boats on the lake at Dungannon Park
    A bandstand in Dungannon Park

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    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 116 reviews116 reviews

    Dungannon

    Address

    8 Ballynorthland Demesne, Moy Road, Dungannon, County Tyrone, BT71 7DS

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 8772 8690

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Dungannon Park is a seventy acre oasis centred round an idyllic stream fed lake. The magnificent scenery invites the spending of your leisure time, whether you’re a resident of South Tyrone, or a visitor from anywhere in the world.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. image overlooking the river amongst the greenery and shubbery of the urban parkland and tall trees in background. Outdoor pavilion type building in ba
    View of two paths in urban park with meadowland and grasses and trees with a don't mow let it grow sign in the grass.
    Close up of pretty wild orchid flowers growing amongst the grass meadowlands within this urban park in Ballymoney
    image overlooking the river amongst the greenery and shubbery of the urban parkland and tall trees in background. Outdoor pavilion type building in ba
    View of two paths in urban park with meadowland and grasses and trees with a don't mow let it grow sign in the grass.
    Close up of pretty wild orchid flowers growing amongst the grass meadowlands within this urban park in Ballymoney

    Ballymoney

    Address

    8 Armour Avenue, Ballymoney, County Antrim, BT53 7AG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2766 0230

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    A pleasant urban 40-acre Park in the heart of Ballymoney Town, in which to enjoy a variety of riverside walks and natural biodiversity.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2025to30 Sept 2025Open 09:00 - 21:00
    From:
    1 Oct 2025to31 Mar 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)
  15. 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.
  16. Belfast

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9037 8103

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Stormont Estate is a Green Flag Award winning public park recognised as one of Northern Ireland’s best green spaces. On a visit, you can enjoy the beautiful gardens, walking and fitness trails and children’s play park.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 58 reviews58 reviews

    Belfast

    Address

    Belvoir Drive, Belfast, County Antrim, BT8 7QT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4377 2240

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Managed by the Forest Service, Belvoir Park Forest is unique in the UK as it is a working forest within a city. Walks within the forest link to the Lagan River 'Towpath' and the Lagan Valley Regional Park.

    Price

    Free
  18. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 489 reviews489 reviews

    Belfast

    Address

    Antrim Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT15 5GR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9031 9629

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Country / Royal Park

    Cave Hill Country Park gets its name from five caves, which could be early iron mines, located on the side of the main Belfast cliffs. Visitors can enjoy panoramic views across Belfast from vantage points on the hillside.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking (free)
  19. 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

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    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
  20. 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
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