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Best Cheap and Free Things to doIf you're after an affordable adventure in Northern Ireland, look no further! Here we've rounded up some of the best discounts and promotions on offer at the moment, as well as free things to do, ensuring that opportunities to make memorable moments aren't constrained by your budget.- Antrim Castle Gardens and Clotworthy House offer a great affordable day out, located conveniently on Randalstown Road with free parking. These unique 400-year-old gardens, boasting Anglo-Dutch canals, a Victorian Pleasure Garden, and the Platinum Jubilee Clockwork Garden, provide a wealth of historical and botanical beauty. Visitors can delve into the past with the Time Travel Trails app for an interactive exploration, or enjoy a peaceful stroll to Lough Neagh. With the added benefit of a Sensory Garden designed for diverse needs, it's perfect for all.
- 1 Jan 202531 Dec 2025
- Fermanagh Fun Farm is a family-friendly social enterprise offering a unique, hands-on experience with over 150 rescued and adopted animals, ensuring lasting memories for visitors. Beyond animal encounters like feeding and cuddling, the farm provides a variety of activities including a train ride, pony walking, and indoor and outdoor play areas, all included in the admission price. £32.87 for a family of 4 and a food basket (Any combination of adults / children).
- Visit St Patrick's Cathedral (Roman Catholic) in the town where Saint Patrick founded his first church in 445.This twin-spired, imposing cathedral, on an elevated site, was started in 1840 and finally consecrated in 1904. General admission is free but guided tours are available at £3 per person and self-guided at £2 per person.
- The spectacular sandy beach forms a white arc between two headlands on the North Antrim coast. In this secluded location, even on a busy day there is plenty of room for quiet relaxation. Backed by ancient dunes that provide a range of rich habitats for wildlife such as butterflies, birds and otters. Enjoy lazy picnics and a walk. You might even spot a cow or two on the beach. Free car parking.
- First established in 1828, the gardens have been enjoyed as a public park by the people of Belfast since 1895. There is an extensive rose garden and beautiful landscaping to take your breath away. The Palm House and Tropical Ravine are also free entry.
- Ten pin bowling is great all-round fun whether you’re with family, friends or work colleagues! Superstrikes at The Jet Centre is an ultra-modern licenced bowling alley with extra comfy seating and tables, automatic scoring and great music to keep the party going. For younger players, there are ball ramps and bumpers on the lanes. Adult - £6.50. Child - £6.00. Family Game for 4 - £20.00
- Browse the impressive selections of food vendors, artisan crafts, fruit and veg, jewellery, antiques and so much more at the historic St. Georges Market. Have a bite of the iconic Belfast bap or just soak up the bustling atmosphere. You decide! Entry to the market is free.
- Glenariff Forest is home to a beautiful winding river and many native animals. There are several walking trails through the forest which give spectacular views and glimpses of wildlife. These include Rainbow Trail (0.6km), Scenic Trail (8.9km), Viewpoint Trail (1km) and Waterfall Walk Trail (3km). The picnic and barbeque areas provide a perfect place for a family lunch in the sunny(sometimes) weather. And there's a tea house for the rainy days. Entrance to the Forest Park by car is £5.00.
- Slieve Gullion is Ireland's Mountain of Mystery. Slieve Guillion Forest Park offers walking trails, a scenic drive, an Adventure Playpark, Fionn's Giant Adventure children's story trail and a Courtyard with coffee shop. Free access on foot or by bike. Car parking charges may apply.
- Relive the joy of The Derry Girls through the interactive exhibition at Tower Museum with tickets priced at great rates including Adult £6, Junior (aged 5 -17) £3 and Concession £4.
- The Ark Farm is home to around 200 animals. They’re a place where children can immerse themselves in hands-on experiences from bottle-feeding lambs, and feeding real Reindeer through to exploring the fairy and dinosaur lands and burning off energy at our extensive play areas. £44 for a family of 4.
- Interactive exhibitions link the Sperrins landscape with astronomy and archaeology, with holographic installations and virtual reality headsets bringing a whole new dimension to learning. Daily tours are priced at just £6 for Adults, £3.90 for under 16s and over 60s.
- 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2029
- The Ulster Museum in Belfast is home to treasures past and present. There’s something for art lovers, history buffs, inquisitive kids and the culturally curious. Entry is free all year around, although a optional donation of any amount can be made upon arrival too. Note that the museum is closed on Mondays (except NI Bank Holidays).
- 1 Jan 202531 Dec 2025
- Carrickfergus castle is one of the best preserved medieval structures in Ireland and the only preserved castle of its age open to the public. Adults: £6.00. Children: £4.00 (Under fours go free). Family (5 people with max. 2 adults): £18.
- Choose from two indoor 18-hole rain forest themed adventure golf courses. Players make their way around the course amidst simulated thunder and lightning storms and challenge their skills against rain forest animals and moving walls. It has quickly become a hugely popular destination for families, students, couples and groups. Standard Admission - £10. Ages 6-11 - £7.50. 5 and under - £5. Family of 4 - £30.
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