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  1. Visitors enjoying the Edmontosaurus dinosaur; the only real near complete dinosaur skeleton display at the Ulster Museum, Belfast.
    Best Cheap and Free Things to do
    If 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.
  2. Interior of the new Peacemakers Museum located within the Gasyard in the Bogside area of Derry.
    £8 tickets for the Peacemakers Museum
    Visit the newly-opened Peacemakers Museum in Derry~Londonderry and learn more about the key events in history and the peace process. Concession rates available from £7.
    1. 22 Jul 202430 Sep 2024
    2. 1 Oct 202431 Mar 2025
  3. Family with Peter Rabbit in front of Hillsborough Castle
    The Peter Rabbit™️ Adventure at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
    Between 29 June-1 Sept, kids go free on this summer adventure, which brings Beatrix Potter's beloved characters to life for the first time across 100 acres on Northern Ireland's royal residence. Tickets cost £10 per adult or free for members, and up to three kids admitted free with each adult.
    1. 29 Jun 20241 Sep 2024
  4. Children running across a bridge in the summer sun at the wetlands.
    WWT Castle Espie: Summer Postcard Trail
    A fun family day out at WWT Castle Espie, searching for the postcards that Postie Pelican has dropped. Priced at £29.15 for a family of four (or less - kids under 4 are free) this event encourages everyone to deepen their connection with nature through the adventure trail. Perfect for the summer holidays, it features giant postcards, designed by children’s illustrator Ella Beech.
    1. 28 Jun 20241 Sep 2024
  5. Galgorm Castle Golf Club
    Free tickets for the NI Open Golf Competition
    The NI Open presented by Tom McKibbin is back on the European Challenge Tour international schedule, and will take place at Galgorm from July 23-28. Tickets are free, although you have to register in advance.
    1. 22 Jul 202428 Jul 2024
  6. Image of the leisure waters at Bangor Aurora including play Pirate ship and water slides
    Make a splash at Bangor Aurora
    Take on the Aqua Challenge, the pool-based obstacle course or enjoy a family day out with a variety of pools, flumes, slides and waves. Family tickets cost £26.50 (2 adults, 3 children), and under 4s go free.
    1. Enjoy the beauty of Belfast City Hall
      Free guided tours of City Hall take place daily, with tickets available on a first-come, first served basis. They last one hour and give you a glimpse into areas of this stunning building which aren't normally accessible to the public.
      1. Walk the Cuilcagh Boardwalk
        The Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail meanders through one of the largest expanses of blanket bog in Northern Ireland, and its boardwalk is one of the most photographed sights across the country. Nearby car parking costs £6, and remember to bring a picnic for the top, to enjoy whilst taking in the incredible views.
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      2. Guided tours of Stromont Parliament Buildings run daily and are free
        Free tours of Stormont Parliament Buildings
        Guided tours of Stormont Parliament Buildings take place each weekday, and are free. Learn about the history and heritage of the building on one the public tours which operate at 11am and 2pm daily. Tickets must be booked online in advance.
      3. Guests interact with exhibitions at the Derry Girls Exhibition
        £4 tickets for the Derry Girls Experience
        Relive the joy of The Derry Girls through the interactive exhibition at Tower Museum with tickets priced at great rates including Adult £4, Junior (aged 5 -17) £2, Concession £2.40 and Family tickets (2 adults + 2 kids) £10
        1. Low Cost Walking Tours of Derry
          Enjoy a guided walking tour along the walls of Derry city, for just £6pp. Martin McCrossan City Walking Tours last approximately 1 hour and cover key moments in the city's history including The Bloody Sunday Story, the Apprentice Boys history, the traditions of the marching season, famous murals and of course the walls themselves. Accompanied children aged 12 and under go free of charge.
          1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
        2. A couple looking up at a telescope at the OM Dark Sky Observatory
          £5 tickets for OM Dark Sky Park
          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 £5 for Adults, £3.50 for under 16s and over 60s, and kids under 2 go free.
          1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2029
        3. Sign outside the Ulster Museum
          Free Entry to Ulster Museum
          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. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
        4. Family ona bench looking over the lake at Hillsborough Forest
          Complete Ireland's first digital trail
          There are 9 sculptures scattered around Hillsborough Forest, with an exciting augmented reality app guiding you on a journey from one sculpture to the next. Scan the QR code at each sculpture to discover another world, and complete the trail to be rewarded with discounts in Royal Hillsborough village.

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