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  1.  Stricklands Glen, part of North Down Coastal Path
    View of Stricklands Glen from Carnalea Golf Club
    Photo on a cool day overlooking the area where Stricklands Glen meets the Coastal Path
     Stricklands Glen, part of North Down Coastal Path
    View of Stricklands Glen from Carnalea Golf Club
    Photo on a cool day overlooking the area where Stricklands Glen meets the Coastal Path

    Bangor

    Address

    Bryansburn Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 3SU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9127 0069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    An enchanting park leading onto the North Down Coastal Path.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. Old Castle Archdale Forest
    Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail
    Blackslee Waterfall Trail in Lough Navar Forest
    Big Dog Forest
    Lough Oughter
    Cavan Burren Park
    Old Castle Archdale Forest
    Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail
    Blackslee Waterfall Trail in Lough Navar Forest
    Big Dog Forest
    Lough Oughter
    Cavan Burren Park

    Address

    County Fermanagh

    Telephone

    + 353 (0)719 853 692

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Cuilcagh Lakelands UNESCO Global Geopark is located in the rugged mountainous uplands and the gentle rolling lowlands of Counties Fermanagh and Cavan, stretching from the northern shores of Lower Lough Erne in County Fermanagh to the southern shores…

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking (free)
  3. 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 Oct 2025to31 Mar 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00
    From:
    1 Apr 2026to30 Sept 2026Open 09:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)
  4. Family standing over a gate looking at the view of the Islands on Strangford Lough, from Grey Point Lookout at Delamont Country Park.
    Family enjoying a walk to Strangford Stone in Delamont Country Park.
    Child climbing and another on a slide in the play park, at Delamont Country Park.
    Family enjoying the view of the Mourne Mountains from Strangford Stone in Delamont Country Park.
    Family standing over a gate looking at the view of the Islands on Strangford Lough, from Grey Point Lookout at Delamont Country Park.
    Family enjoying a walk to Strangford Stone in Delamont Country Park.
    Child climbing and another on a slide in the play park, at Delamont Country Park.
    Family enjoying the view of the Mourne Mountains from Strangford Stone in Delamont Country Park.

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Killyleagh

    Address

    90 Downpatrick Road, Killyleagh, County Down, BT30 9TZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Situated on the shores of Strangford Lough in an area of outstanding natural beauty, Delamont Country Park, Killyleagh offers peace, beauty and tranquillity. The stunning views across Strangford Lough and the relaxing atmosphere make Delamont…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - Charges apply for the parking of vehicles.
  5. Image of a walkway and woodland steps surrounded by leafy green trees and pink flowers
    Photo of walkway through leafy Castle Park
    Photo showing North Down Museum opening sign with Town Hall in backdrop
    Photo of Bangor Castle Walled Garden arches and flowers. The Garden is located within Castle Park grounds.
    Photo showing the embossed words Edward Ward 1852, the date the Town Hall was erected
    Photo of Town Hall/Bangor Castle in the sunshine framed by leafy tree branches
    Image of a walkway and woodland steps surrounded by leafy green trees and pink flowers
    Photo of walkway through leafy Castle Park
    Photo showing North Down Museum opening sign with Town Hall in backdrop
    Photo of Bangor Castle Walled Garden arches and flowers. The Garden is located within Castle Park grounds.
    Photo showing the embossed words Edward Ward 1852, the date the Town Hall was erected
    Photo of Town Hall/Bangor Castle in the sunshine framed by leafy tree branches

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Bangor

    Address

    Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4TB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9127 0069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Stroll through this beautiful wooded wonderland which is an exhilarating experience throughout the seasons.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. Group taking part in Alpaca Trekking at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes
    Male taking part in Alpaca Trekking at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes
    3 Alpacas at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes
    Group ordering drinks at coffee stand at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes
    3 Alpacas at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes
    Luxury Alpaca Trekking Picnics and coffee trailer
    Luxury Alpaca Trekking Picnics
    Luxury Alpaca Trekking Picnics
    Luxury Picnic Hampers
    Family looking though picnic basket at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes
    Group taking part in Alpaca Trekking at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes
    Male taking part in Alpaca Trekking at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes
    3 Alpacas at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes
    Group ordering drinks at coffee stand at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes
    3 Alpacas at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes
    Luxury Alpaca Trekking Picnics and coffee trailer
    Luxury Alpaca Trekking Picnics
    Luxury Alpaca Trekking Picnics
    Luxury Picnic Hampers
    Family looking though picnic basket at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes

    Ballynahinch

    Address

    Ballyburren, 143 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, County Down, BT24 8HZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9581 6650

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

    Our unique estate has over 5,000 trees with ponds, pathways and bridges nestled in 18 acres of beautiful undulating surroundings just 25mins from Belfast, near Ballynahinch in County Down. We offer mini adventures for families, individuals, couples…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  7. 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

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    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.

  8. Garvagh

    Address

    Northern Ireland Forest Service, 6 Forest Road, Garvagh, County Londonderry, BT51 5BQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2955 6003

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Travel 3 miles west of Garvagh town and you will begin to enter Gortnamoyagh Forest, which straddles the North Sperrins ridge. Gortnamoyagh Forest provides a rewarding experience for anyone looking to enjoy unspoilt and often remote areas of forest.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  9. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    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
  10. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    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
  11. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Ballymena

    Address

    Kernohans Lane, Broughshane Road, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 7QA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2564 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    Ecos Nature Park is an oasis of wildlife, close to the heart of Ballymena town with 8 kilometres of flat footpaths leading visitors around 220 acres of parkland that includes maturing woodland, peaceful lake and ponds, grazed meadows and hay meadows.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - Ecos Nature Park has free designated accessible parking on site for cars, coaches and minibuses.
  12. The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa.
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa.
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa

    Kesh

    Address

    Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa, Boa Island, Kesh, County Fermanagh, BT93 8AD

    Telephone

    02868633300

    Type

    Type:

    Nature Trail

    From October-April we do recommend bringing your wellies along as some of our fairy houses venture off the beaten path! Why not end your walk with a trip to our newly renovated play park?

  13. Derry~Londonderry

    Address

    71 Ebrington Square, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT47 6FA

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Ebrington, a former military barracks just across the Peace Bridge, with a rich history, recently transformed into a vibrant, public space and event venue with impressive views over the City.

  14. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    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
  15. 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
  16. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 291 reviews291 reviews

    Limavady

    Address

    41 Dogleap Road, Limavady, County Londonderry, BT49 9NN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7772 1925

    Type

    Type:

    Country / Royal Park

    This scenic and tranquil park is located on the outskirts of Limavady and offers spectacular riverside views and woodland walks along with opportunities for salmon and trout fishing, canoeing, rock climbing and orienteering.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - is free and available at 4 points: Main car park at Visitor Centre /Café Building (access via Dogleap Road) O’Cahan’s car park (access via Roemill Road) Carrick Mills car park (access via Ballyquin Road) Carrick Rocks car park (access via Drumrane Road) Mobility Scooter Available from the Dogleap Countryside Centre
  17. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 2005 reviews2005 reviews

    Belfast

    Address

    College Park, Botanic Avenue, Belfast, County Antrim, BT7 1LP

    Telephone

    028 9031 4762

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    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 long herbaceous borders and the tree enthusiast can seek out the rare oaks planted in the 1880s.

  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. Frame in Burnfoot Village
    Stone bridge with arch ways over the River Roe
    Frame in Burnfoot Village
    Benbradagh Mountain
    Ruins of Old Bovevagh Church
    Frame in Burnfoot Village
    Ruins of Old Bovevagh Church and signage for graveyard
    Frame in Burnfoot Village
    Stone bridge with arch ways over the River Roe
    Frame in Burnfoot Village
    Benbradagh Mountain
    Ruins of Old Bovevagh Church
    Frame in Burnfoot Village
    Ruins of Old Bovevagh Church and signage for graveyard

    Dungiven

    Address

    Derryork Road, Dungiven, County Londonderry, BT47 4NW

    Telephone

    0287776 0650

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Viewpoint

    A pretty village nestled between the River Roe and the Bovevagh River.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Price

    Free
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