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

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    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.
  2. Image is of gardens and Wallace fountain
    Tree lined avenue in Castle Gardens leading up to memorial
    Image is of view of the countryside from high steps in the gardens
    Image is of gardens and Wallace fountain
    Image is a close up of the Wallace Fountain which is a blue colour
    Image is of open gates leading to a monument in the gardens. There is a couple walking towards the gates.
    Park bench in the summer time at Castle Gardens
    Image is of the Wallace Fountain and flowers in the foreground with a couple walking hand in hand in the background
    Image is of gardens and Wallace fountain
    Tree lined avenue in Castle Gardens leading up to memorial
    Image is of view of the countryside from high steps in the gardens
    Image is of gardens and Wallace fountain
    Image is a close up of the Wallace Fountain which is a blue colour
    Image is of open gates leading to a monument in the gardens. There is a couple walking towards the gates.
    Park bench in the summer time at Castle Gardens
    Image is of the Wallace Fountain and flowers in the foreground with a couple walking hand in hand in the background

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    Lisburn

    Address

    Castle Street, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT27 4XE

    Telephone

    028 9266 3377

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Castle Gardens is the most historically significant open space in Lisburn and was once the site of Lisburn Castle, a 17th century fortified manor house, built by the Conway family, the landlords of Lisburn.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside - must be on a lead
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    Belfast

    Address

    Upper Malone Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT17 9LA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9032 0202

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    The beautiful Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park comprises rolling meadows, woodland, riverside fields and formal gardens which includes the famous rose garden.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - The park is served by two car parks which are both on the Upper Malone Road. There is no charge for parking or admission.
  4. Frame at Garvagh Forest
    Cyclists using the cycle trail in Garvagh Forest
    Fish sculpture at Garvagh Forest
    Hidden pyramid at Garvagh Forest
    Frame at Garvagh Forest
    Frame at Garvagh Forest
    Frame at Garvagh Forest
    Cyclists using the cycle trail in Garvagh Forest
    Fish sculpture at Garvagh Forest
    Hidden pyramid at Garvagh Forest
    Frame at Garvagh Forest
    Frame at Garvagh Forest

    Garvagh

    Address

    Main Street, Garvagh, County Londonderry, BT51 5NJ

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Viewpoint

    A 200-hectare forest containing many species of trees, wildlife – and even a pyramid…

    Price

    Free
  5. Image of Silent Valley
    Image of Silent Valley and Mourne Wall
    View of Silent Valley
    Rolling Capping at Donard
    Image of Silent Valley
    Image of Silent Valley and Mourne Wall
    View of Silent Valley
    Rolling Capping at Donard

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    Kilkeel

    Address

    Head Road, Kilkeel, County Down, BT34 4HU

    Telephone

    +44 (0)345 7440 088

    Type

    Type:

    Lake / Reservoir

    The Silent Valley Reservoir was built to gather water from the Mourne Mountains and is the main water supply source for most of County Down and a large part of Belfast. The famous Mourne Wall was constructed to enclose the reservoir's catchment area.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  6. 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
  7. Killaloo

    Address

    Ness Country Park, 50 Oughtagh Road, Killaloo, County Londonderry, BT47 3TR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7133 8417

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    Set in the Burntollet Valley within Ness Country Park, this nature reserve provides the opportunity to explore peaceful woodland, a gorge and high waterfall.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  8. Family walking around Portmuck Harbour
    Girl splashing on the beach
    Rockpooling
    Picnic table at Portmuck Harbour
    Family walking around Portmuck Harbour
    Girl splashing on the beach
    Rockpooling
    Picnic table at Portmuck Harbour

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    Islandmagee

    Address

    68 Portmuck Road, Portmuck, Islandmagee, County Antrim, BT40 3TP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9336 6666

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Landscape/View

    Follow the winding road down to reach this hidden gem. With its picture-book perfect stone harbour and tiny beach, Portmuck Harbour is a lovely place to while away the afternoon. See the stunning North Antrim coastline receding into the distance and…

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  9. 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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    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
  10. Enniskillen

    Address

    Forthill Park, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT74 7BA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 6632 5000

    Price

    Price Free to £3.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Forthill Park is a pleasantly wooded town park with walks, shrub gardens and children's play area in central Enniskillen. Cole’s Monument, which stands within Forthill Park is one of the most prominent landmarks in the town’s skyline. A series of…

    Dates

    Price

    Price Free to £3.00 Per Ticket
  11. 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
    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)
  12. View of the Annesley Walk in Castlewellan Forest Park
    View of Castlewellan Forest Park
    Group of ladies enjoying the Annesley Garden walk in Castlewellan Forest Park
    A view of Castlewellan Castle
    Stunning view from the top of Slievenaslat Walking Trail
    Ducks enjoying a swim in the lake at Castlewellan Forest Park.
    Walking on the Slievenaslat Walking Trail
    Walkers enjoying the views of Castlewellan Forest Park
    View of the Annesley Walk in Castlewellan Forest Park
    View of Castlewellan Forest Park
    Group of ladies enjoying the Annesley Garden walk in Castlewellan Forest Park
    A view of Castlewellan Castle
    Stunning view from the top of Slievenaslat Walking Trail
    Ducks enjoying a swim in the lake at Castlewellan Forest Park.
    Walking on the Slievenaslat Walking Trail
    Walkers enjoying the views of Castlewellan Forest Park

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    Castlewellan

    Address

    Forest Park View, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9BU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Castlewellan Forest Park boasts a stunning Victorian Castle, incredible panoramic views, scenic walking trails, 27 km of mountain bike trails, nature play perfect for the kids, an on-site multi-activity centre, hedge maze and equestrian centre.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2025to30 Sept 2025Open 09:00 - 20:00
    From:
    1 Oct 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 09:00 - 18:00
    From:
    1 Nov 2025to28 Feb 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00
    From:
    25 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Mar 2026to31 Mar 2026Open 09:00 - 18:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
  13. Frame at Swann's Bridge
    Angler's Rest
    Swann's Bridge
    Swann's Bridge
    Frame at Swann's Bridge
    Game of Throne's signage
    Picnic area at Swann's Bridge
    Frame at Swann's Bridge
    Angler's Rest
    Swann's Bridge
    Swann's Bridge
    Frame at Swann's Bridge
    Game of Throne's signage
    Picnic area at Swann's Bridge

    Limavady

    Address

    Seacoast Road, Limavady, County Londonderry, BT49 9EF

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Viewpoint

    Picturesque riverbank area overlooking the River Roe beneath Binevenagh Mountain – a wonderful place to enjoy the beauty of nature.

    Price

    Free
  14. River Rapid, Ireland's longest zipline. Available to book at Colin Glen.
    Black Bull Run, Ireland's First Alpine Coaster. Colin Glen, Mountain Entrance.
    River Rapid, Ireland's longest zipline. Available to book at Colin Glen.
    Colin Glen Gruffalo Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    SKYTrek High Ropes Course - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    TrackMan Driving Range - Colin Glen, Leisure Entrance
    Indoor TrackMan Suite - Colin Glen, Leisure Entrance
    TrackMan Driving Range - Colin Glen, Leisure Entrance
    Colin Glen Gruffalo Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Colin Glen 250m Forest Flyover Zipline, Mountain Entrance
    River Rapid, Ireland's longest zipline. Available to book at Colin Glen.
    Black Bull Run, Ireland's First Alpine Coaster. Colin Glen, Mountain Entrance.
    River Rapid, Ireland's longest zipline. Available to book at Colin Glen.
    Colin Glen Gruffalo Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    SKYTrek High Ropes Course - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    TrackMan Driving Range - Colin Glen, Leisure Entrance
    Indoor TrackMan Suite - Colin Glen, Leisure Entrance
    TrackMan Driving Range - Colin Glen, Leisure Entrance
    Colin Glen Gruffalo Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Colin Glen 250m Forest Flyover Zipline, Mountain Entrance

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    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 424 reviews424 reviews

    Belfast

    Address

    163 Stewartstown Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT17 0HW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9061 4115

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Colin Glen is Ireland’s leading adventure park - a land of storytelling and a state of the art sports park with world class attractions. From Alpine coasteering to laser tag, golfing to the Gruffalo Trail, Colin Glen has adventure for everyone.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises
  15. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 1993 reviews1993 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.

  16. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 7 reviews7 reviews

    Larne

    Address

    Glenarm Road, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 1DY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8232

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Town Park and Chaine Park are delightful parks located on the Causeway Coastal route in Larne offering dramatic coastal views out to Scotland, pleasurable walks, unique heritage features and entertainment for all the family.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. Gortin Glen Forest Park
    Gortin Glen Forest Park
    Gortin Glen Forest Park
    Gortin Glen Forest Park
    Gortin Glen Forest Park
    Gortin Glen Forest Park
    Gortin Glen Forest Park
    Gortin Glen Forest Park
    Sperrins Sculpture at Mullaghcarn summit
    Gortin Glen Forest Park
    Gortin Glen Forest Park
    Gortin Glen Forest Park
    Gortin Glen Forest Park
    Gortin Glen Forest Park
    Gortin Glen Forest Park
    Gortin Glen Forest Park
    Gortin Glen Forest Park
    Sperrins Sculpture at Mullaghcarn summit

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    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 145 reviews145 reviews

    Gortin

    Address

    Glen Park Road, Gortin, County Tyrone, BT79 7SU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 300 303 17777

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    There are over 10km of walking trails, a 6km scenic drive, wildfowl enclosure and deer enclosure and a new children's playpark to enjoy and explore.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)
  18. Family standing over a gate looking at the fabulous 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 fabulous 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

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 159 reviews159 reviews

    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.
  19. 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

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    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.
  20. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    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
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