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  1. a photograph of the exterior of some terraced white cottages

    Portaferry

    Address

    Kearney Road, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1QP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4278 8387

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    Owned by the National Trust, it is a picturesque 18th century fishing village with scenic coastal walks. There is an abundance of wildlife to be seen. A small visitor centre is open from dawn to dusk, as are the public toilets and car park.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. Trees
    The view from Redburn over Holywood and across Belfast Lough
    Trees
    The view from Redburn over Holywood and across Belfast Lough

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    Holywood

    Address

    Old Holywood Road, Holywood, County Down, BT4 2HL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9185 3621

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Country / Royal Park

    Redburn Country Park is set on an escarpment above Belfast Lough. There are 7km of pathways with spectacular views of Belfast and the south Antrim hills.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. Image of the Ark Open Farm's small replica of Noah's Ark with animal statues including giraffe
    Photo of Tractor ride at The Ark Open Farm
    Photo of mother and son holding  Chicks at the Ark Open Farm
    Photo of little girl playing with a dinosaur
    image of 2 children enjoying the play area
    Image of mother and son feeding deer at The Ark Open Farm
    Photo of Jumping pillow at The Ark Open Farm with a little boy bouncing
    Image of the Ark Open Farm's small replica of Noah's Ark with animal statues including giraffe
    Photo of Tractor ride at The Ark Open Farm
    Photo of mother and son holding  Chicks at the Ark Open Farm
    Photo of little girl playing with a dinosaur
    image of 2 children enjoying the play area
    Image of mother and son feeding deer at The Ark Open Farm
    Photo of Jumping pillow at The Ark Open Farm with a little boy bouncing

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    Newtownards

    Address

    296 Bangor Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 7PH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9182 0445

    Type

    Type:

    Open Farm

    The Ark Open Farm is a fantastic family day out; the farm itself is set in 40 acres of beautiful countryside between Newtownards and Bangor. It’s home to a huge selection of farm animals and some that are a little more exotic.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  4. Teddy
    Posh Dougie
    Group photo of the girls
    Jedda, Crystal and her cria Dainty Dawn (DD)
    Dougie and Darius
    Some of the girls after they were sheared
    Teddy and Here Now
    Group photo of the girls
    Teddy and Here Now
    Here Now
    Teddy
    Posh Dougie
    Group photo of the girls
    Jedda, Crystal and her cria Dainty Dawn (DD)
    Dougie and Darius
    Some of the girls after they were sheared
    Teddy and Here Now
    Group photo of the girls
    Teddy and Here Now
    Here Now

    Antrim

    Address

    Milltown Road, Antrim, County Antrim, BT41 4NW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7818 095 010

    Price

    Price £7.50 to £27.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Activity Centre

    Get up close and personal with these gentle creatures, making lasting memories in a picturesque setting. Whether you're looking for a fun outdoor activity or a special photo opportunity, Millstream Alpacas is the ideal spot.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £7.50 to £27.50 Per Ticket
  5. Family Walking through a forest
    A woman walking along a path in Davagh Forest.
    A river running through Davagh Forest
    Family Walking through a forest
    A woman walking along a path in Davagh Forest.
    A river running through Davagh Forest

    Cookstown

    Address

    Davagh Road, Cookstown, County Tyrone, BT79 8JH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 3000 132 132

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    The true definition of a hidden gem, Davagh Forest is an International Dark Sky Park and lies approximately 6 miles north west of Cookstown in an untouched rural landscape of rolling hills and sweeping forests.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - Free parking is available on site in the upper and lower carparks. Disabled access parking for cars, coaches and minibuses is available. Weekends and high season can be busier
  6. 8 Bath Road, Portrush

    Address

    Portrush Coastal Zone, 8 Bath Road, Portrush, County Antrim, BT568AP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7082 3600

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    Coastal Zone is home to coastal and marine exhibitions. Indoor rock pool with live sea creatures. Discovery pools and tanks, displays and activities give visitors the chance to learn about Northern Ireland’s marine,coastal wildlife and heritage.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  7. Sperrin alpacas
    Sperrin alpacas
    Sperrin alpacas
    Sperrin alpacas
    Sperrin alpacas
    Sperrin alpacas
    Sperrin alpacas
    Sperrin alpacas
    Sperrin alpacas
    Sperrin alpacas

    Omagh

    Address

    61a Camcosy Road, Drumlea, Omagh, County Tyrone, BT79 7SF

    Telephone

    07513 501666

    Price

    Price £20.00 to £45.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

    A unique alpaca trekking and crafts experience in the stunning scenery of Central Sperrins

    Price

    Price £20.00 to £45.00 Per Ticket
  8. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Downpatrick

    Address

    Quoile Countryside Centre, 5 Quay Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 7JB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4461 5520

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    The Reserve provides a relaxing natural retreat and offers visitors tranquil riverside and woodland walks.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - Free Car Parking is available all year round with 4 car parks to choose from. One is located on the Quoile Road, another at the Quoile Countryside Centre on Quay Road and two additional parking areas further along Quay Road.
  9. Killaloo

    Address

    50 Oughtagh Road, Killaloo, County Londonderry, BT47 3TR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7133 8838

    Type

    Type:

    Country / Royal Park

    In the steep, wooded Glen of the Burntollet River, south-east of Derry/Londonderry, lies Ness Country park. Enjoy over 7km of riverside walks and there's a visitor centre, a natural themed play park, stunning waterfall and picnic tables.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking - All car parking detailed is free and open at all times.
  10. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    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
  11. Sow with 4 baby piglets on grass
    Small boy feeding goat
    Indoor play area with child on mat surrounded by toys
    Indoor soft play area with slides
    Outdoor play area with trees and tunnels
    Outdoor track
    Child feeding ducks
    Indoor Soft play area with child sized dumper trucks and a picnic bench
    Sow with 4 baby piglets on grass
    Small boy feeding goat
    Indoor play area with child on mat surrounded by toys
    Indoor soft play area with slides
    Outdoor play area with trees and tunnels
    Outdoor track
    Child feeding ducks
    Indoor Soft play area with child sized dumper trucks and a picnic bench

    Lisburn

    Address

    55a Sandy Lane, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT27 5TL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9460 0116

    Type

    Type:

    Open Farm

    Laganvale Farm caters for all weather offering a super indoor soft play centre which can also be combined with our outdoor attractions down on the farm! Animals, pedal tractors and go-karts, sandpit fun and outdoor play for a great day out.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. arial photo of part of the lough
    photograph showing a field of sunflowers
    a photo showing the lough with the mountains in the background
    arial photo of part of the lough
    photograph showing a field of sunflowers
    a photo showing the lough with the mountains in the background

    Portaferry

    Address

    8 Ballyquintin Road, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1RG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4461 5520

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    Ballyquintin Nature Reserve includes Ballyquintin Point at the tip of the Ards Peninsula, County Down where the Irish Sea enters Strangford Lough.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  13. bottle feeding fort evergreen
    goats fort evergreen
    barrel ride fort evergreen
    indoor play fort evergreen
    alpacas fort evergreen
    bottle feeding fort evergreen
    goats fort evergreen
    barrel ride fort evergreen
    indoor play fort evergreen
    alpacas fort evergreen

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    Warrenpoint

    Address

    29 Rath Road, Warrenpoint, County Down, BT34 3RX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7775 350 292

    Type

    Type:

    Open Farm

    Our play farm offers a huge indoor soft play area with four dragon slides and a massive free-fall slide, Busy-Bee barrel train ride, zipline & outdoor adventure fort including slides, net bridges & climbing walls. Interact with our amazing animals…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises
  14. three donkeys and trekkers along road
    owner Robert and brown donkey
    view of inside of barn with donkeys
    billy goat and people in backgrounf
    woman holding baby goat
    donkey in traditional harness
    three donkeys and trekkers along road
    owner Robert and brown donkey
    view of inside of barn with donkeys
    billy goat and people in backgrounf
    woman holding baby goat
    donkey in traditional harness

    Ballynahinch

    Address

    38 Chestnut Road, Ballynahinch, County Down, BT24 8JQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 73 9354 8583

    Price

    Price £17.00 to £45.00 Activity

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    Join Robert and his 25 therapy-trained donkeys for wellness and heritage experiences. You are welcomed to his family's farm in Ballynahinch, in the heart of County Down. Take a breather with Goat Meditation or explore the rolling "drumlins" with a…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £17.00 to £45.00 Activity

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  15. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Rathlin Island

    Address

    Rathlin Island, Rathlin Island, County Antrim, BT54 6RT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2076 0062

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Just six miles off County Antrim's north coast with must see views of Northern Ireland's largest seabird colony and a chance to explore Rathlin's unique 'upside down' lighthouse part of the Great Lighthouses of Ireland Trail.

  16. A woman walking along a path in Davagh Forest.
    Family Walking through a forest
    A river running through Davagh Forest
    A woman walking along a path in Davagh Forest.
    Family Walking through a forest
    A river running through Davagh Forest

    Cookstown

    Address

    Davagh Road, Cookstown, County Tyrone, BT79 8JH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 3000 132 132

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    The true definition of a hidden gem, Davagh Forest is an International Dark Sky Park and lies approximately 6 miles north west of Cookstown in an untouched rural landscape of rolling hills and sweeping forests.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  17. 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
  18. Newtownards

    Address

    21 Craigantlet Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4TE

    Telephone

    0300 013 3333

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Explore our mixed woodland with five scenic trails that lead you through the forest and to stunning viewpoints. The trails are a favourite among families and local dog walkers.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - Car parking is free of charge Disabled parking for cars is available with one EV charging point alongside the disabled parking.
  19. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Ballymoney

    Address

    98 Bravallen Road, Ballymoney, County Antrim, BT53 7DU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7961124136

    Type

    Type:

    Open Farm

    Rosepark Farm is a family run attraction spread over 70 acres, situated in the North Antrim area, approximately 4 miles outside Ballymoney.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. Downpatrick

    Address

    61 Shore Road, Strangford, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 7NW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9185 3621

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    Cloghy Rocks is a wonderful location as a number of seals are often spotted here. There are a lot of different habitats which makes this area home to a variety of small shellfish and worms.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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