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  1. Downpatrick

    Address

    Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6GQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4000

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark is a UNESCO Global Geopark and recognised Area of Outstanding Beauty that seamlessly blends stunning landscapes, rich geological history, and vibrant cultural heritage.

  2. Pot Bellied Pig
    Marmoset monkey tilting head
    Outdoor bouncy pillow in the farm park field
    Donkey and Horse
    Tegu Lizard sticking tongue out
    Outdoor play village with tractors
    Customers enjoying the deer safari
    Tommy the tortoise getting out for a walk on the grass
    Play park at Mountpanther
    Goats eating flaked maize
    Pot Bellied Pig
    Marmoset monkey tilting head
    Outdoor bouncy pillow in the farm park field
    Donkey and Horse
    Tegu Lizard sticking tongue out
    Outdoor play village with tractors
    Customers enjoying the deer safari
    Tommy the tortoise getting out for a walk on the grass
    Play park at Mountpanther
    Goats eating flaked maize

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Clough

    Address

    39 Dundrum Road, Clough, County Down, BT30 8SJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 77 1564 4145

    Type

    Type:

    Open Farm

    We are a family run farm park based just outside Newcastle, County Down. Established in 2017, we have been providing families with unforgettable experiences and lasting memories since then

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
  3. Photo of four seals gathered on the seaweed and moss covered sea rocks

    Newtownards

    Address

    Mount Stewart, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    02842787769

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    The Lookout is a wildlife interpretative centre, showcasing the wildlife around the Strangford Lough area. Telescopes and remotely controlled camers allow close up views of basking seals and breeding seabird colonies.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. 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
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    Lurgan

    Address

    100 Silverwood Road, Lurgan, County Armagh, BT66 6LE

    Telephone

    0300 0300 900

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Open Farm

    Gardens around this Georgian farmhouse. Experience old Irish gate, tree and sculpture trails. Rare Breeds Farm which includes Irish Moiled and Dexter cattle, Galway and Jacob Sheep, Saddleback, Tamworth and Gloucester Old Spot pigs.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Dungannon

    Address

    33 Derryhubbert Road, Dungannon, County Armagh, BT71 6NW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 3839 9195

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    We invite you to come and explore Peatlands Park. This beautiful area has a wonderful wilderness appeal and is situated near the shores of Lough Neagh just off the MI at exit 13 south of Dungannon.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - The car park operates a traffic plate system on the exit so vehicles may still leave the car park after site closure. Please note that car parks may be temporarily closed at times to support social distancing if sites become particularly busy or crowded. Make sure that you follow Public Health Agency guidelines and maintain social distancing at all times.
  7. Rathlin Island

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7035 9963

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    Rathlin is Northern Ireland’s only inhabited off-shore island and is thought to come from the Irish word ‘Reachlan’ meaning ‘rocky reef’.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  8. Limavady

    Address

    Binevenagh National Nature Reserve, Leighery Road, Limavady, County Londonderry, BT49 0JG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7035 9977

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    Binevenagh is a tranquil area where the sights of Lough Foyle and Donegal can be seen on a clear day. This reserve is part of the northernmost outcropping of the Antrim Plateau as molten lava poured out over the surface 60 million years ago.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  9. Portrush

    Address

    Portrush Coastal Zone, 8 Bath Road, Portrush, County Antrim, BT56 8AP

    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)
  10. 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
  11. Limavady

    Address

    Magilligan Point, Point Road, Limavady, County Londonderry, BT49 0LP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7035 9977

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Magilligan Point is the tip of one of the largest sand dune systems in the British Isles. The way the coastline constantly changes here is of particular interest and is one of the main reasons the site has been declared a nature reserve.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. 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
  13. view of lake and historic tower
    Christmas has arrived at Glenpark
    view of lake and historic tower
    Christmas has arrived at Glenpark

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Gortin

    Address

    150 Glenpark Road, Gortin, County Tyrone, BT79 7SU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 8299 0004

    Type

    Type:

    Open Farm

    Explore the grounds & meet the farm animals. Come and take a walk through history as you explore our beautiful grounds, replica historic buildings and meet the rare breeds in our open farm. We also have a farm shop, children's play area, soft play…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 08:00 - 20:00

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises
  14. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Elizabeth Avenue, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7UY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9336 4294

    Type

    Type:

    Open Farm

    Carrickfergus Urban Farm and Garden Centre at Kilcreggan is a free popular attraction for local families and visitors. Visitors can handle and feed a variety of animals, enjoy our picnic areas, explore the bug hut and play area plus relax in our…

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. 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
    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

    Ballynahinch

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 73 9354 8583

    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 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

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

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  16. A gravel path leading to a cottage decorated with an abundance of flowers.
    A mowed grass path through a garden with flowers and trees.
    A lawn surrounded by trees and flowers.
    A wooden garden gateway with flowers growing all over.
    A forest view with many different colours of flowers.
    A forest view filled with many orange and red reeds and bushes.
    A lawn surrounded by trees and flowers with a bench.
    A forested grass path with a bridge and a family crossing a river.
    A forest view with many colours of trees and bushes.
    A gravel path leading to a cottage decorated with an abundance of flowers.
    A mowed grass path through a garden with flowers and trees.
    A lawn surrounded by trees and flowers.
    A wooden garden gateway with flowers growing all over.
    A forest view with many different colours of flowers.
    A forest view filled with many orange and red reeds and bushes.
    A lawn surrounded by trees and flowers with a bench.
    A forested grass path with a bridge and a family crossing a river.
    A forest view with many colours of trees and bushes.

    Ballyclare

    Address

    154 Ballyrobert Road, Ballyclare, County Antrim, BT39 9RT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9344 0101

    Type

    Type:

    Cottage Garden

    Ballyrobert Cottage Garden is a beautiful and unique Irish garden. It extends to 6 acres and is designed in an historic 17th century landscape, with the original cottage and barn being key features. In addition to the more formal garden, is an area…

    Dates

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. 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
  18. A closeup picture of an eagle owl flapping its wings.
    A handler wearing a falconry glove holding a golden eagle.
    A closeup picture of an eagle owl flapping its wings.
    A handler wearing a falconry glove holding a golden eagle.

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Randalstown

    Address

    32 Mount Shalgus Lane, Randalstown, County Antrim, BT41 3LE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9447 2307

    Price

    Price £10.00 to £36.00 Activity

    Type

    Type:

    Nature Sanctuary

    World of Owls hopes to bring people, young and old, from all sections of the community to a beautiful location where they can be shown the need for conservation by one of nature’s most wonderful creatures.

    Price

    Price £10.00 to £36.00 Activity

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. 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
  20. 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
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