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  1. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 21 reviews21 reviews

    Aghalee

    Address

    George's Island Road, Aghalee, County Antrim, BT67 0DW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9265 1936

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    For those who enjoy the outdoors, a visit to the RSPB’s reserve at Portmore Lough is a great way to spend a few hours any time of year. Visitors can enjoy impressive panoramic views of the reserve from the viewing platform and lough-side hide.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. 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

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 48 reviews48 reviews

    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
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

  5. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 151 reviews151 reviews

    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

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 815 reviews815 reviews

    Newcastle

    Address

    Bryansford Road, Tollymore Park, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0PR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4372 2428

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Covering an area of almost 630 hectares at the foot of the Mourne mountains, Tollymore Forest Park has panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and the sea at Newcastle. It's open to the public all year.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking - There is a charge for parking in Tollymore Forest Park. 
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 16 reviews16 reviews

    Belfast

    Address

    3 Lock Keeper's Lane, Belfast, County Antrim, BT8 7XT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9049 1922

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Lagan Valley Regional Park is recognised as Northern Ireland's only Regional Park. It covers an area of 4,200 acres and extends 11 miles along both sides of the River Lagan between Stranmillis, Belfast to Union Locks, Lisburn.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 5 reviews5 reviews

    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
  11. 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

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 385 reviews385 reviews

    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
  12. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 100 reviews100 reviews

    Moneymore

    Address

    20 Springhill Road, Moneymore, County Londonderry, BT45 7NQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 8674 8210

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    Step back to 1912 as you experience the Lenox-Conyngham home on the morning they left to board Titanic. See the exhibition, featuring pieces from the Titanic era, including 11-year-old Eileen Lenox-Conyngham’s letter, written on Titanic headed paper.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  13. 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
  14. Fabulous group of guests trekking with so many alpacas in field in sunshine
    Stunning medium brown coloured alpaca striding along the pasture
    Young white alpacas in a sunny pasture waiting to go trekking
    Some cria getting very noisy with some visitors
    A trekking lady with an alpaca in a sunny field
    Trekking in the pastures with over 100 alpacas surrounding the trekking group
    Fabulous group of guests trekking with so many alpacas in field in sunshine
    Stunning medium brown coloured alpaca striding along the pasture
    Young white alpacas in a sunny pasture waiting to go trekking
    Some cria getting very noisy with some visitors
    A trekking lady with an alpaca in a sunny field
    Trekking in the pastures with over 100 alpacas surrounding the trekking group

    Dromara

    Address

    60 Levallyreagh Road, Dromara, County Down, BT25 2DG

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7918 719 595

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

    Trek with one alpaca, walking in pastures with over 100 more. Your experience includes a fascinating talk about the life of alpacas in our very  large breeding herd, followed by a trek leading your own or walking with a friend leading an alpaca,…

    Dates

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
    • Ramp to main entrance

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  15. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 26 reviews26 reviews

    Belfast

    Address

    100 Airport Road West, Belfast, County Antrim, BT3 9ED

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9046 1458

    Price

    Price £3.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    Visit RSPB NI’s nature reserve right in the heart of the bustling Belfast Harbour Estate and prepare to be WoW-ed!
    Enjoy panoramic views of the Lough, the birds and wildlife which call the reserve home. Within this modern visitor centre, there is…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Nov 2025to31 Mar 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £3.00 Per Ticket
  16. 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
  17. 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
  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

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 437 reviews437 reviews

    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. Wooden Path to Murlough Beach
    Wooden Path to Murlough Beach

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 336 reviews336 reviews

    Dundrum

    Address

    Dundrum Road, Dundrum, County Down, BT33 0NQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4375 1467

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    Murlough National Nature Reserve is a fragile 6000 year old sand dune system owned by the National Trust and managed as Ireland’s first Nature Reserve since 1967. It is an excellent area for walking and bird watching.

  20. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 23 reviews23 reviews

    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.
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