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  1. View of Mussenden Temple perched on a dramatic cliff edge above the Atlantic Ocean, seen along the coastal walking trail from Castlerock.
    Clifftop view of a Downhill Beach with waves breaking along the shore under a bright blue sky
    Soft sunlight reflecting off gentle waves with a  Castlerock town and rolling hills in the background under a cloudy sky
    View of Mussenden Temple perched on a dramatic cliff edge above the Atlantic Ocean, seen along the coastal walking trail from Castlerock.
    Clifftop view of a Downhill Beach with waves breaking along the shore under a bright blue sky
    Soft sunlight reflecting off gentle waves with a  Castlerock town and rolling hills in the background under a cloudy sky

    Castlerock

    Address

    Castlerock, County Antrim, BT51 4TL

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Discover one of Northern Ireland’s most breath-taking coastal adventures on the Castlerock to Mussenden Temple Signature Walk. This dramatic coastal and clifftop walking route leads you along beaches, cliffs and historic estate grounds, all within…

  2. 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
  3. Image is a close up of a pink wild flower in a field
    Image is of a field with cows and countryside beyond
    Image is a close-up of a colourful butterfly in a field
    Image is a close up of a pink wild flower in a field
    Image is of a field with cows and countryside beyond
    Image is a close-up of a colourful butterfly in a field

    Lisburn

    Address

    Flowbog Road, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT28 3TE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4483 0282

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    Slievenacloy is a vast wildlife paradise of grassland, meadows, rush and heath. It is particularly important for orchids, birds and fungi and offers panoramic views from the Mournes to the Sperrins and beyond. The site is managed by Ulster Wildlife.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside - must be on a lead
  4. Curiosity boat leaving historical Carnlough harbour
    Curiosity boat sitting in Carlough harbour.
    Highly recommended by Tripadvisor
    Curiosity back in port
    Garron Point
    Stunning scenery in Carnlough Bay
    Look for local wildlife
    Area of outstanding natural beauty
    Curiosity boat leaving historical Carnlough harbour
    Curiosity boat sitting in Carlough harbour.
    Highly recommended by Tripadvisor
    Curiosity back in port
    Garron Point
    Stunning scenery in Carnlough Bay
    Look for local wildlife
    Area of outstanding natural beauty

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 90 reviews90 reviews

    Carnlough

    Address

    58 Harbour Road, Carnlough, County Antrim, BT44 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7720 464 044

    Type

    Type:

    Boat Tours

    Memorable, invigorating boat trip in this area of outstanding natural beauty. Passengers have the chance to spot an array of marine life including dolphins, seals, porpoises and various seabirds.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 24 reviews24 reviews

    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
  6. Omagh

    Address

    186 Barony Road, Creggan, Omagh, County Tyrone, BT79 9AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 8076 1112

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Set in breath-taking surroundings you can recharge your batteries and enjoy one of the many walks and cycle trails on the grounds and take in the sights and sounds as you pedal or walk through the open landscape and forest trails. Or perhaps just…

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    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. 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

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 61 reviews61 reviews

    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
  9. 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
  10. 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

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 91 reviews91 reviews

    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
  11. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 39 reviews39 reviews

    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.
  12. 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.

  13. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 24 reviews24 reviews

    Broughshane

    Address

    Little Acorn Wood, Broughshane, County Antrim, BT42 4RZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2586 2777

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    Special waterfowl pond and woodland in Broughshane, run by volunteers with lots of wildlife and outdoor fun for all the family. It's quite unique, being one of only two places in the world where all seven species of swan can be found.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. Leafy pathway through the country park
    Crawfordsburn waterfall
    Leafy pathway through the country park
    Crawfordsburn waterfall

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 406 reviews406 reviews

    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.
  15. 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.

  16. 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
  17. Trees
    The view from Redburn over Holywood and across Belfast Lough
    Trees
    The view from Redburn over Holywood and across Belfast Lough

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 65 reviews65 reviews

    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
  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. 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

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 140 reviews140 reviews

    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
  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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