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  1. Wooden Path to Murlough Beach
    Wooden Path to Murlough Beach

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    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.

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    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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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 Oct 2025to31 Mar 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00
    From:
    1 Apr 2026to30 Sept 2026Open 09:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)
  6. 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.

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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
  7. view of lake and historic tower
    Christmas has arrived at Glenpark
    view of lake and historic tower
    Christmas has arrived at Glenpark

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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 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 08:00 - 20:00

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises
  8. 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)
  9. 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

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    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
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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.
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    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
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    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.
  13. A photo of the winter sun shining on Kiltonga Duck pond with Scrabo Tower in the background

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    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 26 reviews26 reviews

    Newtownards

    Address

    Belfast Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4TT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9182 6846

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    In July 2000, Kiltonga Nature Reserve became the first site in the UK to be awarded BT Millennium Miles Status. Almost 1000 metres of walkway were upgraded to enable disabled access to the reserve.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. 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
  15. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 166 reviews166 reviews

    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 family walking on the grounds of Castle Ward
    A family cycling ar Castle Ward
    Castle Ward
    A family walking on the grounds of Castle Ward
    A family cycling ar Castle Ward
    Castle Ward

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    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 685 reviews685 reviews

    Strangford

    Address

    Downpatrick Road, Strangford, County Down, BT30 7BA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4488 1204

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    Discover a place of contrasts and creativity at Castle Ward, an eccentric 18th century mansion and estate looking out over the tranquil waters of Strangford Lough in County Down where visitors can explore cultivated gardens, sheltered woodland and…

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Carnlough

    Address

    Straidkilly Road, Carnlough, County Antrim, BT44 0LQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9045 4094

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    Small and secluded Ulster Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve, located on an inland route between Glenarm and Carnlough, on the hill slope above the Coast Road with interesting flora and fauna alongside panoramic views across the Irish Sea to Scotland.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement
  20. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 6 reviews6 reviews

    Belfast

    Address

    Edenderry Road, Belfast, County Down, BT8 8LE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9064 7787

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    Minnowburn is 128 acres of woodland and countryside, owned by the National Trust and situated between the Giant's Ring and Lagan. A network of paths allow visitors to enjoy all of the property, including a stunning viewpoint over the Lagan Valley.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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