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  1. 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

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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
  2. 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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    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
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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
  4. 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
  5. 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.

  6. 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
  7. 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
  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)
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    Rathlin Island

    Address

    Ballycastle Ferry Terminal, 18 Bayview Road, Rathlin Island, County Antrim, BT54 6BT

    Telephone

    +44 0 282076 9299

    Type

    Type:

    Causeway Coastal Route

    Amidst the rugged landscape of this isolated island, you can let your mind wander and discover a tranquillity and beauty that is so unexpected.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement
  10. 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.

  11. 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)
  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. A view of Kearney village from the beach.
    Original white wash fishing cottages in the village.
    A view of the Black Rock lighthouse out at sea.
    The visitor centre at Kearney
    A view of the sea from the village.
    A view of the Mourne Mountains from Kearney Beach.
    A view of Kearney village from the beach.
    Original white wash fishing cottages in the village.
    A view of the Black Rock lighthouse out at sea.
    The visitor centre at Kearney
    A view of the sea from the village.
    A view of the Mourne Mountains from Kearney Beach.

    Portaferry

    Address

    Kearney Road, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1QP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4278 8387

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    Sitting on the southern tip of the famous Ards Peninsula, Kearney is a picturesque fishing village full of unspoilt, timeless character. On this short coastal walk from the village car park and visitor centre, look out for quaint, whitewashed…

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)
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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
  15. 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
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    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
  17. 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
  18. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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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
  19. 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
  20. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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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
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