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  1. 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
  2. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 43 reviews43 reviews

    Portadown

    Address

    64 Ardress Road, Portadown, County Armagh, BT62 1SQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 8778 4753

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    Ardress is nestled in the apple orchards of County Armagh and offers afternoons of fun and relaxation for everyone. Built in the 17th century as a farmhouse, Ardress was remodelled in Georgian times.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. 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
  4. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 38 reviews38 reviews

    Lisbellaw

    Address

    4 Slate Quarry Lane, Lisbellaw, County Fermanagh, BT94 5EE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 6638 5060

    Type

    Type:

    Open Farm

    Fermanagh Fun Farm is the place where families love to come to make lasting memories. We offer a real hands on experience and a range of activities to keep all the family assumed and having fun.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. Downpatrick

    Address

    61 Shore Road, Strangford, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 7NW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9185 3621

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    Cloghy Rocks is a wonderful location as a number of seals are often spotted here. There are a lot of different habitats which makes this area home to a variety of small shellfish and worms.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. Image of green forest with water and bridge
    Image of trees
    image of a tree
    Crann forest therapy logo
    Tony Bailie
    Image of green forest with water and bridge
    Image of trees
    image of a tree
    Crann forest therapy logo
    Tony Bailie

    Address

    Various Locations, County Down, BT31 9BU

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7780564846

    Type

    Type:

    Health & Wellbeing

    Take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in the calming atmosphere of the forest. Let the sights, sounds, and scents of the trees and wildlife wash away your stress.

  7. 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
  8. 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

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    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
  9. 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)
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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.

  13. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 90 reviews90 reviews

    Ballymena

    Address

    Doury Road, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 6JA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 300 124 5000

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    45-acre urban park in the heart of Ballymena with something to do for all the family - you can check out the lake full of ducks, modern playground, urban art, sports facilities, delightful flowers and onsite community initiatives.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  14. Sow with 4 baby piglets on grass
    Small boy feeding goat
    Indoor play area with child on mat surrounded by toys
    Indoor soft play area with slides
    Outdoor play area with trees and tunnels
    Outdoor track
    Child feeding ducks
    Indoor Soft play area with child sized dumper trucks and a picnic bench
    Sow with 4 baby piglets on grass
    Small boy feeding goat
    Indoor play area with child on mat surrounded by toys
    Indoor soft play area with slides
    Outdoor play area with trees and tunnels
    Outdoor track
    Child feeding ducks
    Indoor Soft play area with child sized dumper trucks and a picnic bench

    Lisburn

    Address

    55a Sandy Lane, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT27 5TL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9460 0116

    Type

    Type:

    Open Farm

    Laganvale Farm caters for all weather offering a super indoor soft play centre which can also be combined with our outdoor attractions down on the farm! Animals, pedal tractors and go-karts, sandpit fun and outdoor play for a great day out.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 291 reviews291 reviews

    Limavady

    Address

    41 Dogleap Road, Limavady, County Londonderry, BT49 9NN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7772 1925

    Type

    Type:

    Country / Royal Park

    This scenic and tranquil park is located on the outskirts of Limavady and offers spectacular riverside views and woodland walks along with opportunities for salmon and trout fishing, canoeing, rock climbing and orienteering.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - is free and available at 4 points: Main car park at Visitor Centre /Café Building (access via Dogleap Road) O’Cahan’s car park (access via Roemill Road) Carrick Mills car park (access via Ballyquin Road) Carrick Rocks car park (access via Drumrane Road) Mobility Scooter Available from the Dogleap Countryside Centre
  16. 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)
  17. A photo of the winter sun shining on Kiltonga Duck pond with Scrabo Tower in the background

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    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
  18. 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
  19. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 194 reviews194 reviews

    Seaforde

    Address

    Seaforde, Seaforde Demesne, Seaforde, County Down, BT30 8PG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4481 1225

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    Seaforde Gardens, Maze and Tropical Butterfly House promises a truly plant rich and nature-filled experience for visitors. Situated in the historic Demesne of Seaforde in County Down, which has been a family home for almost 400 years, visitors will…

  20. 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)
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