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  1. Happy herd

    Carrowdore

    Address

    6 Ballyblack Road East, Carrowdore, County Down, BT22 2HH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7734 905 152

    Price

    Price £5.00 to £20.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

    Whether you're on holiday, celebrating a special occasion, looking for a unique adventure with the kids or just mad about alpacas, this experience will be one to remember and a great activity for all to enjoy. All visits are personal and cater to…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £5.00 to £20.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  2. a photograph of the exterior of some terraced white cottages

    Portaferry

    Address

    Kearney Road, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1QP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4278 8387

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    Owned by the National Trust, it is a picturesque 18th century fishing village with scenic coastal walks. There is an abundance of wildlife to be seen. A small visitor centre is open from dawn to dusk, as are the public toilets and car park.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. Old Castle Archdale Forest
    Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail
    Blackslee Waterfall Trail in Lough Navar Forest
    Big Dog Forest
    Lough Oughter
    Cavan Burren Park
    Old Castle Archdale Forest
    Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail
    Blackslee Waterfall Trail in Lough Navar Forest
    Big Dog Forest
    Lough Oughter
    Cavan Burren Park

    Address

    County Fermanagh

    Telephone

    + 353 (0)719 853 692

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Cuilcagh Lakelands UNESCO Global Geopark is located in the rugged mountainous uplands and the gentle rolling lowlands of Counties Fermanagh and Cavan, stretching from the northern shores of Lower Lough Erne in County Fermanagh to the southern shores…

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking (free)
  4. 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.
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    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
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    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
  7. 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.

  8. 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)
  9. Portstewart strand
    Portstewart strand
    Portstewart strand
    Portstewart strand
    Portstewart strand
    Portstewart strand
    Portstewart strand
    Portstewart strand

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    Portstewart

    Address

    Portstewart Strand, Portstewart, County Londonderry, BT55 7PG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7083 6396

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    Between Portstewart and the mouth of the River Bann lies the golden sands and domineering sand dunes of Portrush Strand Beach. This area of natural beauty and of scientific interest is owned and managed by the National Trust.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. Trees
    The view from Redburn over Holywood and across Belfast Lough
    Trees
    The view from Redburn over Holywood and across Belfast Lough

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    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
  11. 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
  12. A photo of the winter sun shining on Kiltonga Duck pond with Scrabo Tower in the background

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    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
  13. 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
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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.
  15. Limavady

    Address

    Binevenagh National Nature Reserve, Leighery Road, Limavady, County Londonderry, BT49 0JG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7035 9977

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    Binevenagh is a tranquil area where the sights of Lough Foyle and Donegal can be seen on a clear day. This reserve is part of the northernmost outcropping of the Antrim Plateau as molten lava poured out over the surface 60 million years ago.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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

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    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
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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
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