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Antrim Castle Gardens
An outdoor park-gardens in County Antrim
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Setting
Outdoor
Entry
Free / cheap
Explore historic gardens in Antrim with canals, ponds, woodland avenues and a sensory garden. Clotworthy House hosts an exhibition about the gardens and the families associated with them. Families can follow a short trail through the grounds or extend their walk along the Six Mile Water towards Lough Neagh.
What parents should know
Explore historic gardens in Antrim with canals, ponds, woodland avenues and a sensory garden.
Value
Free entry and flexible hours
Entry is completely free and gardens are open dawn to dusk daily, so you can visit for as long or as short as you like.
Buggy
Flat terrain suits pushchairs well
The gardens are mostly flat and easy to navigate with a pushchair, making it accessible for babies and younger toddlers.
Playground
Adventure playground is the main draw
The large adventure playground with swings, slides, and climbing frames is the highlight for most children. Plan to spend a good chunk of time here.
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