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38 places to explore

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Free / cheapOutdoor

landmark

Dundrum Castle

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

historic-house-gardens · park-gardens

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

Expensive

landmark

Inch Abbey

park-gardens · playground

Kilbroney Park

park-gardens · playground

Killowen Park

Killyleagh Castle

landmark

Killyleagh Castle

seaside-attractions · nature-reserve

Tyrella Beach

Ulster Folk Museum

museum · farm

Ulster Folk Museum

Expensive

Ballyholme Beach

seaside-attractions · playground

Ballyholme Beach

Bangor Castle Walled Garden

park-gardens · historic-house-gardens

Bangor Castle Walled Garden

Perfect for today

Family adventures waiting to be discovered

farm · playground

Ark Open Farm

Expensive

Exploris Aquarium

zoo · seaside-attractions

Exploris Aquarium

Moderate

Ulster Transport Museum

museum

Ulster Transport Museum

Bangor Aurora Aquatic & Leisure Complex

childrens-activity

Bangor Aurora Aquatic & Leisure Complex

Castle Espie Wetland Centre

nature-reserve · park-gardens

Castle Espie Wetland Centre

Expensive

historic-house-gardens · farm

Castle Ward

Moderate

Castlewellan Forest Park

park-gardens · nature-reserve

Castlewellan Forest Park

Clip ’n Climb Dundonald

childrens-activity

Clip ’n Climb Dundonald

Moderate

☔ Rainy day rescue

Brilliant indoor fun whatever the weather

farm · playground

Ark Open Farm

Expensive

Exploris Aquarium

zoo · seaside-attractions

Exploris Aquarium

Moderate

Ulster Transport Museum

museum

Ulster Transport Museum

Bangor Aurora Aquatic & Leisure Complex

childrens-activity

Bangor Aurora Aquatic & Leisure Complex

Clip ’n Climb Dundonald

childrens-activity

Clip ’n Climb Dundonald

Moderate

Down County Museum

Free / cheap☔

museum

Down County Museum

North Down Museum

Free / cheap☔

museum · historic-house-gardens

North Down Museum

The Saint Patrick Centre

museum · immersive-experience

The Saint Patrick Centre

Moderate

🌳 Outdoor adventures

Fresh air and wide open spaces

farm · playground

Ark Open Farm

Expensive

Castle Espie Wetland Centre

nature-reserve · park-gardens

Castle Espie Wetland Centre

Expensive

historic-house-gardens · farm

Castle Ward

Moderate

Castlewellan Forest Park

park-gardens · nature-reserve

Castlewellan Forest Park

Crawfordsburn Country Park

park-gardens · seaside-attractions

Crawfordsburn Country Park

Delamont Country Park

park-gardens · playground

Delamont Country Park

Groomsport Beach

seaside-attractions · playground

Groomsport Beach

Helen's Bay Beach

seaside-attractions · nature-reserve

Helen's Bay Beach

👶 Great for little ones

Toddler-friendly activities and spaces

farm · playground

Ark Open Farm

Expensive

Exploris Aquarium

zoo · seaside-attractions

Exploris Aquarium

Moderate

Ulster Transport Museum

museum

Ulster Transport Museum

Castle Espie Wetland Centre

nature-reserve · park-gardens

Castle Espie Wetland Centre

Expensive

historic-house-gardens · farm

Castle Ward

Moderate

Delamont Country Park

park-gardens · playground

Delamont Country Park

Down County Museum

Free / cheap☔

museum

Down County Museum

Groomsport Beach

seaside-attractions · playground

Groomsport Beach

🆓 Free & low-cost favourites

Family adventures for smaller budgets

Castlewellan Forest Park

park-gardens · nature-reserve

Castlewellan Forest Park

Crawfordsburn Country Park

park-gardens · seaside-attractions

Crawfordsburn Country Park

Delamont Country Park

park-gardens · playground

Delamont Country Park

Down County Museum

Free / cheap☔

museum

Down County Museum

Groomsport Beach

seaside-attractions · playground

Groomsport Beach

Helen's Bay Beach

seaside-attractions · nature-reserve

Helen's Bay Beach

Murlough National Nature Reserve

nature-reserve · seaside-attractions

Murlough National Nature Reserve

Narrow Water Keep

landmark

Narrow Water Keep

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38 total

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farm · playground
Ark Open Farm
Expensive
Free / cheap
landmark
Dundrum Castle
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zoo · seaside-attractions
Exploris Aquarium
Moderate
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historic-house-gardens · park-gardens
Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
Expensive
Free / cheap
landmark
Inch Abbey
Free / cheap
park-gardens · playground
Kilbroney Park
Free / cheap
park-gardens · playground
Killowen Park
landmark
Killyleagh Castle
Killyleagh Castle forms a striking backdrop to the village of Killyleagh beside Strangford Lough. It…
Free / cheap
seaside-attractions · nature-reserve
Tyrella Beach
museum · farm
Ulster Folk Museum
Expensive
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museum
Ulster Transport Museum
Free / cheap
seaside-attractions · playground
Ballyholme Beach
Free / cheap
park-gardens · historic-house-gardens
Bangor Castle Walled Garden
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childrens-activity
Bangor Aurora Aquatic & Leisure Complex
nature-reserve · park-gardens
Castle Espie Wetland Centre
Explore wetland and woodland trails overlooking Strangford Lough, with bird hides and seasonal wildl…
historic-house-gardens · farm
Castle Ward
Moderate
Free / cheap
park-gardens · nature-reserve
Castlewellan Forest Park
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childrens-activity
Clip ’n Climb Dundonald
Moderate
Free / cheap
park-gardens · seaside-attractions
Crawfordsburn Country Park
Free / cheap
park-gardens · playground
Delamont Country Park
Free / cheap☔
museum
Down County Museum
seaside-attractions · playground
Groomsport Beach
Enjoy a seaside stop around Groomsport’s harbour, beaches and village play areas. The village has pl…
Free / cheap
Free / cheap
seaside-attractions · nature-reserve
Helen's Bay Beach
historic-house-gardens · park-gardens
Mount Stewart
Expensive
Free / cheap
nature-reserve · seaside-attractions
Murlough National Nature Reserve
Free / cheap
landmark
Narrow Water Keep
Free / cheap
seaside-attractions · playground
Newcastle Beach
Free / cheap☔
museum · historic-house-gardens
North Down Museum
seaside-attractions · playground
Pickie Family Fun Park
Pickie Fun Park overlooks Bangor Marina, with pedal swans, the Pickie Puffer miniature train, mini g…
park-gardens · botanic-garden
Rowallane Garden
Moderate
Free / cheap
landmark · park-gardens
Scrabo Tower
park-gardens · zoo
Seaforde Gardens and Tropical Butterfly House
Moderate
Free / cheap
park-gardens · nature-reserve
Silent Valley Mountain Park
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museum · immersive-experience
The Saint Patrick Centre
Moderate
Free / cheap
park-gardens · nature-reserve
Tollymore Forest Park
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farm · animal-park
Mountpanther Farm Park
Meet animals and explore indoor and outdoor play at Mountpanther near Clough. The farm park includes…
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childrens-activity · entertainment
Airtastic Entertainment Centre Bangor
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childrens-activity · entertainment
Dundonald International Ice Bowl