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  1. Image shows cartons of ice-cream with a cow in a field nudging one of the cartons
    Image shows a bunny rabbit and 2 chicks
    Image shows a couple of piglets on the grass
    Image shows children petting sheep in a field
    Image is of a bull in a field and a bright blue sky
    Image shows cartons of ice-cream with a cow in a field nudging one of the cartons
    Image shows a bunny rabbit and 2 chicks
    Image shows a couple of piglets on the grass
    Image shows children petting sheep in a field
    Image is of a bull in a field and a bright blue sky

    Belfast

    Address

    38 Ballyhanwood Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT5 7SN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9048 3244

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Open Farm

    Streamvale farm is nestled in the rolling hills on the edge of Belfast. The family farm has lots to offer including baby animal cuddling, lots of fantastic play areas and many live shows and demonstrations for all the family to enjoy.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. 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
  3. An image of the Sphere with the Hillsborough Lake in the image
    The Sphere sculpture in Hillsborough Forest
    A close up of The Sphere Sculpture
    An image of the Sphere with the Hillsborough Lake in the image
    The Sphere sculpture in Hillsborough Forest
    A close up of The Sphere Sculpture

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Hillsborough Forest, Royal Hillsborough, Down, BT26 6DP

    Telephone

    028 9244 7622

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors

    In the shape of a sphere, this nature inspired sculpture reflects being 'reborn', as it represents the material cycle, the life cycle, the finishing and the renewing.

  4. Family ona bench looking over the lake at Hillsborough Forest
    An image of the front of Hillsborough Fort
    An image of Big Foot which sits within the forest as part of the Digital Sculpture Trail. Big Foot is green but the paint changes colour with the ligh
    An image of Ssssh, Rusty the fox. The orange fox has a black nose with white ears and white cheeks with the tip of the tail in white.
    An image of Peep the Hare part of the digital sculpture trail, the hare is teal and is located in the forest park.
    An image of Power Up. This large lamp has a pink top with pedals below at the base, it forms part of the Digital Sculpture Trail set within the forest
    An image of Unit of life, which is a cube showing geometrical designs throughout, this forms part of the digital sculpture trail.
    An image of the Magic Garden, which is a figure on top of a plinth set with the forest park and forms part of the Digital Sculpture Trail.
    An image of Cybernest which sits within the forest beside the lake and forms part of the Digital Sculpture Trail.
    An image of the beacon of light, with orange and yellow flames on top of a teal pole, forming part of the Digital Sculpture Trail
    Family ona bench looking over the lake at Hillsborough Forest
    An image of the front of Hillsborough Fort
    An image of Big Foot which sits within the forest as part of the Digital Sculpture Trail. Big Foot is green but the paint changes colour with the ligh
    An image of Ssssh, Rusty the fox. The orange fox has a black nose with white ears and white cheeks with the tip of the tail in white.
    An image of Peep the Hare part of the digital sculpture trail, the hare is teal and is located in the forest park.
    An image of Power Up. This large lamp has a pink top with pedals below at the base, it forms part of the Digital Sculpture Trail set within the forest
    An image of Unit of life, which is a cube showing geometrical designs throughout, this forms part of the digital sculpture trail.
    An image of the Magic Garden, which is a figure on top of a plinth set with the forest park and forms part of the Digital Sculpture Trail.
    An image of Cybernest which sits within the forest beside the lake and forms part of the Digital Sculpture Trail.
    An image of the beacon of light, with orange and yellow flames on top of a teal pole, forming part of the Digital Sculpture Trail

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    22 Large Park, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6AL

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    A popular choice among bird-watchers, dog walkers, photographers and nature-lovers, the forest covers an area of almost 200 acres and has way-marked routes providing a variety of different walks to suit everyone.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  5. The Beacon of Light sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    The Beacon of Light sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    The Beacon of Light sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    The Beacon of Light sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    The Beacon of Light sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    The Beacon of Light sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Hillsborough Forest, Royal Hillsborough, Down, BT26 6DP

    Telephone

    028 9244 7622

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors

    The inspiration for Beacon of Light comes from a series of photographs taken by the artist in the village of Royal Hillsborough at night.

  6. Cybernest sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    Close up of Cybernest
    Cybernest sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    Cybernest sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    Close up of Cybernest
    Cybernest sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Hillsborough Forest, Royal Hillsborough, Down, BT26 6DP

    Telephone

    028 9244 7622

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors

    Vaulted Nest is informed by the architecture of Hillsborough Parish Church in particular its resplendent spire and interior fan vaults.

  7. Image is of woman and child looking at a crown on a cushion
    Image shows visitors viewing various paintings on the wall in one of the visiting rooms
    Image is of a room with wooden floor, large rug, various paintings on the wall and 2 throne chairs
    Image is of the Lady Alice Temple in the background and with a couple sitting on a wall in the foreground
    A family visit Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.
    Image is of the Lady Alice Temple with surrounding foliage
    Image is of a hallway with wooden seating, various paintings on the walls and winding staircase
    Image is of woman and child looking at a crown on a cushion
    Image shows visitors viewing various paintings on the wall in one of the visiting rooms
    Image is of a room with wooden floor, large rug, various paintings on the wall and 2 throne chairs
    Image is of the Lady Alice Temple in the background and with a couple sitting on a wall in the foreground
    A family visit Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.
    Image is of the Lady Alice Temple with surrounding foliage
    Image is of a hallway with wooden seating, various paintings on the walls and winding staircase

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Main Street, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6AG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 333 320 6000

    Type

    Type:

    Historic House / Palace

    Explore Northern Ireland's royal residence, where worlds and minds meet. Relax in 100 acres of picturesque gardens, explore the State Rooms still used today and indulge in delicious food and drink in our café.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises

    Facilities

    Leisure Facilities

    • Wifi

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  8. The Lamp sculpture through the trees in Hillsborough Forest Park
    The Lamp sculpture from below in Hillsborough Forest Park
    The Lamp sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    The Lamp sculpture through the trees in Hillsborough Forest Park
    The Lamp sculpture from below in Hillsborough Forest Park
    The Lamp sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Hillsborough Forest, Royal Hillsborough, Co Down, BT26 6DP

    Telephone

    028 9244 7622

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors

    "Power Up" an overhead lampshade with lights powered by pedals at the base. A fun sculpture!

  9. Rusty the Fox sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    Close up of Rusty the Fox sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    Rusty the Fox sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park with sun coming through the trees
    Rusty the Fox sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    Close up of Rusty the Fox sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    Rusty the Fox sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park with sun coming through the trees

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Hillsborough Forest, Royal Hillsborough, Co Down, BT26 6DP

    Telephone

    028 9244 7622

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors

    Ssssh - Rusty the Fox is tired after chasing Peep the Hare. Walk through the body of the sculpture for a peep through the eyes!

  10. An image of the Big Foot Sculpture located within Hillsborough Forest
    An image taken from the side of the Big Foot Sculpture
    An image focused on the foot of the Big Foot Sculpture
    An image of the Big Foot Sculpture located within Hillsborough Forest
    An image taken from the side of the Big Foot Sculpture
    An image focused on the foot of the Big Foot Sculpture

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Hillsborough Forest, Royal Hillsborough, Down, BT26 6DP

    Telephone

    028 9244 7622

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors

    The reflection sculpture is an extension of the world-renowned Bigfoot family, positioned in one of its cooler climates to date. 

  11. A close up image of Harry Ferguson inside the sculpture
    Harry Ferguson sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    Harry Ferguson sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    A close up image of Harry Ferguson inside the sculpture
    Harry Ferguson sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    Harry Ferguson sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Hillsborough Forest, Royal Hillsborough, Down, BT26 6DP

    Telephone

    028 9244 7622

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors

    This sculpture has been made in memory of Harry Ferguson, the first Irishman to build and fly his own aeroplane.

  12. The Poet sculpture in Hillsborough Forest
    The Poet sculpture in Hillsborough Forest
    The Poet sculpture in Hillsborough Forest
    The Poet sculpture in Hillsborough Forest
    The Poet sculpture in Hillsborough Forest
    The Poet sculpture in Hillsborough Forest

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Hillsborough Forest, Royal Hillsborough, Down, BT26 6DP

    Telephone

    028 9244 7622

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors

    Inspired by art, fantasy, folklore, magic and active imagination. Part physical and part AR sculptures designed to represent the exciting ways in which technology is changing humanity.

  13. The Cube sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    The Cube sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park with sun shining down
    The Cube sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    The Cube sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park
    The Cube sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park with sun shining down
    The Cube sculpture in Hillsborough Forest Park

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Hillsborough Forest, Royal Hillsborough, Down, BT26 6DP

    Telephone

    028 9244 7622

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors

    A sculpture with windows into the nature of science. 

  14. Image is of gardens and Wallace fountain
    Tree lined avenue in Castle Gardens leading up to memorial
    Image is of view of the countryside from high steps in the gardens
    Image is of gardens and Wallace fountain
    Image is a close up of the Wallace Fountain which is a blue colour
    Image is of open gates leading to a monument in the gardens. There is a couple walking towards the gates.
    Park bench in the summer time at Castle Gardens
    Image is of the Wallace Fountain and flowers in the foreground with a couple walking hand in hand in the background
    Image is of gardens and Wallace fountain
    Tree lined avenue in Castle Gardens leading up to memorial
    Image is of view of the countryside from high steps in the gardens
    Image is of gardens and Wallace fountain
    Image is a close up of the Wallace Fountain which is a blue colour
    Image is of open gates leading to a monument in the gardens. There is a couple walking towards the gates.
    Park bench in the summer time at Castle Gardens
    Image is of the Wallace Fountain and flowers in the foreground with a couple walking hand in hand in the background

    Lisburn

    Address

    Castle Street, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT27 4XE

    Telephone

    028 9266 3377

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Castle Gardens is the most historically significant open space in Lisburn and was once the site of Lisburn Castle, a 17th century fortified manor house, built by the Conway family, the landlords of Lisburn.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside - must be on a lead
  15. Side view of Peep the Hare through trees in Hillsborough Forest Park
    View of Peep the Hare through trees in Hillsborough Forest Park
    Side view of Peep the Hare through trees in Hillsborough Forest Park
    Side view of Peep the Hare through trees in Hillsborough Forest Park
    View of Peep the Hare through trees in Hillsborough Forest Park
    Side view of Peep the Hare through trees in Hillsborough Forest Park

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Hillsborough Forest, Royal Hillsborough, Down, BT26 6DP

    Telephone

    028 9244 7622

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors

    I Spy, Peep, the super-fast Hare is on the look-out for Rusty the Fox!

  16. Image is a close up of a pink wild flower in a field
    Image is of a field with cows and countryside beyond
    Image is a close-up of a colourful butterfly in a field
    Image is a close up of a pink wild flower in a field
    Image is of a field with cows and countryside beyond
    Image is a close-up of a colourful butterfly in a field

    Lisburn

    Address

    Flowbog Road, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT28 3TE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4483 0282

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    Slievenacloy is a vast wildlife paradise of grassland, meadows, rush and heath. It is particularly important for orchids, birds and fungi and offers panoramic views from the Mournes to the Sperrins and beyond. The site is managed by Ulster Wildlife.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside - must be on a lead
  17. Image shows a woman and man walking in Wallace Park

    Lisburn

    Address

    Lisburn, Co Antrim

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    The park provides a green oasis in an otherwise urban landscape and is often busy with visiting dog walkers, families, cyclists and workers on a lunchtime stroll.

  18. Image shows entrance to the Lagan Valley Regional Park with a white cottage in the background

    Belfast

    Address

    3 Lock Keeper's Lane, Milltown Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT8 7XT

    Telephone

    02890491922

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Lagan Valley Regional Park

    From the headwaters of Slieve Croob in the peaks of Dromara, beyond the Mountains of Mourne, the River Lagan grows in its vastness and arrangement of tributaries as it sweeps and meanders down to the Lagan Navigation and…

  19. A view of Moira Demesne showing the signage

    Moira

    Address

    110 Main Street, Moira, Down, BT67 0DS

    Telephone

    028 9244 7300

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland / Woodland Garden

    Moira Demesne is a parkland offering beautiful walks, picnic sites and a children's play area.

    Dates

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