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  1. Image shows front of the Civic Centre which houses the Island Arts Centre
    Image shows the Civic Centre with walking path around the Lagan lock
    Image shows an art installation on a walking path
    Image show 2 children with bug heads on and wearing Island Arts Centre t-shirts
    Image shows a parade of brightly dressed children
    Image shows a laughing child wearing a brightly coloured hair attachment and wearing an Island Arts Centre t-shirt
    Image shows a tree with paint pallets and 3 men beating drums
    Image shows front of the Civic Centre which houses the Island Arts Centre
    Image shows the Civic Centre with walking path around the Lagan lock
    Image shows an art installation on a walking path
    Image show 2 children with bug heads on and wearing Island Arts Centre t-shirts
    Image shows a parade of brightly dressed children
    Image shows a laughing child wearing a brightly coloured hair attachment and wearing an Island Arts Centre t-shirt
    Image shows a tree with paint pallets and 3 men beating drums
    Island Arts Centre

    Lisburn

    Address

    The Island, Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT27 4RL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9244 7744

    arts.information@ilisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and Courses

    ISLAND Arts Centre offers a wide range of cultural events. Enjoy an eclectic mix of live theatre, special events and a range of hands–on arts activities, led by professional artists designed to recharge your batteries in a warm, friendly atmosphere.

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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. 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
    Streamvale Open Farm

    Belfast

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9048 3244

    hello@streamvale.com

    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.

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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. Hinch Distillery Tours

    Ballynahinch

    Address

    19 Carryduff Road, Ballynahinch, County Down, BT27 6TZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9279 1180

    tours@hinchdistillery.com

    Price

    Price £10.50 to £45.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Brewery/Distillery Tour

    A tour at Hinch Distillery is not just an exploration of history, production and their bold range of triple distilled whiskeys; it’s an invitation to sit and learn from the characters that bring it to life through an immersive sensory journey.

    Price

    Price £10.50 to £45.00 Per Ticket

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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. Image is of golf course with lake around it
    Image is of golf course with large trees in the background
    Image is of golf course with small lake and fountain
    Image is of golf course with club house in the background
    Image is of golf course with lake around it
    Image is of golf course with large trees in the background
    Image is of golf course with small lake and fountain
    Image is of golf course with club house in the background
    Lisburn Golf Club

    Lisburn

    Address

    68 Eglantine Road, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT27 5RQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9267 7216

    info@lisburngolfclub.com

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland Golf Course

    Founded in 1905, Lisburn Golf Club is steeped in history. The Championship Course is testing for every golfer and possesses a wealth of character over 18 uniquely differing holes. Mature coniferous and deciduous trees line most fairways.

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    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on site
  5. Family at Guess How Much I Love You sculpture in Castle Gardens, Lisburn
    Guess How Much I Love You Trail

    Lisburn

    Address

    Lisburn Visitor Information Centre, Market Square, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT281AG

    Telephone

    02892447622

    vic.lisburn@emails.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

    Guess How Much I Love You Public Art and Literature Trail

    Author and lifelong Lisburn resident, Sam McBratney wrote the international bestseller Guess How Much I Love You in 1994. The heart-warming story went on to sell more than 55 million copies…

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  6. One of the seven flight simulators at the Ulster Aviation Society
    One of the seven flight simulators at the Ulster Aviation Society
    One of the seven flight simulators at the Ulster Aviation Society
    One of the seven flight simulators at the Ulster Aviation Society
    Family in cockpit of Alouette helicopter at the Ulster Aviation Society in Lisburn
    Children in cockpit of helicopter with helmets on and using controls
    Family walking under the wing of an aircraft in bunker
    Kids in helicopter with foors open
    Couple walking through aircraft in bunker
    Couple looking at an artillery machine in bunker
    One of the seven flight simulators at the Ulster Aviation Society
    One of the seven flight simulators at the Ulster Aviation Society
    One of the seven flight simulators at the Ulster Aviation Society
    One of the seven flight simulators at the Ulster Aviation Society
    Family in cockpit of Alouette helicopter at the Ulster Aviation Society in Lisburn
    Children in cockpit of helicopter with helmets on and using controls
    Family walking under the wing of an aircraft in bunker
    Kids in helicopter with foors open
    Couple walking through aircraft in bunker
    Couple looking at an artillery machine in bunker
    Ulster Aviation Society

    Lisburn

    Address

    Via Gate 3 – Maze Long Kesh, 94 Halftown Road, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT27 5RF

    Telephone

    074 8670 9651

    bookvisit@ulsteraviationsociety.org

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Charitable society of Volunteers preserving and exhibiting Northern Ireland's aviation heritage. Unique array of 54+ aircraft & vehicles within its Heritage collection, housed within two, authentic, Second World War hangars at Maze Long Kesh, just 5…

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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available - FREE Wi-fi available via state-of-the-art 1.8Gb Fibre Broadband
  7. Image is of man showing woman how to fish
    Gary Bell Fly Fishing

    Lisburn

    Address

    5 Knockagh Road, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT28 1UR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9209 0878

    gary@gbflyfish.com

    Type

    Type:

    Coarse Fishing

    Gary Bell from county Antrim is a professional casting instructor and guide with over 30 years of fly fishing and fly tying experience.

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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  8. Image shows signage of Day Spa at front of property, its is dark grey with the text in white writing
    Image shows treatment area in salon
    Image shows reception area and beauty products displayed for sale
    Image shows signage of Day Spa at front of property, its is dark grey with the text in white writing
    Image shows treatment area in salon
    Image shows reception area and beauty products displayed for sale
    Jeanette Kidd Beauty and Day Spa

    Lisburn

    Address

    26 Railway Street, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT28 1XG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9266 3102

    jeanette.kidd@jeanettekidd.com

    Type

    Type:

    Spa and Well-being

    Adv waxing, threading, tinting, electrolysis, eyelash perming/extensions, tanning, make-up application.
    Skin-tag, red vein, milia treatments. Massage, facials, Hot Stone, Aromatherapy, Indian Head Massage, Reflexology, Manicures, Pedicures,…

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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. Image shows staff members working in the nursery
    Image shows Hillmount van outside the garden centre
    Image shows woman ladling soup into a container in the cafe
    Image shows a woman dressed as a elf painting a sled with Christmas trees in the background
    Image shows staff members working in the nursery
    Image shows Hillmount van outside the garden centre
    Image shows woman ladling soup into a container in the cafe
    Image shows a woman dressed as a elf painting a sled with Christmas trees in the background
    Hillmount

    Belfast

    Address

    56 – 58 Upper Braniel Road, Gilnahirk, Belfast, County Antrim, BT5 7TX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9044 8213

    info@hillmount.co.uk

    Type

    Type:

    Garden Centre/Nursery

    Hillmount is a family run garden centre with 3 centres across Northern Ireland in Castereagh Hills, Bangor and Ards. Owned and run by the Mercer Family since 1940.

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    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises
  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
    Big Foot

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Hillsborough Forest, Royal Hillsborough, Down, BT26 6DP

    Telephone

    028 9244 7622

    vic.lisburn@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors

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

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  11. Young Girl and Dad on Face to Face Climbing Wall
    lder girl excited on Stairway to Heaven Challenge at High Rise Lisburn
    Little boy giving thumbs up while climbing in the Clip and Climb arena at High Rise Lisburn
    Young Boys cheer in the soft play area
    Young girl on climbing wall
    Baby girl crawling in sensory rooms at High Rise Lisburn with bubble tubes behind her
    An image of the Clip 'n Climb indoor climbing area
    An image of the climbing walls
    An image of a person standing on top of the green pillars obstacle known as the Stairway to Heaven
    Bubble tube lights and space projector in Sensory Room 1 at High Rise Lisburn
    Young Girl and Dad on Face to Face Climbing Wall
    lder girl excited on Stairway to Heaven Challenge at High Rise Lisburn
    Little boy giving thumbs up while climbing in the Clip and Climb arena at High Rise Lisburn
    Young Boys cheer in the soft play area
    Young girl on climbing wall
    Baby girl crawling in sensory rooms at High Rise Lisburn with bubble tubes behind her
    An image of the Clip 'n Climb indoor climbing area
    An image of the climbing walls
    An image of a person standing on top of the green pillars obstacle known as the Stairway to Heaven
    Bubble tube lights and space projector in Sensory Room 1 at High Rise Lisburn
    High Rise

    Lisburn

    Address

    11A Altona Road, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT27 5QB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9263 6195

    contact@highriseni.org

    Type

    Type:

    Indoor Activities

    High Rise is the perfect venue for family days out with activities for all ages. Clip ‘n Climb offers challenging indoor climbing fun for children age 4+ and adults and there’s also soft play and two interactive sensory rooms. The centre is designed…

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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

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

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp to main entrance

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  12. Image is of a beer being pulled on tap at Hilden Brewery
    Image is of a bottle and pint glass of Irish Stout sold at Hilden Brewery
    Image is Belfast Blonde beer sold at Hilden Brewery
    Image shows a smiling bartender holding a pint of Hilden beer
    Image shows outside of building with Hilden Brewery above the doorway
    Image shows Hilden House and driveway
    Image is of a beer being pulled on tap at Hilden Brewery
    Image is of a bottle and pint glass of Irish Stout sold at Hilden Brewery
    Image is Belfast Blonde beer sold at Hilden Brewery
    Image shows a smiling bartender holding a pint of Hilden beer
    Image shows outside of building with Hilden Brewery above the doorway
    Image shows Hilden House and driveway
    Hilden Brewery

    Lisburn

    Address

    90-192 Grand Street, Hilden, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT27 4TY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9266 0800

    info@hildenbrewery.co.uk

    Type

    Type:

    Brewery

    Hilden Brewery is Ireland's Oldest Independent Brewery. We have been running for over 40 years and in the last seven have added a second brew house, a bottling line and a canning line. *CURRENTLY CLOSED TO VISITORS*

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    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  13. Image shows front of property with large lawn and daffodils in the foreground
    Image is of side view of property with lawn in front and trees to each side
    Image is of lounge area with large traditional style rug, armchairs, dining table and chairs and two large windows
    Image shows front of property with large lawn and daffodils in the foreground
    Image is of side view of property with lawn in front and trees to each side
    Image is of lounge area with large traditional style rug, armchairs, dining table and chairs and two large windows
    Ballance House

    Glenavy

    Address

    118A Lisburn Road, Glenavy, County Antrim, BT29 4NY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9264 8492

    info@theballancehouse.com

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    The Ballance House farm museum, run by The Ulster New Zealand Trust, is the restored birthplace of John Ballance, Prime Minister of New Zealand 1891-1893.

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    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)
  14. 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
    I Spy

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Hillsborough Forest, Royal Hillsborough, Down, BT26 6DP

    Telephone

    028 9244 7622

    vic.lisburn@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors

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

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  15. 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
    Unit of Life

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Hillsborough Forest, Royal Hillsborough, Down, BT26 6DP

    Telephone

    028 9244 7622

    vic.lisburn@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors

    A sculpture with windows into the nature of science. 

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  16. Shows aerial image of the whole golf course and surrounding countryside
    Image shows group of adults and children posing for photo on the golf course
    Image is of golf course with club house in the background
    Image shows golf course with houses and countryside in the background
    Image is of golf course with lake in the foreground
    Shows aerial image of the whole golf course and surrounding countryside
    Image shows group of adults and children posing for photo on the golf course
    Image is of golf course with club house in the background
    Image shows golf course with houses and countryside in the background
    Image is of golf course with lake in the foreground
    Down Royal Park Golf Course

    Lisburn

    Address

    Dunygarton Road, Maze, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT27 5RT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9262 1339

    info@downroyalgolf.com

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland Golf Course

    Down Royal Park Golf Course has a superb location, positioned with a racecourse surrounding the perimeter of the grounds. It is home to three beautifully shaped golf courses that are fully open to the public seven days a week.

    Indicative Availability

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    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on site
  17. 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
    Power Up

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9244 7622

    vic.lisburn@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors

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

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  18. Family on a bench looking over the lake at Hillsborough Forest
    Family walking through the tress at Hillsborough Forest
    An image of the front of Hillsborough Fort
    Child on slide at play park
    Woodland themed playpark in Hillsborough Forest
    An image of inside the walls of Hillsborough Fort grounds
    Family on a bench looking over the lake at Hillsborough Forest
    Family walking through the tress at Hillsborough Forest
    An image of the front of Hillsborough Fort
    Child on slide at play park
    Woodland themed playpark in Hillsborough Forest
    An image of inside the walls of Hillsborough Fort grounds
    Hillsborough Forest

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

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

    margaret.mcavoy@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    The looped walk around the forest lake is a popular choice among bird-watchers, dog walkers, photographers and nature-lovers. Enjoy free entry to the forest, with on site parking available, and almost 200 acres with way-marked routes providing a…

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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - Substantial free parking is available for 137 cars. There are 6 dedicated marked bays available for disabled visitors. Overflow parking is also available during weekends and school holidays. Bicycle racks are available for visitors who wish to cycle to the park, however bicycles are not permitted on the forest trails.
  19. Image shows entrance to Bow Street Mall with visitors exiting the mall and cars driving by
    Bow Street Mall

    Lisburn

    Address

    Bow Street, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT28 1AW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9267 5438

    info@bowstreetmall.co.uk

    Type

    Type:

    Shopping Centres & Retail Parks

    Bow Street Mall is a large shopping centre situated in the heart of Lisburn city centre. It boasts a vibrant mix of over 40 local and multi-national retailers.

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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. Image is of a golf course with players in the distance
    Aberdelghy Golf Course

    Lambeg

    Address

    1 Bell's Lane, Lambeg, Antrim, BT27 4QH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9266 2738

    aberdelghy@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland Golf Course

    An attractive 18 hole parkland Course situated minutes from Lisburn City Centre.

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