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  1. A view of South Lawn side of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
    Image is of the Lady Alice Temple with surrounding foliage
    A couple stroll through the grounds of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
    A family visit Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.
    A couple sit by the lake at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, with Lady Alice's Temple in the background
    A woman with two children sit on the steps of the South Lawn outside Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
    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
    A view of South Lawn side of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
    Image is of the Lady Alice Temple with surrounding foliage
    A couple stroll through the grounds of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
    A family visit Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.
    A couple sit by the lake at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, with Lady Alice's Temple in the background
    A woman with two children sit on the steps of the South Lawn outside Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
    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

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 333 320 6000

    Type

    Type:

    Historic House / Palace

    Come and 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.

    Special Offers

    • Delightful Deals for Dad

      Dads can enjoy delightful deals to celebrate Father's Day weekend 2025 with free entry to the gardens and half price entry to the Castle.

      Discover garden delights

      Make it a day to remember and relax in the spacious 100-acre gardens with your family. Run free on the Imaginary Menagerie play trail, admire the stunning historic formal gardens, or picnic in the shaded woodlands. Then treat yourself or your dad to a delicious drink, cake and lunch from the café.

      To find out more or book click here

      More offers like this - Father's Day Offers

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

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

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  2. Image is of a corridor showing the different Coca-Cola brands
    Image is of a lit up Coca-Cola sign and visitors looking at it
    Image is of visitors playing a game in the Coca-Cola Visitor Experience
    Image is of visitors posing with a red ball and sign showing Coke Studio
    Image is of a member of staff at Coca-Cola Experience enjoying a bottle of Coca-Cola
    Image is of a corridor showing the different Coca-Cola brands
    Image is of a lit up Coca-Cola sign and visitors looking at it
    Image is of visitors playing a game in the Coca-Cola Visitor Experience
    Image is of visitors posing with a red ball and sign showing Coke Studio
    Image is of a member of staff at Coca-Cola Experience enjoying a bottle of Coca-Cola

    Lisburn

    Address

    Lissue Road, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT28 2SZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7449 296338

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

    The Coca-Cola Visitor Experience is now open, after refurbishment in 2024. 

  3. Image is of stones with mind, body and soul written on them

    Lisburn

    Address

    15 Ballinderry Road, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT28 2SA

    Telephone

    02892791460

    Type

    Type:

    Sport & Fitness Spa

    Our Wellness rooms are equipped with Infrared Sauna, Dry Flotation and PEMF therapy, Gym access also

  4. Image is of Happy Days Lisburn logo

    Lisburn

    Address

    Unit 3B, 45 Moira Road, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT28 1RH

    Telephone

    02892664644

    Type

    Type:

    Soft Adventure

    Happy Days is the ideal space for little ones to play, and older ones to relax!

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises - Cafe on site
  5. Image is of a hot tub with a glass drink sitting on the side
    Image is of brick wall painted with colourful flowers
    Picture of front of the building.
    Image is of a hot tub with a glass drink sitting on the side
    Image is of brick wall painted with colourful flowers
    Picture of front of the building.

    Lisburn

    Address

    12 Railway Street, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT28 1XG

    Telephone

    02892646070

    Type

    Type:

    Day Spa

    We understand how important your time is and have designed our treatments and boutique environment to immerse you in an atmosphere of soothing indulgence.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking (charge)

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access

less than 5 miles

  1. 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!

  2. 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

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

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

    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…

    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.
  3. 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
  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Image is of the Fort with a large tree and daffodils in the foreground
    Image is of the Fort with a large tree and daffodils in the foreground

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    The Square, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6AG

    Telephone

    0333 320 6000

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Owned by Historic Royal Palaces, Hillsborough Fort was constructed in the 17th Century, and sits nestled in picturesque parkland in the heart of the town. Built to protect the road leading from Carrickfergus to Dublin, the fort has been a place of…

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  8. 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. 

  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. 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!

  11. 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. 

  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

    Lisburn

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9266 0800

    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*

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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
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