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  1. 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…

less than 5 miles

  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

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    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. Odessi Spa at La Mon

    Castlereagh, Newtownards

    Address

    Gransha Road, Comber, Castlereagh, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 5RF

    Telephone

    028 9044 8631

    The beauty salon at La Mon Hotel & Country Club!

    Odessi Health & Beauty are proud to be the first salon to bring Weyergans innovations to Northern Ireland. We specialise in holistic, non-invasive body skin treatments and facials. Benefits include…

more than 5 miles

  1. 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. 

  2. 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.

  3. 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!

  4. 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.

    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
  5. 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
  6. Family in cock pit of helicopter
    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
    Family in cock pit of helicopter
    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

    Lisburn

    Address

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

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    A unique array of historic aircraft and exhibits celebrating Northern Ireland’s aviation heritage. See commercial, Cold War and World War 2 aircraft, stroll among the displays, observe restorations in progress in a historic hangar.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Leisure Facilities

    • Wifi
  7. 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. 

  8. 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

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Take a step back in history and view this 17th century artillery fort, set in beautiful grounds.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  9. 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.

  10. 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.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Leisure Facilities

    • Wifi
  11. 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
  12. 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

    Glenavy

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9264 8492

    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.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)
  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. Image is of Harry Ferguson bronze statue leaning on gate  in front of his family home

    Dromore

    Address

    39 - 45 Magheraconluce Road, Dromore, County Down, BT26 6FL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9269 2110

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historial figure

    The Harry Ferguson Memorial Garden is set opposite the Ferguson Homestead and exhibits a life size bronze statue of Harry Ferguson.

    Price

    Free
  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. 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.

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