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  1. 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
    Ulster Aviation Society

    Lisburn

    Address

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

    hello@ulsteraviationsociety.org

    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.

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    • On site parking

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    • Wifi

less than 2 miles

  1. Image shows a drinks bar, fridge and counter top
    Image is of a meeting room with lots of chairs, images on the walls and large film screen on a stage
    Image shows a woman watching coca cola making process through a viewing window
    Image shows a man and a woman viewing exhibition images
    Image shows a drinks bar, fridge and counter top
    Image is of a meeting room with lots of chairs, images on the walls and large film screen on a stage
    Image shows a woman watching coca cola making process through a viewing window
    Image shows a man and a woman viewing exhibition images
    Coca-Cola Visitor Experience

    Lisburn

    Address

    Coca-Cola HBC, 12 Lissue Road, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT28 2SZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9264 2267

    Visitors.experience@cchellenic.com

    Price

    Free

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    From school groups, to community associations and corporate guests, the Coca-Cola Visitors Experience welcomes anyone who wants to come and explore, learn and have fun discovering the past, present and future of the world’s number one soft drink.

    Price

    Free
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less than 5 miles

  1. Family ona bench looking over the lake at Hillsborough Forest
    Family walking through the tress at Hillsborough Forest
    An image of the front of Hillsborough Fort
    An image of inside the walls of Hillsborough Fort grounds
    An image of Hillsborough Fort approaching from the Dark Walk
    An image taken from the walls of the fort with two people walking in the background
    An image of one of the fort turrets
    An image from inside the grounds of Hillsborough Fort and the roof top of Saint Malachys Church.
    Child on slide at play park
    Woodland themed playpark in Hillsborough Forest
    Family ona bench looking over the lake at Hillsborough Forest
    Family walking through the tress at Hillsborough Forest
    An image of the front of Hillsborough Fort
    An image of inside the walls of Hillsborough Fort grounds
    An image of Hillsborough Fort approaching from the Dark Walk
    An image taken from the walls of the fort with two people walking in the background
    An image of one of the fort turrets
    An image from inside the grounds of Hillsborough Fort and the roof top of Saint Malachys Church.
    Child on slide at play park
    Woodland themed playpark in Hillsborough Forest
    Hillsborough Forest

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

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

    margaret.mcavoy@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

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    Forest Parks

    Hillsborough Forest is set in the picturesque Georgian village of Royal Hillsborough and sits just a few minutes walk from Hillsborough Castle, adjacent to Hillsborough Fort. A popular choice among bird-watchers, dog walkers, photographers and…

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    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside
  2. Image is of the Fort with a large tree and daffodils in the foreground
    Hillsborough Fort

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    scmenquiries@communities-ni.gov.uk

    Price

    Free

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    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
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    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  3. 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.

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    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Leisure Facilities

    • Wifi
  4. Image shows visitors viewing various paintings on the wall in one of the visiting rooms
    Image is of woman and child looking at a crown on a cushion
    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
    image is of visitors enjoying the gardens and inspecting the flowers and plants with the castle in the background
    Image is of the Lady Alice Temple with surrounding foliage
    Image shows visitors viewing various paintings on the wall in one of the visiting rooms
    Image is of woman and child looking at a crown on a cushion
    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
    image is of visitors enjoying the gardens and inspecting the flowers and plants with the castle in the background
    Image is of the Lady Alice Temple with surrounding foliage
    Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 333 320 6000

    info@hrp.org.uk

    Type

    Type:

    Historic House / Palace

    Hillsborough Castle is one of the most beautiful, and interesting historic properties in Northern Ireland, and the official residence of the Royal Family when they are in Northern Ireland. The glorious gardens, developed from the 1760s onwards, are…

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    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. 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 Castle Gardens

    Lisburn

    Address

    Castle Street, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT27 4XE

    Telephone

    028 9266 3377

    ilc.reception@lisburn.gov.uk

    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
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    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside - must be on a lead
  6. Image is of Happy Days Lisburn logo
    Happy Days Lisburn

    Lisburn

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02892664644

    info@happydayslisburn.com

    Type

    Type:

    Soft Adventure

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

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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises - Cafe on site
  7. A view of Moira Demesne showing the signage
    Moira Demesne

    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. A popular landmark which contains a varied selection of award-winning rose beds situated off Main Street, it provides a quiet escape from the busy village.

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  8. Image shows a black and white photo of group of men, women and children from the 1920s standing outside the gates of a building
    Planting A Parliment

    Lisburn

    Address

    Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum, Market Square, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT28 1AG

    Telephone

    02892663377

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    This online and walk in exhibition examines the early history and foundation of Northern Ireland, through objects, photographs and images from the museum’s collection.

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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking (charge) - pay and display car parks nearby
  9. Image shows items in the exhibition including a sepia photograph of a group of women
    40 Years of Collecting

    Lisburn

    Address

    Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum, Market Square, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT28 1AG

    Telephone

    02892663377

    Type

    Type:

    Indoor Attraction

    This online and walk in exhibition showcases the Museum’s vast collections and celebrates 40 years of collecting Lisburn’s history.

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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking (charge) - Pay and display car parks nearby

more 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
    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
  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
    Laganvale Farm

    Lisburn

    Address

    55a Sandy Lane, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT27 5TL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9460 0116

    laganvalefarmplay@hotmail.com

    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.

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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. Image is of Harry Ferguson bronze statue leaning on gate in front of his family home
    Harry Ferguson Memorial Garden

    Dromore

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9269 2110

    b.forsythe@hotmail.co.uk

    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
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  4. 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
    Slievenacloy Nature Reserve

    Lisburn

    Address

    Flowbog Road, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT28 3TE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4483 0282

    info@ulsterwildlife.org

    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
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    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside - must be on a lead
  5. 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

    • On site parking
  6. An image of the courtyard at the Hinch Distillery
    A tour at the Hinch Distillery
    A plate of food and drink available at the Brasserie
    A staff member serving food at the Brasserie wearing PPE
    The entrance to the Hinch Distillery
    An image of the courtyard at the Hinch Distillery
    A tour at the Hinch Distillery
    A plate of food and drink available at the Brasserie
    A staff member serving food at the Brasserie wearing PPE
    The entrance to the Hinch Distillery
    Hinch Distillery

    Lisburn

    Address

    Carryduff Road, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT27 6TZ

    Telephone

    02892791180

    reception@hinchdistillery.com

    Type

    Type:

    Distillery

    The Hinch Distillery sits in the heart of the County Down countryside just north of Ballynahinch and south of the city of Belfast.  Visitors have the opportunity to see learn about our distilling traditions on our guided whiskey tours.  We have also…

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    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  7. Image shows entrance to the Lagan Valley Regional Park with a white cottage in the background
    Lagan Valley Regional Park (Towpath)

    Belfast

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02890491922

    admin@laganvalley.co.uk

    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…

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