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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
    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

    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.

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    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 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
    Hillsborough Fort

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

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

    Telephone

    0333 320 6000

    info@hrp.org.uk

    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
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    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  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
    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
  4. 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, restored heritage house and exhibition, run by The Ulster New Zealand Trust, is the birthplace of John Ballance, Prime Minister of New Zealand 1891-1893. We are open to the public on Sunday afternoons, June - August and…

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    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Mar 2027to31 Oct 2027Open 10:30 - 17:30

    Indicative Availability

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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
  11. 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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  12. Couple watching a lady using the loom
    View of the front of the Irish Linen Centre
    Couple standing in the museum looking at the looms
    Couple watching a lady using the loom
    View of the front of the Irish Linen Centre
    Couple standing in the museum looking at the looms
    Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum

    Lisburn

    Address

    Market Square, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT28 1AG

    Telephone

    02892663377

    ilcreception@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Warp back in time and explore Ireland’s industrial heritage in our award-winning, permanent exhibition, ‘Flax to Fabric: the Story of Irish Linen’. Through live spinning and weaving demonstrations, our expert guides tell the rich history of linen…

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  13. 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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  14. Into the Woods logo sign business name with fox, owl, tree and houses
    Children looking out a window of a viewpoint in the softplay area
    Buildings to play in including barn, hospital, blue house
    Cafe area should tables and chairs in circular format and comfortable seating
    Into the Woods logo sign business name with fox, owl, tree and houses
    Children looking out a window of a viewpoint in the softplay area
    Buildings to play in including barn, hospital, blue house
    Cafe area should tables and chairs in circular format and comfortable seating
    Into The Woods Soft Play and Role Play Café

    Carryduff, Belfast

    Address

    Unit 15 Carryduff Business Park, Comber Road, Carryduff, Belfast, County Antrim, BT8 8AN

    Telephone

    028 9013 5467

    Type

    Type:

    Summer Holiday Activities

    Welcome to Into the Woods
    An immersive play cafe for families with children ages 0–10.

    Into the Woods was created, by a mum as an immersive play experience for parents and children ages 0-10 years old. We have sought to create a fun, unique and…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Indicative Availability

    Book Into The Woods Soft Play and Role Play Café Online (opens in a new window)

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  15. 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
    Coca-Cola Visitor Experience

    Lisburn

    Address

    Lissue Road, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT28 2SZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7449 296338

    visitor.experience.ioi@cchellenic.com

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

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

    Indicative Availability

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  16. Image shows a woman and man walking in Wallace Park
    Image shows a woman and man walking in Wallace Park
    Wallace Park

    Lisburn

    Address

    Lisburn, County Antrim, BT27 4AN

    Telephone

    028 9244 7300

    ParksAndAmenitiesAdmin@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

    Price

    Free

    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.

    Price

    Free
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  17. 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…

    Dates

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    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  18. Image showing the Moravian church in the sunshine.
    Kilwarlin Moravian Church

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Kilwarlin Road, Royal Hillsborough, Down, BT26 6DZ

    Telephone

    07484806784

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    Kilwarlin Moravian Church was founded in 1755 in the countryside near Hillsborough in County Down.

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  19. A view of Moira Demesne showing the signage
    Moira Demesne

    Moira

    Address

    110 Main Street, Moira, County Down, BT67 0DS

    Telephone

    028 9244 7300

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

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

    Price

    Free
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  20. image of infrared sauna
    image of brand logo
    Image of hyrox track
    image of infrared sauna
    image of brand logo
    Image of hyrox track
    Warehouse15 - Wellness & Recovery

    Lisburn

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9279 1460

    info@warehouse15.group

    Type

    Type:

    Sport & Fitness Spa

    Warehouse15 is a dynamic business community that brings together entrepreneurs, professionals, and organisations to connect, collaborate, and grow. Through networking opportunities, events, and shared resources, Warehouse15 helps businesses build…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Indicative Availability

    Book Warehouse15 - Wellness & Recovery Online (opens in a new window)

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