Spend some quality time with your dad this Father’s Day on Sunday 16 June 2024! Find inspiration for a day out that the whole family can enjoy or pick-up the perfect local gift to make this Father’s Day extra special!

Father's Day Events and Offers

There’s lots to do this Father’s in Belfast. Take a look at the Father’s Day events taking place across the city and treat your dad to a day he won’t forget.

Top Things to Do

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Belfast Zoo

Belfast Zoo promises the ultimate family day out. Perched on the side of Cave Hill, it has a wild and wonderful range of animals including elephants, lions, penguins, bears and giraffes!

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Irish FA Tours

Irish FA Tours tells the unique story of Northern Ireland football from 1880 to present day using a variety of media, interactive displays, key artefacts and behind the scenes access.

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Titanic Distillers

Treat your dad to a trip to Titanic Distillers at Thompson Dock where he will experience the workings of the distillery and hear the story of Belfast’s whiskey tradition why it disappeared and how it has now returned to the home of Titanic Distillers – the city’s first working distillery in almost 90 years.

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Ulster Folk Museum

See what Ulster was like 100 years ago at Ulster Folk Park, where you can wander through a bustling town filled with period buildings and encounter costumed locals demonstrating traditional crafts in cottages, farm dwellings, schools and shops.

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Let's Go Hydro

Let’s Go Hydro has everything you need to play, eat and relax. Make a splash at Ireland’s largest inflatable aqua park or enjoy an afternoon at the cable water sports park. The cable systems provide ways to learn and advance in towed water sports like kneeboarding and wakeboarding or just have a blast with the family and try Let’s Go Hydro’s tubing activity!

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Game of Thrones Studio Tour

Step inside the Seven Kingdoms and explore the world of Game of Thrones like never before at the only official Game of Thrones Studio Tour. Located at the authentic filming location of Linen Mill Studios in Banbridge, Northern Ireland, this immersive experience will give visitors the chance to journey through the lands of Westeros and explore the world of Game of Thrones like never before.

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Andersonstown Indoor Aqua Park

Andersonstown Indoor Aqua Park is a must for water-based family fun. Offering three high speed water slides, a surf simulator and children’s adventure aqua play area, there’s something for everyone. Try the Abyss – the first vertical drop slide in Ireland where you let the floor drop beneath your feet, plunging you into the ride of a lifetime.

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Jungle NI

The Jungle NI is a leading outdoor adventure centre offering exciting activities, events and funky accommodation suitable for all ages. Indulge the senses with Jungle NI’s unique, adrenaline-packed adventure activities such as Zorbing, Paintball, High Wire Tree Top Adventure Courses, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Archery, Llama Trekking and much more.

Colin Glen Golf and Driving Range

As well as a host of outdoor activities, Colin Glen Forest Park is home to a challenging nine hole golf course and a state of the art driving range – the perfect family day out for dads who love to golf.

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Ulster Transport Museum

Explore Ulster’s history of transport, social change and spirit of innovation at Ulster Transport Museum. Ulster Transport Museum is a place of inspiration for the designers, engineers and adventurers of the future, who will take on the challenges of inventing cleaner and greener ways to travel. Explore majestic locomotives, horse-drawn carriages, and Irish-built vintage motorbikes throughout the Road Gallery and Rail Gallery.

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Go Out for a Meal

Book a family meal out in one of Belfast’s many family friendly restaurants. Choose from international or local cuisines, with plenty of children’s menu options for little ones too.

Gift Ideas

Treat your dad to something different this year with local gifts and unique finds from independent retailers.

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Food & Drink Experiences

Is your dad or someone close to you a bit of a foodie? Why not treat him to a food tour or tasting experience? Buy a ticket for a fun and unique food tour with Taste & Tours. You can even head to a local distillery and go on a Whiskey tour at Hinch Distillery. No matter what their guilty pleasure is there is an experience to suit everyone. There are some great food and drink experiences in Belfast to treat that special person in your life this Father’s Day.

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Nomadic Watches

Echoing Belfast’s rich heritage of craftsmanship and innovation and named after the first-class passenger tender to the RMS titanic, Nomadic Watches are meticulously hand-built in Belfast by their Master Watchmaker. Discover and become part of their story with a visit to their boutique, exploring their range of watches that elevate every occasion, from everyday adventures to milestone moments.

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Belfast Coffee Co

Locally roasted and full of flavour, Belfast Coffee Co offers the perfect gift for dads who love a quality coffee. This family run company using an age-old recipe to roast their beans in the Titanic Quarter and they specialise in infused coffees such as their Dunville Whiskey flavoured bean.

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Robinson's Shoemakers

Belfast-based shoemakers Robinson’s Shoes offer a huge range of luxury and casual footwear. Browse their summer collection in their store in Queen’s Arcade and find the perfect pair for your dad this Father’s Day.

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Visit Belfast Food & Drink Voucher

Experience the flavour of Belfast with the Visit Belfast Food & Drink Voucher. Your taste buds will be spoilt for choice with over 65 participating businesses including Michelin Star fine dining and quirky restaurants, gastro pubs and cafes, among other great culinary experiences and take away services.

Direct Wine Shipments

Direct Wine Shipments

Browse Direct Wine Shipments’ website and find the perfect bottle of wine to say happy Father’s Day. Choose from individual bottles or cases of BBQ reds, French selections and more, and get them delivered right to your dad’s door.

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Matchetts Music

For music-loving dads, you’ll find the perfect gift in Matchetts Music. As well as stocking every musical instrument you can think of, they have sound equipment, sheet music, guitar starter packs, accessories, books and novelty gifts.

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Waterman Vouchers

Give your dad a choice of foodie experiences! Waterman House vouchers can be used in both the Cookery School at Waterman House and Waterman Restaurant, so they can pick between a doing a cookery class or simply enjoying a delicious meal out.

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