Easter in Belfast

Hillsborough Castle’s glorious gardens are a joy to explore. From ornamental grounds to peaceful woodland, meandering waterways and picturesque glens, there are over 100 spectacular acres to discover. Why not take a tour of the stunning castle, the official Northern Ireland residence of HM The Queen, a tour of Hillsborough Castle promises to be a very interesting and grand experience.

If you enjoy the great outdoors and lots of interaction with animals of all kinds, then the Ark Farm is just the place for you during your Easter holidays. Young and old, it suits all ages. The farm is open everyday from 10AM – 5PM! – booking is essential.

Discover colourful coral reefs, tropical fish, jellyfish and native species. Then return to the shore to visit playful otters, the seal sanctuary and a reptile-filled rainforest!

Visit the award-winning science and discovery centre where little ones can let their imagination run wild. W5 has recently been reimagined and is now better than ever, covering everything from climate change and nature to film and TV production, optical illusions, built engineering, medical science and much, much more.

Step inside the Seven Kingdoms and explore the world of Game of Thrones like never before. Located just 30 minutes from Belfast, this global visitor attraction is the ultimate day out, whether a Game of Thrones mega fan, or just looking for an epic experience over Easter. Walk through iconic sets from Winterfell to King’s Landing, discover the secrets of filmmaking and explore the craftmanship and artistry responsible for bringing the global hit TV series to life on screen.

Go Black Bull Runnin’ and ‘Flyover’ the Belfast Hills at Colin Glen Forest Park. From Alpine coasteering to laser tag, golfing to the Gruffalo Trail, Colin Glen has adventure for everyone this Easter. Check out their new River Rapid, which is Ireland’s longest zipline! Now available to pre-book for the Easter holidays.

Take a 5* trip to the Causeway Coast and visit beautiful spots along the way including Carrickfergus Castle, Dunluce Castle, Ballintoy, Giants Causeway and more. This is the perfect trip to soak up the stunning scenery on Northern Ireland and hopefully catch some of that Spring sunshine.

Easter is the perfect time to discover Northern Ireland’s stately homes. From Belfast Castle on Cave Hill to Florence Court in County Fermanagh, our stunning properties offer gardens, tours, walks and tearooms galore.

Get up close to Asian elephants, giraffes, tigers, kangaroo and much more. The zoo is now a leading and award-winning visitor attraction and has been home to animals since 1934.

Treat yourself or indulge with friends on an afternoon tea in Belfast with finger sandwiches, sweet treats and steaming pots of tea.

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