10 Things To Do Within a Half Hour’s Drive of Belfast

• Hillsborough Castle & Gardens

Visit Hillsborough Castle and Gardens and discover Northern Ireland’s royal residence.  Discover Northern Ireland’s only royal residence, Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, located just 20 minutes from Belfast. Immerse yourself in history and royal splendour in the…

• 78 Ballydrain Road

WWT Castle Espie is an extraordinary day out for the whole family. Escape the everyday, reconnect with nature, and experience the wonder of wetlands on the picturesque shores of Strangford Lough Visit Castle Espie all year round and discover new trails, activities and wildlife…

• Airtastic Lisburn

Ultimate Challenges is a unique and unmissable team game experience in Northern Ireland. Can you conquer our 30 exciting challenge rooms? Airtastic Ultimate Challenges is Northern Ireland’s unmissable, interactive and state-of-the-art team game experience, exclusive to…

• Portaferry Road

Discover a place of enchantment at Mount Stewart, the Irish family home of the Marquesses of Londonderry. Filled with the spirit and character of Edith, Lady Londonderry, the house, gardens and demesne reveal the history, grandeur and enchantment of Mount Stewart, bringing it to…

• 11A Altona Road

Make sure High Rise is top of your list for a day out with family or friends – with Clip ‘n Climb, soft play and sensory rooms there’s something for all ages! High Rise is an exciting adventure centre offering a great day out for all the family, young and old…

• 153 Bangor Road

Step back one hundred years and discover the traditions and heritage of Ulster’s past at Ulster Folk Museum.  Celebrate the everyday skills, customs and traditions passed down over many generations at Ulster Folk Museum. Discover how keeping the heritage of our…

• 111 Old Dundonald Road

Enjoy a great day out at Dundonald International Ice Bowl with a host of fantastic activities all under one roof. You can choose to ice skate at the public Olympic size ice rink, become king of the lanes in the Xtreme Tenpin Bowling Centre or go wild for the adventure and…

• 3 Valentine Road

Bangor Aurora Aquatic and Leisure Complex has a wide range of facilities offering an excellent choice of sporting and leisure activities. Bangor Aurora Aquatic and Leisure Complex includes Northern Ireland's first FINA standard 50 metre swimmming pool. Facilities include…

• Town Hall

The museum is located in the picturesque grounds of Castle Park in the centre of Bangor.  This free attraction is popular with all ages. The displays reflect the pivotal role nearby Bangor Abbey held in early Christian Ireland and throughout Europe. Discover how the monks…

• 143 Dromore Road

Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes, winner of the Best Tourism Business Award 2025, is one of Northern Ireland’s most exciting nature-based destinations - just a short drive from Belfast and the Mourne Mountains. Set within a rewilded landscape, Ballyburren offers unforgettable…