Find something for all the family to enjoy with our picks for family fun attractions in both Ards and North Down and Lisburn and Castlereagh, only a few minutes away from Belfast.
Ark Open Farm
- 296 Bangor Road
Just a short drive from Belfast in the heart of the Newtownards Peninsula, The Ark Open Farm offers a…
Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes
- 143 Dromore Road
Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes, winner of the Best Tourism Business Award 2025, is one of Northern…
Ballyholme Beach and Park
- Bank's Lane
Paddle in the surf along the mile long beach, a long time favourite for families to take a dip and build…
Bangor Aurora Aquatic and Leisure Complex
- 3 Valentine Road
Bangor Aurora Aquatic and Leisure Complex has a wide range of facilities offering an excellent choice of…
Castle Ward
- Castle Ward
See the gothic and classical collide at Castle Ward, an eccentric 18th century mansion resting on a…
Cockle Row Cottages
- The Harbour, Main Street
Only 10 minutes from Bangor, these old fisherman's cottages now house a heritage display, visitor…
Dundonald International Ice Bowl
- 111 Old Dundonald Road
Enjoy a great day out at Dundonald International Ice Bowl with a host of fantastic activities all under…
Eden Pottery
- 218A Abbey Road
Pottery decorating is a creative, fun activity that suits all ages and abilities, an activity where the…
High Rise Indoor Adventure Centre
- 11A Altona Road
High Rise Indoor Adventure Centre is one of Northern Ireland's leading indoor family attractions…
Lagan Valley LeisurePlex
- 18 Lisburn Leisure Park
Experience the thrills and spills on the longest and fastest water slides around! Race down accelerating…
Millisle Beach Park
- Ballywalter Road
Millisle Beach Park is a rural beach off the Ballywalter Road on the Ards Peninsula. The beach park was…
Mount Stewart
- Portaferry Road
Discover a place of enchantment at Mount Stewart, the Irish family home of the Marquesses of Londonderry…
North Down Museum
- Town Hall
The museum is located in the picturesque grounds of Castle Park in the centre of Bangor. This free…
Pickie Funpark
- Marine Gardens
Pickie Funpark has always been one of Northern Ireland’s top attractions with an 18-hole mini-golf…
Seapark Recreation Ground
- Ballymenoch Park
Seapark Recreation Ground is a seafront facility perfect for all the family. Holywood's main parkland…
Ultimate Challenges
- Airtastic Lisburn
Ultimate Challenges is a unique and unmissable team game experience in Northern Ireland. Can you conquer…
Ward Park
- Hamilton Road
A perfect park in the centre of Bangor and an ideal spot to enjoy the local wildlife and feed the ducks…
Xtreme Bowling at Dundonald International Ice Bowl
- 111 Old Dundonald Road
Strike! For a great group day out or a day with the family, why not take to the lanes for an Xtreme…
Let’s Go Hydro
- Knockbracken Reservoir
Let’s Go Hydro is Ireland’s largest aqua park and alternative accommodation resort. A…
Strangford Lough Activity Centre
- 40 Whiterock Road
Strangford Lough Activity Centre is a quirky, experiential adventure centre which offers a range of…
WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre
- 78 Ballydrain Road
WWT Castle Espie is an extraordinary day out for the whole family. Escape the everyday, reconnect with…
Ulster Folk Museum
- 153 Bangor Road
Step back one hundred years and discover the traditions and heritage of Ulster’s past at Ulster…