Outdoor attractions

Brink!

Brink! has turned a neglected Belfast city centre site into a thriving space for growing food, creating art, connecting people & showing what’s possible in our…

Lagan Adventures – Belfast Hydrobikes

Explore Belfast’s River Lagan with the Hydrobikes At Lagan Adventures where you will be taking cycling off the road and onto the relative safety of the…

Big Fish

This 10m (32ft) salmon was commissioned in 1999 to celebrate the regeneration of the River Lagan and the historic importance of the site.

Botanic Gardens

Botanic Gardens is an important part of Belfast's Victorian heritage and a popular meeting place for residents, students and tourists.

SS Nomadic

RMS Titanic's tender ship and the last remaining White Star Line vessel has been restored to her original glory.

Titanic Public Art: Model of Hull

Created as part of the Channel 4 and National Geographic television series ‘We built the Titanic’.

CS Lewis Square

Rediscover The Chronicles of Narnia with a walk through CS Lewis Square, a public space commemorating the Belfast-born author, CS Lewis.

Belfast City Cemetery

Dating back to the 1860s, Belfast City Cemetery is one of the oldest public cemeteries in the city.

Cave Hill Country Park

Visitors to Cave Hill Country Park can enjoy panoramic views across Belfast from vantage points on the hillside.

Belfast Zoological Gardens

Belfast Zoological Gardens is home to more than 120 species of animal, many of which are in danger in their natural habitat.

Belfast’s Window on Wildlife

Nestled in the heart of Belfast Harbour Estate, Belfast Window on Wildlife is home to birds and wildlife from all over the world.

Stormont Estate

Stormont Estate is a major tourist and visitor attraction on the outskirts of Belfast.

The Coronation Garden and Hazelbank

In the beautiful setting of Hazelbank Park you will find The Coronation Garden, designed by award-winning gardener, Diarmuid Gavin.

Sir Thomas & Lady Dixon Park

Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park in south Belfast is one of the city's most popular parks.

Let's Go Hydro

Let’s Go Hydro is Ireland’s largest aqua park and alternative accommodation resort. A beautiful and brilliantly designed resort with a relaxing yet enjoyable atmosphere, offering top-quality…

Colin Glen

Go Black Bull Runnin’ and 'Flyover' the Belfast Hills at Colin Glen. From Alpine coasteering to laser tag, golfing to the Gruffalo Trail, Colin Glen has adventure for everyone.  

Knock Golf Club

Located beside the Stormont Estate in east Belfast, Knock is a beautiful parkland golf course measuring 6,428 yards, par 70.

Seapark Recreation Ground

Seapark Recreation Ground is a seafront facility perfect for all the family and home to an annual fireworks display at Halloween.

Ballymenoch Park

A beautiful park perfect for families, located only a short distance from Holywood.

Wallace Park Lisburn

Wallace Park is ideal for families, with an excellent children's play area and a variety of gentle walks.

Lisburn Castle Gardens

Once the site of Lisburn Castle, the gardens were gifted in 1903 to Lisburn for use as a public park.

Ulster Folk Museum

Step back one hundred years and discover the traditions and heritage of Ulster’s past at Ulster Folk Museum.

Rowallane Garden

Let your imagination lose among the unusual plants, seasonal colour palettes and striking features in one of the most beautiful gardens in Northern Ireland.

Cairn Wood

In the hilly hinterland of Holywood, this forest offers walks on well marked paths through a mixture of mature conifers and young trees.

Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes

Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes offers alpaca trekking, forest school, luxury picnics, and more, all set in serene natural surroundings near Belfast.

Hillsborough Forest

Hillsborough Forest is set in the picturesque Georgian village of Hillsborough and sits just a few minutes’ walk from Hillsborough Castle, adjacent to Hillsborough Fort.

Helen's Bay Beach

Helen's Bay Beach is one of two excellent beaches found in Crawfordsburn Country Park.

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

Visit Hillsborough Castle and Gardens and discover Northern Ireland’s royal residence.

Crawfordsburn Country Park

Relish 3.5km of lovely beaches and riverside rambles.

Scrabo Tower and Country Park

Scrabo Tower is located to the west of Newtownards in County Down, Northern Ireland.

Experience Ards Tours

Experience Ards is a series of guided tours to help you explore Strangford Lough and the Ards Peninsula.

WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre

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…

Bangor Castle Walled Garden

Bangor Castle Victorian Walled Garden, located in the tranquil grounds of Castle Park, is popular with visitors of all ages.

Ark Open Farm

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. Young and…

Stricklands Glen

An enchanting park leading onto the North Down Coastal path.

Pickie Funpark

Pickie Funpark has always been one of Northern Ireland’s top attractions with an 18-hole mini-golf course, giant pedal swans and children’s play area.

Bangor Castle

This impressive building was built in 1852 for The Hon Robert Edward Ward. It is presently home to Ards and North Down Borough Council.

Balloo Nature Reserve

Perfect for a family stroll while looking at the local flora and fauna, Balloo Wetland Nature Reserve has a range of wildlife and plant life.

Ward Park

A perfect park in the centre of Bangor and an ideal spot to enjoy the local wildlife and feed the ducks.

Ballyholme Beach and Park

Paddle in the surf along the mile long beach, a long time favourite for families to take a dip and build sand castles.

Strangford Lough Activity Centre

Strangford Lough Activity Centre is a quirky, experiential adventure centre which offers a range of outdoor activities throughout Northern Ireland.

Moira Demesne

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

Antrim Castle Gardens and Clotworthy House

Antrim Castle Gardens is an absolute historical gem.

Antrim Loughshore and The Gateway Centre

Situated on the shores of Lough Neagh, the Antrim Lough Shore Park is a popular destination for visitors and residents throughout the entire year.

Millisle Beach Park

Millisle Beach Park is a rural beach off the Ballywalter Road on the Ards Peninsula.

Castle Ward

See the gothic and classical collide at Castle Ward, an eccentric 18th century mansion resting on a rolling hillside.

Splash Outdoor Waterpark

Come and make a Splash!

Argory

This handsome Irish gentry house is surrounded by its 130-hectare (320-acre) wooded riverside estate.

Jungle NI

The Jungle NI is a leading outdoor adventure centre offering exciting activities, events and funky accommodation suitable for all ages.

Giant's Causeway

A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Giant's Causeway is a magnificent, mysterious geological formation on the North East coast of County Antrim.

Ulster American Folk Park

Journey back in time and discover the stories of emigration from Ulster to America in the 18th and 19th centuries.