Family Friendly Belfast
There are plenty of entertaining attractions for the young (and the young at heart) around Belfast. Discover the city's top family fun attractions, events and restaurants.
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Recommended in Family Friendly Belfast
Winter Circus by Tumble Circus
Join Tumble Circus for an all-new hour of hammer smashing, Belfast-inspired circus, comedy and riotous fun.
Belfast Spring and Christmas Markets
Operated by award-winning company Market Place, both the Belfast Christmas Market and Spring Continental Market are known for curating vibrant market experiences with a fantastic mix…
Linen Quarter
The historic Linen Quarter is rapidly becoming one of the most vibrant, must visit areas of the city, with 40 cafés, bars and restaurants, a dozen…
Lost City Adventure Golf
Enjoy an epic adventure at The Lost City Adventure Golf - food, drinks and indoor fun for all ages.
Botanic Gardens
Botanic Gardens is an important part of Belfast's Victorian heritage and a popular meeting place for residents, students and tourists.
Ulster Museum
Come face-to-face with dinosaurs, meteorites and Spanish sailors with a visit to Ulster Museum.
W5
W5 is Belfast’s award-winning science and discovery centre and provides a unique experience as well as fantastic fun for visitors of all ages.
Active Reality - Belfast
The ultimate multiplayer virtual reality gaming destination in Belfast!
SS Nomadic
RMS Titanic's tender ship and the last remaining White Star Line vessel has been restored to her original glory.
Titanic Belfast
Titanic Belfast is the world's largest Titanic visitor experience and a must-see on any visit to Belfast and Northern Ireland.

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…
Drumglass Park
Drumglass Park is located between the Lisburn and Malone Roads in south Belfast. It is popular with families and young children.
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.
Aunt Sandra's Candy Factory
Take a trip back in time at Aunt Sandra's Candy Factory and watch old-time candy making at its best.
Cave Hill Country Park
Visitors to Cave Hill Country Park can enjoy panoramic views across Belfast from vantage points on the hillside.
Belfast Castle Estate & Cave Hill Visitor Centre
Belfast Castle is located in the Cave Hill area of north Belfast. It was built in the 1860s and is one of the city's most famous…
We Are Vertigo
We Are Vertigo, located in Newtownbreda Belfast is the ideal spot for your family day out!
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.
Andersonstown Indoor Aqua Park
Andersonstown Indoor Aqua Park is the largest centre of its kind in Northern Ireland, offering three high speed water slides, an indoor surf simulator and a…
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.
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.
Sentry Hill
Sentry Hill is a 19th-century farmhouse in the parish of Carnmoney, County Antrim.
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.
Ulster Folk Museum
Step back one hundred years and discover the traditions and heritage of Ulster’s past at Ulster Folk Museum.

High Rise Indoor Adventure Centre
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…
Nature and Nurture
An imaginative play centre with a role play village and sensory room. Want to be a doctor? Run a Café? Or perhaps work in our salon?…
Montalto Estate
For the first time in its history, this mystical and enchanting estate, set in magnificent natural surroundings, is open to visit.
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…
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…
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.
North Down Museum
The museum is located in the picturesque grounds of Castle Park in the centre of Bangor. This free attraction is popular with all ages.
Whitehead Railway Museum
Come down and see the home of the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland (RPSI) and its locomotives.
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.
Mount Stewart
Discover a place of enchantment at Mount Stewart, the Irish family home of the Marquesses of Londonderry.
Cockle Row Cottages
Only 10 minutes from Bangor, these old fisherman's cottages now house a heritage display, visitor information and weekend family events.
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.
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.
Argory
This handsome Irish gentry house is surrounded by its 130-hectare (320-acre) wooded riverside estate.
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.
