Family Days Out
in Northern Ireland
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Hunters Quest
Ages: Toddlers (1–3) • Primary (5–11)
An exciting indoor activity centre in Magherafelt, packed with fun challenges and adventures for kids. Perfect for active little adventurers, birthday treats and family fun!
Wee Adventurers Play Hub
Ages: Toddlers (1–3) • Primary (5–11)
A bespoke indoor soft play frame with slides, netted bridges and a role play village in Cookstown, plus a calming sensory room and comfortable seating for parents.
Armagh Observatory and Planetarium
Ages: Primary (5–11) • Tweens (11–13)
Blast off into a day of space discovery with planetarium shows and hands-on ways to learn about the universe. It’s a brilliant indoor attraction for children who love planets, rockets and asking big questions.
Belfast Zoo
Ages: Toddlers (1–3) • Preschool (3–5) • Primary (5–11) • Tweens (11–13) • Teens (13–17)
Meet animals from around the world while exploring this hillside zoo overlooking Belfast. With lots to see across the day, it’s an easy pick for animal-loving families who want a full day out.
Castle Espie
Ages: Toddlers (1–3) • Preschool (3–5) • Primary (5–11) • Tweens (11–13) • Teens (13–17)
Get close to ducks, geese and other wetland wildlife as you explore family-friendly trails around the reserve. It’s a lovely mix of animals, outdoor exploring and nature discovery for a family day out near Comber.
CastleCourt Belfast
Ages: Babies (0–1) • Toddlers (1–3) • Preschool (3–5)
Belfast shopping centre featuring Playworld, a free soft play area for under-fives, plus a food court, baby-changing facilities and over 1,600 car parking spaces.
Exploris Aquarium
Ages: Toddlers (1–3) • Primary (5–11)
Discover marine life up close at Northern Ireland’s aquarium in Portaferry, with plenty for children to see as they explore the exhibits. It’s a strong indoor choice for animal-loving families and works particularly well on a wet day.
Fermanagh Fun Farm
Ages: Toddlers (1–3) • Primary (5–11) • Tweens (11–13)
A family farm attraction with animals, interactive experiences and play.
Queen's Film Theatre Belfast
Ages: Babies (0–1) • Toddlers (1–3) • Preschool (3–5) • Primary (5–11) • Tweens (11–13) • Teens (13–17)
Belfast's independent arthouse cinema on University Square, offering Baby Pictures screenings for carers with infants under 12 months, Family Pictures screenings and a relaxed café-bar.
The Avenue Cinema Belfast
Ages: Babies (0–1) • Toddlers (1–3) • Preschool (3–5) • Primary (5–11) • Tweens (11–13) • Teens (13–17)
A modern 9-screen cinema on the first floor of CastleCourt, with a Kids' Club (£8 tickets, toddlers under 18 months free), family tickets, sensory screenings and an on-site restaurant, café and bar.
The Imaginarium
Ages: Toddlers (1–3) • Primary (5–11)
An imaginative indoor play destination for younger children.
The MAC Belfast
Ages: Babies (0–1) • Toddlers (1–3) • Preschool (3–5) • Primary (5–11) • Tweens (11–13) • Teens (13–17)
Belfast's leading arts centre with a free award-winning Playroom, drop-in Imagination Stations stocked with art supplies, baby-changing facilities, breastfeeding chairs and a children's menu in the CaféBar.
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