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!
Inflatable World Cookstown
Ages: Toddlers (1–3) • Preschool (3–5) • Primary (5–11) • Tweens (11–13) • Teens (13–17)
Inflatable World Cookstown is an indoor inflatable play experience packed with bouncing, climbing, sliding and active fun. A great all-weather option for energetic kids looking to burn off some energy, with plenty of inflatable challenges to tackle.
Wee Adventurers Play Hub
Ages: Babies (0–1) • Toddlers (1–3) • Preschool (3–5) • 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: Babies (0–1) • Toddlers (1–3) • Preschool (3–5) • Primary (5–11) • Tweens (11–13) • Teens (13–17)
Out-of-this-world family attraction with immersive 360° dome shows, a hands-on exhibition area and interactive space experiences where children can explore the Solar System, stars and galaxies. Families can touch a real meteorite, create their own virtual solar system, explore the Stellar Playground, visit the dedicated sensory room and head outside into the Astropark, a huge scale model of the Universe set among the grounds. There are also woodland trails, the Cosmo, Lost in Space trail, Human Orrery, historic telescopes, a café and regular family and seasonal events including stargazing evenings
Belfast Zoo
Ages: Toddlers (1–3) • Preschool (3–5) • Primary (5–11) • Tweens (11–13) • Teens (13–17)
Belfast Zoo is home to more than 100 different species, from lions and giraffes to monkeys, penguins and plenty more. Set on the slopes of Cave Hill with brilliant views across Belfast, families can spend hours exploring the zoo, discovering animals from around the world and enjoying the play areas along the way.
Castle Espie
Ages: Toddlers (1–3) • Preschool (3–5) • Primary (5–11) • Tweens (11–13) • Teens (13–17)
WWT Castle Espie is a brilliant wetland nature reserve where families can get close to ducks, geese and other wildlife while exploring beautiful waterside trails. With bird hides, family activities and play areas along the way, it’s a lovely mix of wildlife, outdoor exploring and hands-on fun for little nature lovers. With a lovely café and soft play this has indoor treats too.
CastleCourt Belfast
Ages: Babies (0–1) • Toddlers (1–3) • Preschool (3–5)
CastleCourt in Belfast is a handy free stop with little ones, with a free indoor soft play area where kids can climb, slide and burn off some energy. Perfect for breaking up a day in the city, especially when the weather isn’t on your side.
Exploris Aquarium
Ages: Babies (0–1) • Toddlers (1–3) • Preschool (3–5) • Primary (5–11)
Exploris Aquarium in Portaferry is Northern Ireland’s only aquarium, taking families on an underwater adventure filled with fascinating marine life. Come face-to-face with colourful fish, sharks, rays and more, discover local sea life and visit the seals at the rescue centre . With play areas and soft plays, this is a brilliant all-weather day out for little ocean lovers.
Fermanagh Fun Farm
Ages: Toddlers (1–3) • Preschool (3–5) • Primary (5–11) • Tweens (11–13)
A hands-on family farm where kids can get close to a wide variety of animals, with opportunities to meet, pet and feed some of the farm’s residents. There are indoor and outdoor play areas, including climbing and play equipment, making it easy to spend a good few hours exploring. The farm also runs seasonal events and special activities throughout the year, with plenty for younger animal lovers to enjoy.
Queen's Film Theatre Belfast
Ages: Babies (0–1) • Toddlers (1–3) • Preschool (3–5) • Primary (5–11) • Tweens (11–13) • Teens (13–17)
Queen’s Film Theatre in Belfast is a great cinema option for families, with regular family screenings and special Baby Pictures sessions for parents and carers with babies under 12 months. With softer sound, raised lighting and no need to worry about a noisy baby, it’s a lovely way for new parents to enjoy a trip to the cinema.
The Avenue Cinema Belfast
Ages: Babies (0–1) • Toddlers (1–3) • Preschool (3–5) • Primary (5–11) • Tweens (11–13) • Teens (13–17)
The Avenue Cinema in CastleCourt offers a luxury family cinema experience with comfy seating and food delivered straight to your seat. Look out for the dedicated Kids Club screenings and Baby Club sessions, with softer sound and raised lighting making cinema trips easier with little ones.
The Imaginarium
Ages: Babies (0–1) • Toddlers (1–3) • Preschool (3–5) • Primary (5–11)
The Imaginarium in Newry is a creative children’s centre where little adventurers can explore, create, imagine and play. With hands-on arts and crafts, sensory play and imaginative spaces to discover, it’s a brilliant indoor option for families looking for something a little different.
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Amber Springs Hotel
Ages: Babies • Toddlers • Preschool • Primary • Tweens • Teens
A family hotel in Gorey where the activities are a big part of the stay, with indoor and outdoor play, swimming, a cinema and lots for children to do on site.
Diggerland Devon
Ages: Toddlers • Preschool • Primary • Tweens
A really different family day out where children can ride, drive and even operate real construction machinery.
Funtasia
All Ages
A great rainy-day option in Drogheda with a large indoor waterpark and lots more to do under one roof.
Paultons Park / Peppa Pig World
Ages: Babies • Toddlers • Preschool • Primary • Tweens • Teens
A brilliant one for Peppa Pig fans, with colourful preschool rides, character fun and play areas inside the much bigger Paultons Park.
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