Family Days Out in County Antrim
County Antrim takes in the north coast around Portrush and Ballintoy, the Glens and Ballycastle, then Carrickfergus and the shore of Belfast Lough, with Ballymena, Ballymoney, Lisburn, Newtownabbey and Antrim town inland.
That spread gives families a wide choice: beaches, forest parks and activity centres outdoors, and soft play, play cafés, museums and swimming for the days the weather wins.
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places with free activities
37
indoor ideas
68
classes & groups
Places to visit in County Antrim
Everything currently listed in the county, from the north coast to Lough Neagh, with Featured listings shown first. Open a listing for facilities, buggy notes and directions.
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Free activities in County Antrim
Discover places with free activities in County Antrim — play parks, beaches, gardens and forest walks. Some venues also have paid attractions or parking charges. This is a selection; open the full list to see every one.
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Rainy day ideas in County Antrim
Indoor listings, from soft play and leisure centres to museums, play cafés and swimming.
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Beaches, forests and walks in County Antrim
Coastal and woodland listings, from the north coast beaches to the forest parks inland.
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Kids' classes and groups in County Antrim
Baby and toddler groups, rhyme and story sessions, and classes running across the county.
Tiny Tots Mother & Toddler Group
Cullybackey Methodist Church
Cullybackey
Tue · 09:45–11:00
Cullybackey Methodist Church
Rhythm & Rhyme — Cloughfern Library
Cloughfern Library
Cloughfern
Thu
Cloughfern Library
Free
Rhythm & Rhyme — Greenisland Library
Greenisland Library
Greenisland
Mon
Greenisland Library
Free
Rhythm & Rhyme — Antrim Library
Antrim Library
Antrim
Mon
Antrim Library
Free
Rhythm & Rhyme — Rathcoole Library
Rathcoole Library
Rathcoole
Mon, Sat
Rathcoole Library
Free
Rhythm & Rhyme — Carrickfergus Library
Carrickfergus Library
Carrickfergus
Thu, Fri
Carrickfergus Library
Free
Questions parents ask about County Antrim
Answered from the listings themselves, so the figures match what you will find in the directory.
- How many family days out are listed in County Antrim?
- There are currently 101 listings in County Antrim, and 47 of them have free activities — places you can visit without paying, though some also have paid attractions or parking charges. This page updates as listings change, so it always reflects what is in the directory.
- What can we do in County Antrim with a toddler?
- 63 listings are marked as suitable for babies or toddlers. Most are play parks, soft play, play cafés, or short beach and forest walks.
- Where can we go in County Antrim when it rains?
- 37 listings are indoors, including 14 soft play centres and play cafés. You can filter the directory to indoor listings only.
- Are there buggy-friendly days out in County Antrim?
- 6 listings carry a buggy-access note: 4 marked buggy friendly, and 2 with a buggy-friendly route available. The note on each listing explains what to expect.
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