Family Days Out in County Down
County Down packs a lot into a short drive: the Mournes and their forest trails in the south, Strangford Lough and the Ards Peninsula along the coast, and beaches running north to Bangor.
Every County Down listing in the directory is gathered here, so you can see what is near you before narrowing things down by age, cost, or whether you need somewhere indoors.
126
places to visit
59
places with free activities
49
indoor ideas
73
classes & groups
Places to visit in County Down
Everything currently listed in the county, with Featured listings shown first. Open a listing for facilities, buggy notes and directions.
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Free activities in County Down
Discover places with free activities in County Down — 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 Down
Indoor listings, from soft play and leisure centres to museums and play cafés.
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Beaches, forests and walks in County Down
Coastal and woodland listings, for days when everyone needs to run off some energy.
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Kids' classes and groups in County Down
Baby and toddler groups, rhyme and story sessions, and classes running across the county.
St Mary's Mums & Tots – Comber
St Mary's Church
Comber
Mon · 10:00–12:00
St Mary's Church
£2.50 per family
First Steps
First Comber Presbyterian Church
Comber
Tue · 10:00
First Comber Presbyterian Church
Second Comber Presbyterian Church Parent & Toddler
Second Comber Presbyterian Church
Comber
Fri · 10:00
Second Comber Presbyterian Church
£2 per family
Ballygowan Parent & Toddlers
Ballygowan
Ballygowan
Fri · 10:00
Ballygowan
£1 per family
Moira Methodist Parents & Toddlers
Moira Methodist Church Hall
Moira
Wed · 10:00
Moira Methodist Church Hall
Free
Little Bugs
St Peter's GAA Hall
Warrenpoint
Wed · 10:00
St Peter's GAA Hall
Questions parents ask about County Down
Answered from the listings themselves, so the numbers match what you will find in the directory.
- How many family days out are listed in County Down?
- There are currently 126 listings in County Down, and 59 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 Down with a toddler?
- 82 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 Down when it rains?
- 49 listings are indoors, including 17 soft play centres and play cafés. You can filter the directory to indoor listings only.
- Are there buggy-friendly days out in County Down?
- 20 listings carry a buggy-access note: 8 marked buggy friendly, and 12 with a buggy-friendly route available. The note on each listing explains what to expect.
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