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.
108
places to visit
41
free to visit
37
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.
Castle Espie
AGES 1–17
Exploris Aquarium
AGES 0–11
The Imaginarium
AGES 0–11
Ulster Folk Museum
AGES 1–17
Ulster Transport Museum
AGES 1–11
Airtastic Bangor
AGES 1–17
Annalong Playpark
AGES 1–13
Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex
AGES 0–17
BallyBurren Outdoor Escapes
AGES 1–17
Ballyholme Beach
AGES 0–17
Ballywalter Beach & Park
AGES 0–13
Free days out in County Down
Listings in the county that are free to visit — play parks, beaches, gardens and forest walks.
Annalong Playpark
AGES 1–13
Ballyholme Beach
AGES 0–17
Ballywalter Beach & Park
AGES 0–13
Bangor Castle Walled Garden
AGES 1–17
Bangor Sportsplex Play Park
AGES 1–13
Rainy day ideas in County Down
Indoor listings, from soft play and leisure centres to museums and play cafés.
Exploris Aquarium
AGES 0–11
The Imaginarium
AGES 0–11
Ulster Transport Museum
AGES 1–11
Airtastic Bangor
AGES 1–17
Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex
AGES 0–17
Banbridge Leisure Centre
AGES 0–17
Beaches, forests and walks in County Down
Coastal and woodland listings, for days when everyone needs to run off some energy.
Ballyholme Beach
AGES 0–17
Ballywalter Beach & Park
AGES 0–13
Castle Park, Bangor
AGES 0–17
Castlewellan Forest Park
AGES 1–17
Cranfield West Beach & Play Park
AGES 1–11
Crawfordsburn Country Park
AGES 1–17
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
St John's Parent & Toddler Group
St John's Church Hall
Newcastle
Wed · 10:00
St John's Church Hall
£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
Rainbows Mothers and Toddlers
Mourne Presbyterian Church
Kilkeel
Wed · 09:30
Mourne Presbyterian Church
Little Gems
Kilhorne Parish Church Hall
Annalong
Mon · 10:00
Kilhorne Parish Church 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 108 listings in County Down, 41 of them free to visit. 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?
- 78 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?
- 37 listings are indoors, including 15 soft play centres and play cafés. You can filter the directory to indoor listings only.
- Are there buggy-friendly days out in County Down?
- 19 listings carry a buggy-access note: 7 marked buggy friendly, and 12 with a buggy-friendly route available. The note on each listing explains what to expect.
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