Family Days Out
in Northern Ireland
From big family attractions to the small local finds we love — play parks, soft plays, farms and free days out. Whatever your budget or the weather, there's something here for you.
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Things to do with kids in Northern Ireland
Looking for things to do with kids in Northern Ireland? Whether you're planning a big family day out, looking for somewhere new to explore or just need an idea to get everyone out of the house, Wee Adventurers is here to help!
Discover everything from zoos, farms and animal adventures to forest parks and family walks, castles and museums and beautiful beaches. Or keep things simple with free days out, play parks and playgrounds, and plenty of indoor adventures for those rainy days!
Eating out with the kids? Our cafés, restaurants and garden centres with play areas guide gathers places to eat where children have a dedicated play area of their own.
Every family is different, so our directory makes finding your next adventure easier. Browse by county, age, indoor or outdoor activities, free or paid attractions, and check useful details like parking, cafés, baby changing, buggy access and accessibility before you go.
Whether you've got a toddler who loves exploring or older kids looking for active adventures, there's always another adventure waiting to be discovered!
Fancy an adventure a little further?
Discover family days out beyond Northern Ireland — hand-picked places across Ireland and Great Britain that are worth the journey.
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.
Ages: Toddlers • Preschool • Primary • Tweens
A really different family day out where children can ride, drive and even operate real construction machinery.
All Ages
A great rainy-day option in Drogheda with a large indoor waterpark and lots more to do under one roof.
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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Hi, I'm Ana
I'm the mum behind Wee Adventurers.
I started Wee Adventurers because I love finding brilliant places to take the kids — from hidden gems and free parks to play cafés, beaches and full family days out.
What began as sharing our own adventures has grown into a community of over 80,000 across Facebook and Instagram, all looking for honest, useful ideas for days out with children.
I personally visit and review places with my own family, so you'll find real photos, genuine opinions and the little details parents actually want to know before they go.
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