Every place in Belfast

Moira Lakes Paddle Sports & Event Centre

Lisburn · ages 6+

Cold water swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking, laser tag, archery and climbing, all on one lake site outside Lisburn.

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Montalto Estate

Ballynahinch · ages 5+

Woodland trails, a hand-built tree house with a forest slide, and a natural play area to explore across the estate grounds.

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Mossley Mill

Newtownabbey

A council building in Newtownabbey with a café upstairs, worth knowing about for a coffee stop rather than a big day out.

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Mount Ida Pottery

Banbridge

Hand build or throw on the wheel at a Banbridge pottery studio where you shape your own clay piece from scratch.

Museum at The Mill

Newtownabbey

A small museum inside Mossley Mill telling the story of the flax workers who once kept the place running.

Natasha Swan Ceramics

Carrickfergus

Pick a blank piece of ceramic, like a salt pig, and paint it by hand to take home once it's been fired.

Need 4 Speed Karting

Ballyclare · ages 8+

Indoor karting with lap timing and Grand Prix heats, booked out exclusively for your group from age 8 up.

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Newtownbreda Library

Belfast

Free storytime, rhyme sessions and craft afternoons for under-11s at a Belfast library with regular children's programming.

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North Down Museum

Bangor

Free museum tracing the local area's story from the Bronze Age to today, with an art gallery in the café.

Northern Card Gaming

Newtownards

Trading card tournaments, board games and tabletop wargaming events for teens and adults who know their hobby.

Oh Yeah Music Centre

Belfast

A music charity's Belfast base with live gigs, open mic nights, arts and crafts days and the odd record fair.

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Olderfleet Castle (State Care Monument)

Larne

A free-to-visit ruined tower house with gun loops to spot, right on the harbour at Larne.

Ormeau Road Library

Belfast

Free storytimes, rhyme sessions and a Lego club fill the week at this Belfast library, no ticket needed.

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Oxford Island Nature Reserve

Craigavon

Woodland trails, bird hides and wildlife ponds along Lough Neagh, with a Discovery Centre to poke around when little legs need a rest.

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Pickie Funpark

Bangor · ages 3-10

A pay-as-you-go park of little rides, a narrow-gauge railway and splash pads, all pay-per-go rather than one ticket price.

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Polercise

Belfast

Adults-only pole and dance classes in Belfast city centre, with themed hen and birthday sessions on the books.

Prison Island Belfast

Belfast · ages 6-99

Thirty one prison-themed cells to crack against the clock, plus axe throwing and a quiz arena, for six-year-olds up to adults.

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Queen’s Film Theatre

Belfast

An arthouse and independent cinema screening a proper mix of films, with a bar for a glass of wine before or after.

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R-space Gallery

Lisburn

Free contemporary art and craft exhibitions in the centre of town, with talks and workshops thrown in.

RSPB Belfast's Window on Wildlife

Belfast

Free wildlife watching over a Belfast Lough reserve, with hides looking out on Lapwings, terns and Konik Ponies.

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Rainbow Factory School of Performing Arts - YouthAction NI

Belfast · ages 9-25

Weekly dance and drama classes for young people in Belfast, with proper stage shows to work towards.

Rampyard Skatepark - Belfast

Belfast · ages 6+

An indoor ramp park where kids and teens turn up with a skateboard or scooter and get coached through drops and rails by professionals.

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Retro NI ®️

Hillsborough

A retro arcade packed with sim racing rigs, light-up air hockey and a jump scare ride for the brave.

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Revolución de Cuba Belfast

Belfast

A Cuban tapas restaurant and cocktail bar with live music, rum masterclasses and a half term deal for kids' meals.

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