Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. Weave in and out, solve some puzzles, create some art and race your friends on a trail exploring the areas around the house and Stableyard. When: 23 Mar – 7 Apr Where: Rowallane Garden, Saintfield Cost: Admission cost & £3 Easter […]
Enjoy a Cranfield Alpaca Field Walk, perfect for families with children of all ages. Take an alpaca for a walk around the paddocks with stunning views of the Mourne Mountains and Carlingford Lough. You will learn all about alpacas and get introduced to your alpaca. As it is an outdoor experience, please wear sensible footwear and […]
This year, Greater Belfast Area + is participating in the City Nature Challenge from Friday 26th to Monday 29th April. It's a BioBlitz - a collective event to discover as many species as possible in a specific area over a short period of time. City Nature Challenge brings over 500 cities in friendly contest with […]
When: Mon 14 & Fri 18 Jul Where: Giant’s Causeway Cost: Normal Admission Time: 11am-3pm Put your skills to the test with our Chip and Stick Golf Game - a fun and engaging activity for all ages. Take turns chipping the ball and earn points for the longest shot! W: nationaltrust.org.uk Visit the event website […]
When: Thu 3 Jul – Thu 24 Jul Where: Market Square, Lisburn Cost: Free Time: 1pm (face-painting: 12:30pm-1:30pm) Enjoy a free family-friendly film every Thursday in July. Keep an eye on the Lisburn City Centre Facebook page for movie listings! W: visitlisburncastlereagh.com Visit the event website here
Join us at the Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market on Saturday 26th July from 10am-4pm for a great family day out. You and the kids will love exploring all the stalls along ‘The Dark Walk’ at Hillsborough Fort. There'll be plenty of local produce, artisan food from across Northern Ireland, and lots of treats for the kids. With […]
When: Wednesdays throughout Jul & Aug Where: Ulster Folk Museum Cost: General Admission Time: 11am & 2pm Our Education Officer, Nigel, will bring you around different habitats and encourage you to take your time, noticing the different plants and animals that can be found. W: ulsterfolkmuseum.org Visit the event website here
When: Sun 14, 21 & 28 Sep Where: Belfast Zoo Cost: Normal Admission Time: 9am-10am Quiet hours will run from 9am to 10am, allowing families to explore the zoo with a more peaceful atmosphere, at an earlier time than the general public. Autism-friendly afternoons will take place from 3pm to 6pm, offering a calmer zoo […]
When: Sat 4 Oct – Sun 9 Nov Where: Hillsborough Castle Cost: Normal Admission Time: In-line with garden opening hours Hillsborough Castle's much-loved Scarecrow Parade is back! An array of colourful characters will take over the Walled Garden W: hrp.org.uk Visit the event website here
When: Sat 8 Nov Where: Lower Square, Kilkeel Cost: Free Time: 8pm The event will include a Parade accompanied by Marching Bands and Re-Enactors, which will leave from Reivers House at 7.30pm. When the parade arrives at the Lower Square, fun will include the lighting of a Beacon, Stage Effect Fireworks, Fire Breathers, Fire Spinners, Balloon […]