Discover and Explore Belfast Plus
Discover country parks, magnificent estates and historic landmarks just minutes from Belfast. Uncover fascinating tales and stories at these top attractions.
Events and Festivals
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Bing’s Nature Explorers Nature and WildlifeBing’s Nature Explorers
18 May - 02 Jun 2024Learn all about wetland nature and wildlife with a little help from Bing and his friends.
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Trad and Tide Strangford Lough – Experience AND 2024 Ards & North Down ExperiencesTrad and Tide Strangford Lough – Experience AND 2024
Sun, 16 Jun 2024, 11:00amTake time away from the fast pace of everyday life and enjoy the splendour of Strangford Loughs' scenery…
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Ulster Orchestra Summer Concert Music and ConcertsUlster Orchestra Summer Concert
Fri, 14 Jun 2024, 7:00pmMusicians from the wind section of the Ulster Orchestra make a welcome return to Bangor Abbey to perform…
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Come & Try Canoeing Learning ExperiencesCome & Try Canoeing
20 - 31 May 2024Come and Try Canoeing… a simply awesome activity, offering a gentle paddling opportunity be it solo, double or…
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ForM Sculpture Exhibition 2024 Art and ExhibitionsForM Sculpture Exhibition 2024
01 - 30 Jun 2024Explore sculptures and artworks in the beautiful surroundings of The Walled Garden at Bangor Castle.
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Wellness at the Wetlands – Experience AND 2024 Ards & North Down ExperiencesWellness at the Wetlands – Experience AND 2024
Sun, 09 Jun 2024, 9:30amJoin host Tessa Ann, of The Sound Healing Spa, who will guide you on a sound healing experience…
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Come & Try SUP Boarding Learning ExperiencesCome & Try SUP Boarding
20 - 31 May 2024Come and Try Stand Up Paddle Boarding… or SUP as it’s known is a simply awesome activity with…
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Trad and Tide Bangor Bay – Experience AND 2024 Ards & North Down ExperiencesTrad and Tide Bangor Bay – Experience AND 2024
Sun, 16 Jun 2024, 11:30amStep aboard the Ocean Crest, Skipper Brian Meharg will navigate Bangor's beautiful coastline while telling you some salty…
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Come & Try Electric Biking Learning ExperiencesCome & Try Electric Biking
20 - 31 May 2024Come and Try Electric Biking… or E-Biking as it’s known is a simply awesome activity and is a…
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Come & Try Sit On Top Kayaking – Castlewellan Learning ExperiencesCome & Try Sit On Top Kayaking – Castlewellan
18 May - 31 Dec 2024Come and Try Sit On Top Kayaking… a simply awesome activity, whether a gentle introduction on their single…
Places to Visit
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Let's Go Hydro ActivitiesLet's Go Hydro
Let’s Go Hydro is Ireland’s largest aqua park and alternative accommodation resort. A beautiful and brilliantly designed resort…
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Ards Visitor Information Centre Information ServicesArds Visitor Information Centre
Information on attractions, accommodation, activities and events.
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Eddie Irvine Sports ActivitiesEddie Irvine Sports
Owned by local Formula One racing legend Eddie Irvine, Eddie Irvine Sports has been delivering thrills and excitement…
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Balloo Nature Reserve AttractionsBalloo Nature Reserve
Perfect for a family stroll while looking at the local flora and fauna, Balloo Wetland Nature Reserve has…
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Hillsborough Castle and Gardens AttractionsHillsborough Castle and Gardens
Visit Hillsborough Castle and Gardens and discover Northern Ireland’s royal residence.
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Ark Open Farm AttractionsArk Open Farm
If you enjoy the great outdoors and lots of interaction with animals of all kinds, then the Ark…
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Redburn Country Park AttractionsRedburn Country Park
Redburn Country Park is set on an escarpment above Belfast Lough, featuring 7km of pathways and running trails.
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Ards Arts Centre Art GalleriesArds Arts Centre
The former Georgian House in Newtownards, now the home of the Arts Centre, was designed by Stratford in…
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The Echlinville Distillery AttractionsThe Echlinville Distillery
Ireland’s first farm distillery, crafting award winning whiskey, gin and poitin from the ground up, with excellence Instilled…
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Castlereagh Hills Golf Course ActivitiesCastlereagh Hills Golf Course
Castlereagh Hills Golf Course overlooks idyllic views of Strangford Lough and County Down.
Ideas & Inspiration
Family Fun – Belfast Plus
Discover family fun attractions in Lisburn and Castlereagh and Ards and North Down, just minutes from Belfast. See our top suggestions for a fun-filled day out.
Day Trip to North Down, Strangford Lough & Ards Peninsula
Enjoy peaceful walks along the coast, experience great days out with the family and uncover fascinating tales from the area's unique history and heritage.
Day Trip to Lisburn and Castlereagh
The Lisburn and Castlereagh area lies 6-9 miles from Belfast. Discover historic villages, walks and fun activities to suit everyone!
