Things to Do in Ballymena
12 attractions and days out
Arcades and Gaming Cafes
Belong Ballymena
Step into this modern gaming arena within Sports Direct where families can enjoy competitive video gaming together, complete with an onsite restaurant and full accessibility features including wheelchair access.
Beaches
Carnlough Beach
This Northern Ireland coastal spot blends pebbles and sand for seaside fun, with wheelchair access, onsite parking and space to enjoy your own picnic by the water.
Beaches
Cushendall Beach
This Northern Ireland coastal gem combines sand and pebbles to create an ideal playground for young adventurers, with convenient facilities including parking, toilets and wheelchair access.
Beaches
Cushendun Beach
This tranquil sandy cove offers brilliant castle-building opportunities and safe swimming, with convenient parking, toilets and wheelchair access making it ideal for family seaside days out.
Museums and Art Galleries
ECOS Millennium Environmental Centre
This eco-focused museum and environmental centre features exhibits on sustainability and nature, with an onsite restaurant for refreshments during your educational family visit.
Indoor and Soft Play Areas
Fun Factory Ballymena
This expansive multi-storey play structure offers energetic 5-12 year olds plenty of active challenges, with an onsite restaurant to refuel hungry adventurers after their climb.
Beaches
Glenarm Beach
This shingle harbour beach at The Cloney offers fishing opportunities and welcomes picnickers, with wheelchair access and onsite parking though no toilet facilities are available.
Activity Centres
Honeybees Playtown
This Ballymena activity centre welcomes families with accessible facilities including baby changing, wheelchair access and convenient parking, making it an inclusive destination for children's play and entertainment.
Go Karting and Driving
Raceview Karting
Experience high-speed thrills at this indoor karting venue featuring an onsite restaurant and parking. Facilities include toilets, but note it's not suitable for wheelchairs or very young children.
Parks and Playgrounds
The Galgorm Castle Fairy Trail
Step into an enchanting woodland adventure where fairy villages and mystical forests create pure magic for families exploring the grounds of Galgorm Castle in Ballymena.
Parks and Playgrounds
The Peoples Park
Experience year-round community celebrations and children's outdoor activities at this Ballymena park on Doury Road, complete with onsite dining options for families seeking adventure.
Beaches
Waterfoot Beach
This Northern Ireland coastal gem offers excellent sandy shores ideal for castle-building fun, with wheelchair access and parking available, plus you can pack your own picnic for a perfect family day.
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