Things to Do in Ballymena

⭐ 4.1

Museums & 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.

⭐ 4.6

Parks & Play Areas

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.

⭐ 4.7

Go Karting & Driving Experiences

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.

⭐ 4.8

Adventure & 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.

⭐ 4.5 10.1 mi away

Zoos & Animal Parks

World of Owls

Meet magnificent owls, birds of prey and exotic animals at Northern Ireland's premier raptor centre set in Randalstown Forest, with wheelchair access and picnic areas available.

⭐ 4.5 10.7 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Castlewood Tree Top Adventure

Climb, swing and zip through the treetops at this exciting aerial adventure course set within a holiday park. Families can bring picnics to enjoy, and the site welcomes wheelchair users with accessible facilities.

⭐ 4.8 11.4 mi away

National Parks & Reserves

Glenariff Forest Park

Discover nature's beauty across 1,000 hectares of enchanting woodland trails and cascading waterfalls in this scenic forest park, perfect for adventurous families exploring Northern Ireland's stunning landscapes.

⭐ 4.9 12.3 mi away

Go Karting & Driving Experiences

Speedway Indoor Karting

Race against family and friends on an exciting indoor karting circuit complete with onsite parking and restaurant facilities, perfect for older children and adults seeking high-speed thrills.

🎟️Beaches & Coastline

Carnlough Beach ⭐ 4.6

Beaches & Coastline

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.

⭐ 4.9 13.4 mi away

Castles & Palaces

Glenarm Castle

This historic Northern Irish stronghold welcomes families with accessible facilities including baby changing areas, though some sections prove challenging for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

⭐ 4.7

Beaches & Coastline

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.