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Things to Do in Down

14 attractions and days out

Butterfly House and Seaforde Gardens ⭐ 4.5 6.8 mi away

Zoos & Animal Parks

Butterfly House and Seaforde Gardens

Wander through tropical gardens where countless butterflies flutter freely around you, while exotic creatures from four continents add to this captivating wildlife experience in stunning Seaforde grounds.

Cable and Wake ⭐ 4.4 7.8 mi away

Water Parks & Splash Pools

Cable and Wake

Experience thrilling aquatic obstacles and water-based challenges at this action-packed reservoir venue, where families can tackle exciting floating courses together in a stunning County Down setting.

Hillsborough Castle Gardens ⭐ 4.7 8 mi away

Castles & Palaces

Hillsborough Castle Gardens

Royal residence gardens offering captivating heritage trails through beautiful grounds, with full wheelchair and pushchair access, complimentary wheelchair hire, baby facilities and refreshments available.

Jumping Jacks ⭐ 4.2 8.5 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Jumping Jacks

This energetic soft play venue at Riverside Centre offers youngsters a chance to bounce and climb, with an onsite restaurant for refuelling after active fun.

Airtastic Entertainment Centre Lisburn ⭐ 4.5 8.5 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Airtastic Entertainment Centre Lisburn

A lively play centre at Lisburn Leisure Park offering bouncy fun for families with young children, featuring pushchair-friendly access throughout and dedicated breastfeeding facilities.

Airtastic Ultimate Challenges ⭐ 4.4 8.5 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Airtastic Ultimate Challenges

Take on bouncy obstacle courses and inflatable challenges at this action-packed adventure centre in Lisburn Leisure Park, perfect for energetic kids ready to jump, climb and play.

Lagan Valley LeisurePlex ⭐ 4.4 8.7 mi away

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Lagan Valley LeisurePlex

This action-packed leisure centre features thrilling water slides including a Space Bowl, rapids ride and relaxing bubble pools, plus an onsite restaurant and excellent family facilities.

Nature and Nurture ⭐ 4.9 8.9 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Nature and Nurture

A fully accessible activity centre with dining options on-site, welcoming families with babies and young children. Pushchairs navigate easily throughout, though pets aren't permitted.

Wallace Park ⭐ 4.6 8.9 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Wallace Park

A green space in Lisburn offering outdoor recreation, though visitors should note the park has limited facilities with no toilets, baby changing areas or wheelchair access, and picnics are not permitted.

Downpatrick and County Down Railway ⭐ 4.7 9.3 mi away

Railways & Transport

Downpatrick and County Down Railway

Step aboard vintage trains for a nostalgic journey through County Down's scenic countryside, complete with onsite dining and picnic-friendly grounds for a memorable family day out.

Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park ⭐ 4.7 9.4 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park

A wheelchair-accessible park on Upper Malone Road featuring a restaurant, baby changing facilities and plenty of parking, though visitors should note that picnics aren't permitted.

We Are Vertigo ⭐ 4.3 9.5 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

We Are Vertigo

Experience Belfast's action-packed inflatable adventure park where families can tackle enormous obstacle courses and thrilling slides together for an unforgettable active day out.

Laganview Golf Centre ⭐ 4.7 9.5 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Laganview Golf Centre

Perfect for families of all ages and abilities, this welcoming golf centre offers accessible facilities including wheelchair access, baby changing areas and pushchair-friendly routes throughout.

Belfast Activity Centre ⭐ 4.5 10 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Belfast Activity Centre

Adventure awaits at this accessible activity hub in historic Barnett Demesne, complete with onsite dining, baby facilities and wheelchair access for all the family to enjoy together.

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