Things to Do in Down
14 attractions and days out
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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