For years, whenever days out came up, I heard the same thing: there's nothing to do here, Northern Ireland is boring. I never believed a word of it.
I knew this place was full of things to do — castles and coastlines, forests and farms, soft plays and sandy beaches, big-name attractions and quiet local gems. The problem was never that they didn't exist. It was that nobody had ever pulled them all together properly. There was no single, simple place where a family could see everything and actually plan a day out.
So we built one. Days Out NI brings thousands of places to visit across every town and county into one easy website and app — with a live map, town and area guides, and what's on near you. Whatever the weather, whatever the ages, you should never be stuck for something to do in Northern Ireland again.
How it works
Days Out NI is family-run, and part of a growing network of free apps built for families in Northern Ireland: to get out more, live well, and find each other. Every place is checked and added by hand, drawing on official council and tourism sources, genuine local knowledge, and tips from families like yours. It grows and improves every week, and it's free to use.
Something missing, or want your attraction featured? We'd genuinely love to hear from you — it's how the guide keeps getting better.