RSPB Portmore Lough and Oxford Island National Nature Reserve are both free — great for wildlife walks and a breath of fresh air. Kinnego Marina adds a boat trip option when you want something a bit different.
When the weather closes in, the Lurgan area has good indoor cover — soft play, bowling, laser tag and a VR arcade are all within easy reach. With nearly 50 places across the area, there's a solid mix of free and paid days out for families.
The best days out near Aghalee
RSPB Portmore Lough
The Hot Rocks Sauna
Nutts Corner Rally School
Moira Demesne
Mini Moira Play Café & Hub
Kinnego Marina
Tannaghmore Play Park
Loughview Karting
Lime Park Equestrian Centre
Oxford Island Play Park
Tannaghmore Gardens & Rare Breeds Farm
Oxford Island National Nature Reserve
Lurgan Golf Club
Lurgan Golf Club Driving Range
Ballance House
Silverwood Golf Centre
Brownlow House (Lurgan Castle)
Lurgan Park
The Hive Lurgan
Megazone Laser Lurgan
Holywood Sportsbowl
NI Raptor Trust
Centrepoint Bowl Lurgan (Lurgan Leisure Tenpin)
Altesc VR Arcade
Edenmore Golf Club
Treehouse Softplay Centre
Scallywags
Down Royal Park Golf Course
Slievenacloy Nature Reserve
Coney Island (Lough Neagh)
Craigavon Black Paths
Craigavon Lakes Leisure Centre Pool
South Lake Leisure Centre
South Lake Watersports Centre
Ulster Aviation Society Museum
Rushmere Shopping Centre & Retail Park
Tenpin Craigavon (Rushmere)
Craigavon Lakes
Captain Green's Space Adventure Golf
Craigavon Watersports and Ski Centre
Omniplex Cinema Craigavon
Rushmere Soft Play
Airtastic Entertainment Centre Craigavon
Glenmore Forest (Lisburn)
Islandderry Trout Fishery
Supercar Experience Ireland
Nutts Corner Circuit
Wallace Park Playground
What's on near Aghalee
- 7SepTiny Kickz Sports Programme — LisburnSt. Patricks Parish Hall
- 7SepSalto National Gymnastics Centre — LisburnSalto National Gymnastics Centre
- 7SepClayRazy / Bricks4kidz — LisburnRiverdale Primary School
- 7SepGolftastic — LisburnInch Marlo
- 7SepClayful Minds — LisburnStranmillis Primary School
- 7SepKC Swim — LisburnMethody college
Days out in Aghalee — your questions
What are the best days out in Aghalee?
RSPB Portmore Lough and Oxford Island National Nature Reserve are top picks for free outdoor days. For something with more action, Kinnego Marina runs boat trips and Loughview Karting is a hit with older kids. Brownlow House (Lurgan Castle) makes a good heritage visit, and Mini Moira Play Café & Hub suits younger families.
What free things are there to do in Aghalee?
There are several free options near Aghalee. RSPB Portmore Lough and Oxford Island National Nature Reserve are excellent for wildlife walks and cost nothing. Tannaghmore Play Park and Oxford Island Play Park are both free too. Tannaghmore Gardens & Rare Breeds Farm lets kids meet rare animals without spending a penny.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Aghalee?
Lurgan has solid indoor options for wet days. Mini Moira Play Café & Hub and The Hive Lurgan are both good for younger children. For older kids and teens, Megazone Laser Lurgan, Altesc VR Arcade and Centrepoint Bowl Lurgan (Lurgan Leisure Tenpin) all keep the fun going whatever the weather.
What's good for young children near Aghalee?
Tannaghmore Gardens & Rare Breeds Farm is a free favourite — open space and rare animals are a winning combination for little ones. Mini Moira Play Café & Hub is purpose-built for toddlers. Tannaghmore Play Park and Oxford Island Play Park both offer free outdoor play when the sun is out.