Walk the loughshore, cruise with the Maid of Antrim, or head into Antrim Castle Gardens — all for free. Shane's Castle Estate adds a proper heritage visit when you want something more.
When it rains, four soft play centres have you covered. Omniplex Cinema & Bowling Junction One is a solid option for older kids. World of Owls is always popular with young children. With 48 attractions nearby, there's plenty to fill a day.
The best days out near Antrim
Shane's Castle Estate
Antrim Castle Gardens
Antrim Round Tower
Maid of Antrim Lough Neagh Cruise
World of Owls
Loughshore Trail (Lough Neagh)
Antrim Forum Soft Play
Nutts Corner Karting
Ulster Aero Modelling Club (Langford)
Omniplex Cinema & Bowling Junction One
Junction Jack's Mini Golf
The Junction Shopping Centre
Antrim to Randalstown Cycle Route (NCN 94)
Antrim Lough Shore Play Park
Lough Neagh Angling
The Spa at Dunadry Hotel & Gardens
Mackenzies Equestrian Centre
Our Brewery
The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat
The Wee Village
GP Kids The Playground
Honeybees Playtown
Need 4 Speed Indoor Karting
Breckenhill
NI Raptor Trust
IMC Cinema Ballymena
Seven Towers Leisure Centre
Galgorm Castle Crazy Golf
Galgorm Castle Estate
Mid-Antrim Museum
Ardboe High Cross
Patterson's Spade Mill
Abhainn Cruises
Tower Centre
ECOS Nature Park
Fairhill Shopping Centre
The Donkey Sanctuary Belfast
Nutts Corner Circuit
Supercar Experience Ireland
People's Park (Ballymena)
Ballymena Skate Park (People's Park)
Galgorm Parks Riding School
Laurel View Equestrian Centre
Lough Beg
Allen Park Golf & Driving Range
JCB Young Driver Zone
Greenmount Garden Centre
Massereene Golf Club
Days out in Antrim — your questions
What are the best days out in Antrim?
Antrim has a great mix of heritage, outdoor, and family attractions. Shane's Castle Estate and Antrim Castle Gardens both make for a memorable visit, and the Maid of Antrim Lough Neagh Cruise is a real highlight on a fine day. World of Owls is brilliant for children, and Antrim Round Tower is worth a look too.
What free things are there to do in Antrim?
Quite a few. Antrim Castle Gardens and Antrim Round Tower are both free to visit. The Loughshore Trail (Lough Neagh) is a lovely free walk or cycle along the lakeshore, and Antrim Lough Shore Play Park is free for children. Our Brewery also offers free visits.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Antrim?
Antrim has several indoor options. Antrim Forum Soft Play, The Wee Village, GP Kids The Playground, and Honeybees Playtown all work well for younger children. Omniplex Cinema & Bowling Junction One is great for older kids and adults. The Junction Shopping Centre is also a warm and dry option.
What's good for young children near Antrim?
Antrim Lough Shore Play Park is a great outdoor option on a dry day. For indoor play, Antrim Forum Soft Play, The Wee Village, and Honeybees Playtown are all popular with young families. World of Owls is a real favourite — children love meeting the birds up close.