Within 10 miles you'll find indoor karting at Need 4 Speed, rescued donkeys at The Donkey Sanctuary Belfast, and heritage at Patterson's Spade Mill — alongside soft play, bowling, and horse riding.
Sixteen of the nearby places are completely free, including Sentry Hill Historic House, Mossley Mill Museum, and the Knockagh Monument Stargazing Spot. A useful spread when you're planning a full week of days out on any budget.
The best days out near Ballyclare
Sixmile Leisure Centre
Need 4 Speed Indoor Karting
The Donkey Sanctuary Belfast
The Wee Village
Patterson's Spade Mill
Sentry Hill Historic House
Knockagh Monument Stargazing Spot
Glengormley Sportsbowl
Borderline Combat Airsoft
Breckenhill
Aerosports Paragliding
Laurel View Equestrian Centre
Ballylagan Trail Rides
The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat
Belfast Artisan Gin School
Mossley Mill Museum
Theatre at the Mill
Mossley Mill Bowls Pavilion
Newtownabbey Footgolf
The Spa at Dunadry Hotel & Gardens
Belfast Artisan Distillery
Delta Force Paintball Belfast
Movie House Glengormley
Scrapyard Golf
Funworks
Bel-Aire Bowl
Newtownabbey Greenway
V36 Valley Park
Valley Leisure Centre
Playzone at Valley Leisure Centre
Belfast Zoo
Jordanstown Loughshore Park Playground
Antrim Round Tower
Skate 100 @ V36
Movilla Trout Fishery
Abbey Centre
Airtastic Entertainment Centre — Newtownabbey
The Junction Shopping Centre
Junction Jack's Mini Golf
Antrim Castle Gardens
Cave Hill Adventurous Playground
Omniplex Cinema & Bowling Junction One
Antrim Forum Soft Play
Belfast Castle & Cave Hill
World of Wonder
Ulster Aero Modelling Club (Langford)
Mini Ville Play
Redbarn Cavehill
Days out in Ballyclare — your questions
What are the best days out in Ballyclare?
Start with Need 4 Speed Indoor Karting for an active day, or head to Patterson's Spade Mill for heritage with the kids. The Donkey Sanctuary Belfast is free and great for all ages. Borderline Combat Airsoft or Delta Force Paintball Belfast suit older groups looking for something more action-packed.
What free things are there to do in Ballyclare?
There are 16 free options within 10 miles of Ballyclare. Sentry Hill Historic House, Mossley Mill Museum, and Mossley Mill Bowls Pavilion are all free to visit. The Donkey Sanctuary Belfast won't cost you a penny, and on a clear night the Knockagh Monument Stargazing Spot is a memorable free outing.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Ballyclare?
The Wee Village is a good call for soft play on a wet day. Mossley Mill Museum is free and indoors. Glengormley Sportsbowl has ten-pin bowling for mixed-age groups, and Mossley Mill Bowls Pavilion is a no-cost option. Theatre at the Mill suits anyone who fancies an afternoon show.
What's good for young children near Ballyclare?
The Wee Village is purpose-built for small children — a great first choice for a soft play day out. The Donkey Sanctuary Belfast is free, calm, and genuinely engaging for little ones. Ballylagan Trail Rides gives kids a gentle introduction to horses and farm animals.