Derry is a short drive away, opening up museums, walking tours, and family play centres that easily fill the hours.
There's a strong lean towards history and culture, with five museums and several heritage sites in easy reach. For younger children, Wild Ireland and Jungle King Play Centre are firm favourites.
The best days out near Burt (Donegal)
Grianán of Aileach
Creggan Country Park
Templemore Sports Complex
The Sweat Box Sauna
Creggan Country Park Trout Fishery
Locknload
Jungle King Play Centre
Wild Ireland
Brooke Park (Derry)
Bananas Adventure Park
Brunswick Moviebowl
Derry Bogside Murals Walking Tour
The Playtrail
Peacemakers Museum
Foyle Adventures and Boat Tours
City Baths
Free Derry Corner & Bogside Murals
Museum of Free Derry
Siege Heroes Museum
St Columba's Church Long Tower
Pearl Spa at City Hotel Derry
Kaboodle Mini Golf
Quayside Shopping Centre
Omniplex Cinema Derry
Hands Across the Divide
Cycle Derry
The Guildhall
Void Gallery
St Columb's Cathedral & Chapter House Museum
Amelia Earhart Cottage & Visitor Centre
Riverwatch Aquarium & Visitor Centre
The Gweedore Bar
The Nerve Centre
Derry City Walls
Millennium Forum
Tower Museum
Tactixs Adventure Centre
Peadar O'Donnell's
Derry Walls (Derry Girls Walking Tour)
Bogside History Tours
Bonkers Soft Play
Richmond Shopping Centre
Prehen House
Derry Girls Mural
New Gate Arts & Culture Centre
Martin McCrossan City Walking Tours
City of Derry Golf Club
Sandino's Café Bar
What's on near Burt (Donegal)
- 24SepLecture Series: Northbound - Perspectives on the Languages of UlsterGuildhall
- 26SepPoetry Book Club with Niamh McNallySeamus Heaney HomePlace
- 18OctCCÉ Baile na gCailleach 10th Anniversary CelebrationStudio2
- 19OctWall Warriors – Exhibition & Art SaleTop Floor
- 21OctLearmount Forest Halloween Trail194 Learmount Rd
- 22OctCity of Derry International Choir Festival 2026Newmarket Street
Days out in Burt (Donegal) — your questions
What are the best days out in Burt (Donegal)?
The Grianán of Aileach is the area's standout — free ancient ruins that give you a real sense of place. Derry adds a rich day out with the Museum of Free Derry, the Derry Bogside Murals Walking Tour, and Foyle Adventures and Boat Tours. Wild Ireland is a favourite with families who have young children.
What free things are there to do in Burt (Donegal)?
Several good options cost nothing. The Grianán of Aileach is free to explore. In Derry, Free Derry Corner & Bogside Murals and St Columba's Church Long Tower are free to visit. Brooke Park Play Park and The Playtrail are both free outdoor play spots the kids will enjoy.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Burt (Donegal)?
Jungle King Play Centre and Bananas Adventure Park are both popular indoor play options. The Museum of Free Derry and Siege Heroes Museum give older children and adults plenty to explore. Locknload adds an active indoor option when the weather keeps you inside.
What's good for young children near Burt (Donegal)?
Wild Ireland is a real hit with small children. Jungle King Play Centre and Bananas Adventure Park are great indoor soft play venues. Brooke Park Play Park and The Playtrail are free outdoor spots, and Riverwatch Aquarium & Visitor Centre is another excellent option for young ones.