The lakes sit right at the heart of things — try watersports at South Lake Watersports Centre, walk or cycle the Black Paths for free, or book a session at Airtastic Entertainment Centre Craigavon. Indoor and outdoor options sit close together.
Tannaghmore Gardens & Rare Breeds Farm is free and always popular with younger kids. Oxford Island National Nature Reserve is worth a slow afternoon outdoors. Portadown and Lurgan are minutes away, adding even more to choose from.
The best days out near Craigavon
Tannaghmore Gardens & Rare Breeds Farm
Oxford Island National Nature Reserve
South Lake Watersports Centre
Airtastic Entertainment Centre Craigavon
Captain Green's Space Adventure Golf
Craigavon Black Paths
Altesc VR Arcade
Loughview Karting
Omniplex Cinema Craigavon
Rushmere Shopping Centre & Retail Park
Tenpin Craigavon (Rushmere)
Craigavon Lakes Leisure Centre Pool
South Lake Leisure Centre
Rushmere Soft Play
Craigavon Watersports and Ski Centre
Treehouse Softplay Centre
Centrepoint Bowl Lurgan (Lurgan Leisure Tenpin)
Holywood Sportsbowl
Kinnego Marina
Brownlow House (Lurgan Castle)
C&J's Animal Park
People's Park (Portadown)
Newry Canal Way (Portadown trailhead)
McCracken's Brewing Co
The Mill NI Indoor Combat Centre
The Rage Room NI
Superdrive Motorsports Centre
Long Meadow Cider
Coney Island (Lough Neagh)
Armagh Cider Company
Armagh Cider Company (Ballinteggart House)
The Hot Rocks Sauna
Solitude Skatepark
Tandragee Recreation Centre
Tayto Castle Tour
Coney Island (Lough Neagh) Snorkel
Ardress House
MacIvors Cider
Richhill Recreation Centre
Tullyroan Oval
Peatlands Park
Loughgall Country Park & Manor
Lodge Equine Stables
Loughgall Country Park Play Park
Banbridge Leisure Centre
Banbridge Sub-Aqua Club
Challenger Helicopters
Infinity Adventure Park
Days out in Craigavon — your questions
What are the best days out in Craigavon?
Start with the lakes — South Lake Watersports Centre is great for active families, and Craigavon Black Paths are free for cycling and walking. Tannaghmore Gardens & Rare Breeds Farm is a favourite with kids. For indoor fun, Airtastic Entertainment Centre Craigavon and Captain Green's Space Adventure Golf are both solid choices.
What free things are there to do in Craigavon?
There's plenty that won't cost a thing. Craigavon Black Paths are free for walking and cycling. Tannaghmore Gardens & Rare Breeds Farm has free entry. Oxford Island National Nature Reserve is great for a slow afternoon outdoors. Rushmere Shopping Centre & Retail Park is handy for a free browse on a quiet day.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Craigavon?
You're well covered for wet weather. Tenpin Craigavon (Rushmere) and Centrepoint Bowl Lurgan (Lurgan Leisure Tenpin) are both great for bowling. Rushmere Soft Play and Treehouse Softplay Centre are ideal for younger kids. Altesc VR Arcade offers something a bit different. Airtastic Entertainment Centre Craigavon fits the whole family under one roof.
What's good for young children near Craigavon?
Young kids tend to love Tannaghmore Gardens & Rare Breeds Farm — it's free and has animals and gardens to explore. Rushmere Soft Play and Treehouse Softplay Centre are both great for burning off energy indoors. C&J's Animal Park is another solid option for little ones who love animals.