Within about ten miles you'll find Hillsborough Castle & Gardens, free stargazing on Slieve Croob, and trampoline parks in nearby Banbridge. Soft play, golf, and a leisure centre fill out a mix that covers a lot of ground without a long drive.
Eleven of the listed places are free, including Hillsborough Forest & Lake and Boulevard Garden Centre. On a wet day, Tiny Tornadoes, Mini Moira Play Café & Hub, and The Super City are all solid indoor choices for families.
The best days out near Dromore
Islandderry Trout Fishery
Challenger Helicopters
Edenmore Golf Club
Solitude Skatepark
Infinity Adventure Park
Infinity Adventure Park (Banbridge)
Jump Boxx NI (Banbridge)
Mini Moira Play Café & Hub
Moira Demesne
Banbridge Golf Club
Tiny Tornadoes
Banbridge Golf Driving Range
Banbridge Leisure Centre
Banbridge Sub-Aqua Club
Boulevard Garden Centre
Killaloo Garden Centre
Solitude Park
Hillsborough Castle & Gardens
The Super City
Hillsborough Garden Centre
Ballydown Milk
Slieve Croob Stargazing Site
Brownlow House (Lurgan Castle)
Lurgan Park
Hillsborough Forest & Lake
Hillsborough Lake (PAE)
Lurgan Golf Club
Lurgan Golf Club Driving Range
Hillsborough Forest Play Park
Down Royal Park Golf Course
Megazone Laser Lurgan
Holywood Sportsbowl
The Hive Lurgan
Ulster Aviation Society Museum
Game of Thrones Studio Tour
Omniplex Cinema Banbridge
Altesc VR Arcade
Centrepoint Bowl Lurgan (Lurgan Leisure Tenpin)
The Outlet Banbridge
Treehouse Softplay Centre
F.E. McWilliam Gallery & Studio
Lime Park Equestrian Centre
Scallywags
Lisburn Golf Club
Fegan's Farm Shop
Silverwood Golf Centre
Mourne Alpacas
Loughview Karting
What's on near Dromore
- 8SepMega Manga Comic Club — Banbridge LibraryBanbridge Library
- 8SepJigsaw — Banbridge LibraryBanbridge Library
- 8SepAutism Friendly Hour — Banbridge LibraryBanbridge Library
- 8SepBanbridge Baptist Church Parent & Toddler Group (Banbridge)Baptist Church
- 8SepFirst Steps Parent & Toddler Group (Craigavon)St Saviours Church of Ireland
- 8SepJellytots Parent & Toddler Group (Lurgan)McClure Hall
Days out in Dromore — your questions
What are the best days out in Dromore?
Hillsborough Castle & Gardens is the standout landmark in the area — the castle and gardens make for a memorable visit. For active days, Infinity Adventure Park and Jump Boxx NI (Banbridge) keep older kids busy. Anglers should check out Islandderry Trout Fishery, and Slieve Croob Stargazing Site is an unusual free option after dark.
What free things are there to do in Dromore?
There are eleven free options in the area. Hillsborough Forest & Lake is great for a walk at no cost. Slieve Croob Stargazing Site is free and open after dark. Boulevard Garden Centre and Killaloo Garden Centre are both free to browse, and Solitude Skatepark is free for older kids and teenagers.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Dromore?
Soft play is well covered — Mini Moira Play Café & Hub, Tiny Tornadoes, and The Super City all offer indoor fun for younger children. Jump Boxx NI (Banbridge) suits older kids who need to burn energy. Banbridge Leisure Centre has a swimming pool if a splash session is on the cards.
What's good for young children near Dromore?
Young children are well catered for near Dromore. Mini Moira Play Café & Hub and Tiny Tornadoes both offer soft play in a relaxed indoor setting. The Super City is another solid option. Infinity Adventure Park is also listed as a good pick for younger visitors.