The area has a strong mix of heritage sites — including several free ruins — working farms, and wide countryside that rewards a slow afternoon out.
For something more active, Skydive Ireland at Wild Geese brings tandem skydiving to the area, and K-Team Karting suits anyone who likes a bit of speed. On clear nights, the Glenshane Pass Dark Sky Spot gives proper stargazing away from town lights.
The best days out near Garvagh
Skydive Ireland (Wild Geese)
K-Team Karting
The Lake Kilrea
Garvagh Museum & Heritage Centre
Glenshane Pass Dark Sky Spot
Jim Watt Sports Centre
Aghadowey Oval
Corn Mill Brewery
Xplore Outdoors
Binevenagh Mountain Viewpoint
Binevenagh GoT Throne Site
Alley Cats Soft Play (Jet Centre, Coleraine)
Movie House Coleraine
Jet Centre Mini Golf (Coleraine)
Super Strikes Bowling (Jet Centre, Coleraine)
Lower Bann Cycleway
Causeway Gateway Cycle Route (NCN 96)
Diamond Shopping Centre
Limavady Motte
Coleraine Museum
Roe Valley Museum
Movanagher Fishery (Lower Bann)
Cheeky Chimps
Coleraine Leisure Centre
Itsy Bitsy Wonderland
Coleraine Sub-Aqua Club
Bounce Coleraine
Drenagh Estate
Roe Valley Leisure Centre
Roe Valley Country Park
Kartsport Indoor Karting
Room2Race Ballymoney
Echo Echo Falconry
Far and Wild Adventures
Island Farm Equestrian Centre
Roe Mill Play Park
Roe Park Resort
Roe Park Resort Spa
Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre
NCIC Climbing Wall
Ballymoney Museum
Through the Looking Glass NI
Megaw Park
Hezlett House
Bovevagh Old Church
Seaview Farms
Dungiven North-West Paragliding Site
Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre
Days out in Garvagh — your questions
What are the best days out in Garvagh?
Dungiven Castle is a great free stop, Skydive Ireland at Wild Geese is unforgettable for the brave, and Glenshane Country Farm is perfect for families with children. The Lake Kilrea has a full day of activities in one place, and Garvagh Forest is right there for a free walk.
What free things are there to do in Garvagh?
Quite a few. Garvagh Forest and Roe Valley Country Park are both free woodland walks. Dungiven Castle costs nothing, and neither do Dungiven Priory and the ruins at Banagher Old Church and Bovevagh Old Church. Roe Valley Museum is also free to enter, and the Glenshane Pass Dark Sky Spot is free stargazing on a clear night.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Garvagh?
Garvagh Museum & Heritage Centre is a natural first stop on a wet day. Roe Valley Museum is free to enter and makes a solid indoor afternoon. For families with young children, The Lake Kilrea has activities whatever the weather, and WANES WORLD is another option worth checking out.
What's good for young children near Garvagh?
Glenshane Country Farm is the top pick for young children — animal visits and plenty of space to run around. WANES WORLD is a dedicated spot for younger kids too. The Lake Kilrea has activities to keep children busy, and Garvagh Forest makes a great free walk for small legs.