Highlights include the Seamus Heaney HomePlace in Bellaghy, free stargazing at the Glenshane Pass Dark Sky Spot, and hands-on farming at Glenshane Country Farm.
Thirteen of those places are free, including Lough Beg for wildlife watching and Bellaghy Bawn for castle history. Add in karting, boat trips, horse riding, and a distillery visit, and the area covers a lot of ground.
The best days out near Kilrea
Seamus Heaney HomePlace
Glenshane Pass Dark Sky Spot
Bellaghy Bawn
Glenshane Country Farm
K-Team Karting
Lough Beg
Abhainn Cruises
Galgorm Falconry
The Lake Kilrea
Sperrin Distillery
Maghera Old Church
Heaney Farmhouse Brewery
Skydive Ireland (Wild Geese)
Jim Watt Sports Centre
Garvagh Museum & Heritage Centre
The Oaks Trout Fishery
Culsara Equestrian Centre
Aghadowey Oval
Rosepark Farm
Ballymacaldrack Court Cairn (Dooey's Cairn)
Galgorm Parks Riding School
Buchanan's Farm Shop
Vance's Organic Farm
Kilrea Golf Club
Manor Golf Club
Culmore Organic Farm
Portglenone Forest
Moyletra Moileds | The Beef Barn Farm Shop
Mid Ulster Garden Centre
Maghera Walled Garden
Old Killelagh Church
Mullagh Church
George's Farm Shop
Garvagh Forest
Moyola Park Golf Club
Arthur Cottage
Oldstone Coffee & Play
Ben Vista Garden Centre
Brown Trout Golf & Country Inn
Days out in Kilrea — your questions
What are the best days out in Kilrea?
The Seamus Heaney HomePlace in Bellaghy is a standout for all ages. For something active, K-Team Karting delivers real racing excitement. Glenshane Country Farm is a hit with families, and Glenshane Pass Dark Sky Spot is perfect for a clear evening. Bellaghy Bawn rounds things off with free castle history.
What free things are there to do in Kilrea?
Quite a few. Glenshane Pass Dark Sky Spot costs nothing on a clear night. Maghera Old Church and Bellaghy Bawn are both free to explore. Lough Beg is great for a free wildlife walk, and Ballymacaldrack Court Cairn is a free ruin that's well worth a visit.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Kilrea?
The Lake Kilrea is a good shout — it's an activity centre that keeps kids busy whatever the weather. Garvagh Museum & Heritage Centre is worth a visit for local history. Oldstone Coffee & Play is a soft-play option that works well for younger children on wet days.
What's good for young children near Kilrea?
Glenshane Country Farm is a solid bet — young children love meeting the animals. Galgorm Falconry is great for an up-close experience with birds. Rosepark Farm is another family-friendly farm visit. And if you need an indoor option, Oldstone Coffee & Play has soft play to keep little ones happy.