A lot of it is free.
When the weather turns, Larne Leisure Centre Soft Play works well for younger kids, and the Museum & Arts Centre is worth a visit without spending anything. Game of Thrones fans will enjoy the filming locations nearby at Magheramorne Quarry and Sallagh Braes.
The best days out near Larne
Carnfunnock Country Park
Larne Coastal Path
Larne Museum & Arts Centre
Magheramorne Quarry (Castle Black / Hardhome)
Sallagh Braes (GoT — Brother Ray's Septry)
Larne Leisure Centre Soft Play
Killylane Reservoir Stargazing Site
Ballygally Beach
Omniplex Cinema Larne
Larne Town Park Skate Park
Larne Leisure Centre
Larne Sub-Aqua Club
SS Chirripo Wreck Dive (Larne Lough)
Olderfleet Castle
Larne Lough Islands Viewpoint
Jubilee Farm
Islandmagee Riding Centre
Ballygally Shore Dive Site
A Scenic Sauna
Portmuck Harbour Snorkel Site (Islandmagee)
Browns Bay
Delta Force Paintball Belfast
Cairncastle / Knock Dhu (GoT — Ned Stark execution)
The Gobbins Cliff Path
The Rinkha Mini Golf (Islandmagee)
Aerosports Paragliding
Bentra Mini-Golf
Blackhead Path
Ballylagan Trail Rides
Mini Ville Play
Whitehead Railway Museum
Whitehead Shore Dive (Promenade Slipway)
Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum
Carrickfergus Skatepark
Carrickfergus Urban Farm
Amphitheatre Leisure Centre
Marine Gardens Play Park
Carrickfergus Museum
Flame! The Gasworks Museum of Ireland
Carrickfergus Castle
Glenarm Castle & Walled Garden
Omniplex Cinema Carrickfergus
Glenarm Beach
Glenarm Castle Land Rover Experience
Borderline Combat Airsoft
Carrickfergus Sailing Club
World of Wonder
Sixmile Leisure Centre
Days out in Larne — your questions
What are the best days out in Larne?
Top picks include Carnfunnock Country Park for a proper family day out, the Larne Coastal Path for easy sea views, and the free filming locations at Magheramorne Quarry and Sallagh Braes for Game of Thrones fans. Ballygally Beach is a great shout on a sunny day, and Larne Museum & Arts Centre is always worth a visit.
What free things are there to do in Larne?
There's a good range of free options. The Larne Coastal Path, Larne Lough Islands Viewpoint, and Olderfleet Castle cost nothing. Larne Museum & Arts Centre is free too. For film fans, Magheramorne Quarry and Sallagh Braes — both Game of Thrones locations — are free to visit. Killylane Reservoir is free for stargazing on clear nights.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Larne?
Larne Leisure Centre Soft Play is the easiest call for younger kids — indoor, no planning needed. Larne Leisure Centre has a pool if you fancy a swim. Omniplex Cinema Larne works well for older children and adults. The Museum & Arts Centre is free and a low-key option when the weather is poor.
What's good for young children near Larne?
Larne Leisure Centre Soft Play is the standout for toddlers and small kids. Mini Ville Play is another indoor option worth knowing about. Ballygally Beach works well on a calm day, and Carnfunnock Country Park has open space for children to run around in.