Seamus Heaney HomePlace is one of the standout heritage experiences in the area, and Ballyronan Marina & Beach gives free access to the waterside.
Families can splash at Splash Outdoor Waterpark, explore ancient ruins like Ardboe High Cross for free, or let young children burn off energy at Wee Adventurers Play Hub. With 48 places within 10 miles, there's real choice here.
The best days out near Magherafelt
Greenvale Leisure Centre
Hunter's Quest
Meadowlane Shopping Centre
Polepatrick Park
Moyola Park Golf Club
Grangewater Open Farm
AJ’s Farmshop
The Jungle NI
Traad Ponds Golf Club
Ballyronan Marina & Beach
Splash Outdoor Waterpark
Iniscarn Forest Play Park
Iniscarn Forest
Culsara Equestrian Centre
Bellaghy Bawn
Seamus Heaney HomePlace
Springhill House
Lough Beg
Heaney Farmhouse Brewery
Railway Karting & Adventure Park
Mullagh Church
Ardboe High Cross
Abhainn Cruises
Maghera Walled Garden
Slieve Gallion
Maghera Old Church
Mid Ulster Garden Centre
The Oaks Trout Fishery
Littlebridge Farm Fresh Ltd
Old Killelagh Church
Lissan House
Lough Fea
Glenshane Country Farm
Our Brewery
Mackenzies Equestrian Centre
Portglenone Forest
Moneyneany Forest
Cookstown Leisure Centre — Tenpin Bowling
Wee Adventurers Play Hub
Gameland
Kilgad Fishery
The Burnavon Arts & Cultural Centre
Sperrin Distillery
The Ritz Cinema Cookstown
Cookstown Burn Park
Mid-Ulster Sub-Aqua Club
Cookstown Leisure Centre
Cookstown Leisure Centre Soft Play
What's on near Magherafelt
- 1Sep'Our imaginative estate': Heaney Letters DisplaySeamus Heaney HomePlace
- 7SepQuiet Hour — Cookstown LibraryCookstown Library
- 8SepLego Club — Cookstown LibraryCookstown Library
- 8Sep'An Mhaidin Ghaelach' – Irish Language Social GroupThe Burnavon
- 10SepRhythm and Rhyme — Cookstown LibraryCookstown Library
- 12SepRhythm and Rhyme — Cookstown LibraryCookstown Library
Days out in Magherafelt — your questions
What are the best days out in Magherafelt?
The area has a great range of options. Seamus Heaney HomePlace is one of the standout heritage experiences in Mid Ulster. Splash Outdoor Waterpark is popular with families on warmer days. Ballyronan Marina & Beach is free and great for a relaxed outing. Railway Karting & Adventure Park adds something more active to the mix.
What free things are there to do in Magherafelt?
There are plenty of free options in the Magherafelt area. Ballyronan Marina & Beach and Lough Beg are both great for a free waterside visit. Ardboe High Cross and Bellaghy Bawn are fascinating free historic sites. Iniscarn Forest has free walking trails, and Heaney Farmhouse Brewery is also free to visit.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Magherafelt?
Nearby Cookstown has solid indoor options for a rainy day. Cookstown Leisure Centre covers tenpin bowling and soft play under one roof. Wee Adventurers Play Hub is ideal for young children who need to burn off energy indoors. Cosmic Kids Softplay & Café is another comfortable choice for parents and toddlers.
What's good for young children near Magherafelt?
Young children are well served around Magherafelt. Wee Adventurers Play Hub and Cosmic Kids Softplay & Café are great for indoor days. Grangewater Open Farm and Glenshane Country Farm both offer animal encounters that little ones enjoy. Iniscarn Forest Play Park is a free outdoor option for fresh air and fun.