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Glenarm Castle Land Rover Experience

Little drivers take the wheel of a mini Land Rover on an outdoor estate track.

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Glenarm Castle Land Rover Experience — Little drivers take the wheel of a mini Land Rover on an outdoor estate track.

  • What it is: Outdoor mini Land Rover drive (battery cars on a track).
  • Drive or watch: You drive (children).
  • Minimum age / height: Minimum height 97cm, maximum 150cm; best for children around 10 and under.
  • Cost: Check current prices.
  • Booking: Book ahead online; walk-ins not guaranteed.
  • Also on site: Walled garden, woodland adventure play area, tea rooms, ice cream parlour, heritage centre, dog park.
Plan your visit

Your child in the driving seat

The star of the show is a child-sized Land Rover that little ones steer themselves around an outdoor track on the estate. Each one has a steering wheel, starter key, accelerator, lights and a direction switch, with the top speed capped at around 5 mph for safety. Up to two children can ride per vehicle, and an accompanying adult walks alongside holding a remote off-switch. The 30-minute experience starts with a safety briefing. There is a minimum height of 97cm and a maximum of 150cm (5 feet), so it is aimed at children around 10 years old and under rather than teenagers or adults.

Kids drive a mini Land Rover Ages roughly 10 & under Height 97cm to 150cm Outdoor estate track Book ahead Free parking
Good to know before you go:

Driving experiences and estate attractions run to a seasonal calendar. The Mini Land Rover Experience operates select days April to October, with private drives, school outings and birthday parties available too. Check the venue's own pages for current dates, sessions and prices.

Before you set off

What to bring

  • 🏁A bit of nerveYou’re getting behind the wheel — it’s a proper hit of adrenaline.
  • 👟Closed-toe shoes & comfy clothesTrainers and something you can move in — no open sandals to drive.
  • 🪪The age & height limitsMost karting has a minimum — check before you travel with little ones.
  • 📱Your bookingRace sessions and experiences fill up, especially at weekends.
Good to know

Everything before you go

Type
Outdoor mini Land Rover drive (battery cars on a track)
Do or watch
You drive (children)
Minimum age / height
Minimum height 97cm, maximum 150cm; best for children around 10 and under
Licence needed
No
Booking
Book ahead online; walk-ins not guaranteed
Cost
Check current prices
Indoor / outdoor
Outdoor, weather-dependent; light rain continues, severe weather cancels with reschedule
Also on site
Walled garden, woodland adventure play area, tea rooms, ice cream parlour, heritage centre, dog park
Parking
Free on-site parking
Address
Glenarm Castle, 2 Castle Lane, Glenarm, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, BT44 0BQ
Questions

Before you go

What age or height do you need to be?
Minimum height 97cm, maximum 150cm; best for children around 10 and under
How much does it cost?
Check current prices
Do I need to book?
Book ahead online; walk-ins not guaranteed
Is it indoor or outdoor?
Outdoor, weather-dependent; light rain continues, severe weather cancels with reschedule
Do I need a driving licence?
No
Getting there

Glenarm Castle Land Rover Experience is at Glenarm Castle, 2 Castle Lane, Glenarm, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, BT44 0BQ. Free on-site parking. Tap below for directions.

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The story

About the venue

Glenarm Castle is the ancestral estate of the Earls of Antrim, built by Randal MacDonnell, 1st Earl of Antrim, in 1636 and still in the family. The walled garden dates from the 1820s and was re-imagined and restored in recent years by Lord and Lady Antrim.

In 2023 the walled garden was named Historic Houses Garden of the Year following a national public vote. The Mini Land Rover Experience is a more recent addition, giving families an outdoor activity to pair with a walk round the garden and woodland.