Zoos and Wildlife Parks in Ulster on DAYoutWITHtheKIDS.co.uk

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Family Days Out in Ulster

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Belfast Zoo

Belfast

Belfast Zoo Have fun at the zoo where you'll see more than 1200 animals including elephants and giraffes, monkeys and wolves, kangaroos and lions, bears and birds, turtles and tortoises, snakes and penguins. There's also a play park and a farm. Great idea if you are looking for family days out in Northern Ireland.

Botanic Gardens and Palm House

Belfast

Botanic Gardens and Palm House Fun for kids and adults the Botanic Gardens includes a children’s playground, giant bird feeders, rockery, rose garden and sculptures. Make sure you visit the Palm House with its mini jungle of exotic plants and birds of paradise!

Giant's Causeway and Visitors Centre

Bushmills

Giant's Causeway and Visitors Centre The Giant's Causeway is a World Heritage site and National Nature Reserve maintained by the National Trust. The Visitors Centre is a good starting point where you can learn about the origins of the Causeway - the mythology, the science and the nature.

Butterfly House and Seaforde Gardens

Downpatrick

Butterfly House and Seaforde Gardens A visit to the gardens and tropical butterfly house can be the perfect day out for all the family. Experience the beauty of free-flying tropical butterflies or challenge your sense of direction in Ireland's oldest maze or simply relax and enjoy the fine collection of trees and plants in the gardens.

Exploris

Portaferry

Exploris An award-winning aquarium with daily 'touch tank' sessions so you can get really close to our underwater friends and it hosts one of the largest open sea tanks in the UK. There are also changing marine exhibitions and other activities and displays.

Seaforde Tropical Butterfly House

Seaforde

Seaforde Tropical Butterfly House The Tropical Butterfly House contains hundreds of free-flying exotic butterflies, as well as parrots, reptiles and other creatures.

Ulster Folk and Transport Museum

Holywood

Ulster Folk and Transport Museum The outdoor Folk Museum tells the story of life in early 20th century Ulster. The Transport Museum displays Ireland's largest and most comprehensive transport collection.

ECOS Millennium Environmental Centre

Ballymena

ECOS Millennium Environmental Centre The ECOS Millennium Environmental Centre shows visitors in a fun and dynamic way the major challenges facing our planet, how the problems are being tackled and what we can do about our effect on the environment.

Armagh Planetarium

Armagh

Armagh Planetarium Armagh Planetarium has interactive displays and galleries, a state-of-the-art Digital Theatre and outdoor exhibits in the landscaped grounds. Great idea if you're looking for family days out in Ulster.

Saint Patrick's Trian Visitor Complex

Armagh

Saint Patrick's Trian Visitor Complex Discover more about the Patron Saint of Ireland in this visitor centre complete with highly interactive exhibitions, games and crafts.

whowhatwherewhywhy

Belfast

whowhatwherewhywhy W5 is a world-class interactive discovery centre with over 160 amazing interactive exhibits housed in five action-packed exhibition areas. Great idea if you are looking for family days out in Ulster.

Tropicana

County Down

Tropicana Splash out at Tropicana, Newcastle's outdoor heated leisure pool with a giant waterslide. There are paddling pools just for toddlers with a âNellie the Elephantâ slide. In the summer the Newcastle Centre runs a summer creche for 3 to 5 year olds while 6 to 12 year olds can be entertained in their summer scheme.

Waterworld

Portrush

Waterworld Splash around at this indoor leisure centre with waterslides and jacuzzis or try your hand at some bowling.

Bangor Castle Leisure Centre

County Down

Bangor Castle Leisure Centre Diving pool with 1 metre and 3 metre springboards, standard swimming facilities and nearby areas of interest.

The Queens Physical Education Centre

Belfast

The Queens Physical Education Centre Standard swimming facilities with dive pool: 1m and 3m springboards and 5m platform.

National Aquatic Centre

Blanchardstown

National Aquatic Centre A truly world class facility for swimmers and divers, also boasting the AquaZone, one of the most technically innovative water parks in Europe.

Lagan Valley LeisurePlex

Lisburn

Lagan Valley LeisurePlex The Leisure Pool has the longest, fastest and most definitely wettest water flumes around, including: The Space Bowl; The Falling Rapids; Rubber Tyre Ride; Drag Racer; Master Blaster; Spa Pools; Sunken Pirate Galleon; Bubble Loungers; Dancing Water Fountain.

Cheeky Monkeys Indoor Play Centre

Ballyclare

Cheeky Monkeys Indoor Play Centre A small indoor play centre with friendly staff where kids can have fun on astroslides and tunnels and in soft play areas while parents relax over a cuppa. Great idea if you're looking for family days out in Ulster.

Cave Hill Adventurous Playground

Belfast

Cave Hill Adventurous Playground  Located in the picturesque grounds of Belfast Castle the Cave Hill Adventurous Playground is an exciting play area for 3 to 14 year olds.

Kidz Club

Bangor

Kidz Club A fantastic indoor adventure play centre for under 12's featuring Large Inflatables, Large & Small Play Frames, and "Water Walkerz" our latest edition where kids can walk on water in our zorb balls.

Fun House

Newry

Fun House Let the kids loose in this well-equipped indoor adventure play centre with something for toddlers through to your fun-loving 12 year olds.

Sportsbowl

Ballymena

Sportsbowl At Sportsbowl your kids are sure to find something to keep them entertained, whether it be bowling, pool, 'kids' quadz', video games or a soft play area!

Finn Mc Cool’s Playground

Portrush

Finn Mc Cool’s Playground Finn Mc Cool's have got play centre fun for the young kids to the pre-teen. Ballpools and soft shapes for the under 4s, spiral tube slides and tunnels, cargo nets, obstacle courses and climbing wall for the over 4s.

Funky Monkeys

Lurgan

Funky Monkeys A great soft play adventure play structure targeted at the under 8 age group. (There is also a height restriction of 4ft 3 inches and under.)

Funky Monkeys

Downpatrick

Funky Monkeys At Funky Monkeys children can enjoy the best indoor play facilities specifically designed for the under 8 market.

Fun Works Play Centre

Glengormley

Fun Works Play Centre The huge play frame is crammed full of energetic activities from our four lane astra slide and crawl tubes to a mini football and basket ball area, plenty to keep the kids happy while you relax in our coffee shop or upper level viewing gallery and enjoy one of the cappuccinos

Castle Island

Enniskillen

Castle Island The West’s state of the art children’s indoor activity centre. Guaranteeing Lots of fun and relaxation for all. A safe and stimulating environment where children up to the age of 12 can enjoy and explore our multi-level play equipment.

Captain Jacks

Newtownards

Captain Jacks offer purpose built facilities designed to ensure you and your Little Shipmates have great fun again and again! Pirate themed softplay with little cars and sports areas.

The Play Cafe

Newtonwnards

The Play Cafe A specially designed interactive play facility with play frames which are packed full of exciting and energetic activities to keep kids happy.

Belfast Castle Visitors Centre

Belfast

Belfast Castle Visitors Centre Belfast Castle Visitors Centre tells the story of Belfast Castle and its residents over the years as well as providing an insight into Cave Hill where it is situated.

Carrickfergus Castle

Carrickfergus

Carrickfergus Castle Carrickfergus Castle is one of Ireland's finest Medieval castles and stands impressive on the shore of Belfast Lough.

Palace Stables Heritage Centre

Armagh

Palace Stables Heritage Centre The Heritage Centre is situation with the lovingly restored 18th Century Stables of the Palace Demesne. Costumed tour guides take you around the estate allowing you to relive life here in the late 18th Century.

Florence Court

Enniskillen

Florence Court Florence Court, maintained by The National Trust, is one of Ulster's most important 18th-century houses. Surrounded by a large area of parkland, garden and woodland, with breathtaking views to Benaughlin and the Cuilcagh Mountains, this is a day out for all the family.

Castle Ward

Strangford

Castle Ward Your children can immerse themselves in the Victorian Past at Castle Ward. There's also a farmyard to visit and an adventure play area.

Dundonald International Ice Rink

Belfast

Dundonald International Ice Rink A centre for all the family to enjoy, Dundonald International Ice Bowl has skating, bowling, an indoor adventure area for children as well as a new adventure golf course. Great idea if you're after things to do with kids in Ulster.

The Wigwam Roller Rink

Bangor

The Wigwam Roller Rink Get your skates on at The Wigwam Roller Rink, the only roller skating rink in Northern Ireland. Roller skating is suitable for all ages and abilities which makes it a great family activity.

Brunswick Cinebowl

Derry

Brunswick Cinebowl Your kids can't fail to find something to do at this entertainment complex: cinema, bowling, pool tables, video games and adventure castle.

Dundonald International Bowling

Belfast

Dundonald International Bowling A centre for all the family to enjoy, Dundonald International Ice Bowl has skating, bowling, an indoor adventure area for children as well as a new adventure golf course. Great idea if you're after things to do with kids in Ulster.

Ballymena Sports Bowl

County Antrim

Ballymena Sports Bowl 16 lanes of top class Tenpin bowling provided by Brunswick, the Rolls Royce of bowling equipment. Kids' bowling balls and ramps are available on request. Also on site kids' quads, karts and an indoor play area!

Glengormley Sports Bowl

Glengormley

Glengormley Sports Bowl 16 lanes of top class Tenpin bowling provided by Brunswick, the Rolls Royce of bowling equipment. Kids' bowling balls and ramps are available on request. Also on site kids' quads, karts and an indoor play area!

Odyssey Bowl

Belfast

Odyssey Bowl Classic family friendly tenpin bowling with gutter guards and bowling ramps to give the kids a chance. Also do glow bowling for an extra edge!

Speedway Indoor Karting

Doagh

Speedway Indoor Karting Speedway Indoor Karting has 270cc Honda-powered Karts and mini-motos.

Nutts Corner Circuit

Belfast

Nutts Corner Circuit Enjoy Speeds of up to 50mph on Northern Ireland's only European Standard Kart Racing Circuit. There is no age limit, only a height restriction of 150cm.

Belfast Treasure Hunt

Belfast

Belfast Treasure Hunt A great way for your family or friends to have a day out to explore Belfast. We have six great Treasure Hunts for you to choose from. Don’t forget when you complete the Treasure Hunt; you have a chance to win £1000!

Finvoy Fun Farm

Ballymoney

Finvoy Fun Farm Finvoy Fun Farm offers a family everything you'd want on a day out: see, meet and hold lots of different animals and play in their indoor and outdoor play centres. Great idea if you're looking for family days out in Ulster.

Streamvale Farm

Belfast

Streamvale Farm A family run dairy farm situated on the edge of Belfast, with play area, extra animals and beautiful views over the city and its surrounding hills.

Ballywhiskin Open Farm

Newtownards

Ballywhiskin Open Farm At Ballywhiskin you'll get a chance to see many rare breeds as well as goats, sheep, geese, bronze turkeys, bantums, hens and birds in a natural environment.

Clementsmount Fun Farm

Crumlin

Clementsmount Fun Farm Clementsmount Fun Farm is a real family day out combining animals and play park activities.

Ark Open Farm

Newtownards

Ark Open Farm Ark Open farm is home to about 200 different animals, many of whom are rare and endangered species of domestic animals. It also has play areas.

Leslie Hill Open Farm

Ballymoney

Leslie Hill Open Farm Leslie Hill has everything a family needs for a great day out from woodland paths to adventure playgrounds, fruit picking in walled gardens and playing with small animals.

Tannaghmore Animal Farm

Craigavon

Tannaghmore Animal Farm This attraction offers close encounters with many animals including rare breeds of cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and poultry traditionally found on farms in Ulster 100 years ago.

Drumaway Junction

Donaghadee

Drumaway Junction Have fun taking a ride on this miniature railway or hire it out for your kid's birthday party.

Castle Espie Wildfowl Centre

Comber

Castle Espie Wildfowl Centre You'll have a wonderful day out at Castle Espie Wildfowl & Wetlands Centre, situated on the shores of Strangford Lough, watching and learning about exciting wildlife.

Carnfunnock Country Park

Larne

Carnfunnock Country Park There's something for everyone at Carnfunnock Country Park: colourful gardens and walking trails, a fun-packed family fun zone, a large activity centre and miniature golf course to name a few.

Marble Arch Caves

Co Fermanagh

Marble Arch Caves Marble Arch Caves are one of Europe's finest show caves allowing visitors to explore a fascinating, natural underworld of rivers, waterfalls, winding passages and lofty chambers.

Wallace Park

Lisburn

Wallace Park Ideal for families, with a good children's play area and lots of gentle walks for buggies and space to play for bigger kids. Also has a nice duckpond.

Tyrella Beach

Down

Tyrella Beach The award winning beach offers a car free zone, off beach parking, safe bathing, dog free area, amenities, walks and tourist information. Lifeguards patrol the beach daily during July and August.

Ballycastle Beach

Ballycastle

Ballycastle Beach Sandy beach with spectacular views, good for sandcastles, shallow swimming and taking boat trips for bird watching and diving down to the shipwrecks around the island.

Portrush Whiterocks Beach

Portrush

Portrush Whiterocks Beach Blue Flag awarded sandy beach with summer lifeguard cover. Take a boat trip into the amazingly structured caves visible from the beach, or visit nearby Dunluce Castle.

4D Turbo Tours

Portrush

4D Turbo Tours Go on an adventure at 4D Turbo Tours, Ireland’s only 4D simulation ride.

Aunt Sandra's Candy Factory

Belfast

Aunt Sandra's Candy Factory Take a visit to this candy shop - re-done to look as it did when it opened in 1953 - and a tour of the factory to see candy being handmade to Aunt Sandra's traditional recipes.

Pickie Family Fun Park

Bangor

Pickie Family Fun Park A fun park that's a top venue for kids of all ages. Adventure playground, paddling pools, sandpit, mini go-karts and entertainers.

Tayto Factory Tour

Tandragee

Tayto Factory Tour Take a Tour round the Tayto Factory..

Thanks for all the great things to do and Zoos and Wildlife Parks in Ulster with kids you keep sending in.
Now the school half term is upon us are with winter and the christmas holidays fast approaching, we're trying to find as many fun things to do with kids as possible, especially cheap and free family friendly places to visit this year - theme parks, waterparks and swimming pools, museums, indoor playcentres and softplay for toddlers, petting farms, wildlife parks and zoos, aquariums, castles, steam railways, pottery making and ceramic cafes, roller and ice skating rinks, karting tracks, snowdomes, dry and indoor ski slopes, climbing walls, activity centres, ten pin bowling alleys and all the other best family tourist attractions, that you can visit at the weekend.

Also teachers may find the site useful for ideas for the best places to take their classes on school journeys with many historical and educational atractions listed

So, if you've been for great days out with the kids, or a school trip, which isn't shown above, just send in an email and we'll add it on so people visiting on holidays and all the other children in Ulster can enjoy the great day out as well.