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Visitors walk along Yew Tree avenue in the snow at Rowallane Garden
Enjoy family days out this winter at places like Rowallane Garden, County Down. | © Paul Moane

Family-friendly places in Northern Ireland

Discover the best family-friendly places to visit in Northern Ireland with a day out at the places in our care. With outdoor trails for inquisitive minds and natural play areas to let off steam, family adventures await all year round. If rain descends on your outdoor playground, take shelter in our family-friendly cafés for some well-deserved treats. Check property websites for specific opening times and events.

Places to visit with the family

Looking for fun things to do with the kids? This autumn we've got you covered with seasonal activities for all ages at the places in our care. Members visit for free. Family membership available.

Family-friendly things to do at Castle Ward 

As the woodland bursts into shades of gold and amber, enjoy crisp walks, conker hunts and time well spent together in the great outdoors. Wrap up warm, breathe in the fresh country air and make lasting memories with the whole family.

Family Autumn visit to stableyard, Castle ward

Family-friendly things to do at Mount Stewart 

Find out everything you need to know about visiting Mount Stewart with kids. From exploring the Natural Play area to discovering the squirrel hide as well as essential information on where you'll find baby-changing facilities, places to picnic and more.

A family in the natural play area at Mount Stewart, County Down

Family-friendly things to do at Florence Court 

Find out everything you need to know about visiting Florence Court with the kids, from hiring bikes to 'eye spy' on a house tour, getting active in the natural play area and enjoying treats in the tearoom.

Family visitors on a bike hire with Florence Court house in the background, Florence Court, Co. Fermanagh

Family-friendly things to do at The Argory 

Find out everything you need to know about visiting The Argory with kids. From playing in the play areas to borrowing balance bikes and essential information on where you'll find baby-changing facilities, bringing a picnic and more.

Family walking in the garden in autumn at The Argory, County Armagh

Family friendly things to do at Rowallane Garden 

Find out everything you need to know about visiting Rowallane Garden with kids, from playing in the play areas, borrowing balance bikes and essential information on where you'll find baby changing facilities and more.

Family walking in Rowallane Garden, County Down in November

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    Visitors at the Giant's Causeway, County Antrim

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