Aspiring Families

Ballylagan Organic Farm 

Nestled in rural South East Antrim, start your day off at Ballylagan Organic Farm. This 120 acre family run farm located in the picturesque countryside, and offers a variety of different activities for the family to enjoy! Explore the area on horseback with Ballylagan Trail Rides, or visit farm and lookout for any new arrivals such as lambs and piglets! 

Mossley Mill 

A short 12 minute drive along the scenic country roads, you will arrive a Mossley Mill. A permanent exhibition throughout the grounds, tells the story of Mossley Mill and the people who worked there from the 1800s to the Mill’s closure in 1996. Also situated on the ground is the mills now "urban pond", habitated with fresh water wildlife. Mann's Coffee shop overlooks the pond and the iconic chimmney of the mill, a perfect place to grab a bite to eat before continuing on your family adventure. 

V36 Park 

After a short drive through Newtownabbey, you will arrive at the V36 Play Park situated at the Valley Leisure Center. Within the shadow of Cavehill, the V36 offers an adventure play area, picnic benches and civi linear park. In recent years the V36 has became home to the "Skate 100" park, which is a must see for urban sports enthusiasts 

Knags Bar and Grill 

Dine in one of the Boroughs best run family restaurants, Knags Bar and Grill. This restaurant if full of family, flavor and excellence, who pride themsleves of serving fresh locally sourced produce from farm to fork! 

Scrapyard Golf 

Round off your day at the most unique mini golf course in the whole of Northern Ireland. This 21 hole indoor course has been individually designed with wacky items, 96% sourced locally. Full of selfie points and themed holes, Scrapyard Golf makes the perfect family activity for ages.