The Ardboe High Cross is a striking free ruin you can walk up to any time. Ballyronan Marina & Beach is close by for boat trips and a taste of open water.
The mix is broader than you'd expect. World of Owls is a standout for young families, Seamus Heaney HomePlace rewards culture lovers, and local farm shops and breweries make it easy to fill a full day near the lough.
The best days out near Ardboe
Ardboe High Cross
Ballyronan Marina & Beach
Traad Ponds Golf Club
AJ’s Farmshop
Mackenzies Equestrian Centre
Our Brewery
Lough Neagh Canoe Trail (Tyrone shore)
Abhainn Cruises
World of Owls
Lough Beg
Escarmouche Belfast
Greenvale Leisure Centre
Moyola Park Golf Club
Meadowlane Shopping Centre
Hunter's Quest
Bellaghy Bawn
Seamus Heaney HomePlace
Splash Outdoor Waterpark
Shane's Castle Estate
Hillstown Farm Shop & Cafe
Springhill House
Heaney Farmhouse Brewery
The Jungle NI
Allen Park Golf & Driving Range
Littlebridge Farm Fresh Ltd
Antrim to Randalstown Cycle Route (NCN 94)
Maid of Antrim Lough Neagh Cruise
Loughshore Trail (Lough Neagh)
Antrim Lough Shore Play Park
Ulster Aero Modelling Club (Langford)
Ben Vista Garden Centre
Massereene Golf Club
JCB Young Driver Zone
Omniplex Cinema & Bowling Junction One
Railway Karting & Adventure Park
Rea's Wood & Farr's Bay
Junction Jack's Mini Golf
The Junction Shopping Centre
Grangewater Open Farm
Antrim Forum
Antrim Forum Soft Play
Antrim Castle Gardens
Greenmount Garden Centre
Antrim Forum tenpin bowling
Lough Neagh Angling
What's on near Ardboe
- 6JulIndoor PlaySeamus Heaney HomePlace
- 21JulStrand StrollersSeamus Heaney HomePlace
- 23JulSenior StrollsSeamus Heaney HomePlace
- 29JulChildren's Summer WorkshopsSaintfield Road
- 31JulWeaving in LarneLarne
- 1Aug'Guardians of the Lough' by Joanne Campbell — Whitehead LibraryWhitehead Library
Days out in Ardboe — your questions
What are the best days out in Ardboe?
The Ardboe High Cross is a brilliant free starting point. From there, Ballyronan Marina & Beach offers boat trips on Lough Neagh. World of Owls, Seamus Heaney HomePlace, and Shane's Castle Estate are all within reach and cover a strong mix of nature, heritage, and open space.
What free things are there to do in Ardboe?
There's a solid free offer. Ardboe High Cross is open any time. Ballyronan Marina & Beach costs nothing to visit. Lough Beg is perfect for a free walk and wildlife spotting. Our Brewery and Heaney Farmhouse Brewery both welcome visitors for free, and Meadowlane Shopping Centre is a free browse.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Ardboe?
Hunter's Quest is the top choice for families — it's an indoor soft play centre that keeps young children busy. Greenvale Leisure Centre has a pool nearby. Seamus Heaney HomePlace is a great indoor option for older children and adults looking for something engaging on a wet day.
What's good for young children near Ardboe?
World of Owls is a firm favourite — kids love the bird encounters. Hunter's Quest has indoor soft play for days when the weather turns. Ballyronan Marina & Beach gives children space to run and watch the boats. Lough Beg is calm and open for a relaxed walk with younger toddlers.