Within ten miles you'll find prehistoric ruins, farm visits, soft play, and karting venues. Rosepark Farm is a hit with young children, and Ballymacaldrack Court Cairn (Dooey's Cairn) gives families a genuine prehistoric site to explore.
Several great spots are completely free — Jungle Pets, Megaw Park, and Riverside Park / Joey Dunlop Memorial Garden all cost nothing. Nearby Ballymoney adds extra choice on wet days, with Ballymoney Museum and indoor soft play to fall back on.
The best days out near Dunloy
Ballymacaldrack Court Cairn (Dooey's Cairn)
Rosepark Farm
Jungle Pets
Treasure Island Soft Play
Lissanoure Castle
Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre
Riverside Park / Joey Dunlop Memorial Garden
Through the Looking Glass NI
Kartsport Indoor Karting
Ballymoney Museum
Room2Race Ballymoney
Megaw Park
Ballyrobin Farm Shop
George's Farm Shop
Culmore Organic Farm
Clough Castle
Aghadowey Oval
K-Team Karting
The Lake Kilrea
Brown Trout Golf & Country Inn
Drumaheglis Marina & Caravan Park
Sheans Horse Farm
Manor Golf Club
Altarichard Forest Stargazing Site
Oldstone Coffee & Play
Kilrea Golf Club
The Dark Hedges
Gracehill House (The Dark Hedges Estate)
Altnahinch Reservoir (PAE)
Gracehill Golf Club
Vance's Organic Farm
Ballykenver Farmshop & Kitchen
Benvarden Garden
Armoy Round Tower
Damhead Miniature Railway
Skydive Ireland (Wild Geese)
Rowandale Creamery
Mid Antrim Paintball & Airsoft
Arthur Cottage
What's on near Dunloy
- 1AugNew HorizonUlster University Coleraine campus
- 5AugRhythm and Rhyme (Wednesdays and Fridays) — Ballymoney LibraryBallymoney Library
- 5AugLego Club (on Wednesdays) — Coleraine LibraryColeraine Library
- 5Augskillschool — ColeraineBurnfoot community centre
- 5AugCORE Kids — ColeraineUlster University at Coleraine
- 5AugR9 Sports Coaching — ColeraineColeraine
Days out in Dunloy — your questions
What are the best days out in Dunloy?
The standouts include Ballymacaldrack Court Cairn (Dooey's Cairn) for free prehistoric history, Rosepark Farm for young animal lovers, and Kartsport Indoor Karting for a fast, fun session. Riverside Park / Joey Dunlop Memorial Garden is a lovely free outdoor stop, and Ballymoney Museum is worth an hour of anyone's time.
What free things are there to do in Dunloy?
Quite a lot. Ballymacaldrack Court Cairn (Dooey's Cairn) and Clough Castle are free historic sites to explore outdoors. Riverside Park / Joey Dunlop Memorial Garden, Megaw Park, and Drumaheglis Marina & Caravan Park are all free visits. Jungle Pets and Ballymoney Museum round out a strong free shortlist.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Dunloy?
Head to one of the soft play centres — Treasure Island Soft Play and Through the Looking Glass NI are both good options for younger children. Ballymoney Museum is free and gives you a dry indoor hour. The Lake Kilrea is an activity centre worth checking out when the weather turns.
What's good for young children near Dunloy?
Rosepark Farm is brilliant for toddlers and little ones — farm animals always go down well. Jungle Pets is a free visit that works well for curious kids. Treasure Island Soft Play and Through the Looking Glass NI are solid soft play choices. Megaw Park has outdoor play equipment and it's free.