The area has a strong mix of heritage sites — including several free ruins — working farms, and wide countryside that rewards a slow afternoon out.
For something more active, Skydive Ireland at Wild Geese brings tandem skydiving to the area, and K-Team Karting suits anyone who likes a bit of speed. On clear nights, the Glenshane Pass Dark Sky Spot gives proper stargazing away from town lights.
The best days out near Garvagh
Jim Watt Sports Centre
Garvagh Museum & Heritage Centre
Garvagh Forest
Skydive Ireland (Wild Geese)
Moyletra Moileds | The Beef Barn Farm Shop
George's Farm Shop
Brown Trout Golf & Country Inn
K-Team Karting
Aghadowey Oval
Vance's Organic Farm
Manor Golf Club
Culmore Organic Farm
The Lake Kilrea
Kilrea Golf Club
Buchanan's Farm Shop
Glenshane Pass Dark Sky Spot
Drumaheglis Marina & Caravan Park
Corn Mill Brewery
Kartsport Indoor Karting
Room2Race Ballymoney
Old Killelagh Church
Riverside Park / Joey Dunlop Memorial Garden
Ballymoney Museum
Through the Looking Glass NI
Rosepark Farm
Xplore Outdoors
Megaw Park
Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre
Treasure Island Soft Play
Mount Sandel Fort
Mid Ulster Garden Centre
Lower Bann Cycleway
Causeway Gateway Cycle Route (NCN 96)
Damhead Miniature Railway
Maghera Old Church
Maghera Walled Garden
Alley Cats Soft Play (Jet Centre, Coleraine)
Movie House Coleraine
Jet Centre Mini Golf (Coleraine)
Super Strikes Bowling (Jet Centre, Coleraine)
Riverside Retail Park
Hatch Country Store & Farm
Glenshane Country Farm
What's on near Garvagh
- 1AugNew HorizonUlster University Coleraine campus
- 1AugSensory Sessions with Crindle Stables - Autism & SEN Friendly6 Carrowclare Road
- 1AugSam Thompson Exhibition — Limavady LibraryLimavady Library
- 3AugAll Our Saturdays — Dungiven LibraryDungiven Library
- 5AugFused Glass Hot Air BalloonRoe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre
- 5AugSensory Storytime — Limavady LibraryLimavady Library
Days out in Garvagh — your questions
What are the best days out in Garvagh?
Dungiven Castle is a great free stop, Skydive Ireland at Wild Geese is unforgettable for the brave, and Glenshane Country Farm is perfect for families with children. The Lake Kilrea has a full day of activities in one place, and Garvagh Forest is right there for a free walk.
What free things are there to do in Garvagh?
Quite a few. Garvagh Forest and Roe Valley Country Park are both free woodland walks. Dungiven Castle costs nothing, and neither do Dungiven Priory and the ruins at Banagher Old Church and Bovevagh Old Church. Roe Valley Museum is also free to enter, and the Glenshane Pass Dark Sky Spot is free stargazing on a clear night.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Garvagh?
Garvagh Museum & Heritage Centre is a natural first stop on a wet day. Roe Valley Museum is free to enter and makes a solid indoor afternoon. For families with young children, The Lake Kilrea has activities whatever the weather, and WANES WORLD is another option worth checking out.
What's good for young children near Garvagh?
Glenshane Country Farm is the top pick for young children — animal visits and plenty of space to run around. WANES WORLD is a dedicated spot for younger kids too. The Lake Kilrea has activities to keep children busy, and Garvagh Forest makes a great free walk for small legs.