Carrickfergus Castle is the headline act, and the Knockagh Monument Stargazing Spot makes for a memorable evening out with the family.
There's a solid spread of free options — Jordanstown Loughshore Park Playground, Marine Gardens Play Park, and the Newtownabbey Greenway are all no-cost favourites. When the weather turns, World of Wonder and Bel-Aire Bowl are easy wins for younger children.
The best days out near Greenisland
Greenisland Golf Club
Knockagh Monument Stargazing Spot
Newtownabbey Greenway
Jordanstown Loughshore Park Playground
World of Wonder
Omniplex Cinema Carrickfergus
Flame! The Gasworks Museum of Ireland
Newtownabbey Footgolf
Carrickfergus Sailing Club
Carrickfergus Castle
Carrickfergus Museum
Carrickfergus Golf Club practice range
Carrickfergus Golf Club
Bel-Aire Bowl
Amphitheatre Leisure Centre
Carrickfergus Skatepark
Marine Gardens Play Park
Movilla Trout Fishery
Theatre at the Mill
Mossley Mill Museum
Mossley Mill Bowls Pavilion
Ballyearl Golf Club
Carrickfergus Urban Farm
Mini Ville Play
Gear of War Airsoft Belfast
Forest Fitness NI / S51 Airsoft
Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum
V36 Valley Park
Valley Leisure Centre
Playzone at Valley Leisure Centre
Glengormley Sportsbowl
Skate 100 @ V36
Abbey Centre
V36 Playpark, Valley Park
Abbey Retail Park
Ballylagan Trail Rides
Longwood Retail Park
Ballylagan Organic Farm
Little Play Studio
Airtastic Entertainment Centre — Newtownabbey
Scrapyard Golf
Funworks
Movie House Glengormley
Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club
Belfast Zoo
Sentry Hill Historic House
Tots Play Holywood
North Down Coastal Path
What's on near Greenisland
- 1JulPond dippingCastle Espie
- 1JulExhibition by Diarmuid Delargy RUA REArtisAnn Gallery
- 3JulVision — Comber LibraryComber Library
- 4JulDragonfly crafts with Boom StudiosCastle Espie
- 5JulCourtyard sessionsCastle Espie
- 6JulNature Through Our Eyes Alphabetography — Holywood LibraryHolywood Library
Days out in Greenisland — your questions
What are the best days out in Greenisland?
Carrickfergus Castle tops most lists and is brilliant for families. The Knockagh Monument Stargazing Spot offers something genuinely different — especially on a clear evening. For a more active day, the Newtownabbey Greenway is ideal for cycling and walking. World of Wonder is a great pick when you need to keep younger children entertained indoors.
What free things are there to do in Greenisland?
Quite a few. Jordanstown Loughshore Park Playground and Marine Gardens Play Park are both free and great for young children. The Newtownabbey Greenway is free for walking or cycling. Carrickfergus Museum and Mossley Mill Museum both have free entry, and the Knockagh Monument Stargazing Spot costs nothing either.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Greenisland?
World of Wonder is a good indoor soft play choice for younger children. Bel-Aire Bowl suits mixed ages and is a solid wet-weather option. Flame! The Gasworks Museum of Ireland and Mossley Mill Museum are both free indoor alternatives worth the visit.
What's good for young children near Greenisland?
Jordanstown Loughshore Park Playground and Marine Gardens Play Park are both free outdoor play parks well suited to young children. World of Wonder is the go-to indoor soft play option. The Newtownabbey Greenway also works well for a gentle family walk or bike ride with little ones.