The Gobbins Cliff Path is the big draw — a dramatic cliff trail cut into the rock face above the water. Browns Bay beach makes a relaxed finish to the day.
Whitehead, Larne, and Carrickfergus add museums, soft play, and mini golf for when the weather turns. Shore divers get Portmuck Harbour and Whitehead Shore Dive — both free, both excellent.
The best days out near Islandmagee
The Gobbins Cliff Path
The Rinkha Mini Golf (Islandmagee)
Islandmagee Riding Centre
Browns Bay
Whitehead Golf Club
Magheramorne Quarry (Castle Black / Hardhome)
Blackhead Path
Portmuck Harbour Snorkel Site (Islandmagee)
Bentra Mini-Golf
Whitehead Railway Museum
Whitehead Shore Dive (Promenade Slipway)
Larne Lough Islands Viewpoint
Olderfleet Castle
Larne Golf Club
Larne Sub-Aqua Club
SS Chirripo Wreck Dive (Larne Lough)
Jubilee Farm
The Dairy - Bistro & Farm Shop
Gleno Waterfall
Omniplex Cinema Larne
Larne Leisure Centre Soft Play
Larne Leisure Centre
Larne Coastal Path
Tropical World Bowling Larne
Larne Town Park Skate Park
Larne Museum & Arts Centre
Waterloo Bay (Larne's Jurassic Coast)
Forest Fitness NI / S51 Airsoft
Mini Ville Play
Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum
Carrickfergus Urban Farm
Carrickfergus Golf Club practice range
Carrickfergus Golf Club
Carrickfergus Skatepark
Amphitheatre Leisure Centre
Marine Gardens Play Park
Carrickfergus Museum
Carrickfergus Castle
Flame! The Gasworks Museum of Ireland
Carrickfergus Sailing Club
Omniplex Cinema Carrickfergus
Delta Force Paintball Belfast
Cairndhu Golf Club
World of Wonder
Carnfunnock Country Park
Killylane Reservoir Stargazing Site
Sallagh Braes (GoT — Brother Ray's Septry)
Ballygally Shore Dive Site
What's on near Islandmagee
- 6JulNature Through Our Eyes Alphabetography — Holywood LibraryHolywood Library
- 25JulWhitehead Summer Festival 2026Whitehead
- 27JulMessy Mornings - Summer SessionsNorthern Ireland
- 31JulAround the Town FestivalCarrickfergus
- 1AugBirds of Bangor Carnegie and Ward Park — Bangor Carnegie LibraryBangor Carnegie Library
- 1AugOpen House FestivalBangor
Days out in Islandmagee — your questions
What are the best days out in Islandmagee?
The Gobbins Cliff Path is the headline attraction — a dramatic sea-cliff trail that earns every step. Browns Bay is a great beach stop after. Islandmagee Riding Centre and The Rinkha Mini Golf are solid family options, and Magheramorne Quarry is a free Game of Thrones filming location nearby.
What free things are there to do in Islandmagee?
Quite a few. Browns Bay beach is free, as is the Blackhead Path coastal walk and Larne Lough Islands Viewpoint for wildlife spotting. Magheramorne Quarry (Castle Black / Hardhome) is a free Game of Thrones location. Portmuck Harbour Snorkel Site is free for snorkellers, and Olderfleet Castle is a free historic ruin.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Islandmagee?
Whitehead Railway Museum is a good call for a dry afternoon. Larne Leisure Centre Soft Play and Mini Ville Play work well for younger children. Omniplex Cinema Larne is easy for a wet day. Larne Museum & Arts Centre is free and worth an hour or two.
What's good for young children near Islandmagee?
Larne Leisure Centre Soft Play and Mini Ville Play are both built for younger children. Bentra Mini-Golf is fun for most ages. Browns Bay is a free beach with space to run around, and Larne Leisure Centre has a pool if they fancy a swim.