Ancient ruins, Echlinville Distillery, and Kirkistown Racing Circuit give the area real variety.
Most of it is free. Cloughey Beach, Kearney Beach, and the coastal path to Burr Point all cost nothing. Families with young kids have Exploris Aquarium and Ballyboley Dexters close by, and Grey Abbey adds a strong dose of history.
The best days out near Kircubbin
Echlinville Distillery
Kirkistown Racing Circuit
Kirkistown Race Circuit Trackday
Ballymoat Farm
Kirkistown Castle Golf Club
Ballyhalbert to Portavogie Clifftops
Cloughey Beach
Portavogie Skatepark
Portavogie Harbour sea angling
Cloughey to Burr Point
Burr Point — Easternmost Point of Ireland Stargazing
Ardminnan Golf Club
Ballywalter Park
Kearney Beach
Kearney Bay wild swim
Crazy Farm Golf
Grey Abbey
Angus Farm Shop
Greba Gardens
Cottage Wood Nature Reserve
Beechwood Nurseries
Pony Tales NI
Ballywalter Beach
Ballyboley Dexters
Mahee Island Golf Club
Strangford Lough Yacht Club
Sketrick Castle
Nendrum Monastic Site (Mahee Castle)
Kearney Village Loop (National Trust)
Strangford Lough Activity Centre
Exploris Aquarium
Strangford Lough Boat Tours
Audley's Castle
Audley's Field & Castle (Dreadfort GoT)
Audley's Castle Strangford Lough Dive
Ards Brewing Company
Mount Stewart
Strangford Lough Ferry
DV Diving
DiveClub Northern Ireland
Strangford Dive Centre
Strangford to Castle Ward Shoreline
Strangford Lough Wildlife Centre
Winterfell Tours Castle Ward
Castle Ward (Winterfell)
Strangford Bay Alpacas
Finlay's Place
Clearsky Adventure Centre Castle Ward
What's on near Kircubbin
- 1JulPond dippingCastle Espie
- 3JulVision — Comber LibraryComber Library
- 4JulDragonfly crafts with Boom StudiosCastle Espie
- 5JulCourtyard sessionsCastle Espie
- 1AugLand, Light and Seasons — Killyleagh LibraryKillyleagh Library
- 1AugCreative PeninsulaTown Hall Arts Centre
Days out in Kircubbin — your questions
What are the best days out in Kircubbin?
The area has a real spread. Echlinville Distillery is a great pick for adults, while families love Exploris Aquarium and Ballyboley Dexters. History fans have Grey Abbey and Nendrum Monastic Site to explore. Kirkistown Racing Circuit is worth a visit if the kids are into cars. Most options are within a short drive.
What free things are there to do in Kircubbin?
Plenty. Cloughey Beach and Kearney Beach are both free, and the coastal walk from Cloughey to Burr Point is one of the better walks on the peninsula. Grey Abbey, Nendrum Monastic Site, and Audley's Field & Castle are all free to visit, as is the Kearney Village Loop run by the National Trust.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Kircubbin?
Indoor options are limited near Kircubbin, so rainy days take a little planning. Exploris Aquarium is the best bet for families. Echlinville Distillery and Ards Brewing Company are worth a look for adults. Beyond that, the area is mostly outdoor — it's worth checking the forecast before you head out.
What's good for young children near Kircubbin?
Ballyboley Dexters and Exploris Aquarium are the top picks for little ones in the area. Eastwell Farm Alpacas, Castle Espie Wetland Centre, and Delamont Miniature Railway are also within reach and well suited to younger children who want animals, wildlife, or a miniature train ride.