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Days Out in Magherafelt

Magherafelt sits at the heart of Mid Ulster with a real mix of free and paid days out on its doorstep.

📍45 placeswithin 10 miles
🎟️16 freeno ticket needed
5 indoorrainy-day picks
🌊By the seabeaches & coast

Seamus Heaney HomePlace is one of the standout heritage experiences in the area, and Ballyronan Marina & Beach gives free access to the waterside.

Families can splash at Splash Outdoor Waterpark, explore ancient ruins like Ardboe High Cross for free, or let young children burn off energy at Wee Adventurers Play Hub. With 48 places within 10 miles, there's real choice here.

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The best days out near Magherafelt

Greenvale Leisure Centre

Pools & leisure in town

Hunter's Quest

Soft play in town
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Meadowlane Shopping Centre

Shopping centres Free · 0 mi

Moyola Park Golf Club

Golf courses 2 mi

Grangewater Open Farm

Animals & farms 3 mi

AJ’s Farmshop

Farm shops 3 mi
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The Jungle NI

Paintball & airsoft 3 mi

Traad Ponds Golf Club

Golf courses 4 mi
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Ballyronan Marina & Beach

Free beach and marina visit for all the family
Boat trips Free · 4 mi
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Splash Outdoor Waterpark

Outdoor water fun for families on warm days
Pools & leisure 4 mi

Iniscarn Forest Play Park

Play parks Free · 4 mi
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Iniscarn Forest

Free woodland walks through peaceful forest trails
Forest & woodland Free · 4 mi
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Culsara Equestrian Centre

Horse riding 4 mi
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Bellaghy Bawn

A free historic bawn and castle to explore
Castles & Estates Free · 5 mi
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Seamus Heaney HomePlace

Heritage site celebrating the life and home of Seamus Heaney
Heritage sites 5 mi
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Springhill House

Castles & Estates 5 mi
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Lough Beg

Wildlife watching Free · 6 mi
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Heaney Farmhouse Brewery

Breweries & cider Free · 6 mi
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Railway Karting & Adventure Park

Go-kart racing and adventure park activities for all ages
Driving experiences 6 mi

Mullagh Church

Ruins Free · 6 mi
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Ardboe High Cross

Free ancient high cross and historic ruins to explore
Ruins Free · 6 mi
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Abhainn Cruises

Boat trips 7 mi

Maghera Walled Garden

Parks & gardens Free · 7 mi
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Maghera Old Church

Ruins Free · 7 mi

Mid Ulster Garden Centre

Garden centres Free · 7 mi
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The Oaks Trout Fishery

Fishing & angling 7 mi

Littlebridge Farm Fresh Ltd

Farm shops 8 mi

Old Killelagh Church

Ruins Free · 8 mi
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Lissan House

Castles & Estates 8 mi
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Glenshane Country Farm

Animals & farms 9 mi
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Our Brewery

Breweries & cider Free · 9 mi
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Mackenzies Equestrian Centre

Horse riding 9 mi

Portglenone Forest

Forest & woodland Free · 9 mi
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Cookstown Leisure Centre — Tenpin Bowling

Bowling 9 mi
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Wee Adventurers Play Hub

Indoor soft play for babies and young children
Soft play 9 mi

Gameland

Activity centres 9 mi
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Kilgad Fishery

Fishing & angling 9 mi
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The Burnavon Arts & Cultural Centre

Theatres & galleries 10 mi
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Sperrin Distillery

Distilleries 10 mi
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The Ritz Cinema Cookstown

Cinemas 10 mi
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Mid-Ulster Sub-Aqua Club

Diving & snorkelling 10 mi
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Cookstown Leisure Centre

Pools & leisure 10 mi
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Cookstown Leisure Centre Soft Play

Soft play 10 mi

Killymoon Golf Club

Golf courses 10 mi

Killymoon Garden Centre

Garden centres Free · 10 mi

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Days out in Magherafelt — your questions

What are the best days out in Magherafelt?

The area has a great range of options. Seamus Heaney HomePlace is one of the standout heritage experiences in Mid Ulster. Splash Outdoor Waterpark is popular with families on warmer days. Ballyronan Marina & Beach is free and great for a relaxed outing. Railway Karting & Adventure Park adds something more active to the mix.

What free things are there to do in Magherafelt?

There are plenty of free options in the Magherafelt area. Ballyronan Marina & Beach and Lough Beg are both great for a free waterside visit. Ardboe High Cross and Bellaghy Bawn are fascinating free historic sites. Iniscarn Forest has free walking trails, and Heaney Farmhouse Brewery is also free to visit.

Where can you go on a rainy day near Magherafelt?

Nearby Cookstown has solid indoor options for a rainy day. Cookstown Leisure Centre covers tenpin bowling and soft play under one roof. Wee Adventurers Play Hub is ideal for young children who need to burn off energy indoors. Cosmic Kids Softplay & Café is another comfortable choice for parents and toddlers.

What's good for young children near Magherafelt?

Young children are well served around Magherafelt. Wee Adventurers Play Hub and Cosmic Kids Softplay & Café are great for indoor days. Grangewater Open Farm and Glenshane Country Farm both offer animal encounters that little ones enjoy. Iniscarn Forest Play Park is a free outdoor option for fresh air and fun.

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