Days out here run from craft distilleries and castle estates to falconry and river cruises.
More than 20 of the 48 places within about 10 miles are completely free. Bellaghy Bawn, Lough Beg, and Portglenone Forest are easy no-cost starting points. Sperrin Distillery and Galgorm Falconry bring something a bit more hands-on to the mix.
The best days out near Portglenone
Sperrin Distillery
Portglenone Forest
Heaney Farmhouse Brewery
Arthur Cottage
Ben Vista Garden Centre
Seamus Heaney HomePlace
Bellaghy Bawn
Galgorm Falconry
Lough Beg
Oldstone Coffee & Play
Abhainn Cruises
Galgorm Parks Riding School
Kilrea Golf Club
Gracehill Moravian Village
Vance's Organic Farm
Glenshane Pass Dark Sky Spot
The Lake Kilrea
Creative Gardens Galgorm Castle
Galgorm Castle Estate
Galgorm Castle Crazy Golf
Manor Golf Club
Galgorm Castle Golf Club
Buchanan's Farm Shop
Hillstown Farm Shop & Cafe
Galgorm Driving Range
Culmore Organic Farm
K-Team Karting
Moyola Park Golf Club
People's Park Play Park, Ballymena
People's Park (Ballymena)
Ballymena Skate Park (People's Park)
Our Brewery
The Braid Arts Centre
Mid-Antrim Museum
Mid Ulster Garden Centre
Tower Centre
Fairhill Shopping Centre
Ballymena Sportsbowl
Maghera Old Church
Maghera Walled Garden
Mullagh Church
Seven Towers Leisure Centre
IMC Cinema Ballymena
GP Kids The Playground
ECOS Nature Park
Slemish Market Garden
Honeybees Playtown
Mid Antrim Paintball & Airsoft
What's on near Portglenone
- 6JulIndoor PlaySeamus Heaney HomePlace
- 21JulStrand StrollersSeamus Heaney HomePlace
- 23JulSenior StrollsSeamus Heaney HomePlace
- 3Aug3-Day Leporello Art Booklet WorkshopSeamus Heaney HomePlace
- 3AugBackstage Pass: Sing, Dance, ActSeamus Heaney HomePlace
- 5AugLego Club — Ballymena Central LibraryBallymena Central Library
Days out in Portglenone — your questions
What are the best days out in Portglenone?
Portglenone Forest and Galgorm Castle Estate are great free starting points. For heritage, Seamus Heaney HomePlace in nearby Bellaghy is a standout. Galgorm Falconry is a hit with families, and Abhainn Cruises gets you out on the water. Bellaghy Bawn is a great free stop nearby.
What free things are there to do in Portglenone?
There's plenty to do for free. Portglenone Forest is right on the doorstep for a woodland walk. Bellaghy Bawn and Galgorm Castle Estate are both free to visit, and Lough Beg is a lovely spot for wildlife watching. Heaney Farmhouse Brewery and Creative Gardens Galgorm Castle also welcome visitors at no charge.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Portglenone?
Oldstone Coffee & Play is a solid rainy-day option — soft play for little ones and a café for adults. The Lake Kilrea is an indoor activity centre nearby. Further afield in Ballymena, there's bowling at Ballymena Sportsbowl and exhibits at the Mid-Antrim Museum for a quieter afternoon.
What's good for young children near Portglenone?
Galgorm Falconry goes down well with young children — birds of prey are always popular. Oldstone Coffee & Play has soft play with a café alongside. People's Park Play Park in Ballymena is a free outdoor option, and GP Kids The Playground is a good call on a wet day.