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Days Out in Scarva

Scarva is a great base for family days out across south County Armagh.

📍48 placeswithin 10 miles
🎟️11 freeno ticket needed
11 indoorrainy-day picks
🏰Castles & historyheritage nearby

Within ten miles you'll find Gosford Forest Park & Castle — free to roam — plus the Tayto Castle Tour for families and the Game of Thrones Studio Tour for a proper big-day-out treat. Farms, forest trails and soft play round out a varied mix.

Free options are plentiful, and rainy days are covered with soft play at The Super City and Cheeky Monkeys plus Omniplex Cinema Banbridge nearby. There's always a plan within easy reach of Scarva.

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The best days out near Scarva

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Newry Footgolf & Golf Academy

Mini golf 2 mi
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Gosford Karting

Go-kart racing for a fast and fun family afternoon
Driving experiences 3 mi

Tandragee Golf Club

Golf courses 3 mi
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Tayto Castle Tour

A heritage tour of Tayto's Northern Ireland castle
Heritage sites 4 mi
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Tandragee Recreation Centre

Pools & leisure 4 mi

Peck & Pine

An indoor activity centre for family visits year-round
Activity centres 4 mi
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Gosford Forest Park & Castle

Free castle grounds and forest trails to explore together
Castles & Estates Free · 4 mi
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Gosford Forest Park Adventure Trail

Activity centres 4 mi

Little Explorers Play Park, Gosford

Free outdoor play park set within the Gosford grounds
Play parks Free · 4 mi
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Tara 4x4 Off-Road Driving (Newry)

Driving experiences 4 mi
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Lodge Equine Stables

Horse riding 5 mi

Fegan's Farm Shop

Farm shops 5 mi
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Lurgaboy Adventure Centre

Adventure & trails 5 mi

Weir's Organic Farm

Farm shops Free · 5 mi
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F.E. McWilliam Gallery & Studio

Theatres & galleries Free · 6 mi
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The Outlet Banbridge

Shopping centres Free · 6 mi
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Omniplex Cinema Banbridge

Cinemas 6 mi

The Super City

Indoor soft play centre for active younger children
Soft play 6 mi
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Game of Thrones Studio Tour

A major film and TV experience for fans of the show
Film & TV 6 mi
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Brackagh Moss National Nature Reserve

Free wildlife-watching walks at a peaceful nature reserve
Wildlife watching Free · 6 mi

Mahon Garden Centre

Garden centres 6 mi

Cheeky Monkeys

Soft play 7 mi
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Sheepbridge Family Entertainment Centre

Activity centres 7 mi

Banbridge Golf Club

Golf courses 7 mi

Boulevard Garden Centre

Garden centres Free · 7 mi

Killaloo Garden Centre

Garden centres Free · 7 mi

Moyallan Farm Shop

Farm shops Free · 7 mi
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Banbridge Leisure Centre

Pools & leisure 7 mi
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Banbridge Sub-Aqua Club

Diving & snorkelling 7 mi

Ballydown Milk

Farm shops 7 mi
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Tiny Tornadoes

Soft play 7 mi

Portadown Golf Club

Golf courses 7 mi
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Richhill Recreation Centre

Pools & leisure 7 mi

Chapman's Farm Fresh

Farm shops Free · 7 mi

Tiddly Town

Soft play 7 mi
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The Mill NI Indoor Combat Centre

Paintball & airsoft 8 mi

Armagh Apple Farm at Ballinteggart House

Farm shops Free · 8 mi
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Craigmore Viaduct

Ruins 8 mi

Empower Garden Centre & Community Café

Garden centres 8 mi
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Armagh Cider Company (Ballinteggart House)

Animals & farms 8 mi
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Armagh Cider Company

Breweries & cider 8 mi
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Derrymore House

Castles & Estates 8 mi
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The Rage Room NI

Activity centres 8 mi

Mission Possible Escape Rooms (Newry)

Escape rooms 8 mi

Grange Farm factory shop

Farm shops 8 mi
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Peter Pans Neverland

Soft play 8 mi
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Long Meadow Cider

Animals & farms 8 mi

Play Away

Soft play 8 mi

What's on near Scarva

Days out in Scarva — your questions

What are the best days out in Scarva?

Gosford Forest Park & Castle tops the list — it's free and suits all ages. For something more active, Gosford Karting and Gosford Forest Park Adventure Trail are both strong options. The Game of Thrones Studio Tour makes a brilliant full-day outing, and The Super City is a hit with younger children.

What free things are there to do in Scarva?

There's a good spread of free options nearby. Gosford Forest Park & Castle is free to explore, and Little Explorers Play Park, Gosford is also free. Brackagh Moss National Nature Reserve offers free wildlife walks, and Weir's Organic Farm is a free farm shop well worth a visit.

Where can you go on a rainy day near Scarva?

Several good indoor spots sit within easy reach. The Super City and Cheeky Monkeys are reliable soft play venues for younger children. Peck & Pine is an indoor activity centre for all ages. When the rain really sets in, Omniplex Cinema Banbridge makes for a great afternoon out.

What's good for young children near Scarva?

Little Explorers Play Park, Gosford is free and perfect for small children outdoors. The Super City and Cheeky Monkeys both offer indoor soft play that keeps young ones entertained. Gosford Forest Park & Castle is also an easy, free option for a gentle walk with toddlers.

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