Coastal walks, working farms, free country parks, and wildlife spots on the lough shore — there's a good mix within easy reach.
Families are well catered for. Roe Mill Play Park and Roe Valley Country Park are both free and suit all ages. Echo Echo Falconry gives younger children a close-up animal experience, and Kidz Ahoy is there for wet days when you need somewhere indoors.
The best days out near Ballykelly
Claggan Fruit Farm
RSPB Lough Foyle
Ballykelly to Greysteel Shore
Roe Park Driving Range
Roe Park Resort
Roe Park Resort Spa
Roe Park Resort Golf
Roe Mill Play Park
Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre
Far and Wild Adventures
Echo Echo Falconry
Roe Valley Leisure Centre
Kidz Ahoy
Roe Valley Country Park
Limavady Garden Centre
Faughanvale Stables
Limavady Motte
Carrowmena Activity Centre
Roe Valley Museum
Beetling Mill
Corndale Farm
Drenagh Estate
Crindle Stables
Binevenagh Mountain Viewpoint
Binevenagh GoT Throne Site
Hatch Country Store & Farm
Bovevagh Old Church
Eglinton Flying Club
Cutting Edge Helicopters
Binevenagh Lake
Muff Glen Forest
Roe Estuary Walk
Ulster Gliding Centre
Queen's Gliding Club
Corn Mill Brewery
Sentry Hill Paintball & Airsoft (Derry)
Duncrun Fly Fishing Trout Lakes
Campsie Karting & Paintball Centre
Binevenagh Lake & Viewpoint
Burntollet Wood
Best Western White Horse Hotel & Spa
Magilligan Point to Bellarena
Magilligan Point & Martello Tower
Magilligan Coastal Paragliding Site
Benone Golf Club
Dungiven North-West Paragliding Site
WANES WORLD
Gortmore Viewpoint (Manannán Mac Lir)
What's on near Ballykelly
- 31JulMaiden City FestivalThe Siege Museum
- 1AugSensory Sessions with Crindle Stables - Autism & SEN Friendly6 Carrowclare Road
- 1AugSam Thompson Exhibition — Limavady LibraryLimavady Library
- 2AugMussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne guided tourMussenden Temple & Downhill Demesne
- 3AugSummer Camp Aug 3rd-7th - EGLINTONThe Vale Centre
- 3AugAll Our Saturdays — Dungiven LibraryDungiven Library
Days out in Ballykelly — your questions
What are the best days out in Ballykelly?
Roe Valley Country Park is a favourite for families — free woodland walks with room to roam. RSPB Lough Foyle suits wildlife fans at no cost, Carrowmena Activity Centre works for adventurous groups, and Roe Park Resort offers golf, spa, and estate grounds all in one place.
What free things are there to do in Ballykelly?
There's a solid range of free options nearby. Roe Valley Country Park and Ballykelly to Greysteel Shore both cost nothing and suit all ages. RSPB Lough Foyle is free and ideal for a wildlife walk on the lough shore. Roe Mill Play Park, Roe Valley Museum, Limavady Motte, and Beetling Mill are all free too.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Ballykelly?
Kidz Ahoy is the clear choice for young children on a wet day — indoor soft play keeps them busy whatever the weather. Roe Valley Museum is free and makes for a good couple of hours indoors. Carrowmena Activity Centre is another option for groups and older kids.
What's good for young children near Ballykelly?
Roe Mill Play Park is free and gives little ones room to run. Echo Echo Falconry is a great pick for curious kids who love animals. Kidz Ahoy covers wet days with indoor soft play. Claggan Fruit Farm makes for a relaxed family visit with young children.