Bellaghy Bawn is free and sits right alongside it, making the two an easy morning together.
Lough Beg is great for free wildlife watching, and Abhainn Cruises gets you out on the water. There's more too — free forest walks, farm shops, golf, and soft play for younger ones.
The best days out near Bellaghy
Seamus Heaney HomePlace
Heaney Farmhouse Brewery
Bellaghy Bawn
Lough Beg
Abhainn Cruises
Moyola Park Golf Club
Portglenone Forest
Sperrin Distillery
AJ’s Farmshop
Ben Vista Garden Centre
Hunter's Quest
Meadowlane Shopping Centre
Greenvale Leisure Centre
Our Brewery
Mullagh Church
Traad Ponds Golf Club
Hillstown Farm Shop & Cafe
Mid Ulster Garden Centre
Maghera Walled Garden
Maghera Old Church
Mackenzies Equestrian Centre
Ballyronan Marina & Beach
Glenshane Pass Dark Sky Spot
Grangewater Open Farm
Culsara Equestrian Centre
Ardboe High Cross
Buchanan's Farm Shop
Arthur Cottage
Gracehill Moravian Village
Galgorm Falconry
Old Killelagh Church
Creative Gardens Galgorm Castle
Galgorm Parks Riding School
Galgorm Castle Crazy Golf
Galgorm Castle Estate
Galgorm Driving Range
Galgorm Castle Golf Club
The Oaks Trout Fishery
Iniscarn Forest
Iniscarn Forest Play Park
The Jungle NI
Kilrea Golf Club
Vance's Organic Farm
Escarmouche Belfast
Oldstone Coffee & Play
World of Owls
The Lake Kilrea
Splash Outdoor Waterpark
What's on near Bellaghy
- 6JulIndoor PlaySeamus Heaney HomePlace
- 21JulStrand StrollersSeamus Heaney HomePlace
- 23JulSenior StrollsSeamus Heaney HomePlace
- 2AugSummer Garden Tours with NaomiSpringhill
- 2AugLittle Learner toursSpringhill
- 3Aug3-Day Leporello Art Booklet WorkshopSeamus Heaney HomePlace
Days out in Bellaghy — your questions
What are the best days out in Bellaghy?
The Seamus Heaney HomePlace is the standout — a dedicated heritage centre that appeals to adults and older children. Bellaghy Bawn is free and right in the village. For outdoor days, Lough Beg is ideal for wildlife watching and Portglenone Forest has free woodland walks. Abhainn Cruises is worth it for a trip on the water.
What free things are there to do in Bellaghy?
Quite a few. Bellaghy Bawn is free to visit. Lough Beg is free for wildlife watching. Portglenone Forest has free woodland walks. Heaney Farmhouse Brewery offers a free visit. Mullagh Church and Maghera Walled Garden round out a good free day if you want to explore the wider area.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Bellaghy?
Hunter's Quest has indoor soft play and is a reliable pick when the weather turns. Oldstone Coffee & Play is another family-friendly indoor option nearby. The Seamus Heaney HomePlace is fully indoors and interesting for all ages. Greenvale Leisure Centre has pool and leisure facilities if you need something more active.
What's good for young children near Bellaghy?
Hunter's Quest is the main soft play option for younger ones. Grangewater Open Farm lets kids see animals up close. World of Owls and Galgorm Falconry both work well for families with curious children. Iniscarn Forest Play Park adds outdoor adventure to the mix.