Grangewater Open Farm is brilliant for little ones, Seamus Heaney HomePlace is one of the region's standout heritage sites, and Iniscarn Forest gives you free woodland walks just down the road.
There's a good mix of things to do — farms, forests, ruins, and leisure centres — with 15 free options across the area. On a wet day, Hunter's Quest has indoor soft play covered, and Greenvale Leisure Centre is close by for a swim.
The best days out near Desertmartin
Culsara Equestrian Centre
Grangewater Open Farm
Iniscarn Forest
Iniscarn Forest Play Park
Hunter's Quest
Meadowlane Shopping Centre
Greenvale Leisure Centre
The Oaks Trout Fishery
The Jungle NI
Mullagh Church
Moyola Park Golf Club
Maghera Walled Garden
Maghera Old Church
Mid Ulster Garden Centre
Splash Outdoor Waterpark
Glenshane Country Farm
Old Killelagh Church
Springhill House
Railway Karting & Adventure Park
AJ’s Farmshop
Seamus Heaney HomePlace
Bellaghy Bawn
Traad Ponds Golf Club
Lissan House
Heaney Farmhouse Brewery
Ballyronan Marina & Beach
Lough Beg
Slieve Gallion Paragliding Site
Glenshane Pass Dark Sky Spot
Littlebridge Farm Fresh Ltd
Cookstown Leisure Centre — Tenpin Bowling
Buchanan's Farm Shop
Wee Adventurers Play Hub
Kilgad Fishery
Gameland
The Burnavon Arts & Cultural Centre
The Ritz Cinema Cookstown
Abhainn Cruises
Mid-Ulster Sub-Aqua Club
Cookstown Leisure Centre
Cookstown Leisure Centre Soft Play
Davagh Forest
Davagh Forest Play Area
Killymoon Garden Centre
Killymoon Golf Club
What's on near Desertmartin
- 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 Desertmartin — your questions
What are the best days out in Desertmartin?
Seamus Heaney HomePlace in nearby Bellaghy is one of the area's standout attractions. Grangewater Open Farm is perfect for families with young children, while Culsara Equestrian Centre offers horse riding for all ages. If you fancy something active, Railway Karting & Adventure Park and Splash Outdoor Waterpark are both within easy reach.
What free things are there to do in Desertmartin?
There are plenty of free options near Desertmartin. Iniscarn Forest and the Iniscarn Forest Play Park cost nothing to visit. Maghera Walled Garden and Maghera Old Church are both free, as is Bellaghy Bawn castle. Mullagh Church and Mid Ulster Garden Centre round out a solid list of no-cost days out.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Desertmartin?
On a rainy day near Desertmartin, Hunter's Quest has indoor soft play to keep children busy. Greenvale Leisure Centre is worth a visit for a swim. Seamus Heaney HomePlace makes for a genuinely engaging indoor afternoon, especially for older children and adults.
What's good for young children near Desertmartin?
Grangewater Open Farm and Glenshane Country Farm are both brilliant for little ones — meeting animals never gets old. Iniscarn Forest Play Park is free and great for burning off energy outdoors. Hunter's Quest has indoor soft play for wetter days. All are within easy reach of Desertmartin.