Olderfleet Castle and Magheramorne Quarry — known to Game of Thrones fans as Castle Black and Hardhome — are both close by, and neither costs a penny.
The mix here suits most family days. Soft play and bowling for wet weather, Gleno Waterfall and Browns Bay when the sun's out, and a local diving scene if you fancy going underwater. Around 20 places in this guide are completely free.
The best days out near Glynn, Larne
Jubilee Farm
The Dairy - Bistro & Farm Shop
Larne Lough Islands Viewpoint
Olderfleet Castle
Larne Sub-Aqua Club
Omniplex Cinema Larne
Magheramorne Quarry (Castle Black / Hardhome)
Tropical World Bowling Larne
Gleno Waterfall
Larne Museum & Arts Centre
SS Chirripo Wreck Dive (Larne Lough)
Larne Coastal Path
Larne Leisure Centre
Larne Leisure Centre Soft Play
Larne Town Park Skate Park
Waterloo Bay (Larne's Jurassic Coast)
Larne Golf Club
Delta Force Paintball Belfast
Islandmagee Riding Centre
Browns Bay
Portmuck Harbour Snorkel Site (Islandmagee)
Cairndhu Golf Club
Killylane Reservoir Stargazing Site
Sallagh Braes (GoT — Brother Ray's Septry)
Carnfunnock Country Park
A Scenic Sauna
Ballygally Shore Dive Site
Ballygally Beach
Cairncastle / Knock Dhu (GoT — Ned Stark execution)
The Gobbins Cliff Path
The Rinkha Mini Golf (Islandmagee)
Knockdhu Promontory Fort
Aerosports Paragliding
Forest Fitness NI / S51 Airsoft
Mini Ville Play
Ballylagan Organic Farm
Ballylagan Trail Rides
Bentra Mini-Golf
Whitehead Golf Club
Whitehead Railway Museum
Blackhead Path
Whitehead Shore Dive (Promenade Slipway)
Carrickfergus Golf Club practice range
Carrickfergus Golf Club
Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum
Carrickfergus Skatepark
Amphitheatre Leisure Centre
Carrickfergus Urban Farm
What's on near Glynn, Larne
- 25JulWhitehead Summer Festival 2026Whitehead
- 31JulAround the Town FestivalCarrickfergus
- 5AugWalled GardensGlenarm Castle
- 5AugDog ParkGlenarm Castle
- 5AugUplift Performing Arts — CarrickfergusCarrickfergus
- 5AugActive Youth NI — CarrickfergusGlencraig Integrated Primary School
Days out in Glynn, Larne — your questions
What are the best days out in Glynn, Larne?
Magheramorne Quarry is a Game of Thrones filming location that's completely free to visit. Olderfleet Castle and Larne Coastal Path are great for history and fresh air. For something more active, Tropical World Bowling Larne and Islandmagee Riding Centre give families a very different kind of day.
What free things are there to do in Glynn, Larne?
Around 20 places in this guide are free. Top picks include Olderfleet Castle, Magheramorne Quarry (the Game of Thrones filming location), Larne Coastal Path, Larne Lough Islands Viewpoint, Browns Bay and the Larne Museum & Arts Centre. Portmuck Harbour on Islandmagee is also free for snorkellers.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Glynn, Larne?
Tropical World Bowling Larne is a solid choice for a wet day, and Larne Leisure Centre Soft Play works well if you have younger children. Omniplex Cinema Larne is nearby if you fancy a film, and Larne Museum & Arts Centre is free and indoors.
What's good for young children near Glynn, Larne?
Larne Leisure Centre Soft Play is purpose-built for young children and great whatever the weather. Browns Bay is a gentle beach for paddling. Jubilee Farm and The Dairy are both farm shops that younger kids tend to enjoy, and Gleno Waterfall makes a lovely short walk.