The Seamus Heaney HomePlace is the big cultural draw, and Ballyronan Marina & Beach is a brilliant free spot for a relaxed day by the water.
Families get farms, forests, and a waterpark. Adults have distilleries, breweries, and trout fishing to explore. Seventeen of the 36 places listed here are free, so a great day out needn't cost much.
The best days out near Maghera
Maghera Walled Garden
Maghera Old Church
Mid Ulster Garden Centre
Mullagh Church
Old Killelagh Church
The Oaks Trout Fishery
Glenshane Country Farm
Culsara Equestrian Centre
Glenshane Pass Dark Sky Spot
Buchanan's Farm Shop
Grangewater Open Farm
Moyola Park Golf Club
Iniscarn Forest
Iniscarn Forest Play Park
Seamus Heaney HomePlace
Heaney Farmhouse Brewery
Hunter's Quest
Bellaghy Bawn
Meadowlane Shopping Centre
Greenvale Leisure Centre
Sperrin Distillery
Vance's Organic Farm
Portglenone Forest
Moyletra Moileds | The Beef Barn Farm Shop
The Jungle NI
Lough Beg
Kilrea Golf Club
Manor Golf Club
The Lake Kilrea
AJ’s Farmshop
Abhainn Cruises
Jim Watt Sports Centre
K-Team Karting
Garvagh Museum & Heritage Centre
Splash Outdoor Waterpark
Traad Ponds Golf Club
What's on near Maghera
- 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 Maghera — your questions
What are the best days out in Maghera?
The Seamus Heaney HomePlace in Bellaghy is the standout cultural visit in the area. For outdoor days, Ballyronan Marina & Beach is a brilliant free option with a beach and lakeside marina. Glenshane Country Farm suits families with young children, and Sperrin Distillery makes a great adult outing.
What free things are there to do in Maghera?
Plenty. Bellaghy Bawn is a free castle right in the village. Lough Beg offers quiet wildlife watching at no cost. Maghera Old Church and Ardboe High Cross are both free ruins worth a visit. Ballyronan Marina & Beach and Iniscarn Forest round out the free outdoor options.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Maghera?
Hunter's Quest is the top indoor pick when the weather turns. The Seamus Heaney HomePlace is another strong indoor visit that easily fills a few hours. For families who don't mind a light drizzle, Glenshane Country Farm and Iniscarn Forest both work well in most weather.
What's good for young children near Maghera?
Glenshane Country Farm is the natural first stop — little ones love the animals. Grangewater Open Farm is another good family visit close by. Iniscarn Forest Play Park gives kids room to run and explore. Hunter's Quest is the indoor fallback. A solid range for young children near Maghera.