Patterson's Spade Mill is a working mill and country estate great for a family morning, while Need 4 Speed Indoor Karting keeps things fast-paced if you want energy over heritage.
Sixteen local attractions are free, including The Donkey Sanctuary Belfast and Antrim Round Tower. Rainy days are well covered too — soft play, bowling, and a free museum at Mossley Mill are all within easy reach.
The best days out near Templepatrick
The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat
Templetown Mausoleum
Hilton Belfast Templepatrick Golf & Country Club
Colemans Nurseries
The Spa at Dunadry Hotel & Gardens
Patterson's Spade Mill
The Donkey Sanctuary Belfast
The Wee Village
Laurel View Equestrian Centre
Fisherwick Farm
Need 4 Speed Indoor Karting
Belfast Artisan Gin School
Greenacres Golf Centre
Skirmish Paintball Belfast
Happy Littles Play Café
Sentry Hill Historic House
Lough Neagh Angling
Antrim Round Tower
Nutts Corner Circuit
Belfast Artisan Distillery
Supercar Experience Ireland
Antrim Forum tenpin bowling
Rea's Wood & Farr's Bay
Antrim Forum Soft Play
Antrim Forum
Greenmount Garden Centre
Antrim Castle Gardens
Nutts Corner Karting
Massereene Golf Club
Glengormley Sportsbowl
Mini Minds Play Café
Antrim Lough Shore Play Park
Loughshore Trail (Lough Neagh)
Ballyrobert Cottage Garden & Nursery
Maid of Antrim Lough Neagh Cruise
The Junction Shopping Centre
Movie House Glengormley
Junction Jack's Mini Golf
Ballyearl Golf Club
Scrapyard Golf
Funworks
Antrim to Randalstown Cycle Route (NCN 94)
JCB Young Driver Zone
Omniplex Cinema & Bowling Junction One
Sixmile Leisure Centre
Mossley Mill Bowls Pavilion
Mossley Mill Museum
Theatre at the Mill
What's on near Templepatrick
- 1JulExhibition by Diarmuid Delargy RUA REArtisAnn Gallery
- 6JulNature Through Our Eyes Alphabetography — Holywood LibraryHolywood Library
- 6JulBright Sparks Summer CampW5 Belfast
- 14JulEric Kuhne: A Tribute to the Genius Behind the Titanic Belfast BuildingTtianic Belfast
- 19JulFrom the Harbour to the MoonW5 Belfast
- 20JulTechno Sparks Summer CampW5 Belfast
Days out in Templepatrick — your questions
What are the best days out in Templepatrick?
For a standout day, head to Patterson's Spade Mill for a hands-on heritage experience or spend the afternoon at Belfast Zoo. Need 4 Speed Indoor Karting is a popular pick when you want something fast-paced, and The Donkey Sanctuary Belfast is a free option that works brilliantly with younger children.
What free things are there to do in Templepatrick?
There are 16 free options nearby. The Donkey Sanctuary Belfast is free and great for kids. Antrim Round Tower is a free historic ruin worth a quick visit. Sentry Hill Historic House and Mossley Mill Museum are both free to explore, and Mossley Mill Bowls Pavilion costs nothing to use.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Templepatrick?
Several good indoor options are close by. The Wee Village and Funworks are soft play centres made for younger children. Glengormley Sportsbowl is a solid pick for older kids and adults. Mossley Mill Bowls Pavilion is free and sheltered, and Mossley Mill Museum can be added to the same visit at no cost.
What's good for young children near Templepatrick?
Young children have good options nearby. The Donkey Sanctuary Belfast is a free, calm animal visit that small children tend to love. The Wee Village and Funworks both offer soft play designed for little ones. Belfast Zoo is the big day-out option when you want animals and space to roam.