Galgorm
Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland's showpiece resort, half an hour from Belfast, with a river running through 550 acres. Pick a log cabin or forest den, book falconry or a pony ride, and let the children loose in the woods while you take turns in the famous riverside hot tubs.
For the children
- Kids' activities
- Pool
- Tennis
- Golf
- Horse riding
- Nature activities
- Children's menu
- Family rooms
- Spa
- Best for
- Families wanting spa-resort luxury with activities
- Ages
- All ages
- Pool
- Indoor heated pool plus outdoor heated pools
- Family rooms
- Family rooms, log cabins, cottage suites, forest dens and residences
- Outdoors
- Horse riding, falconry, pottery, woodland adventure, tennis, padel
We only list facilities we could confirm on their website — something not listed may still be there.
Days out nearby
~29 miles · ~45 mins
Zoo · ideal day trip
Set on the slopes of Cave Hill with views over Belfast Lough, the zoo is home to Asian elephants, red pandas and gorillas. The hilly paths make for a good adventure walk too.
~33 miles · ~45 mins
Nature / outdoors · ideal day trip
Thousands of hexagonal basalt columns to clamber over, plus the legend of the giant Finn McCool. A World Heritage coastline where children can scramble, explore and hunt for the 'giant's boot'.
~33 miles · ~45 mins
Castle / historic · rainy day option
A striking building on the very slipway where Titanic was built, with a shipyard ride and immersive galleries telling the ship's story. Older children find it fascinating; younger ones enjoy the ride.
~33 miles · ~45 mins
Science centre · rainy day option
Northern Ireland's science and discovery centre, with a giant climbing frame, build-and-test zones and interactive exhibits across several floors. Easily fills a rainy morning in Belfast. It sits inside the SSE Arena on the waterfront.
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Family facilities
- Kids' menu
- ParkingApprox 300 guest car parking spaces
A guide, not a guarantee. Shown only where the venue or a trusted source has told us. Not listed doesn't mean not available — check with the venue if it matters for your visit.
Researched by Tumble in October 2026 from each place's own website. Tumble doesn't take these bookings — prices, availability and children's club details change, so check with them before you book. Distances and travel times are approximate.