



20+ Things to Do with Toddlers in Belfast
Belfast has a wide range of options designed for toddlers and babies under 5 — from sensory play and soft play to free museums with dedicated under-5s spaces.
City Parks(4)

Drumglass Park
★4.5Explore six acres of historic parkland with playgrounds, green spaces, and a Green Flag Award-winning environment perfect for families with young children.

People's Park
★4.6Enjoy free outdoor space perfect for families with children, dogs welcome and pushchair-friendly facilities throughout.

Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park
★4.7Explore 128 acres of gardens, woodlands and meadows featuring an award-winning International Rose Garden, children's playground and scenic walking trails.

Botanic Gardens
★4.6Explore 200 years of horticultural heritage with tropical plants, rose gardens, alpine collections and award-winning landscapes in Belfast's cherished public park.
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Botanical Gardens(3)

National Trust - Rowallane Garden
★4.7Explore stunning gardens with family-friendly walking trails, a welcoming café, and plenty of space for children and dogs to enjoy the outdoors.

Antrim Castle Gardens
★4.7Explore 400-year-old gardens featuring Anglo-Dutch canals, Victorian pleasure grounds, and heritage architecture in a unique Northern Ireland setting.

Seaforde Gardens & Tropical Butterfly House
★4.5Explore historic walled gardens, Ireland's oldest living maze, and a tranquil tropical butterfly house filled with exotic plant life and free-flying butterflies.
Farms(3)

The Ark Open Farm
★4.8Explore a family-friendly open farm with animals, seasonal events, and outdoor activities suitable for all ages from birth upwards.

Fort Evergreen Warrenpoint
★4.6Explore a pet and play farm combining indoor soft play, animal encounters, outdoor adventures, and seasonal attractions for all ages.

Carrickfergus Urban Farm
★4.7Visit a beloved community urban farm featuring goats, pigs, ponies, poultry and small pets, with free entry and a cafe for families.
Swimming Pools(3)

Grove Wellbeing Centre
★4.2Enjoy comprehensive leisure and wellbeing facilities including swimming pools, gyms, fitness classes, and spa services for the whole family.

Olympia Leisure Centre and Spa
★4.3Enjoy swimming, gym facilities, spa treatments, and kids' activities including soft play and trampoline parks all in one leisure centre.

Lagan Valley LeisurePlex
★4.4Splash into fun with indoor pools, inflatable water assault courses, soft play, and party packages designed for families of all ages.
Play Cafés(2)

Honeybees Playtown
★4.8Explore a custom-designed miniature playtown with 10 themed businesses, soft play frames, and a sensory room for children aged 0-10 years.

Jumping Jacks
★4.2Enjoy a fun-filled indoor soft play environment in Lisburn with separate areas for toddlers and older children, plus a relaxing café for adults.
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Museum(1)
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Theatre(1)
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