Public pools & Water park in Belfast

“Really beautiful. The effort was worth it. As a suggestion, it’s better to follow the route starting from Belfast Castle. The route is better.”

“Great views, be prepared for some walking get here. We went from the upper Hightown road car park. Mostly uphill but nothing too difficult. Best views on Belfast, allow a couple of hours min for a round trip from the car park.”

Aqua Dog Hydrotherapy is a specialized canine rehabilitation center located on Moira Road in Lisburn. This facility provides a supportive environment designed to improve the health and mobility of dogs of all ages. The core service is professional hydrotherapy, which utilizes water resistance to build muscle strength without joint strain. It is particularly effective for senior dogs suffering from nerve pain, muscular discomfort, or age-related mobility issues. The team also offers tailored swimming sessions to help pets recover from injuries or improve their general fitness levels.

“My husband, teen son and I did the interactive blacksmithing workshop this past Saturday and it was TERRIFIC! Michael and his assistant Garth first took us on a tour of this historical mill and showed us how spades are made. It was fascinating to see how the mill was built and how it's powered and it's awesome that the National Trust has ensured its continuity. Then they helped us make our own fire pokers using the forge. It was exciting, educational, and challenging but they made sure we did everything safely and our pokers came out excellent (well mostly). I think the only reason this experience isn't oversubscribed is that people don't know about it. Hopefully they'll be able to continue it as it's a great opportunity to do something unique and fascinating. Highly recommend.”

“I have worked in the Ormeau Baths for 5 months now and it is just fantastic. A design treat, vibrant and cool and with super facilities and fantastic people to connect with and great events to attend. All managed by the superb Lisa who offers support and a smile in abundance.”

“As far as parks go Lurgan Park is among the United Kingdom's higher echelon. It really is rather special, certainly the best in Northern Ireland in my opinion and it's particularly well maintained too. Fantastic for families with young children, as aside from the picturesque setting, there is a children's playground. There's also a lake that is home to numerous wild birds including swans, geese and ducks. Squirrels can be spotted going about their business in and around the trees. Park is welcoming for those with dogs. Lovely place for a jog or just a leisurely walk. Easy to find as it's so close to Lurgan main Street.”

“What a lovely green space for locals. Unfortunately the canal was drained but can imagine it full. Poor ducks missing that. Gardens and public spacesvwell maintained.”

“A lovely place to walk the dog. When when it is busy it never seems too full. The paths are well maintained and although never far from Belfast, you feel like you are in another world.Only thing that could be better is a few more bins, I hate seeing rubbish in such a lovely space, I never understand why people leave rubbish and especially poo bags in such lovely spaces.”

“I first visited in 1971 as a child. Since then I’ve visited the museum over 20 times. I always see and learn something new. The staff and volunteers are welcoming and knowledgeable. We pick a nice day and walk the full park, thoroughly enjoying the peace and quiet especially in the rural sections. A special place.”

“Lovely park, great big walk with the dog. It has a lovely little cafe and nice, clean toilets. Most sunny days you can also find an ice cream van near the beach! You can choose to walk several different routes, woods or beach or a mixture of both.”

“Me and my boyfriend did the Treetop Obstacle Course and had the best time. The course was so much fun, with lots of various challenges to cross. Our instructor Charlie was awesome, felt more like being there with a friend. He was very encouraging and ensured we knew what we were doing, and made the whole experience even better. Thank you Charlie!! :)”

“Beautiful spot for a walk. There is a little coffee van that does pizzas and take away coffees, which is just in the main parking lot. Note that it only accepts cash, and the closest ATM is at a garage about 10 minutes' walk away.”

“A great asset for Belfast. The lungs of the city giving refuge from traffic and pollution for locals and tourists. Very popular with walkers, cyclists and runners providing a shared space for all. Linking Belvoir Forest, Lady Dixon Park and Barnets Demense. Cycle the whole way from Titanic Quarter to Lisburn alongside the River Lagan, traffic free apart for a short section from Ormeau to Stranmillis.”

“Cockle Row cottages now open at weekends. Check Ards and North Down Borough Council for times etc. Nice spot and great pub grub at Groomsport Inn”

“Crawfordsburn is a great place for whatever kind of day out you have in mind. Inland country park walks, coastal path walk (Helen's bay to Bangor), grassy areas for games, the beach, a nice café, and the ice-cream van! We were there for a church bbq and were able to make use of the activity/scout centre, which has a great covered area for any unsuspecting showers. Lots of picnic tables and toilet facilities. Ample parking in the main carpark and toilets are also available at the café.”

“A very relaxed and enjoyable meander. For that little bit of fresh air, Cairn Wood was a great option today. Every dog walker we encountered was well mannered and in control of their dog; excellent to see that! We did notice a few dog land mines however; this was a well kept public walk for sure. Several options of which trail you might choose to follow, all marked up well at each junction. The coffee served at Batch (in the car park) served up a decent, and perfectly hot, cup of coffee! The tray bake options are all pretty decent!!”

“Fantastic walk up into hills above East Belfast. Great views across the city and a beautiful glen with waterfall and light dappling through deciduous trees. Even a 12 to 14 hundred year old hill fort at the top (not in great repair but still worth seeing). Be warned- the climb is steep including high steps. Also some steps and fences really need maintenance work done to them - stout shoes are essential if there's been any rain recently (ok all the time - this is Belfast!) and this isn't for anyone with limited mobility.”

“On the small side which is perfect for what I want. Just people who want to work out Perfect”

“Brilliant stay, lovely place, clean and comfy rooms, will definitely come back and will recommend. Breakfast is fab! Thank you Lynne and team”

“Great Walks in all directions. Plenty of dog walkers and walkers. Watch for cyclists and runners if wearing earphones.”

“I took the train to Bangor and then walked from Bangor to Hollywood along the coastal path. Some sections of this path are paved, and some other sections remain as footpaths. The areas close to the Bangor and Hollywood are maintained as promenades. It’s a fairly easy walk with occasional slopes, but there are plenty of benches to sit and rest a little. The section from Bangor to Helen’s bay is busy, and the section from Helen’s bay is quiet until the Cultra area. It is a calm and peaceful walking path, with people walking dogs and jogging/exercising. It’s generally very quiet except for the noise of waves breaking. Salt air.”

“Great place for a swim or out on the paddle board. Water crystal clear.”

“Nice and quiet walk if you go early on a Sunday morning. There are plenty of sign posts and markers along the way. Some parts of the path are slightly narrow. Just be careful of the numerous cyclists”

“Good area for walking dogs and going for a walk. The area has a designated area for dogs, which is very useful it also has many fitness machines located in and around the park the bike park aswell is excellent and I would recommend it it is just a little bit hidden inside the park but overall Billy Neill is a good place for walks and to bring your dgs”

“A beautiful walk around 2 lakes with stunning views of Cave Hill.”

“A great way to access the coastal path if you get off the train at Bangor West. The glen is a maze of tiny paths leading down to the sea, full of unexpected vistas among a small but beautiful patch of natural woodland.”

“Pleasure to deal with great knowledge about pool tables, great selection to choose from, I ended up buying great table right cloth ,bonus it came a week earlier than expected down to south Ireland,iv been in touch and bought few more accessories well worth the visit even just have a look for future opportunities.”

“Great country park in picturesque surroundings of the North Coast. Variety of walking trails with differing levels of challenge. Fun packed kids area with many family oriented activities. Cafe provides good food and parking is easy to locate.”