Water park in Belfast

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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”

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

“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.”

“Well kept and safe and secure. Council keep the park looking lovely, spotless and litter-free. Be careful of the security man who locks up and keeps the park safe because he nearly knocked a child down once after the Moira junior Parkrun.”

“Lots of walks all on the flat and plenty to see. Great children's play park and picnic tables near the visitor centre. Also a lovely sensory garden with great wooden animal sculpture. There are two hides for those interested in birdwatching. There are also two cafes, one at the visitor centre and one at Kinnego Marina”

“One of the best experiences at Xmas to do been wanting to go here for so long, didn't disappoint kids loved it, magical makes u feel like Christmas is here, get urself down there”

“Haven't been here for a while and we hit it on a day when luckily enough the tide was out. We were able to reach the island but beware, if the tide has just gone out the causeway can be quite slippery. It gets better as it dries of course. Great scenery but sad to see empty beer cans and plastic bottles way out here as there are plenty of litter bins back at the well kept car park. There are also plenty of seats and picnic tables. Definitely a nice walk but only if the tide is out.”

“Finally visited the last WWT centre I had yet to see. There are the usual attractions for families, an excellent cafe and shop and plenty of hides. Not the best time of year to visit but we saw plenty of waders. Highly recommended if you have any interest in birds and/or little people to keep entertained.”

“Lovely waterfall which is right next to the carpark. The soothing sound of the waterfall relaxes your mind. A very good place to take amazing pictures.”

“Went in to the centre today to renew my Better Adult Senior Res account that had expired over a year ago, hadn’t a clue how to renew it online. The young girl on the reception desk was very polite and helpful in getting my account sorted and the app running again on my phone. Can only say this young lady is a credit to Andersonstown Leisure Centre.”

“Wow, what a busy bustling place and so much on offer . International foods, art, fashion, antiquities, kids stuff, jewellery....the list goes on. We spent a happy hour or two just wandering and listening to the sounds.”

“The best Indian food I have ever had, outside of India itself. Cuisine leans to the northern India style, and is to die for. Absolutely amazing. Highly recommended the tandoori chicken wings, and the tandoori chicken main. Lamb tikka was also excellent. I'll be back for sure, any time that I'm in Belfast!”

“We went to a lot of museums while in northern Ireland but this was probably my favorite. The man who gave us a tour was upbeat and very helpful.”

“We came here with a small child, there were ramps available for wheelchair users and the service was very good and considerate when we were ordering. Once we ordered the food it came fast, the portions were big. Although one of the curry bowls had a few visible chips at the rim. The pineapple rice was expected to have a noticeable pineapple taste but we couldnt taste much. Everything we had was very nice although some of the flavours were a little exotic for out taste. I would recommend this resteraunt and I may go soon here in the future to try more dishes.”

“It’s a lovely place to get lunch, everyone is really friendly, food was good quality. Would definitely recommend a visit.”

“You know your onto a winner when the que Is out the door. Hard to find a nice chippy in lisburn, definitely the best fish and chips I've had in lisburn in a long time. Food was spot on nice crispy batter on the fish and not swimming In grease when we got home. Really busy, but they got through the orders really quickly, and the orders kept coming. Will definitely be going back again.”

“Awesomely me place to visit if you get the chance, the building is something to behold, first view literally takes your breath away. Once inside there’s lots to do and see, the exhibit is amazing, lots of history and a great story.”

“Brilliant park, even though it rained the children still enjoyed running around the park.”

“Kiltonga Nature Reserve is a quiet idyll situated just a stones throw from Ards town centre & quite lovely it is to. To go from the hustle & bustle of every day life to this lovely place is a breath of fresh air, you walk around the place with views of trees, the lake & wildlife just enjoying the moment. If you're early enough you also get to enjoy a lovely coffee from The Bean Box run by a nice chap who makes a great coffee (I recommend the flat white!)”

“We only visited the café when walking the maritime mile. The café is dog friendly. Unsure about the distillery tours, but we bought a bottle to take home”