Directory of Free Stuff

Some of the free entry places in Northern Ireland that you can visit without paying for a ticket – all you need is the knowledge

Northern Ireland Free Entry Attractions, Heritage Sites, Events, Museums, Galleries. Listed by county.

Do Free Stuff in BELFAST & ANTRIM

Some of the places in BELFAST & ANTRIM that you can visit without paying for a ticket – all you need is the knowledge

Admission is free! (Terms and conditions may apply)

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Ballycastle Museum
59 Castle Street, Ballycastle,
County Antrim, BT54 6AS

Open: Jul & Aug, Mon-Sat 1200-1800

Admission is free!

Tel: 028 2076 2024

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Ballymena Museum
3 Wellington Court, Ballymena,
County Antrim, BT43 6EQ

Open: Mon-Fri 1000-1300 & 1400-1700, Sat 1000-1300

Admission is free!

Tel: 028 2564 2166

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Botanic Gardens
Palm House and Tropical Ravine
Belfast, County Antrim, BT7 1JP

Open: Apr-Sep, Mon-Fri 1000-1700, Sat & Sun, bank hol Mon 1300-1700, Oct-Mar, Mon-Fri 1000-1600, Sat & Sun, bank hol Mon 1300-1600, closed Dec 25

Admission is free! Guided tours £10

Tel: 028 9032 4902
Fax: 028 9032 4902

Carnfunnock Country Park
Antrim Coast Road, Larne,
County Antrim, BT40 2QG

Over 470 acres of woodland, colourful gardens, ponds, walking trails, beaches and coastline, not forgetting its spectacular panoramic views of the Antrim Coast. The Park includes a Walled Garden, Icehouse and the Lime Kilns. More modern additions include an adventure playground, miniature railway and a maze in the shape of Northern Ireland

Open: Spring 0900-dusk, Jul & Aug till 2100,
autumn/winter till 1630pm. Closed 25 Dec, 1 Jan.
Some attractions are only open in summer.

Admission is free! from Oct - Mar only
(Apr-Sep charge made)

Tel: 028 2827 0541 (off season: 028 2826 0088)
Email: carnfunnock@btconnect.com

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Cave Hill and MacArt's Fort
Off Antrim Road, Belfast

Open: Mon-Sat 0900-1030, Sun 0900-1800

Admission is free!

Cave Hill Park And Heritage Centre
Antrim Road, Belfast

Close to the Zoological Gardens, this park offers great views over Belfast and is a good spot for rambling, orienteering and bird watching.

Open: Mon - Sat 0900 -1030; Sun 0900 - 1800

Admission is free!

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Conway Mill
5-7 Conway Street
Belfast, County Antrim, BT13 2DE

Open: Mon-Fri 1000-1630

Admission is free!

Tel: 028 9024 8543

Crown Liquor Saloon
46 Great Victoria Street, Belfast,
County Antrim, BT2 7BA

A high Victorian public house built in the late 19th century, with fine woodwork, glass and tiles.

Open: Mon-Sat 11.30-23.00, Sun 12.30-22.00

Admission is free!

Tel: 028 9024 9476 (National Trust)

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Giant's Causeway
44 Causeway Road
Bushmills, County Antrim, BT57 8SU

A wonderful stretch of coastline which harbours a wealth of natural and local history. The Causeway's rock formations are made of basalt formed 60 million years ago. The visitor centre organises activities for all ages throughout the year.

Open: Mon - Sun 1000 - 1700pm, Nov - Feb 1000 - 1630 Closed Dec 24th - 27th

Admission is free!

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Tel: 028 207 31855 (National Trust)
Fax: 028 2073 2537
Email: causewaytic@hotmail.com

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Glenariff Forest Park
98 Glenariff Road
Ballymena, County Antrim, BT44 0QX

Open: Mon-Sun 1000-dusk, closed Dec 25

Admission is free! Car park charges apply

Tel: 028 2175 8232
Fax: 028 2175 8828

Glenarrif
Tourist Office, Sheskburn House, 7 Mary Street
Ballycastle, Co Antrim, BT54 6QH

The park is dissected by two small rivers with spectacular waterfalls, tranquil pools and stretches of fast flowing water tumbling through rocky gorges. There is an exhibition centre. Four way-marked trails of varying length (1-9 Km) wind through the forest leading to some of the Park's most beautiful wooden areas. One follows the Glenariff River with its famous waterfalls and passes through the National Nature Reserve.

Open: Mon-Sun 1000 - dusk, closed Dec 25

Admission is free! Car park charges apply

Tel - Tourist Office: 02820 762024
Fax: 02820 762515

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Hilden Brewery
Hilden Brewery Visitor Centre
Hilden House, Grand Street
Lisburn, County Antrim, BT27 4TY

Open all year, Tue-Sat 1000-1700
Admission is free! (Tours £4.50, groups £3.75)

Tel : 028 9266 3863

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Hillsborough Courthouse / Hillsborough Castle
The Square, Hillsborough,
County Antrim, BT2 7HF

Events regularly free -  Phone for details

Tel: 028 9268 3285

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Hilsborough Fort
The Square
Hillsborough, County Antrim, BT2 7HF

Open: Apr-Sep Tue-Sat 1000-1900, Sun 1400-1900,
Oct-Mar Tue-Sat 1000-1600, Sun 1400-1600

Admission is free!

Information: 028 9268 3285

Lagan Valley Regional Park
Belvoir Park Forest
Belfast, County Antrim, BT8 7QT

Enjoy 10 miles of scenic walking along the river Lagan and Lagan Canal.

Open: Mon-Sun, dawn-dusk

Admission is free!

Tel: 028 9049 1922

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The Linen Hall Library
17 Donegall Square North
Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 5GB

Admission is free!

Tel: 028 9032 1707
Fax: 028 9043 8586

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Northern Ireland in the Second World War
War Memorial Building, 9-13 Waring Street
Belfast, BT1 2DW

Open: Mon to Fri 0900 - 1700

Admission is free!

Tel: 028 9032 0392

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Portrush Countryside Centre
8 Bath Road
Portrush, County Antrim, BT56 8AP

Open: Easter-Sep, Mon-Sun 1000-1800

Admission is free!

Tel: 028 7082 3600

Rathlin Island
RSPB , Offshore from Ballycastle
Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54 6RT

Six miles off the north Antrim Causeway Coast lies Rathlin Island Causeway coast. The spectacular cliffs come alive with seabirds from late April to early August. You can get a full sense of their numbers from the RSPB vantage point on the West Lighthouse which is on the cliff face. Birds seen will include breeding puffins, guillemots, razorbills, kittiwakes and fulmars. Shelter from the elements is minimal - warm, waterproof clothing is a must. Toilets or refreshment facilities do not exist at the viewpoint as yet, but full amenities can be found at the nearby harbour.

Open: Apr to Aug.

Admission is free! Donations to the RSPB are welcome

Visitors should contact warden before visiting.
Tel: Warden 028 2076 3948

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St. Anne's Cathedral
Donegall Street
Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 2HB

Open: Open all year, Mon-Sat 1000-1600, Sun before and after services, closed Dec 26-Jan 3

Admission is free!

Tel: 028 9032 8332
Fax: 028 9023 8855

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Ulster Museum
Botanic Gardens
Belfast, BT9 5AB

Fascinating array of plants and complemented by glass palm house built by Richard Turner of Dublin, who went on to build the palm house at Kew Gardens. Temperate and tropical species of economic value are the speciality.

Open: Mon-Fri 1000-1700, Sat 1300-1700, Sun 1400-1700 Closed Dec 24-27 & Jan 1

Admission is free!

Tel: 028 9038 3000
Fax: 028 9038 3003

Below this line, in the grey area, we are adding alternative days out to the free listings that DoFreeStuff is renowned for. This is to help you plan your family days out. The attractions listed below make a charge for admission!

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