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Perfect Places to Plan Your Summer Adventures in Northern Ireland

School's out – so get outdoors and make the most of the months ahead with these fun-sized family activities and day trips to National Trust hotspots across the country
  • Portstewart strand

    Portstewart Strand

    Go swimming in the sea at one of Northern Ireland's finest stretches of golden sand, sweeping along the edge of the North Coast.

  • Carrick-a-Rede

    Carrick-a-Rede

    With its unrivalled scenery, the rugged clifftops are one of the prime spots around the country to watch for wildlife and hunt for fossils – you'll be amazed at what you can find.

  • Downhill Kites

    Downhill and Hezlett House

    You'll be hard pressed find somewhere better-suited for kite-flying than the grounds of Mussenden Temple, perched 120 feet high above the Atlantic Ocean. Tip: Save this one for the annual Downhill Kite Festival on August 2.

    SophieScarlette on Flickr
  • strangford-lough

    Strangford Lough

    Discover a wealth of underwater creatures and even hidden treasures at the largest sea lough in the British Isles.

  • Mount Stewart

    Mount Stewart

    Be inspired by the rich tapestry of plants in the celebrated garden grounds and create something of your own.

  • Castle Ward

    Castle Ward

    Step into a fantasy world and explore the eccentric, 18th century grounds where a world of rural adventure awaits.

  • Rolling Hills Panoramic

    Rowallane Garden

    The gentle, rolling hill at the front of the house can make for dizzying family fun.

    Randy Scott Slavein
  • stone skimming

    The Argory

    Perfect your stone skimming technique at the River Blackwater, adjacent to the handsome Irish gentry house estate.

  • Florence Court

    Florence Court

    Investigate the world of pondlife or take a spin on any of the fantastic surrounding bike trails.

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