Location: Newtownabbey
Top Things to do in Newtownabbey
What to do and see in Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland: The Best Things to do Good for Kids
Newtownabbey is a large settlement north of Belfast in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Sometimes considered to be a suburb of Belfast, it is separated from the rest of the city by Cavehill and Fortwilliam golf course. At the 2001 Census, Newtownabbey Urban Area had a population of 62,056, making it the fourth largest settlement in Northern Ireland. It is part of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.
Restaurants in Newtownabbey
1. Need 4 Speed Indoor Karting
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By Alanwexford - Wexford, Ireland
Our first visit to Need 4 Speed in Doagh, Newtownabbey. Very impressed by the whole set up. I emailed through their website a couple of days beforehand to check availability and Debs quickly got back to us within minutes, and booked us in. Good friendly welcome when we arrived with everyone wearing their covid masks. We all changed into racing suits. Fresh gloves and hair coverings were provided. We watched a safety briefing video before heading out to the track where the instructor led us around the first lap of the track to make sure everyone was happy and knew what to do. We had two sessions on the track with a short interval where we were able to check track times, and tried to improve on the second session. Kids had a great time, and we look forward to returning.
2. Sentry Hill Historic House
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 52 reviews
Sentry Hill is a 19th century Victorian farmhouse in the Parish of Carnmoney, County Antrim. The contents of this historic house in Northern Ireland provide a rare insight into life in rural Ulster during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Sentry Hill was the home of the McKinney family, who came to Ireland from Scotland in the early 1700s. Remarkably the contents of the house have survived almost intact. Family furniture, books, paintings, personal diaries, letters, photographs and souvenirs from trips abroad all help to tell the story of the McKinney's, recording life at Sentry Hill and its surrounding areas. Over the years many guests have been warmly received at Sentry Hill by the McKinney family. The last of the family may now be gone but their welcome remains and the door is now open for you. The venue is a popular place to see in Co Antrim, especially during European Heritage Open Days. You can dander down the path through the sheltering trees and step inside the snug old farmhouse. As you cross this threshold you will stand where the past shakes hands with the present. Sentry Hill offers an entertaining day out to visitors of all ages with facilities including guided tours, attractive gardens, a cafe, gift shop and picnic area.
Reviewed By L5303WFjimd
A hidden history gem and a great wet weather plan this venue is a time capsule of artefacts well worth A small detour of the beaten track to visit very impressed
3. War Years Remembered (War Museum)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By argylltraveler
This war museum is a must for any war historian all the items covering the 1st & 2nd world wars are all original its has vechicles weapons uniforms & so much more it takes around 2hours to get round it all very interesting I just loved it
4. Glengormley Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
To find out more about the library including opening times and holidays please visit the Libraries NI website.
5. Jordanstown Loughshore Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By Oceanmoonkai
I visited Loughshore Park today and the steel silhouette bandstand sculpture by artist Skelton Rainey looked amazing in the autumn sunshine. There was also a double rainbow in the sky. I am reminded of William Wordsworth's famous poem: My Heart Leaps Up When I Behold My heart leaps up when I behold A rainbow in the sky: So was it when my life began; So is it now I am a man; So be it when I shall grow old, Or let me die! The Child is father of the Man; And I could wish my days to be Bound each to each by natural piety.
6. Belfast Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 913 reviews
Belfast Zoo is located in north Belfast. The zoo's 55 acre site is home to more than 1,000 animals and 150 species. The majority of our animals are in danger in their natural habitat. The zoo also carries out important conservation work and takes part in European and international breeding programmes which help to ensure the survival of many species under threat. Belfast Zoo is one of the top fee-paying visitor attraction in Northern Ireland, receiving more than 300,000 visitors a year.
Reviewed By Inniscoole
A wonderful place in stunning surroundings. Which even without animals would be a pleasure. But add a zoo and add the magic. I spent Easter Sunday here with my niece. People think zoos are sad now but not this one. Most of the animals have been rescued or conserved. The elephants are rescues and the Barbary lions are no longer found in the wild. The silver back Gorilla is also a rescue. These animals now have the best of homes. The giraffes were majestic and my niece equally loved the small tortoises and birds and fruit bats in the “rainforest”. She loved the small farm having never seen even a pig before! The play park has everything lovely design. And what better on a sunny day than to sit with the flamingos? I think we locals forget what we have up the hill. In the whole day I don’t think I saw one poo, the place was clean and well kept a tribute to the hard working staff , and the keepers had character, knowledge and obvious love of the animals when giving their talks. It was busy today, but do go when it is quiet. The only thing that let it down was the food. Over priced and aimed at the most common denominator, chips and chicken nuggets all round! Where were the salads, pies, savoury pasties, toasties, wraps? Waiter service? Come on this could be improved on big time. We had to queue again for 2 ice lollies with everyone queuing for food by the time we got served they were melted! people would flock if the catering was decent in a superior location. Next time on such a sunny day my advice is bring a picnic!
7. Valley Leisure Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By eatsleepdancerepeat - Newtownabbey, United Kingdom
The play park at valley leisure centre is fantastic for kids of all ages. Access can be sought for main leisure centre carpark or from access to football pitches. Great area for walking also from valley park.
