Aughnahoy Staycations / Partytime Garden

The Partytime Garden at Aughnahoy Staycations is essentially a themed outdoor space designed for families wanting a bit of structured fun alongside their accommodation stay. It's not a massive attraction - think more along the lines of a well-maintained recreational garden with play equipment and activity areas rather than a full theme park. The setup works best if you're stopping over at one of the glamping sites in the area, particularly Sunset Glamping just under a mile away or Lough Beg Glamping a few miles further on.

Kids will spend a solid hour or two here, particularly the under-eights. Parents looking for a break might find it does the job - there's space to move around, and it serves as a decent buffer between relaxing at your glamping pod and heading into Ballymena town proper. It's free if you're staying at the attached staycation facilities, though details on day-visitor admission aren't readily available online, so best ringing ahead to check.

Honestly, it's not a reason to book a holiday on its own. But slotted into a Mid and East Antrim break where you're after quiet glamping with family activities nearby, it ticks a practical box. The real draw here is the location - close enough to Ballymena for supplies and town amenities, but far enough out to feel properly away. Bring wellies if you visit in winter. The gardens can get muddy, and there's not much shelter if the weather turns.