Mountpanther Farm Park

Located in County Down, between Newcastle and Downpatrick, and under an hour away from Lisburn, Belfast and Newry - Our farm park is one of Northern Ireland’s favourite family attractions, offering fun-filled days out for kids and memorable experiences for the whole family since 2017.

Perfect for families searching for things to do with kids in NI, animal attractions, or unique activities for children, the park combines hands-on animal experiences with exciting indoor and outdoor play.

Meet a wide range of animals from around the world, enjoy interactive experiences in our popular Petting Barn and Reptile Room, and even get to walk-in with our lemurs, wallabies and goats!

The park features a huge range of activities for all ages, including:

Ireland’s largest outdoor bouncy pillow

Indoor bouncy castles and toddler inflatables

Under 3 soft play area

Giant playhouse and slides

Go-kart track

Sand pit

Ride-on tractors

Toddler play village

Outdoor play park

Reptile Room and animal encounters

Daily activity schedule including Keeper Talks and Up-Close Encounters

Our Deer Safari Experience (Seasonal activity- limited tickets booked on arrival at an additional cost).

We are also a popular venue for children’s birthday parties, school trips, private events, group bookings and seasonal events throughout the year, including Easter, summer, Halloween, and Christmas experiences.

Whether you’re planning a family day out in County Down, looking for days out with kids near Belfast, or searching for one of the best family attractions in Northern Ireland, our farm park offers a full day of fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories.

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Book using

https://mountpanther.digitickets.co.uk/tickets

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Directions from Town

From Belfast (45 minutes)

Take the A24, travelling south to Ballynahinch. Stay on the A24 through Carryduff, following signs for Ballynahinch and Newcastle. Go straight across the roundabout at the Temple. Follow the one way system through Ballynahinch and on toward Newcastle. The A24 continues through Seaforde to another roundabout at Clough. Go straight across the roundabout and Mountpanther is approximately 3 minutes away, on your right.

There are also regular buses that leave from Europa Bus Station in Belfast to Newcastle, there is a bus stop just outside Mountpanther, you will see the deer field to your right as you come out of Clough, with the Mountpanther sign inside it, this is where the bus will stop. It is then just a 5 minute walk up the lane towards the park.

From Newcastle (11 minutes)

Follow the Dundrum Road/A2 out of Newcastle, travelling north. After Dundrum, Mountpanther is approximately 3 minutes away, on your left.

From Newry (42 minutes)

Take the B8 to Castlewellan, passing through Mayobridge, where you turn right at the roundabout, following signs for Castlewellan and Newcastle. Go straight through Hilltown to the A25. Turn right onto the A25 and through Kilcoo, staying on the A25. Go straight across the roundabout in Castlewellan and through the town to Clough. At the T-junction in Clough, turn right towards Dundrum and Newcastle. Mountpanther is approximately 3 minutes away, on your right.

From Downpatrick (13 minutes)

Follow the Ballydugan Road/A25 to Clough. At the roundabout in Clough, take the first exit to Dundrum and Newcastle. Mountpanther is approximately 3 minutes away, on your right.

You can also take the bus from Downpatrick bus station towards Newcastle. There is a bus stop just outside Mountpanther, you will see the deer field to your right as you come out of Clough, with the Mountpanther sign inside it, this is where the bus will stop. It is then just a 5 minute walk up the lane towards the park.

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Getting to the start by car

We are based on the main road between Clough and Dundrum. Coming down the hill out of Clough, you will see the Deer field at the right hand side of the road, with a large Mountpanther Farm Park sign inside the field. The entrance to the park is slightly further on down.

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Opening times

Opening dates

CLOSED- November - March (But Check our Website for The Ultimate Christmas Experience)

Open- April (Easter Only)
June (Weekends only)
July-August (Daily)
September (Weekends only)
October (Weekends only and daily during half-term)

Opening time- 11am-5pm

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Price from £

Please visit our website for full pricing information.
Opening dates and times may vary throughout the year and during special events, so we recommend checking our website before visiting for the most up-to-date information.