10 Things to do in Lisburn That You Shouldn't Miss

An award winning salon and day spa, located only seven miles from Belfast and five minutes from Sprucefield, Lisburn. This Decleor Salon of Excellence, is a little hidden oasis in the hustle and bustle of busy city life. Finalists in the British Beauty & Spa Awards and proud holders of RNIB Model of Excellence for the Blind and Partially Sighted. We use a range of top quality products that include Decleor, St Tropez, Jessica, He-shi tanning, Australian body care tea tree range and Karaja, an Italian make-up range which clients and staff adore. With 30 years of business you can be assured of professional and friendly service from the moment you step through our doors. Established in the heart of Lisburn, our Decleor Salon and Day spa prides itself on fantastic customer service, being awarded by Lisburn City Council only confirms the standard of service that we provide. All our therapists are fully trained and able to offer advice on all aspects of skincare.

WHO ARE WE? A charitable society that is a diverse group of enthusiasts, working on a voluntary basis to further public education in the history of aviation. WHAT AIRCRAFT DO WE HAVE? Our heritage collection currently includes 41+ aircraft, ranging from vintage WWII fighters through Cold War era fast jets, Shorts designed & built aircraft, civilian aircraft, plus military helicopters, engines, artefacts and rare aviation reference materials, all with strong links to aviation within the island of Ireland. Our aircraft are housed within an ex-WWII hangar at Maze Long Kesh, outside Lisburn (on the site of the old prison). • Charitable association of Aviation Enthusiasts • Over 680+ members, including Europe & USA Ulster Aviation Society is a charitable association. N. Ireland. Charity No. NIC 100128. NI Charity Commission Registered. Associate member of Northern Ireland Museums’ Council

ALTESC Virtual Reality Gaming Arcade enables you to experience worlds and environments that you have only ever dreamed about. Don’t just play a game, live it! experience truly immersive gaming where you become one with the game. ALTESC VR is Northern Irelands Leading Virtual Reality Arcade - providing our community with access to cutting edge technology and experiences. We cater for all events, from kids birthdays to Corporate team building exercises. Explore galaxies & oceans, journey inside the human body, climb mountains, soar through the skies or just strap on the headset and blast hoards of zombies. You decide! At ALTESC VR we offer the latest in Virtual Reality Full Motion Racing Simulators.

Are you ready for adventure? Nestled in the heart of Belfast, lies Ireland’s best kept secret... Colin Glen is Ireland’s leading adventure park. Spread over two sites is a land of storytelling and a state of the art sports park with world class attractions. From Alpine coasteering to laser tag, golfing to the Gruffalo Trail, Colin Glen has adventure for everyone. Step into the spectacular 200-acre Forest Park at Stewartstown Road - just 5 minutes from Belfast City Centre. Here, you’ll find Ireland’s only official Gruffalo Trail, SKYTrek high-ropes, Ireland’s first Alpine Coaster and Ireland’s longest Zipline - so bring your comfy shoes and nerves of steel! Up for a challenge? Don your sports gear; be it football, GAA, rugby, and enjoy state of the art sports facilities at our Black’s Road entrance – home to Ireland’s first TopTracer Driving Range, 9-hole golf course, Belfast’s first state of the art indoor 3G Sports Dome, top class gym, outdoor pitches and more.

Explore Ireland’s industrial heritage in the Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum’s award-winning exhibition ‘Flax to Fabric: the Story of Irish Linen’. Trace the history of linen production in Ulster, from the earliest times to the present, and see live spinning and weaving demonstrations. Visitors can also learn about the early development of Lisburn in the Museum’s ‘Making of a Town: 17th Century Lisburn’ exhibition. The Museum offers free tours of historic Lisburn and Castle Gardens, as well as a range of free educational workshops for groups, including WWII, Ancient Egypt and Science Week. Contact reception for bookings. Please note: the Assembly Rooms and Old Market House galleries are currently closed while the building undergoes extensive renovation. They will re-open for your enjoyment in early 2014.

Nothing beats the flutter of excitement when you place your bet; the rush of adrenalin as you see your dog sprinting from the traps; or the sheer exhilaration of watching your dog race across the finish line in pole position. You really need to experience it for yourself, as words only fail to do it justice. Suffice to say, the adrenaline rush whether trackside or at your table, is second to none. If quality counts down on the track, it counts just as much inside and throughout the stadium. Exciting as the racing is, we understand that people should have more than one reason to come to 'The Dogs'. That's why we have spent the last few years perfecting the social side of things and Drumbo Park offers plenty of opportunity to dine and unwind with friends, while enjoying the electric atmosphere of a race night. So whether you are on a large work outing, with a group of friends or simply enjoying a night out - you can really make a night of it. Of course, you don't want to miss anything, and you won't.Wherever you go, wherever you sit to eat or have a drink, you can watch all the live racing action on large plasma screens. You can even watch live satellite- linked races from other great stadia throughout the country every night. Your comfort is key for an enjoyable night out - so with our well informed tote staff taking bets right at your table and a panoramic view over the track, the only reason to leave your seat is to jump for joy as your dog comes in for the win.

The recently refurbished Temple Golf Club, is Co. Down’s best kept secret! Recently taken over by the local Martin family, it offers not only great golf but sumptuous food and drink in stylish surroundings. It also caters for functions such as weddings, dinner dances, christening, birthdays etc. and offers great entertainment every weekend. Facilities also include 3 tennis courts. Set in the rolling drumlins of County Down, the course has magnificent views of Slieve Croob and the Mountains of Mourne which harnesses the natural environment in order to offer challenging golf and stunning views.