The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Lisburn, Northern Ireland

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.

To find out more about the library including opening times and holidays please visit the Libraries NI website.

BreakFreeNI Escape Room games. Our Themed Escape Rooms are a Great Way to spend some Fun Time with your Family, Friends or Work Colleagues. Work as a Team, Find Hidden Keys, Solve Puzzles & Decode Riddles to Escape one our Real-Life Themed Escape Rooms. 2 - 6 People Each Team Per Game. Children Under 16 Must be Accompanied by an Adult.