Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Ballingeary February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Ballingeary Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballingeary.dx10715)[Hotels in Ballingeary](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballingeary-Hotels.d10715.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Ballingeary Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Ballingeary.d10715.Car-Hire-Guide)[Ballingeary Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballingeary.d10715.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Ballingeary ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Ballingeary Types of activities [Ballingeary travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballingeary.dx10715) ![Breathtaking beauty](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6182128/e0e8c593-f4f7-4a9e-8cc6-0676060f2557.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Breathtaking beauty](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6182128/e0e8c593-f4f7-4a9e-8cc6-0676060f2557.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Misty sunrise & solitude ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6182128/1b259541-6c7b-48f5-aa12-3c6e720c105b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunrise ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6182128/0cfbde35-4128-43f7-bebf-602ac4d99f50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Holy Well ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6182128/747df0f4-d7fd-45ff-ba18-0602b8587b08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Ballingeary Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Ballingeary has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Ballingeary, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Ballingeary with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Ballingeary Ballingeary is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Ballingeary, and make it a breeze to explore Ballingeary and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Ballingeary to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Ballingeary, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Ballingeary. #### Ballingeary attractions Ballingeary has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Ballingeary to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Ballingeary. Looking for things to do in Ballingeary can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Ballingeary or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Ballingeary attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails! --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Killarney National Park Established in 1932 to protect one of the country’s most precious natural habitats and stretching over 25,000 acres, Ireland’s first national park was designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1982, an award given to areas that demonstrate a balanced relationship between people and nature. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Killarney-National-Park-Killarney.d6090214.Attraction) ![Muckross Abbey showing a castle, heritage architecture and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090219/08de8e51-5ac3-4d4c-ad6d-82041667fac0.jpg) ### 2\. Ross Castle Whether arriving by boat after your trip through the Gap of Dunloe or by land along the Kerry Way, find historic Ross Castle standing serenely over beautiful Lough Leane. See a very well-preserved example of a medieval castle from outside and in. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ross-Castle-Killarney.d6090217.Attraction) ![Ross Castle which includes a river or creek, chateau or palace and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090217/ec0b8e28-9be3-46e9-9bca-40487cb27e14.jpg) ### 3\. Muckross House At Muckross House visit a beautiful aristocratic home, wander through extensive gardens and learn about traditional farming culture. Explore a grand estate with many different perspectives of Ireland’s history. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Muckross-House-Killarney.d6090223.Attraction) ![Muckross House showing a castle, heritage architecture and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090223/433db01e-c90f-45c8-9b55-b691038cde2e.jpg) ### 4\. Gap of Dunloe Look for a spot where two rocky walls rise up on either side of a narrow road winding out to the green horizon and you will have found the Gap of Dunloe. This breathtaking glacial valley cuts through the mountain range of the MacGillicuddy Reeks to the west and Purple Mountain to the east. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gap-Of-Dunloe-Dunloe-Upper.d6090225.Attraction) ![Gap of Dunloe showing a river or creek, tranquil scenes and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090225/f0079f7b-23c6-49dc-b551-80b71e8398d1.jpg) ### 5\. Bantry House Visit Bantry House for an impressive collection of art, lavish furniture, paintings and tapestries. Many of these treasures were collected from around the world by the second Earl of Bantry. The earl's travels also inspired Bantry House's garden. Italianate in style, the garden features a number of terraces, providing spectacular views of a wisteria-encircled fountain, the sea and Whiddy Island. The garden also features the Hundred Steps, a steep staircase which provides a great view of the house. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bantry-House-Bantry.d6090199.Attraction) ![Bantry House showing a park, a city and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090199/6b3d7ff5-e432-4b23-b155-ed4062269bee.jpg) ### 6\. Muckross Abbey Once a monastery where monks whispered their daily prayers, now a fascinating site of mossy ruins, find Muckross Abbey deep in Killarney National Park. Wander through rooms with a turbulent history of violence and destruction. You can now sit peacefully among the trees and flowers that grow around them. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Muckross-Abbey-Killarney.d6090219.Attraction) ![Muckross Abbey which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and a castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090219/90d69e27-cd20-4311-bbcf-6b4095c11512.jpg) ### 7\. Torc Waterfall Follow the sounds of the rushing stream and reach a forest clearing to find Torc Waterfall. Here the fresh, clear water of the Owengarriff River crashes over ancient rocks, sending spray up into the cool air. The waterfall is over 65 feet (20 meters) high. After rainfall, which is frequent in this area, it is even more impressive. Stand, watch and be mesmerized by the rushing water passing through a narrow rocky gap between leafy green. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torc-Waterfall-Killarney.d6156978.Attraction) ![Torc Waterfall which includes forest scenes and a cascade](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156978/0132c233-e364-4a3c-b01d-024154fc12f7.jpg) ### 8\. St. Mary's Cathedral Step inside Killarney Cathedral, one of the largest churches in Ireland, to find a peaceful, beautiful church with gorgeous stained glass, carrying living history on its walls. Also known as St. Mary’s Cathedral or the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, this is an important landmark in Killarney and one that brings pride to its citizens. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Marys-Cathedral-Killarney.d6090211.Attraction) ![Killarney Cathedral featuring heritage elements, religious elements and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090211/bb0b85b9-1da7-4d2d-8bb8-3b4e22a35d10.jpg) ## Recommended things to do in Ballingeary | Number of things to do | 1 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Paint a Metal Miniature](/things-to-do/paint-a-metal-miniature.a2772270.activity-details): £14 | | Top 5 things to do | [Paint a Metal Miniature](/things-to-do/paint-a-metal-miniature.a2772270.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Paint a Metal Miniature](/things-to-do/paint-a-metal-miniature.a2772270.activity-details) | | With kids | | ## What to do in Ballingeary --- ### Popular places to visit #### St. Finbarr's Oratory Learn about the local history of Gougane Barra with a stop at St. Finbarr's Oratory. 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