Mini Land Rover Experience
Buckle up for big adventures in small Land Rovers!
At Glenarm Castle Estate, young explorers can take the wheel on one of Northern Ireland’s first off-road Mini Land Rover experiences. Set on a specially designed track built for both safety and excitement, this unforgettable adventure lets little drivers tackle twists, turns, and trails all on their own. It’s the perfect mix of confidence-building fun and outdoor thrills – book their spot and let the mini expedition begin!
Opening Times:
Our Mini Land Rover Experience is open on select days from April until October each year.
Please arrive 10 minutes before your session. If you arrive late, the length of your session will be reduced, or you may lose your booking. There are no refunds if you miss your session.
Book a Mini Land Rover Experience
Important Information
Glenarm Castle’s Mini Land Rover Experience is for children who meet the minimum height of 97cm. Maximum height limit of 5′ or 150cm applies. The experience is best enjoyed by children 10 years old or younger.
The driving experience lasts for 30 minutes which includes a quick safety briefing and explanation of safety controls.
One Mini Land Rover is suitable for up to two children. A parent/guardian must walk beside the Mini Land Rover along the course.
Due to high demand, we strongly recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment. Walk-in availability cannot be guaranteed, so please pre-book when possible.
If you have not pre-booked your Mini Land Rover tickets and wish to check walk-in availability, please contact our Welcome Centre Team before your visit.
Mini Land Rover Birthday Parties & Private Drives
Make your child’s birthday truly unforgettable with a Mini Land Rover Birthday Party! Available throughout the year, these parties let children enjoy private driving sessions on our custom track, complete with fun, safe challenges and plenty of adventure.
We also offer private drives and school outings all year round, perfect for groups looking for an exciting, hands-on experience in the great outdoors.
To enquire about a birthday party, private drive, or to book a school outing, please email us at welcome@glenarmcastle.com or call 028 2884 1203.
FAQs
How many Mini Land Rovers are there?
There are 5 cars available to hire. Each car has a potential top speed of 5 MPH, but this has been adjusted to ensure safe operation by children who reach the minimum height restriction of 97cm.
Each Mini Land Rover has a steering wheel, a starter key, accelerator, lights and a direction switch. One Mini Land Rover is suitable for two children.
The Mini Land Rover cars can be switched off remotely by the accompanying adult by using a hand held fob. The accompanying adult can walk alongside the Mini Land Rover around the course.
The maximum load weight is 130 kg or about or 20 stone.
How many children can go on the Mini Land Rovers?
Are there any special clothing requirements?
Children and accompanying adults should be dressed appropriately for the weather outdoors and must wear closed shoes such as trainers or boots. Drivers will find trainers more comfortable than wellington boots which can inhibit their driving. There is no requirement to wear a helmet although on some occasions, it can be fun to dress up.
How do I book a drive for my children?
We encourage people to book through this website in order to guarantee a fixed time slot and ensure availability. We do accept walk in customers on the day, but only if there is a vacant space on the next available drive. Priority is always given to the booked drivers.
Birthday parties and other special events can be arranged separately and can be customised to your children’s needs.
If you need to talk to somebody about booking a drive or an event, please feel free to call us on 028 2884 1203
Do you do birthday parties or school outings?
We do a special deal for larger groups and birthday parties. It really depends on your requirements.
In general, we provide the cars and the space, The maximum party size will really depend on how you want to conduct the event, but we recommend no more than 10 children at a time. We have various catering facilities on site from the Tea Room, The Milk Parlour (Ice Cream) and Pavilion which provides food to go including burgers and pizza.
A typical party could include use of the cars for up to 45 minutes and then the use of the facilities to exchange gifts and cake for another hour.