The hidden fairy village is located in a Northern Ireland forest and you won’t want to miss this. It feels like stepping into a fairytale and it’s just under an hour away from Belfast
It feels like stepping into a real-life fairytale(Image: Getty Images)
If you’re constantly looking for things to do, you could step into a real-life fairytale when you visit this hidden village located in Northern Ireland. Sometimes it’s nice venturing a little bit out of the area so you can find places like the “most beautiful village”.
Now if you’re looking for something slightly majestic, this destination is a must-visit. A family who love to visit all the hidden gems in Northern Ireland recently stumbled on the location which feels like “stepping into a fairytale”. It has everything from tiny fairy houses to magical doors – and it’s less than an hour away from Belfast.
The place we’re talking about is the Giant’s Lair, located in Slieve Gullion Forest Park. In a TikTok post, the family, known as The Travelling Lynchs, wrote: “ We found a hidden fairy village in a Northern Ireland forest…”
They continued in the clip: “Did you know there’s a hidden fairy village in a Northern Ireland forest? And it felt like stepping into a fairytale.”
Meanwhile in their caption, the family provided more information on the place. It read: “We thought this was just another forest walk… then we discovered tiny fairy houses, magical doors and woodland surprises around every corner.
“The Giant’s Lair, Slieve Gullion Forest Park. Have you visited this hidden gem before?”
What to do at Giant’s Lair:
Officially known as Fionn’s Giant Adventure in Northern Ireland’s Slieve Gullion Forest Park, you can begin by exploring the enchanted woodland trial.
Meanwhile, families can hunt for hidden fairy doors, crawl through tunnels and discover local mythical folklore featuring giants, witches, and dragons.
To really get stuck in, you can pick up an activity map at the Visitor Information Centre to follow the living storybook path. Navigate multi-level structures with hidden spiral staircases, crawl tunnels, and even a jungle bridge connected to the Ladybird House.
Don’t forget to stop at the Giant’s Table where you can take a peek at the witchy Cailleach Beara, and inside the Blue Belle Cottage.
Any household travelling with a toddler can take part in a local tradition of leaving their dummies behind on the special “Dummy Tree” for the fairies.
And lastly, conquer the Adventure Playpark which is located right beside the trail. Children can burn off energy at the massive local play area.
But if you plan to stay a bit longer, you can also drive the 10km Scenic Forest Drive for views of the Ring of Gullion, or stop by the Slieve Gullion Courtyard for grub.
