The Downhill House Hotel's location is ideally situated among a variety of sporting, leisure and historical attractions so there's a wide variety of options available.

Waterpoint
Just 10km away in Enniscrone sea-side village is Waterpoint, an indoor water park. The wet area contains a kids fun pool, a 65 meter flume slide and heat suite with Sauna and Jacuzzi - it is a must for the family.

Horse Riding
An ideal way to pass an afternoon, avail of riding lessons for the beginner and the more advanced. Try hacking through the Mayo countryside.

There are 3 Equesterian Centres close to Ballina:
. Barnfield Equestrian Centre - +353 (0) 94 92 58175
. Coolcronin Equitation Centre - +353 (0) 94 92 58110
. Lisbeg Farm Stables - +353 (0) 96 26646


Bowling
A short 20 minute drive there is a 10 pin in door bowling alley that has 15 lanes. Each lane has an A.M.F fully computerised graphic scoring system and automatic kiddy bumpers. For full details visit Mayo Leisure Point.

Karting Blindbrook
Karting and Golf Driving Range is only 2km from Ballina - a fun way to improve your "drive". Surfing Take to the water with the latest craze - surfing. There are great surfing locations in the region including Enniscrone and Easkey. Lessons and equipment are available in Enniscrone from Seventh Wave Surf School or 087 - 9716389 / 087 - 2333789

Tumble Jungle
If the little ones are bursting with energy bring them to Ireland's largest indoor play centre. A huge array of bouncy castles, climbing frames and obstacle courses. The adults can chill-out in the café while the kids are busy playing. For opening times please check with Hotel reception

For Something a little different why not try Flybow Traditional Archery?
Shooting range with 24 3D- animal targets. Lessons in instinctive shooting. Expert tuition. Groups/ school classes. Archery shop. Opening hours: Monday to Sunday - 11 - 10pm Cornelia + Harald Hoellrigl, Clooneigh, Cloghans, Ballina, Co. Mayo. Telephone 096 - 71993

Go on treat yourself.
Kilcullen's Seaweed Baths has been open for business in Enniscrone since 1912 offering hot sea water seaweed and steam health baths. Kilcullen's Seaweed Baths are famous the world over for acting as a natural aid to general wellbeing. Opening hours: 10 am - 9pm (7days); July and August 10 am - 10 pm Link to site

A brief breakdown of what activities Ballina has to offer
. Sporting - Golf, Fishing, Swimming, Walking, Horse Riding, Bowling, Archery
. Leisure - Sea weed baths, Enniscrone Beech, Belleek Woods, Kids Tumble Jungle, Cinema, Ballina Park
. Historical - Ceide Fields, Museum of Country Life, Foxford Woollen Mills, Hennigans Heritage Farm, Mayo Heritage / Genealogy Centre
c . Religious - Knock Shrine, Fr Peyton Centre, Croagh Patrick, Ballintubber Abbey