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Summer Events for Northern Ireland
By on 04/07/2011 11:42:41
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
Jet, Set, Go! July 1–September 4Head to Exploris Aquarium in Strangford Lough, Portaferry, for interactive holiday exhibition Jet, Set Go. This simulated experience takes young travellers through all the different stages of a holiday, from packing bags, to boarding the plane and ...
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In Northern Ireland
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 11:00:10
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings in Northern Ireland
The Christmas ExpressNovember 19–December 18All aboard the Christmas Express at W5 in Belfast which will whisk children away on a miniature train ride to a magical town square and a chance to come face-to-face with the rotund man in red himself.Christmas At The FarmDecember 1–24E...
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Jolly January Outings In Northern Ireland
By Zoe Dickens on 04/01/2012 13:33:23
Banish the post-Christmas blues with these great days out
Experience the AuroraJanuary 2Experience the thrill of the Northern Lights at Armagh Planetarium this year with this fabulous new family show for 2012 – an out of this world day out!Robots From TV And The MoviesUntil January 12Children with a taste
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Easter Days Out In Northern Ireland
By Fiona McKim on 27/03/2012 17:14:24
Have a crack at one of these fun family events
Baby BallroomMarch 31Sequins at the ready! Very young children can feel the rhythms of salsa, jive and freestyle dance during this professionally tutored taster workshop at Armagh’s Market Square.Baby Animal FestivalMarch 31Catch the adorable animals on Streamvale Open Farm for t...
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Hallowe'en happenings in Northern Ireland
By Fiona McKim on 02/10/2011 11:58:26
Our pick of the most fiendishly fun family events this Hallowe'en
at Groomsport and join in with some traditional spooky fun including pony and trap rides, crafts, a creepy creatures display and local music. For more fun family days out, see our pick of the best autumn activities in Northern Ireland
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May/June Half-term events for Northern Ireland
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 18/05/2011 12:49:53
Our pick of fun family activities for the half-term holidays
The Sizzle May 27–30 The twin pleasures of food and music combine in this fun festival in the Botanic Gardens, Belfast. Family Fun Day May 30 The Stormont Estate is hosting a Family Fun Day in aid of BBC Children In Need, with a sports day, treasure trails, motorcycle display,...
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Autumn Days Out In Northern Ireland
By Fiona McKim on 15/09/2011 17:28:37
Our pick of the most awe-inspiring autumnal activities
budding Bear Grylls’ can learn wilderness survival skills from resident roughing-it experts, the Northern Ireland Bushcraft Association.Baby Grow!September 24Bring your green-fingered little ones for an afternoon of planting snowdrops, daffodil
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The best summer days out in Northern Ireland
By Fiona McKim on 19/06/2012 13:56:00
Savour the sunny season at one of these fabulous family events
Neagh is a celebration of Northern Ireland’s countryside heritage dating from the Viking era to the First World War. Embark on a trip through time with your family by watching fire eating and juggling performers, dog shows and equestrian competitions
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The best places in the UK for royalty fans
By Junior on 15/08/2011 17:31:59
Discover the shining jewels of Her Majesty’s dominion, from majestic mountains to ancient woodlands and sandy beaches
CornwallRoyal Connection He’s best known as the Prince of Wales, but Charles Windsor also bears the illustrious title of Duke of Cornwall, with a large slice of his Duchy of Cornwall estate located in this sun-drenched county. Why visit? Beautiful beaches, among them Porthcurno, ...
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Love Parks Week 2011
By Fiona McKim on 25/07/2011 17:14:56
Get outdoors this week and enjoy Britain’s gorgeous green spaces
and Somerset Greyhound Action.Northern IrelandBilberry Pancakes FeastJuly 28Why wait for Shrove Tuesday to enjoy scrumptious pancakes? Meet at Cave Hill Country Park, Belfast, and go foraging for delicious local bilberries then make tasty pancakes with your
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