and kune kune pigs. There’s also a children’s play area with diggers, ride-on tractors, swings and slides. Riverside walks await those who venture into the farm’s Phoebe Wood.Family X-Factor If there was ever an incentive to get your five

out  from the safety of the parental cocoon is an essential part of growing into a confident young man. Encourage your son to try something new every day whether it’s climbing up high in an adventure playground, riding a skateboard or trying an exotic

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

will revel in a terrifying tractor ride through the castle grounds whilst hunting things that go bump in the night, followed by a ghost story in the spectacular ballroom. Halloween MasksOctober 22Creative types of all ages are invited along to this papier

with themed fancy dress, owl encounters and the chance to ride in a working vintage steam engine. Perfect your wizardry at the spellbinding magic displays and indulge your family’s competitive spirit with coloring and fancy dress competitions.Punkie Night

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

trail and to make the hunt extra exciting.Easter FairApril 5 – 15If you’re not into rides, there is no need to panic as Finsbury Park will accommodate  the whole family young and old with its traditional attractions.Easter BonanzaApril 7Fully immerse

, sporting activities and take a ride on traditional fairground attractions.Summer craft and food fairJuly 14, 15Bring the whole family for a wonder around Attingham Park in Shrewsbury today for their summer craft and food fair where families can sample

views over the Olympic Park and the endless amenities of Europe’s largest urban shopping centre within easy reach.EyeskateNovember 17–January 6The opportunity to combine a whirl around this bijou rink on the South Bank with a ride on the colossal

walk through the woodlands along the edge of the picturesque lake. You can even ride on the historic Ffestiniog Railway.Birnam Woods, Perthshire  This is a gentle stroll from the pretty village of Birnam, taking in Beatrix Potter’s garden, the lovely