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Belfast beauty
On 05/08/2011 in UK
For a relaxing break, try the Culloden Estate and Spa near Belfast
or pedicure. There are also plenty of nearby activities for children, including Belfast Zoo and W5 at the Odyssey Arena – an interactive exhibition where children can do anything from make-believe shopping to boat building.From £540 per night for a family
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Fall in love with Belfast's family charm
On 22/11/2012 in UK
A stay at the award-winning Merchant Hotel will be a hit with the family
The Merchant Hotel, BelfastBelfast is a surprisingly family-friendly city with plenty to see and do. The Titanic Visitor Experience on the slipways where RMS Titanic was built is as much about undersea exploration as the disaster itself
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May/June Half-term events for Northern Ireland
On 18/05/2011 in Days Out
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
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The best family shows touring in September
On 06/09/2012 in Days Out
Our top three hot tickets for families this month
■ For a show that is certain to be huge, watch 20 life-sized dinosaurs roam, ripple and roar while learning their story through cinematic video and sounds. Try not to get in the way when Walking With Dinosaurs stomps into Belfast’s Odyssey Arena
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Autumn Days Out In Northern Ireland
On 15/09/2011 in Days Out
Our pick of the most awe-inspiring autumnal activities
and bluebell bulbs at Minnowburn Community Allotments, South Belfast. Bugs WorldSeptember 24A wealth of creepy-crawly, four, six and eight legged beasties await young nature detectives at Oxford Island Nature Reserve. Bring your family along to this special bug
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Joe Blogs wings his way to Batman Live!
On 06/09/2011 in Joe Blogs
Smart Boy About Town perfects his “Kapow!” at the opening night of Batman Live at the O2 London
and the Batmobile was awesome.There's still time to catch Batman on tour - he'll be winging his way to Liverpool, Nottingham, Dublin and Belfast soon!More of my caped capers soonLove Jxx
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Travel shorts
On 15/02/2012 in Europe
The latest in child-friendly travel news, tips and deals
– The Churchill. Even the bathroom has a special soapinstallation! The suite is available until April 30, with prices from £840 per night. Enjoy a week away and commemorate the Titanic’s fateful maiden voyage, by staying in Belfast’s Europa hotel’s Titanic suite
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Jolly January Outings In Northern Ireland
On 04/01/2012 in Days Out
Banish the post-Christmas blues with these great days out
elegant of dances.Shadow PuppetsJanuary 21Welcome the Chinese New Year on January 23 by making shadow puppets, a 2200 year old Chinese tradition, at W5 in Belfast. Celebrate the Year Of The Dragon by making your very own shadow puppet based on the year
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Summer Events for Northern Ireland
On 04/07/2011 in Days Out
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
planet to search for lost treasure at W5 in Belfast.Carrickfergus PlaydayAugust 3Get outdoors and celebrate Playday 2011 at Windmill play park, Carrickfergus. Children can enjoy face painting, balloon modelling and plenty of other organised fun and games
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Hallowe'en happenings in Northern Ireland
On 02/10/2011 in Days Out
Our pick of the most fiendishly fun family events this Hallowe'en
family frightfest.Boo At The ZooOctober 29The focus is firmly on creepy creatures at Belfast Zoo this Hallowe’en with a special reptile display, bat talks, a spooky trail and face painting on offer. Under 18s wearing fancy dress will get in for free
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