1.W5 - W5 is Ireland's award winning science and discovery centre based at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast. It has over 250 exhibits and will suit families of all ages. We love to go here every now and again as it's a great day out with loads of things to keep the little ones entertained. There is an area specifically designed for under 8s which my boys absolutely love. It has a shop, play house, train tracks, water activities and much more.
2. Lagan Valley Leisure Complex - The newly refurbished swimming complex is fantastic. Both our boys love the swimming pool and the specially designed kids area, 'Aqualand' is perfect for keeping them entertained with various slides, swings, see saws and waterfalls. The Lazy River is also great with different currents pushing you around. Be careful to look out for some of those waterfalls over head tho!
3. Streamvale Open Farm - For all the farm lovers out there Sreamvale Open Farm is where you need to be. We where here over the summer when the farm re opened after getting a face lift and what can I say, we where definitely not disappointed. It was one of the best farms we have been to. There was so much for the kids to do including barrel rides, horse rides, tractor rides, pedal tractors, animal feeding, cuddle area to pet and hold some of the animals. There is also a great nature trail, play area and cafe. Definitely recommend a visit when it opens again at the end of march after their break for the winter.
4. Tannaghmore Gardens - Tannaghmore Gardens, based in Lurgan, is the perfect free family day out. Yes FREE! The Georgian farm house is home to a selection of rare bread animals including Irish Moiled and Dexter cattle, Galway and Jacob Sheep, Saddle-back, Tamworth and Gloucester Old Spot pigs, goats and a few others. It also has a fantastic play park and picnic areas to BBQ at. During the summer months there is an ice cream van as well and its so lovely to go to the park, see the animals and then chill out with an ice cream while the boys have a go sitting on the Massey Ferguson Tractor.
5. Belfast Zoo - Last but not least my next favourite place to visit with the kids is of course the zoo. Everyone loves a day at the zoo right? Belfast Zoo is situated on the outskirts of Belfast city centre sitting on a 55 acre site at Cave Hill and home to more than 1,000 animals. As the Zoo is based on Cave Hill it is quite hilly so comfortable shoes are a must! Over all it is a great Zoo and a lovely place to take your little, or not so little rangers!
So there you have it 5 must see attractions for you and your little ones. Have any of you been to any of these places or is there any others that you would recommend visiting? I would love to hear in the comments!
Laura xx
We've never been to northern ireland before but the attractions you have shared look fab definitely places to consider going if we ever go that way.
ReplyDeleteI've never been! looks like a lot of things for kids to do though - i really want to visit!
ReplyDeleteWe live in County Down but I've not visited any of these places before. I would love to though, it's a pain in the bum not driving! I think we will try to visit W5 or the zoo this summer, hopefully!
ReplyDeleteAhhhh those piggy wigs! That pool looks absolutely epic! I wish we had better places close to us.
ReplyDeleteWow that swimming park looks amazing. We come to ireland at least once a year if not more to see family and these would be great to go to thank you. #love2blog
ReplyDeleteI have never been to any part of Ireland - despite being in West Wales, just across the water!! These look such lovely places to visit - the leisure complex looks awesome. Kaz x
ReplyDeleteI live just by the Boarder of the North and the Republic of Ireland, and yet I've missed all of these fab places! Great post x
ReplyDeleteI Have only been to Northern Ireland once back when I was at university. These places look fantastic for families so we may have to return! xxx
ReplyDeleteOh wow so many fun places to visit, Lagan Valley Leisure Complex looks amazing! I want to go!
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What fab places. The swimming pool looks absolutely amazing Amelia would love love that!!
ReplyDeleteGreat picks! That swimming complex loooks insane sod the kids I want to go there!! xx
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to visit Ireland,my little one would have such fun at the water park and farm :-) x
ReplyDeleteIf we ever visit Northern Ireland I now know where to take Lamb! The leisure enter looks incredible! And we love a good zoo xxx
ReplyDeleteOh wow. That w5 place looks and sounds great my girls would love it there x
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