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  1. A family enjoying feeding penguins with zoo keeper at day at Belfast Zoo,
    13 family fun attractions
    There are plenty of cool ways to fill your days in Northern Ireland. When the sun is shining you’ll be out and about in the wilds of the countryside, swinging through trees in play parks or mountain biking through forests. But you will need some down time too and there are lots of visitor attractions that all the family can enjoy with a healthy little dose of learning added for good measure.
  2. A young boy exploring the dinosaur section of the Ulster Museum, Belfast, County Antrim
    Ulster Museum, Belfast
    Ulster Museum is home to treasures past and present. There’s something for art lovers, history buffs, inquisitive kids and the culturally curious! For a fun family day out dive into the Discovery Centres: Discover Art, Discover History and Discover Nature, where you can try on costumes from the past, get hands-on with specimens and create your own art to take home.
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  3. Family on a pier at Lough Neagh Discovery Centre crouching down to feed some ducks, which are on the left hand side of the picture
    Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, Craigavon
    Enjoy four miles of footpaths, five birdwatching hides, woodland, ponds, wildflower meadows, picnic and play areas and seasonal innovative exhibitions at The Lough Neagh Discovery Centre. Enjoy stunning, panoramic views of the Lough from the loughside café.
    1. Photo of people enjoying rides on the Giant Swans pedal boats on the blue waters of the man made pond at Pickie Funpark
      Pickie Fun Park, Bangor
      Enjoy a fun day out at Pickie Fun Park. Try out the 18-hole mini-golf course, giant pedal swans, Pickie Puffer train, children's play area, children's electric car track and more.
      1. Jungle NI, Co. Londonderry
        Nestled in an enchanting woodland in the very heart of Northern Ireland, just 45 minutes from Belfast, The Jungle is the perfect location to engage with life and put to test your sense of daring and adventure. Some of the activities on offer include high ropes Tree Top Adventure for kids and adults, archery, coasteering, kids Polaris Quad Bikes, Llama trekking, segway tours and downhill zorbing.
      2. Erne Hydrobikes, Enniskillen
        This unique water experience is set in the water below the magnificent Enniskillen Castle and can be done in the day or at nighttime, providing a completely unique perspective of the town.
        1. Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh
          Journey back in time at the Ulster American Folk Park, from the Old World of Ulster to the New World of America. Learn what life was like in rural Ulster, step on board the full-scale emigrant ship and enjoy craft demonstrations performed by guides in traditional costumes.
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        2. Belfast Zoo
          Belfast Zoo is home to more than 130 species of animals. Come along and say hi to Asian elephants, giraffes, lions and if you're brave enough enter the reptile and amphibian house.
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        3. Enniskillen Castle, Co. Fermanagh
          Situated beside the River Erne in County Fermanagh, was built almost 600 years ago by Gaelic Maguires. It was strategically important throughout its history. In the 17th century it became a garrison fort and later a military barracks. Enjoy the many seasonal events and exhibitions including The Inniskillings Museum within the castle grounds and Fermanagh County Museum's Medieval Maguires display.
          1. Image shows various inflatables in the main area of We Are Vertigo
            We Are Vertigo, Belfast
            With inflatable floors, inflatable doors, inflatable walls, inflatable falls you are invited to bounce, ski, play and climb. at We are Vertigo. Explore The Mechanical sweeper, The Travelator, The Inflatable Ninja Area, The High Slides, The Wipeout Assault Course. Or for little daredevils that love to climb over everything? Bring them along to the adventure centre and watch them play and explore. For 2 hours, let them scale the 30ft climbing wall, conquer their fears on the high and low ropes course, or play in the 3-tier soft play village.
            1. Girl smiles at life size model of astronaut suit
              Armagh Observatory and Planetarium
              Armagh Observatory and Planetarium is “the place for space”. Watch an amazing Full Dome Theatre show and explore the Universe. Immerse yourself in the latest scientific research in the exhibition area and take a relaxing walk through the Astropark taking in our trails.
              1. A mesmerising exhibition at W5 with a young boy walking through an optical illusion
                W5, Belfast
                W5 is an award-winning science and discovery centre, firing the spirit of discovery with limitless fun for everyone including eight new zones packed full of interactive exhibits that will excite and inspire.
                1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
              2. a boy and his dad looking at a sea creature in the tank
                Exploris Aquarium and Seal Sanctuary, Portaferry
                Enjoy a diver's view of marine life from around the world without getting wet. An underwater Tunnel Experience, friendly sharks and a Dwarfcrocodile, a Waddle of Penguins, all star in Northern Ireland’s only aquarium and seal rehabilitation centre.
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              3. A woman and child having a pretend sword fight in the room at the top of the castle keep with the sun beaming through the window behind.
                Carrickfergus Castle, Co. Antrim
                For more than 800 years, Carrickfergus Castle has been an imposing monument on the Northern Irish landscape whether approached by land, sea or air. The castle now houses historical displays as well as cannons from the 17th to the 19th centuries.

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