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The summer is a great time to spend some quality time with the family but sometimes it can be a struggle to find things to do together that everybody enjoys.
You are fed up going to the cinema to watch animated films, the kids hide every time you mention a museum, boys love football and girls like shopping – ok a little stereotypical but I am sure you understand what I mean – trying to keep everybody happy can just cause stress rather than that fun day out you were looking for.
However, salvation can be found through the wide range of outdoor activities on offer in Northern Ireland.
These are the four ‘musts’ for any family activity day out or holiday. Northern Ireland has a wide range of highly qualified outdoor activity providers just waiting to take your family on an outdoor adventure.
Be it an afternoon canoeing through St Patrick’s country or a morning coasteering along the Causeway Coast – family fun starts here!
So this summer why not transform your beach holiday and give surfing a go, explore the beauty of Strangford Lough by high speed RIB, experience the thrill of the Mourne Mountains like never before on a mountain board; or go for a splash on Fermanagh’s lakes by canoe
Take this opportunity to share the experience of a lifetime with your kids and show them that mum and dad aren’t too old to get outdoors and have some family fun.
Or if all that sounds a bit much and it is total relaxation you’re after, then why not leave the kids to be entertained whilst you enjoy some quiet time.
Here are just a few of our ‘Top Tips for Family Fun’
Action Outdoors Summer Sessions
Various sites
From £3 / €3.50 pp
Operating in various sites including Delamont Country Park, The Quarry in Castlewellan and Bloody Bridge near Newcastle Action Outdoors Summer Sessions offer arguably the most diverse range of activities for all the family including bouldering, grass sledging, archery, canoeing and climbing.
Summer Extravaganza on Lough Erne
Share Holiday Village, Lisnaskea, County Fermanagh
From £6 / €7 pp
Operating daily throughout July and August this family friendly activity programme allows you to enjoy the thrills of a variety of land and water activities on and around Lough Erne; one hour, two hour or even a 2.5 hour taster sessions in sailing, kayaking, canoeing and banana skiing or archery, climbing and pedal go karting.
Clearsky Adventure Centre, Strangford, County Down
From £10 / €11.50 pp
Experience Strangford Lough as never before aboard a high speed RIB. Just some of the highlights along the way include seal colonies at Cloughy Rocks Nature Reserve, great whirlpools at the famous ‘Routen Wheel’, Angus Rock Lighthouse and of course guaranteed exhilaration!
Trips every 40 minutes from Strangford Quay. 12 seats per trip. Minimum age - 4 years
Sundays 11th July, 25th July, 8th August & 22nd August.
Super Family Sundays on Carlingford Lough
East Coast Adventure Centre, Warrenpoint, County Down
From £10 / €11.50 pp
Lazy Sundays are a thing of the past with this great opportunity for some adventure on Carlingford Lough. Activities include, canoeing, kayaking, pier jumping, banana boating, jet ski rides and much more. Parents can take part or unwind in one of the many of the local bars and restaurants. Available every Sunday 2pm – 6pm.
Clearsky Adventure Centre, Castle Ward Estate, Strangford, County Down
From £25 / €29 pp
Have fun days out trying various outdoor activities in the beautiful Castle Ward Estate. Watch Dad go red in the face, have a laugh at mum, encourage the little ones and capture the memories!
A 2.5 hour session will give you a taster of activities such as Canadian Canoeing, Archery and Orienteering. 13th & 27th June; 11th & 25th July; 8th & 22nd August; 12th September
This list is by no means it – check out our events page for more details
Be sure to book ahead to avoid disappointment
Big Chris has worked with the marketing team for the past 4 years with responsibility for adventure activities and canoeing.
He has made it his personal mission to get as many people as possible out enjoying Northern Ireland's outdoors.
Having 'retired' from competitive sailing he is trying to find something new to fill the void. A recent convert to cycling he can be often found cycling very slowly around Northern Ireland's roads.
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Hello Saff,
Great to hear you like the sound of our Sea Safari. Places book up pretty quick for this one so give us a call as soon as possible if you definitely want to give it a go. If you have any questions I'll be happy to help.
Here is a link to a taster video of the experience which you might want to check out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0rhEE2sebc
Esme
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Great to see a blog encouraging so much outdoor activity
It's great to see both parents and child have fun.
These photos look great. The kids look like they're having a blast. Great stuff!
I enjoy this type of blogs because I am always looking for new experiences that brings the family together in a healthy way! away from television but exercising. Keep posting please I am taking notes.
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Posted by Saff on August 2, 2010 @ 5:08 PM
Great list of things to do, I particular like the sounds of the Strangford Sea Safari. I am over in a few weeks with the family, so may try that one.