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Budget family adventures

Northern Ireland has a ton of family activities and adventures to enjoy and we promise they won’t burn a hole in your wallet or purse. Here are a few budget friendly ideas for starters.

  • Family looks over the walls of Tower Museum, with Guildhall visible nearby

    Family Holidays in Derry~Londonderry

    Northern Ireland’s second city is compact enough to travel on Shanks’s mare (i.e. by foot) but it has giant heart, as does the rest of this glorious county. So, enjoy the craic wherever you happen to find yourselves across Derry~Londonderry!

  • Young group enjoying a tour at Killowen Distillery
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    Young & Fun Short Break Ideas

    Short breaks packed with adventure.  No matter how short your break, when you visit Northern Ireland, you can pack loads of fun in. Whether you’re taking a short break, a long weekend or a day trip - there’s nowhere quite like Northern Ireland for giant adventures. Here’s three ways to make the most of three perfect days. 

  • A couple chat on a bench overlooking strangford lough, on the Castle Ward grounds

    Scenic staycations in Northern Ireland

    Whether you like to spend your nights sleeping under the stars, your days striding through the heather-washed slopes of the Sperrins or your weekends spotting seabirds on the rocky outpost of Rathlin, there is lots to see and do during a scenic staycation in Northern Ireland. 

  • Olympic and Commonwealth Athletics Legend Lady Mary Peters at Belfast Castle
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    My Northern Ireland...with Lady Mary Peters

    Olympic and Commonwealth Athletics Legend Lady Mary Peters recently chatted to Tourism Northern Ireland about the memories she has of growing up in Northern Ireland, and her favourite things about living here today.

  • James Kavanagh and his parents in a hotel bedroom at The Harrison
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    James Kavanagh's Guide to Belfast

    Social media star James Kavanagh recently visited Northern Ireland’s capital for a whirlwind tour of the city, which is just under two hours travel time from Dublin. 

    If you are looking for city break inspiration, look no further. Here are James’s recommendations on what to see, stay and do...

  • Rachel Ivie toasts marshmallows at Belfast Christmas Market

    Rachel Ivie's festive weekend in Belfast

    ‘Tis the season to embrace the festive spirit! Belfast is the ultimate destination for a weekend away in the build up to the most magical time of the year. Last year Discover NI invited Dublin teacher and blogger, Rachel Ivie, to mark the festivities with a girl’s getaway to Belfast. 

  • Bloggers Marty, Lynn and Jackie say cheers as they enjoy a beverage on their adventure along the North Coast

    Embrace the Causeway Coast and Glens this Winter

    Discover NI invited Northern Ireland food and travel bloggers Dish You Were Here, Eating Ideas and Jackie’s Blog Spot on a trip to the Causeway Coast and Glens. Otherwise known as Marty, Lynne and Jackie, the group made their way from Belfast to find out what the area had to offer.

  • Erne Water Taxi docked at a jetty at Devenish Island
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    Whatever floats your boat

    Host to some of the most beautiful coastlines and bodies of water anywhere in the world, Northern Ireland offers an incredibly diverse selection of unique experiences, whether you are an adrenaline junkie, a foodie, or someone looking for a more sedate activity.

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