CRACKING EASTER DEALS IN NORTHERN IRELAND
This Easter there is lots to do in Northern Ireland that's guaranteed to keep everyone entertained over the holidays.
So why not pack up your picnic hampers and take the family out to one of the many events taking place across Northern Ireland. A full listing of events and activities is available on www.discovernorthernireland.com.
Easter Eggcentricities with the National Trust, 23 - 24 March
Crack open your chocolate eggs and enjoy the activities at the National Trust in Northern Ireland this Easter.
On Sunday 23 and Monday 24 March, Castle Coole (Enniskillen), Florence Court (Fermanagh), and Crom Estate (Newtownbutler) will come alive with Easter Egg Trails and Egg Extravaganzas plus traditional Easter fun for all the family with historic characters, music and traditional games. Normal admission charges apply.
For more information visit www.ntni.org.uk or www.fermanaghlakeland.com.
Easter Sunday Cot Cruises at Crom Estate, 23 March
For those looking for something a little more adventurous, on Sunday 23 March you can cruise around Upper Lough Erne in Crom's 100 year old traditional craft (weather permitting). Numbers are limited so advance booking is essential to ensure your place.
For more details call 028 6773 8118.
Easter Sunday Egg Painting and Rolling at the Navan Centre
Join the hunt for eggs in the Navan Centre followed by a 30 minute workshop where you can paint your own egg before walking up the hill at Navan to roll it. The Easter Sunday event will runs between 12.30pm – 4.00pm and finish with an egg and spoon race.
Visit www.discovernorthernireland.com for further details
Easter Street Entertainment, Portrush and Portstewart, 22 – 25 March
This Easter the sleepy coastal town of Portstewart will come alive with a host of professional street artists providing street entertainment to keep the kids amused this Easter. Starts at 1.30pm in Portrush and 4.00pm in Portstewart.
For more information call 028 7034 4723.
Easter Family Fun Day at Cockle Row Cottages, Groomsport, 23 March
Step back in time with a visit to the Easter Extravaganza at Cockle Row Cottages.
The cottages illustrate life for a fisherman and his family at the turof the last century.
The Easter Extravaganza features family fun for all including music, story telling, Easter baking and children's craft attractions. Admission is free.
For further information visit www.northdowntourism.com or call 028 9024 6609.
Easter Celebrations at the Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh, 22 – 25 March
Bring the family to experience 19th century life in rural Ulster and the pioneering of America. You will be entertained with demonstrations of traditional crafts and skills such as basket-weaving, flax-spinning and wheel-hooping. Younger visitors can meet the Easter chicks or join in the egg and spoon races. All can enjoy storytelling sessions and take a partner for a spring-time hoe-down in the Pennsylvania Barn where you can listen to the best of old-time music from Appalachia.
Visit www.folkpark.com for more details.
Easter Celebrations at the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum, Cultra, 23 – 25 March
Enjoy the Easter fun in the wonderful setting of the 1900's Ballycultra Town at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum. This Easter will feature a wide variety of traditional activities and entertainment, including Easter egg rolling, an Easter Quiz and many other traditional family activities associated with this festival. Of particular interest will be the Easter bonnet decorating - all of which will bring the Museum's 1900s Ballycultra town and rural area to life. Normal admission fees apply.
Visit www.uftm.org.uk for more details.
Gigantic Eggstravaganza at Carnfunnock
Carnfunnock Country Park will host events from throughout the Easter weekend from 22 – 25 March. There will be a huge range for all the family including Easter art workshops, quad biking, Easter Egg hunt and an Easter tumbola.
Visit www.larne.gov.uk for more details
Belfast Zoo at Easter
Belfast Zoo will offer two weeks of Easter fun from 17 March 2008 – 30 March 2008. Visitors can take part in the highy popular annual egg roll or visit their favourite animals during feeding time.
Visit www.belfastzoo.co.uk for more details
Easter Saturday Fun Day at Saint Patrick's Trian Visitor Centre
22 March 2008
Saint Patrick's Trian Visitor Centre will set the scene for the Easter Fun Day. There will be something for whole family including face painting, balloon modelling, real live bunnies, and the chance to paint and take home your own Easter ornament. (22 March - 12.00pm – 4.00pm)
For more details visit www.visitarmagh.com or contact 02837 521801
Titanic Made in Belfast Festival Week, 22 - 29 March
For more local history this Easter, visit the ultimate Titanic Festival in the city where she was built.
This week long Easter festival is a celebration of the ship, her city and the artisan skills of the people who created her. A busy programme of events is planned including Titanic tours and special exhibitions.
For more details visit www.belfastcity.gov.uk/events.
Invigorating Easter Walks
Blow out the winter cobwebs with a brisk Easter Walk. We often forget about the beauty of the countryside on our doorstep and 'on foot' is the perfect way to explore.
Ramble up the dramatic Mountains of Mourne or wander along the windswept beauty of Benone Strand or Tyrella Blue Flag Beach. The parkland walks in Delamont Country Park are delightful and the spectacular waterfall walk in Glenarriff Forest Park will leave you feeling invigorated.
Go to www.walkni.com for more information on walks in Northern Ireland.
Easter Short Breaks in Northern Ireland
If you have a bit of time off this Easter, make the most of your time by booking a short break at any of the great value accommodations on offer. For more details visit www.discovernorthernireland.com, freephone 0800 032 5588 or call into your local tourist information centre.
And don't forget that you can always contact your local tourist information centres to find out what is happening in your area this Easter.
Happy Easter from the Northern Ireland Tourist Board.
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