A few summers ago, my children and I spent the night at the Marine Hotel in Ballycastle, which was lovely. However, after checking in to the hotel, we hopped on the Rathin Island Ferry and spent the day on Rathlin Island. This our first time …
We did it. We braved public transport since lockdown ‘locked us down’ in March, earlier this year. It was strange, I cannot deny that, but everything went as smoothly as it could have and Translink {our transport service here in Northern Ireland} were on point …
Towards the end of our summer {which feels like a lifetime ago!} I arranged a last-minute bus tour to take with the kids. We’d never taken a bus tour before and I wasn’t entirely sure if it would be for Annabelle – due to her …
Every year, during our summer holidays, I always aim to go somewhere new and exciting. As fate would have it, we were invited to have a night away at the Marine Hotel in Ballycastle. I hadn’t visited the seaside town of Ballycastle since I was …
Over half term the kids and I had a few adventures. Adventures with the kids are always fun, even if 85% of the time is spent breaking up their incessant bickering! Nevertheless, the sun shines through the whining and sibling rivalries – eventually! Our latest adventure, was …
If you’re native to our gorgeous fields of green & banter a-plenty A.K.A Northern Ireland, then you’ll know there is only one ice-cream brand in our eyes & our hearts. Maud’s. We all know there is only one pooh bear ice-cream that will just make …
While looking for family days out and after a quick google search of fun days out with the family, I came across a Kite Festival with the National Trust. Perfect! And to make it even better, it is held at Downhill Demesne and Hezlett House, …
A few weeks ago we were invited along to visit the historical basalt columns at the Giants Causeway, with National Trust NI. I have visited the Giants Causeway a few times when I was younger. Since we don’t drive, I was a little worried …
