Tourism NI’s young ‘Adventure Ambassador’ enjoys some of Northern Ireland’s world class attractions and experiences
From exploring the depths of the Marble Arch Caves to the world-renowned Giant’s Causeway and even the stars above at the OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory, Northern Ireland is perfect for making core family memories.
You’re only a small step away from giant experiences as Tourism Northern Ireland’s ‘Adventure Ambassador’ eight-year-old Anna McGuinness and her family have been discovering.
Having won TNI’s Giant Memory Making competition earlier this year, Adventure Ambassador Anna, and her family, have been busy enjoying fun-filled day trips and short breaks across Northern Ireland and have put together a host of videos showcasing their giant adventures.
Narrated by Anna, the three videos provide a showcase of the McGuinness family’s trips to County Tyrone, County Armagh, County Fermanagh and the Causeway Coast.
“It has been great fun exploring Northern Ireland with my family,” said Anna.
“There are so many amazing places to see and things to do here and they’re all just a short journey away from our home.
“My sister (Bonnie) and I have had an amazing time so far and we can’t wait to continue our giant adventures across counties Armagh, Down and Londonderry with our mum, dad and dog Pepper.”
In County Tyrone, the intrepid explorers enjoyed zip-lining and mountain climbing at Todd’s Leap Activity Centre, stepped back in time at the Ulster American Folk Park and learning all about the night sky at OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory. They also came face to face with a giant when they met Ceoldán: The Stargazer at Davagh Forest, part of the Sperrin Sculpture Trail.
On the Causeway Coast they spent time at Broughgammon Farm before departing Ballycastle harbour for a tour along the North Coast with Kintra Boat Tours. The family enjoyed lunch with Pepper at the Marine Hotel Ballycastle and stopped at Dunluce Castle. They learned about the legend of Finn McCool at the Giant’s Causeway and then dipped their toes in the water at Whiterocks Beach before heading to dinner at Ramore, Anna recommends the brownie.
Before heading to County Fermanagh, the McGuinness family stopped by Portadown to enjoy the Orchard County at Long Meadow Farm. After they tasted the fresh apple juice and treats, they made their way to a lakeside lodge at the Killyhevlin Hotel before exploring Devenish Island and Enniskillen Castle on the Erne Water Taxi. The Marble Arch Caves were also a hit with the young family.
Watch on to find out what else they got up to on each of their short breaks and for more information, and other family-friendly giant adventures in Northern Ireland, visit discovernorthernireland.com.