{"id":1595,"date":"2010-07-05T14:03:27","date_gmt":"2010-07-05T13:03:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.whatsonni.com\/blog\/?p=1595"},"modified":"2010-07-05T14:03:27","modified_gmt":"2010-07-05T13:03:27","slug":"set-sail-for-the-ultimate-day-trip-with-po","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2010\/07\/set-sail-for-the-ultimate-day-trip-with-po\/","title":{"rendered":"Set sail for the ultimate day trip with P&#038;O"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This summer the UK\u2019s largest ferry operator P&amp;O is making sure families in Northern Ireland have plenty of guaranteed holiday opportunities with fantastic day trip offers to Scotland.<\/p>\n<p>As the shortest, fastest crossing from Northern   Ireland to Scotland, P&amp;O has a huge range of summer activities to entertain even the most active families. From bargain hunting in Glasgow city centre, golfing at the Barclays Scottish Open to a relaxing trip to Galloway Country Fair, families are spoilt for choice with P&amp;O this summer.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most popular P&amp;O day trips is Loudon   Castle, Scotland\u2019s Premier Theme Park. P&amp;O is offering Northern Ireland consumers the chance to experience the thrills and spills of this exciting attraction with their day trip service.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1596\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1596\" style=\"width: 614px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.whatsonni.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/Loudoun-Castle-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1596 \" title=\"Loudoun Castle 1\" src=\"http:\/\/www.whatsonni.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/Loudoun-Castle-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"614\" height=\"281\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1596\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Enjoying some fast paced fun at Loudoun Castle!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With over 25 rides, Loudon offers a stunning variety of things to see and do.\u00a0 From the highs and lows of the vertical launch \u2018Brain Stormer\u2019 to live entertainment such as the Big Top circus, magic show and its very own \u2018birds of prey\u2019 display, there is something for all the family.\u00a0 The castle itself is also a big hit with its indoor and outdoor play areas, rare breed animal farm and woodland walks.<\/p>\n<p>Tracy Robb, Marketing Manager for P&amp;O Irish Sea said: \u201cFamilies in Northern Ireland are always looking for a great day out.\u00a0 With the shortest fastest crossing people often forget how affordable and hassle-free a day trip to Scotland with P&amp;O can be.\u00a0 It only takes 2 hours to get from Larne to Troon making a day trip like Loudon Castle a perfect day out.<\/p>\n<p>Prices start from just \u00a322 per adult and \u00a317 per child with four crossings per day between Larne and Troon.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on all day trips or to book, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.poirishsea.com\/\">www.poirishsea.com<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This summer the UK\u2019s largest ferry operator P&amp;O is making sure families in Northern Ireland have plenty of guaranteed holiday opportunities with fantastic day trip offers to Scotland. As the shortest, fastest crossing from Northern Ireland to Scotland, P&amp;O has a huge range of summer activities to entertain even the most active families. 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