{"id":18989,"date":"2020-10-02T11:53:11","date_gmt":"2020-10-02T10:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=18989"},"modified":"2020-10-07T10:34:27","modified_gmt":"2020-10-07T09:34:27","slug":"epic-half-term-fun-without-the-epic-trek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2020\/10\/epic-half-term-fun-without-the-epic-trek\/","title":{"rendered":"Epic half term fun without the epic trek"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>Enjoy autumn\u2019s kaleidoscope of colours during a family getaway<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/press.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18990\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As the half term school holidays approach, it is the perfect time for families to enjoy some epic fun without the epic trek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Northern Ireland has a host of hotels with fun family activities just a small step away. As the nights draw in and we prepare for the long winter months, why not enjoy autumn\u2019s kaleidoscope of colours when spending some time together with loved ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover Northern Ireland has put together a list of great places to stay with fun activities on your doorstep:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Belfast<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>La Mon Hotel &amp; Country Club (4*)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located 15 minutes from Belfast city&nbsp;centre, La Mon Hotel &amp; Country Club is nestled in the picturesque countryside of County Down. The hotel offers family friendly accommodation with 121 luxury bedrooms, suites and award-winning dining. Guests can relax and avail of the 15m swimming pool and tennis court on site. For local activities, you\u2019re about a 15-minute drive from&nbsp;a wetland paradise at&nbsp;WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre&nbsp;and a&nbsp;ten-minute drive from&nbsp;Streamvale&nbsp;Open Farm,&nbsp;with a&nbsp;Halloween Pumpkin Patch experience&nbsp;from 17th&nbsp;October \u2013 31st&nbsp;October.&nbsp;Offer from&nbsp;\u00a3215&nbsp;for one night\u2019s B&amp;B plus two-course meal, treat plate and kids Halloween activities and access to the Country Club<em> <\/em>(based on two adults&nbsp;and two children). Subject&nbsp;to availability.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lamon.co.uk%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cc.hamilton%40tourismni.com%7C37ed53e98e774958b22608d86475238f%7Cb3525b9804864155902fc1bcd5d418c6%7C0%7C0%7C637369801574314860&amp;sdata=%2BwVJw1ywDbwn5JC9ze8piQ580Eqfwjnum9QhRF8mpnY%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.lamon.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Crowne Plaza, Belfast (4*)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Crowne Plaza is a refined hotel in a parkland setting in the Lagan Valley regional park just 15 minutes from central Belfast, with stylish dining, complimentary car parking and an indoor pool&nbsp;(separate time for kids and families to enjoy). Plus, for a day of family packed adventure, you\u2019re only a quick drive away from We Are Vertigo, featuring Northern Ireland\u2019s largest indoor inflatable activity course.&nbsp;Offer from \u00a3184 per night based on two adults&nbsp;and two children and access to leisure facilities. Subject to availability.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cpbelfast.com%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cc.hamilton%40tourismni.com%7C37ed53e98e774958b22608d86475238f%7Cb3525b9804864155902fc1bcd5d418c6%7C0%7C0%7C637369801574324864&amp;sdata=A62y%2BTc8TNvERfsj5RlwzNPANg41nvSy3%2BJQsE4dnMc%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.cpbelfast.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Clayton Hotel, Belfast&nbsp;(4*)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A city&nbsp;centre&nbsp;location means you will be close to many of Belfast\u2019s main entertainment&nbsp;and&nbsp;attractions including Titanic Belfast and Ulster Museum. Facilities ensure there are endless activities from entertainment in the hotel\u2019s swimming pool and family friendly dining options.&nbsp;Offer from \u00a3179 B&amp;B per night based on two adults and three children (limited availability). Subject to availability. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.claytonhotelbelfast.com%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cc.hamilton%40tourismni.com%7C37ed53e98e774958b22608d86475238f%7Cb3525b9804864155902fc1bcd5d418c6%7C0%7C0%7C637369801574324864&amp;sdata=06ygrfCbq9k4AyHjPs6Ca7AFcbcZSI6K5yy78PtQAew%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.claytonhotelbelfast.com\/<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>County Fermanagh<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Killyhevlin&nbsp;Lakeside Hotel &amp; Lodges (4*)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Commanding stunning views overlooking scenic Lough Erne, the&nbsp;Killyhevlin&nbsp;Lakeside Hotel &amp; Lodges features luxury hotel accommodation, lakeside lodges, an Elemis Spa, choice of restaurants and Health Club (also accessible to kids and families).&nbsp;Only about one mile from&nbsp;Enniskillen, and a short drive from the&nbsp;Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark&nbsp;and National Trust\u2019s Florence Court, there is lots to explore with the family.&nbsp;The kids will also love the&nbsp;new &#8216;Killy Kids&#8217; Outdoor Play Park. Offer from \u00a3155pps for two nights B&amp;B, plus dinner on one&nbsp;evening.&nbsp;Children aged four years and under stay complimentary and for 5-12 year-olds it\u2019s \u00a320 per night B&amp;B. The offer also includes use of the indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi and outdoor hot tub at&nbsp;Killyhevlin&nbsp;Health Club.&nbsp;Subject to availability. <a href=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.killyhevlin.com%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cc.hamilton%40tourismni.com%7C37ed53e98e774958b22608d86475238f%7Cb3525b9804864155902fc1bcd5d418c6%7C0%7C0%7C637369801574334859&amp;sdata=cZsgrzVU7aZs9qQDSEhVKzrcxIGEC925CRyty%2BFBr74%3D&amp;reserved=0\">https:\/\/www.killyhevlin.com\/<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>County&nbsp;Tyrone<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Silverbirch&nbsp;Hotel&nbsp;(3*)<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within walking distance of Omagh, a bustling market town, the hotel is a family-run business for over 41 years.&nbsp;It is home to a collection of 64 bedrooms a bustling entertainment scene and its&nbsp;Barreta&nbsp;Bar &amp; Grill is a firm&nbsp;favourite&nbsp;with the locals. During your&nbsp;stay, plan a visit to the Ulster American Folk Park. About a 10-minute drive away,&nbsp;immerse yourself in the story of the brave emigrants who made the journey across the Atlantic to America hundreds of years ago. Offer from \u00a399 B&amp;B based on two adults&nbsp;and two children under 12 or \u00a3129 B&amp;B for two adults and three children under 12 in a large family room.&nbsp;Subject to availability.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.silverbirchhotel.com%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cc.hamilton%40tourismni.com%7C37ed53e98e774958b22608d86475238f%7Cb3525b9804864155902fc1bcd5d418c6%7C0%7C0%7C637369801574344851&amp;sdata=nKazwz5ucot%2BvDd6TJSpzybdD0sXgG89Qj2%2BD7oLzuU%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.silverbirchhotel.com\/<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>County Antrim<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Bayview&nbsp;Hotel&nbsp;(4*)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bayview Hotel is situated at the heart of the picturesque village of Portballintrae, one mile from Bushmills, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and close to the Giant&#8217;s Causeway and Dunluce Castle.&nbsp;A great spot for families with their junior and superior rooms, and ideal for&nbsp;traveling around&nbsp;the&nbsp;Causeway Coast&nbsp;and Glens.&nbsp;In addition,&nbsp;the&nbsp;warmth of the Porthole Bar &amp; Restaurant provides a focal point of the hotel where you can watch the world go by with the sea view and enjoy a memorable family-friendly meal. Offer from&nbsp;\u00a3149 including Bed &amp; Full Breakfast for two&nbsp;adults&nbsp;and&nbsp;two&nbsp;children. Subject to availability.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bayviewhotelni.com%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cc.hamilton%40tourismni.com%7C37ed53e98e774958b22608d86475238f%7Cb3525b9804864155902fc1bcd5d418c6%7C0%7C0%7C637369801574354838&amp;sdata=KGHCYDFL%2FQKC854wSV15GUHX0G5WzQ%2FKGes%2BjZ08Fjs%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.bayviewhotelni.com\/<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>County Armagh<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Armagh City Hotel (3*)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A fantastic base for exploring all Armagh has to offer,&nbsp;guests can enjoy 93 en-suite bedrooms, delicious modern cuisine in the Friary Restaurant as well as the&nbsp;state-of-the-art&nbsp;health and leisure club. The Armagh City Hotel combines all the rest and relaxation you need with activities right on your doorstep. Kids will love the hotel pool and you\u2019ll love the great value and spacious family rooms. Family break offer from \u00a3295.00 includes two-night B&amp;B for two adults and two kids, \u00a350.00 meal voucher and a family ticket to Navan Center &amp; Fort or Armagh Planetarium (re-opening on 28 October) and tickets to the Armagh Cider Tour.&nbsp;Subject to availability<em>.&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.armaghcityhotel.com%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cc.hamilton%40tourismni.com%7Cad209bfc31b845ba6bfa08d8651d9418%7Cb3525b9804864155902fc1bcd5d418c6%7C0%7C1%7C637370525005724811&amp;sdata=w8FsJ%2FWWLAEVNkLnF5oWmnv7iap3NNyKsIQ7AomAQEU%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.armaghcityhotel.com\/<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For further inspiration on great activities and places to stay across Northern Ireland, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.discovernorthernireland.com\">www.discovernorthernireland.com<\/a>. Or follow Discover Northern Ireland on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Accommodation availability and prices correct at time of publication. All offers are subject to availability.&nbsp;<\/em><\/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>Enjoy autumn\u2019s kaleidoscope of colours during a family getaway As the half term school holidays approach, it is the perfect time for families to enjoy some epic fun without the epic trek. Northern Ireland has a host of hotels with fun family activities just a small step away. 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