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family event guide

Zipline, ski or just climb the walls: 6 action-packed spots to take the kids to this January

Make the most of the remaining Christmas break.

WHATEVER YOUR THOUGHTS on New Year’s Resolutions, everyone can benefit from being more active this coming year.

With a few more days to endure before the little ones head back to school and all at-home activities likely exhausted, we’ve rounded up six ways for the whole family to get moving.

BELFAST

Go trampolining at We Are Vertigo: Use up every last bit of energy at We Are Vertigo, with indoor trampolines, a climbing wall, soft play village and more. The company is also due to open a Ninja Warrior assault course and an inflatable action course later this month.

Suits: 4 years +. When: Monday-Sunday. Where: Queens Road, Belfast. Costs: £18 for trampoline and adventure combo. Find out more information and book here.

DUBLIN

Skiing at Kilternan: Fancy going skiing without having to leave the country? Take a trip to the National Snowsports Centre in Kilternan for family skiing lessons for a day out like no other.

Suits: 7+ years. When: weeknights and weekends. Where: Kilternan, Co Dublin. Costs: €250 for a group of eight. Find out more information and book here.

Rainforest Adventure Golf: Take a shot at Rainforest Adventure Golf’s two 18-hole courses, with food and drinks available to fuel you throughout games.

Suits: all ages. When: Monday-Sunday. Where: Dundrum Town Centre. Costs: €4.80-€8.75 per child depending on age, €9.85 per adult. Find out more information here. 

LOUTH

Carlingford Adventure Centre: With over 30 activities across land, sea and sky, including abseiling, canoeing and laser combat, you’ll be spoiled for choice at Carlingford Adventure Centre. Plus, you can take part as a family or leave the kids to it – it’s up to you (and your level of bravery). 

Suits: 6 years +. When: Saturdays and Sundays. Where: Thosel Street, Carlingford. Costs: varies depending on age and activity. Find out more information and book here.

MEATH

Loughcrew Estate and Gardens Adventure Centre: Go zip-lining, wall climbing or test your fitness on the assault course at Loughcrew. Choose from a full day or half day of adventures and prepare to bring out your competitive side. 

Suits: 8 years +. When: contact centre for dates. Where: Oldcastle, Co Meath. Costs: from €32 per child for half a day. Find out more information and book here.

LIMERICK

Follow the Glenisca Family Cycling Trail: Dust off your helmets and bicycles for a scenic family bike ride through Curragh Chase Forest Park, which passes Glenisca Lough, cliff walls and a cave.

Suits: anyone of a reasonable fitness level. When: 8am-6pm. Where: Curragh Chase Forest Park, Co Limerick. Costs: €5 per car entry. Find out more information here.

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