Belfast family itinerary
Belfast Castle - Belfast Zoo - Aunt Sandra's Candy Factory - Pirate's Adventure Golf - W5 Interactive Discovery Centre - Lagan Boat Company - Dundonald International Ice Bowl
Overview
Belfast is a great city to explore with your family. Full of history and culture, there are so many great attractions that you won't want to leave. Our 2-day itinerary takes you and your family around some of the best family friendly attractions the city has to offer.
Day 1: Belfast Castle - Belfast Zoo - Aunt Sandra's Candy Factory - Pirate's Adventure Golf
Belfast Castle - Belfast Zoo: 1 mile (2 km)
Belfast Zoo - Aunt Sandra's Candy Factory: 6 miles (10 km)
Aunt Sandra's Candy Factory - Pirate's Adventure Golf: 4 miles (7 km)
Totals for Day: 11 miles (19 km)
Belfast Castle
Start your stay in Belfast with a visit to Belfast Castle, situated on the slopes of Cave Hill, some 400ft above sea level. The castle offers fabulous views over Belfast, making it a must-see attraction. Tours around the castle run daily, and there's also a children's adventure playground, visitor centre, beautiful landscaped gardens and walking trails.
Belfast Zoo
The first thing you'll notice about Belfast Zoo is its stunning location. Set in a picturesque mountain park above the city, the zoo gives great views of Loch Lagan and Belfast itself. There are animals from Africa, Asia and South America in the zoo, including gorillas, red pandas, spectacled bears, rare tamarins and marmosets. You can also get a great underwater view of sea lions and penguins, which your children will love.
Aunt Sandra's Candy Factory
Take your family on a delicious trip back to the 1950s with a visit to Aunt Sandra's Candy Factory (www.irishcandyfactory.com/index.php). Enjoy the taste and smells of old time candy making as you watch Aunt Sandra's famous candy being made with recipes over 100 years old. And of course, you can get the finished product in the shop – the honeycomb Leprechaun's Gold is delicious.
Pirate's Adventure Golf
End your day out in Belfast with a family game of adventure golf at Pirate's Adventure Golf (www.piratesadventuregolf.com/home.php). There are 2 landscaped courses - Blackbeard's Adventure and the Captain's Challenge, each with scary pirate obstacles to overcome. There are waterfalls and fountains on both courses, and even a firing cannon. And if you're brave enough, why not play a night game?