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27th Jun 2019

From Donegal to Belfast : family breaks to Northern Ireland that everyone will love

Melissa Carton

If you’re looking for the perfect family break away, look no further.

Sometimes the idea of travelling the kids abroad really fills us with the fear.

Between getting them through airport security checks and temper tantrums on the plane, it can get a little too much.

If you would rather a staycation for your family this year then check out these two fabulous hotels, both of which offer some incredible family-friendly deals.

Pack the kids in the car and head to Belfast with the Titanic Hotel’s glamping themed “Ti-TENT-ic Family Experience”.

The hotel will supply the tent, complete with sweet treats, an activity pack, sailors hats as well as milk and cookies and a bedtime story.

Children will be thoroughly entertained with this outing which includes an overnight stay at the hotel and a family pass to the Titanic Museum Belfast, a great day out for those budding sailors. The package also includes a Titanic-sized breakfast for all the family and a parking space for 24 hours is included in the deal.

The package is based on two adults and two children (two children up to the age of 6 sharing one tent in an adult’s room). Prices start at 269(GBP).

Equally, you can bring the whole family to Redcastle Hotel on the Inishowen Peninsula and discover why Donegal keeps growing as one of Ireland’s most loved tourist destinations year on year.

Redcastle Hotel is also situated only 20 minutes from Derry City, so families can explore historical attractions such as the Tower Museum, or for the older kids, the Derry Girls tour.

Not many Irish hotels can boast family-orientated facilities such as a kid’s club, cinema, young diners’ menu and a neighbouring theme park, Redcastle Leisureland. The hotel can even arrange a babysitter for when parents need a night off. Eh, can I go tomorrow?

Prices start from €398 for two Nights Bed & Breakfast Plus one Evening Meal with access to the Kids Club for two adults and two children.