Making Memories Family Itinerary

Who: Families 
Where: Cultra, Crawfordsburn and City of Bangor
Duration: One Night Break

Ulster Folk Museum, Cultra, BT18 0EU

Wander through the beautiful parkland of the Ulster Folk Museum, where you will encounter costumed locals demonstrating traditional crafts in cottages, farm dwellings, schools, and shops. Experience bygone life-styles in Ballycultra, the unique Ulster town reconstructed on 60 acres where costumed guides and craft-workers make you feel at home. Discover what life was like in homes, shops, schools, churches and other properties without our modern comforts! 

Ulster Transport Museum, Cultra, BT18 0EU

3 mins from previous

Next head to the Ulster Transport Museum (just next door to the Ulster Folk Museum). Be transported back in time and explore one of the most comprehensive transport collections in Europe.  You’ll find majestic locomotives, horse-drawn carriages, vintage motorbikes, along with exhibits of historical materials including photographs of the Titanic.

Crawfordsburn Country Park, BT19 1JT

9 minutes from previous

Next stop off at Crawfordsburn Country Park and enjoy a tranquil walk through peaceful meadows and wooded glens. Make sure to find the stunning waterfall. Crawfordsburn provides a relaxing natural retreat, with two excellent beaches, spectacular scenery and views across Belfast Lough.

City of Bangor, BT20 5ED

10 mins from previous

Drive on to the City of Bangor and check into one of our many accommodations, ranging from cost B&B's, to hotels and guesthouses. Have dinner in one of the many family friendly restaurants in the town. Finish the day with a walk along the coast path to Ballyholme taking in the views of Belfast Lough. Let the kids burn off the last of their energy at Kingsland playpark and Ballyholme beach before retiring for the night. 

Pickie Funpark, Bangor, BT20 5AG

3 mins from previous

Next morning, enjoy the leisure facilities at Bangor Aurora Aquatic and Leisure Complex before making the short walk along the marina to Pickie Funpark. The park provides a fun day out for all and features an 18-hole mini golf course, giant pedal swans, Pickie Puffer train, children’s electric car track, splash pads and a café which has a fantastic family friendly menu and boasts superb views over Bangor Marina and Belfast Lough. 

Note – Please check with inidividual attractions for opening hours before travelling.

Let our Visitor Information Centre team help plan your visit. Contact them for expert advise!