Thankfully, Northern Ireland is filled to the brim with fun and interesting things to do indoors.
From historical experiences to interactive trips, there is something for everyone to enjoy, including the whole family.
Here are 27 indoor experiences worth trying out.
9. No 5 Vicars' Hill, Armagh
Built in 1772 as a Church of Ireland Dicesan Registry, this Grade A listed building was restored in 2011 and now serves as a museum. It houses many examples of old records, gems, coins and other religious artefacts, as well as maps of Armagh from the 17th century onwards. Children can complete activity sheets, handle replicas of old bronze coins and even learn to write their names in the earliest form of the Irish language. For more information, go to armaghrobinsonlibrary.co.uk Photo: Image from discovernorthernireland.com
10. Armagh County Museum
Ireland’s first country museum boasts spectacular architecture and an extensive archive of books and records. The museum also houses a vast collection of exhibits from wedding dresses to military uniforms, natural history artefacts to railway paraphernalia. There is a story behind each item on display, many telling the stories of the people and places of County Armagh over the past few centuries. For more information, go to visitarmagh.com Photo: image from discovernorthernireland.com
11. Ballydougan Pottery Restaurant and Coffee Lounge, Portadown
The Ballydougan Pottery Restaurant & Coffee Lounge is located in Bloomdale House’s original linen barn and is home to the award-winning Ballydougan Pottery range. It’s the perfect place for morning coffee or afternoon tea, but visitors are also able to watch pottery demonstrations and even partake in pottery classes to have a go at making something wonderful for themselves. For more information, go to ballydouganpottery.co.uk Photo: mage from Ballydougan Pottery Cottages via Facebook
12. Bakehouse NI, Bellaghy
Bakehouse NI is a family business which uses local produce to create sensational dishes. They are passionate about sharing their skills with their customers through their workshops, with those taking part in these relaxing sessions being able to make tasty and nutritious bakes that they can recreate at home. At this time of year, the focus is on afternoon cake, scones and bread, open to people of all ages and skill levels. For more information, go to bakehouseni.com Photo: Image from Bakehouse via Facebook