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.
17. Ulster Transport Museum
The Ulster Transport Museum boasts one of the most comprehensive collections of historic vehicles in all of Europe, from majestic railway locomotives to the everyday cars of yesteryear. It houses a wealth of information about how transport in the air and on sea and land has evolved over the past few centuries. Their Museum of Innovation features some of the greatest vehicles to come out of Ulster, including the Massey Ferguson tractor and the famous DeLorean DMC12. For more information, go to nmni.com/Ulster-Transport-Museum Photo: Image from discovernorthernireland.com
18. Dundonald International Ice Bowl
The Dundonald International Ice Bowl is a fantastic place for a day out with a wide range of fun activities to partake in. They have the only Olympic-sized ice rink open to the public in Northern Ireland. It’s used for both public skating sessions and ice skating courses for skaters of all ages. For more information, go to theicebowl.com Photo: Image from visitbelfast.com
19. The Portico of Ards, Portaferry
Built in 1841 and restored in 2016 as an arts and heritage centre, the Portico of Ards can be found on the edge of the Ards peninsula in beautiful Portaferry. As a listed building, it retains many of its original features. The guided heritage tour allows visitors to take in these features and see the magnificent restored pipe organ. There may even be an opportunity to play it, or even see it play by itself. For more information, go to porticoards.com Photo: Image from porticoards.com
20. Belleek Pottery Visitor Centre
At Ireland’s oldest working pottery, visitors are given the opportunity to learn about the process behind producing pottery and even have a chance to make pieces for themselves. The pottery’s museum has pieces dating back to 1857 when it was first established. For more information, go to belleekpottery.ie Photo: Image from Belleek Pottery Visitor Centre via Facebook