I attentended my daughters class mates 5th birthday party at World of Wonder (WOW) this morning…read more WOW opened before Christmas and was the idea of the owners of the Loughshore Hotel. It's a big indoor soft play area which has four private party rooms and different packages for parties as well as single use entry fees. It can accommodate upto 200 kids and adults with ample seating and eating facilities. It's also in a prime location. After the kids played the cake was cut and the kids were ready for cocktail sausages, fresh chicken nuggets, chips, sandwiches, pizza and crisps, with water and juice to wash it down. I would have liked to have seen some fruit and carrot sticks also. That being said both kids and adults were well satisfied-it would be great if there was something like this for adults only!!!!

This is probably one of the nicest children's play parks in Carrickfergus, and strangely, a lot of…read morepeople don't know about it, as it is quite secluded! There are two entrances to Legg Park, one along the main Belfast Road, just up from the Model Primary School, and another entrance facing the Windrose. The park is fully fenced off and really well equipped with soft flooring, swings, slides and climbing frames. The park is also really nicely landscaped with lots of benches making it pleasant to sit around on a sunny day.

Was here for a play in the versatile Mcneill theatre and was left with a my side sore from…read morelaughing. Great local leisure centre with everything you would expect, and even better know it has the Prom cafe with excellent food .

I have brought my kids here numerous times and they have enjoyed it every time from the pony…read moretrekking to the old houses, to the play park, really worth a visit and is a must for any trip up the Antrim coast. Wee tip is to take the tour of the site it is very bumpy but it's really interesting to see and hear about the farm and its history!

If you like a challenge this place is a must. My daughter recently had her 7th birthday party here,…read moreshe had been so excited after spending many hours viewing from the ice bowls cafe and it certainly didn't disappoint. Clip 'N Climb is located inside Dundonald Ice Bowl complex. As you enter the building take a left into the ice rink and they have their own reception just in front of you. Once you have your details confirmed you are brought into a training room where you undergo thorough training and have your harness fitted for the climbing walls. This was quite a long process so for younger kids can be a bit boring but it is a must for safety and as a parent and in charge of others kids I wasn't complaining. Once this is complete the group is led through secure doors into the climbing arena and the fun begins. You get an hour to try as many of the walls as you like, there must be at least 20 each one being different and you can time yourself for the serious climbers. There are plenty of staff to assist with hooking the harnesses on for the abseil down and adults are allowed to accompany kids in to assist as well but must wear like a high via jacket. For the very brave there are a few extra activities including 'the leap of faith' or 'the drop slide' but these come at an extra cost. Unfortunately I didn't get to participate this time as I was pregnant but I will definitely be back when able as I love a challenge. Even though i wasn't able to take part I was able to spectate from a very comfortable balcony viewing area which had lovely comfy sofas and along with a coffee from their own coffee bar it wasn't a boring wait. This was a birthday to remember for my daughter and the feed back from her friends parents was that everyone had a ball. We will be back.....

Suitable for kids of all ages... Even 50 year olds. I have photos to prove it…read more We visited we are vertigo for a friends 30th Birthday. We didn't really know what to expect, but gave it a bash anyways. The place is designed for kids but if you are a big kid you can have fun. The trampolines are good fun, it does get a bit boring after a while, so make sure you try the dodge ball & other activities. There is also in door skiing although this is pretty much a giant treadmill but it looks pretty cool. There is also an indoor adventure for actual kids but it looks like you could let your children run about here for hours. Overall it was a great day out, and perfect for the family. So you should check this place out just for a bit of fun. Price wise it is a bit expensive, but this is a unique place to hang out over the holidays.

If you're thinking of going to We are Vertigo I would buy a Sat Nav first because it's a nightmare…read moreto find, it's terribly sign posted and if I was in charge that's the first thing I would address, literally! Myself and 3 others visited We Are Vertigo 4 days after it opened, we weren't really sure what to expect and before we arrived we questioned how trampolines could keep us entertained for an hour? They ask you to book online and arrive 30 minutes before but this isn't really necessary - the safety briefing last about 5 minutes and getting ready for action (they give you special socks with rubber grips on them) only adds another 5 - there's a coffee shop and soft, not bouncy, seating and a few air hockey tables etc to keep you entertained for the other 20 minutes but to be honest if you got there 15 minutes before your booked time that would be plenty. Set up in what is essentially a warehouse it can be pretty cold if you are waiting around so I would suggest bringing an extra layer. Once you get bouncing you can shed your clothes as it gets sweaty pretty quickly. The trampolines are split into sections all manned by staff who make sure you're not getting over confident like I was. There's a dodgeball zone, a balance beam that you duel on, think Gladiators circa 1995, basketball hoops you can practice your slam dunks on and some extra springy professional trampolines. At first we weren't really sure what to do other than bounce up and down but then we found the dodgeball court and a group of guys willing to battle us and that quickly passed time. We then spent the rest of our time at the basketball courts doing impressions of Michael Jordan and on the balance beam battling each other. At £12 it was pretty good value and we definitely made the most of our hour. I think if you are in a smaller group like we were an hour is just about enough time to enjoy all the facilities and work up a sweat but I think if you were in a big group you would need 2 hours. This place would be ideal for a stag, hen or birthday party and it definitely offers something different. The staff are all really out going and will get involved in banter, we even got one of the girls to referee our Dodgeball game, there were a few dodgy calls but I will let her off! All in all this is a really welcome addiction to Belfast's activity scene - make sure you wear comfortable clothing, the less zips and buttons the better.

I'm a bit confused by the other review for the Amphitheatre, because this is not what I experienced…read moreat all. Before joining the gym, you must pay for an induction, which costs a tenner, but if you do decide to go ahead and sign up for a membership, they refund this charge. Monthly membership is £28.00 which I think is a fantastic deal, because when I was with Fitness First, I was paying a hell of a lot more than this and their facilities were horrendous, wheras the facilities at the Amphitheatre are top class. My membership fee also includes use of the pool, sauna, steam room etc. I paid my tenner for my induction, and I got a really thorough one, I was taken round every piece of equipment and given a full walkthrough of how to use them, which was good, because the equipment is so state of the art, I hadn't used anything quite like it before. The guy who gave me my induction also gave me lots of good tips and pointers for my workouts, which I appreciated. I love this gym!

Here with daughter number two for a birthday party. Great location, facilities and parkingread more

Snakes and Ladders, Bangor…read more Great place to come generally with kids, though not if you are looking piece and quiet! Reasonably priced and a nice selection of food and drinks for the young ones and adults alike. Definately worth mentioning too how great they are will allergies - my daughter has a severe egg allergy and everytime we're here they couldn't be any more helpful and caring. I am currently at a private party too which is a great option for kids party's outside the usual opening hours - so they can have the full run of the place with their nearest and dearest - just ring up and ask for Michelle for more info about this. Great place!!

Brought my daughter here on Sunday for the first time and I have to say I was shocked, it's so…read morebig!!!!! The place was completely packed out with people (which put me of abit) but my daughter loved every minute of it. They have a good range of food on offer from burgers to sandwiches to cakes, also a good kids range and lovely teas and coffee's. The place is double the size of places like funky monkeys and it's staff are a lot better with kids in my opinion. They also have party packages and 4 individual party rooms which are a good size. I'll definitely be back even though it's abit of a drive for me but it's worth it. My daughter hasn't shut up about it since lol. The only thing I will say is stay away from it Saturday and Sunday and go during the week if you can because it's less busy.

I Visited here this morning with the nursery school I work for. It's been our third visit here as…read moreour end of term treat. Each visit we as a team have been very impressed by the professionalism shown by Noel and his staff. Friendly and extremely efficient. All the Children all had a ball, many thanks. Looking forward to returning.