Waterworld

Waterworld near Bushmills is currently closed, which is a shame because it used to be the sort of place that kept families happy for a solid afternoon along the Causeway Coast. The water park offered the usual mix of slides and pools - nothing revolutionary, but exactly what you'd want if you were stuck indoors during one of Northern Ireland's frequent rainy spells.

It's worth checking before you plan a trip, as there's been no recent confirmation of reopening. When it was operational, families with young children found it useful as a half-day activity, especially if you were basing yourselves at one of the local holiday parks like Causeway Country Pods just four miles away.

The broader Causeway Coast area has plenty to keep you occupied regardless - the Giant's Causeway itself is the real draw, along with coastal walks and the whiskey distillery at Bushmills. If you're banking on Waterworld as a key part of your itinerary, phone ahead or check their site first. The weather around here is changeable enough without discovering a shuttered attraction when you arrive with restless kids in tow. Worth considering as a backup plan rather than a primary activity.