A Day Out at Portrush

Another happy place for me and my family. It has everything to make you say wow and scream at the same time. So what are you waiting for? Keep reading!

Yesterday after work we went to Portrush. This is great because Mum and Auntie Rona are going to. It's roughly 70 miles drive so we bring the van for extra room.

There you go. Let's go Portrush!

Yes, we arrived at our destination.

Portrush is a favourite holiday destination here in Northern Ireland because it has amusements, restaurants, the beach and many attractions to visit. Number one is the Giant Causeway.

It is a lovely day to be here. We are making the most of the sun as it's going to rain this Sunday and next week so we have to enjoy it.

This is just my second time here and Tia was not even a year old at that time. So I forgot what this place looks like. After Covid (still is), many surely have changed.

But look at the crowd.

And as usual, looking for a place to park is a challenge. We have to go round and round to find one. And see this big red bull up the car.

Who needs wings? Surely if this is really filled, by that size you surely have one while meeting Saint Peter at the gates of heaven. (If you're good enough 🤣)

Finally, parked our car and got a very good spot. Just right in front of everything. So off we go!

Guess what's our first stop? Lol. Tia said we have to have ice cream first because it's too warm. So we went to get ice cream and since we have Mum and Auntie Rona, we have to take everything slowly.

After having ice cream and cooling down, we started walking and checking out the shops first then sightseeing to see the marina. We didn't go straight to amusement as there's plenty of time to do that.

Look how beautiful and relaxing this view is from here.

The Marina

It's very picturesque. I love the view of the Big Eye in the background.

Look at those fishes! That only looks small but I swear they are big.

And the people enjoying a dip and paddle boarding. The heat makes you want to just take dive and stay there.

After a short walk, Auntie Rona said,

"Are we going home now?

And this is the reason why you should travel and do everything you want while you're young. While you got the power. As when we get old, walking is a bit too much for us. I know they get tired easily and that's the reality of getting old.

We take it easy and let her rest. Gave her Mum's stick as Mum got a wheelchair so she's not as tired as Auntie Rona.

Off to the Amusement

Before this is called 'Barry's' now because of the Pandemic it was sold and is under new ownership and is now called 'Curry's Fun Park'.

Inside it's filled with rides, food stalls, arcades and different games. First, we have to buy tokens. That's their paper ticket.

It's cheaper if we buy this one for £40 so we get free 15 tokens. 1 token is £1. Rides need at least 2 rides for the kids and 3 for adults.

Everyone goes where they want. As usual, it's me and Tia together again. Mum and Auntie Rona just sitting comfortably watching.

Rides

This is Tia's first ride. Oh, Momma cannot go in that one.

Then we ride the Ghost train with our eyes closed till the end. You can't blame us. We just want to use our ticket lol.

More rides

After so many rides we went out to eat. We walk to see where can we eat. Most of the restaurants need online booking made and are fully booked so we end up at Domino's.

We just ordered 2 large Pizza (pepperoni), wedges and chicken wings. Mum and Auntie Rona don't want to eat so it's a feast for us. Didn't even eat the other box so we took it home.

That does us to keep us going then back to amusement. It's now nighttime. Look how beautiful this place is at night.

Tia needs to have a go on this Helter Skelter. She enjoyed this at Butlin's.

One more ride for Tia! We have to wait for her to go to this double-decker bus as most of the kids want to be there too.

And Momma has played her favourite 2p machine. I came prepared and brought my 2ps with me.

I am proud to share that I got £5 out of it. My husband ask how much I spent. I didn't answer. It doesn't matter. I've got a fiver out.

And we buy another tokens/tickets so we can ride the Tower Eye. Only to be told that they have a separate token here. So we have to pay again. £4 each.

But the top view is well worth it!

Oh, it feels so good and looks fantastic in here. You can see everything from the top and admire the jaw-dropping view.

It's just right that they name it "The View". It suits it.

And it's 10 pm the amusement is closing. And we need to say bye-bye to this place and head home.

All are tired and sleeping. We reach home after 12 and we all went straight to bed. Mum and Auntie Rona had a wonderful day just being out. And all of us had a lovely day full of fun. Until next time. We got more tickets left!

Thank you for reading.

I hope you enjoyed Portrush.