Hidden gems and fun days are just waiting to be found and to beat the winter blues.

The Armagh Robinson Library is a treasure trove, with shelves full of intriguing books, manuscripts and more. Climb the staircase, open the door and be amazed at what lies in front of you. Go explore!

Armagh Observatory and Planetarium offers several different dome shows to appeal to all ages. Join the space odyssey finding out more about the solar system, the winter sky and more. Interactive exhibits allow for extra learning in a fun way.

The Game of Thrones Studio Tour – whether a thronie or not, the tour is well worth a visit with areas to pique your interest. Make up and prosthetics, stage sets, drama, special effects are all available to see on the tour and the fact that such a large part of the series was filmed here, in Linenmill Studios makes it even more interesting.

Mount Ida pottery located outside Banbridge offers hand building and throwing classes across the year and also can be booked for small group sessions. This is a chance to get hands on and get stuck into clay and have fun comparing your artist works within your group.

Fun for the kids with a winter scavenger hunt. Who doesn’t enjoy the thrill of working through a list and finding items in nature? Why not try out this fun print out scavenger hunt to find interesting items on a winter walk? See this link for more information. Try spaces like Solitude Park, Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, Clare Glen for somewhere new and enjoy the feeling of fresh air and rosy cheeks. Hot chocolate afterwards is compulsory!

Fun for the kids with a winter scavenger hunt. Who doesn’t enjoy the thrill of working through a list and finding items in nature? Why not try out this fun print out scavenger hunt to find interesting items on a winter walk? See this link for more information. Try spaces like Solitude Park, Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, Clare Glen for somewhere new and enjoy the feeling of fresh air and rosy cheeks. Hot chocolate afterwards is compulsory!