Royal Victoria Park

Royal Victoria Park is a beautiful expanse of green parkland a mere short stroll from the city centre, so it's a wonderful compromise trip for kids who don't appreciate being dragged around the shops!

Originally an arboretum and opened by an 11 year old Queen Victoria, the Park covers over 57 acres with plenty to keep you occupied, regardless of age. Bring some friends for a playful game of tennis or have a family tournament on the 18 hole mini golf course, which is purportedly trickier than it first seems! There's also an exciting and pretty expansive playground to wear the children out: zoom along the zip wire, beat the pyramid climbing frame and navigate imaginatively through all the fun play equipment.