Northern Ireland is a country steeped in history and tradition. Whatever historic features you love to explore, there is a taste of it in Belfast. But for those of you interested in travelling back a few thousand years, there is only one place for you; the Ulster Museum. With an array of artefacts from the 7th century (the age of the Vikings!), treasures recovered from the infamous Spanish Armada and even a fossilised Edmontosaurus dinosaur (the largest complete dinosaur in Ireland) adults and children alike will be astounded by the wealth of history on show.

But it would be impossible to sample these delights without the use of a car and, on an island like Ireland, you are unlikely to have brought your own; I’m not aware that aeroplanes will count your car as carry-on luggage! Being a good 2km out of the centre of Belfast, you only have to imagine the moans of your children to realise that walking is not a good idea. So, when you jump off the plane at Belfast airport, pop into Belfast Airport Car Hire. They can fix you up with a vehicle quickly allowing you more time to sample the delights of Belfast.

From experience, this museum is one which you simply can’t afford to miss out on. Not only will it enhance your knowledge of a past that many have only read about, it will be a surprisingly fun day out for the whole family and, when you return home, you will be able to astound your neighbours with facts about Ireland that they never even dreamt of.