The season of summer isn’t nearly as fun when you’re an adult as it was when you were a kid. And between the weather, the discontinuation of some of our favourite treats and holidays abroad being far more common than holidays at home, summers just aren't what they used to be.
Many generations spent a summer’s day at either location through the years. Those who went to the Portrush Barry’s will remember various fairground rides such as its Dipper roller coasters, the Satellite, the Freak Out and so on, while visitors to the Bangor location particularly loved riding the Ghost Train and playing games at the arcade.
Going to Dreamworld Another one for the amusements lovers, Dreamworld off Boucher Road was very well-named. Its swinging Fredo-sponsored ship and the PlayStation area made it a haven for kids in the late ‘90s/early ‘00s. Going on family picnics There was nothing like making use of local scenery for a day out that cost your parents nothing but the price of the journey there and the packed lunch they brought along. Whether it was at Belfast Castle, Mount Stewart, Minnowburn or elsewhere, as long as we had a packet of Fives and space to run around, we were happy out.