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Holiday World Show Belfast - Schools Art Competition 

16th Dec 2025

Information sharing -


We are inviting school children from across Northern Ireland to enter our 
Holiday World Show Belfast Schools Art Competition for a chance to win one of two Stena Line ferry crossings for their family.

 

The competition will run in advance of and during the Holiday World Show Belfast in association with Bookit by NI Travel News, which takes place from Friday January 9 until Sunday January 11 at the ICC Belfast at The Waterfront Hall.

 

There are TWO CATEGORIES for the Art Competition (please see entry forms and more details below) with each category offering a return Stena Line crossing between Ireland and Britain as a prize.  

 

To download a FREE FAMILY TICKET, simply click on the link below and use the code NISchoolsHWS26 at check-out.

 

FREE TICKET LINK:  https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/holiday-world-show-belfast-9-11-january-2026-tickets-1972504180101?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1%2A1ehposj%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_ga%2AMTE5NzAyNzI5LjE3NjM5ODU2MzY.%2A_ga_TQVES5V6SH%2AczE3NjM5ODU2MzUkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjM5ODU2MzUkajYwJGwwJGgw

 

 

COMPETITION DETAILS

1.            Stena Line Colouring Competition - Ages 4-6

What colour is our ship? Colour in our fun holiday picture and be in with a chance to win a trip for you and your family!

 

DOWNLOADABLE ENTRY LINK:  Competition for age 4 - 6 year olds  (entry form also attached)

WIN: A return ferry crossing for a car + 4 persons with leading ferry company Stena Line on the best choice of routes between Ireland and Britain. T&Cs apply.

 

2.            Stena Line Drawing Competition – Ages 7-12

Draw your favourite Stena Line ferry OR what you think the Stena Line ferry of the future might look like – for a chance to win a trip for you and your family!

 

DOWNLOADABLE ENTRY LINK:  Competition for age 7 - 12 year olds  (entry form also attached)

WIN: A return ferry crossing for a car + 4 persons with leading ferry company Stena Line on the best choice of routes between Ireland and Britain. T&Cs apply.

 

To enter the competition, children should send their drawings (up to A4 size paper only) to arrive no later than Wednesday January 7th to:            

 

Holiday World Show Belfast Art Competition

c/o Duffy Rafferty Communications

18 Heron Road

Belfast

Co. Antrim

BT3 9LE

 

ALTERNATIVELY, children can submit their entries in person at the Holiday World Show – and obtain FREE FAMILY ADMISSION with their competition entry.

 

Promising ‘a world of travel inspiration’, the 33rd annual Holiday World Show Belfast in association with Bookit by NI Travel News in January will play host to a wide range of international tourist boards, destinations, airlines, ferry companies, hotels and B&Bs, visitor attractions, travel agencies and service providers – with a dedicated Cruise Pavilion, USA Pavilion and a Home Holiday Pavilion for people who like to holiday closer to home.  Parents are encouraged to bring the kids along and turn their holiday planning into a fun and memorable experience for the whole family.  For more information visit https://holidayworldshowni.com.