Look before you leap, the old saying says.

At Todd’s Leap activity centre near Ballygawley, Co Tyrone, I took care to do just that as they let me handle a 4x4 over some scary terrain.

But unfortunately for a toad’s leap it did not fare so well.

The foolish frog happened to hop in front of my 4x4 as I tackled the off-road track and, with a 70 foot drop to my right and a bank of hillside to my left, there was no option but to keep going. It was no contest.

Because of the frame of the vehicle I was driving, not least the huge bonnet on the beast, it was was impossible to see if the little fella survived — but this animal lover likes to think he did. See no evil, hear no evil and all that.

It was a relief then to learn that the shooting I was about to do after that involved ‘pigeons’ made of clay.

And just like my off-road driving, I was rather handy with a shotgun.

Perhaps I should start thinking about ditching city life for a place in the country.

Certainly, Todd’s Leap is a great place for city slickers to head to. But it’s quite simply an impressive set-up with something for everyone — from families to birthday parties, stag and hen dos to staff days out.

Other activities on offer include paintballing, archery, a giant slide and blind driving. And there’s a neat little cafe on site to grab some grub to keep you going too.

The staff were fantastic and the centre is highly recommended by this reviewer, who is looking forward to planning a return trip soon.

Further north in the county, around a 40-minute drive, was our base for our stay in Tyrone — the Glenavon House Hotel in Cookstown.

What my wife Tara and I loved about the hotel is that it is a mix of everything you'd expect from a top-class quality hotel, yet it still retains a personable homely feel.

It must be something about the people ‘down the country', as we found the staff were always warm, friendly and attentive.

We stayed for two nights with our five-month-old daughter Lexi and were fortunate enough to sample two different rooms, one in the newer part of the hotel and a classic suite in the original building, and both were lovely with all the facilities you like and expect to find in good hotels like the Glenavon.

The restaurant is worthy of a special mention — we enjoyed great wholesome meals from the extensive menu and again the staff were excellent. There’s plenty more on offer in Tyrone that we didn’t have time to fit in on our short trip.

But as our daughter gets older there’s definitely a few places we’ll want to visit that seem fun and educational for families.

Annaginny Park Farm and Fishery at Newmills, Dungannon has more than you would expect at an open farm, including emu, llama, wallabies and deer.

Barrontop Fun Farm at Donemana can also boast a large variety of baby animals and rare breeds that kids can see and interact with.

One of Tyrone’s most famous tourist attractions is the Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh where you can take a step back in time to the 19th century.

And if that doesn’t satisfy your hunger for history then why not also visit Wellbrook Beetling Mill at Corkhill, Cookstown, which is the only working mill of its kind in Northern Ireland and has costumed guides on hand to give you a demonstration of the linen process.

For a great holiday at home this Easter I certainly recommend some Tyrone power!