Explore Welcome to Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland welcomes visitors with its stunning landscapes, from the dramatic Giant's Causeway to lush green valleys. Explore its rich history in Belfast, home to the Titanic Museum, and savour the warmth of its people in charming pubs and vibrant cultural quarters.
Holidays in Northern Ireland
Holidaying in Northern Ireland offers a unique blend of benefits, including breathtaking natural beauty with rugged coastlines and serene lakes. The compact size of Northern Ireland allows for easy exploration, ensuring you can experience a wide variety of attractions and activities in a relatively short span of time.
From the Giant’s Causeway to Belfast’s cultural quarters, Northern Ireland is packed with rewarding day trips and longer breaks.
Murder Mystery Evening at Castle Ward, Strangford
An evening whodunnit staged at the National Trust's Castle Ward estate on Strangford Lough, where guests piece together clues in a historic house setting best known as a Game of Thrones filming location.
Seán Keane, Derry
The Irish singer Seán Keane performs a live concert in Derry on 16 October, one of the city's autumn music nights ahead of Halloween.
Lir Arts Festival Ceili, Ballycastle
A traditional Irish ceili night forming part of Ballycastle's Lir Arts Festival, with live music and group dancing that welcomes visitors and beginners on the Causeway Coast.
Conlan Sports & Hammer Boxing, Ulster Hall
A professional boxing night at the Ulster Hall promoted by Conlan Sports and Hammer, in the atmospheric Victorian venue that has long hosted big fights in Belfast.
The Music of The Lord of The Rings: Tribute to Howard Shore
A concert celebrating Howard Shore's film score for The Lord of the Rings, ideal for fans of the trilogy and orchestral film music.
Shirt Tales Experience: History, Story, Stitch (17 Oct)
A heritage experience built around Derry's famous shirt-making history and the stories of the people who stitched in the city's factories.
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Cities and towns
Belfast
In Belfast, you'll find fascinating walking, bus and taxi tours, cultural escapes, scientific exhibitions and literary inspirations. Not to mention the superb shopping, beautiful landmarks and top class entertainment.
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