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Welcome to Northern Ireland

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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.

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Seasonal events and must-see locations - Northern Ireland

From the Giant’s Causeway to Belfast’s cultural quarters, Northern Ireland is packed with rewarding day trips and longer breaks.

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Wee Binnian Walkers Hillwalking Festival

Fri 11 Sep 2026 – Sun 13 Sep 2026 📍 Northern Ireland Check website

Guided hillwalking festival with routes across the Newry, Mourne and Down district for walkers of varying abilities.

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European Heritage Open Days Derry

Sat 12 Sep 2026 – Sun 13 Sep 2026 📍 Londonderry Free

Historic buildings, monuments and landmarks across Derry~Londonderry open free to the public as part of Northern Ireland's heritage weekend.

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Team Action Cancer Mourne Seven Sevens Trek

Sat 12 Sep 2026 📍 Northern Ireland Sponsorship/fundraising entry

Charity trek conquering the seven highest peaks of the Mourne Mountains in a single day, raising funds for Action Cancer.

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Belfast Autumn Fair

Sat 12 Sep 2026 – Sun 13 Sep 2026 📍 Belfast Check website

A family fair featuring food stalls, flower exhibitions and live music.

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Tide and Turf Portavogie Food Festival

Sat 12 Sep 2026 📍 Northern Ireland Free to attend

Family-friendly food festival in the fishing village of Portavogie celebrating local seafood and beef with chef demonstrations.

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European Heritage Open Days (Fermanagh & Omagh)

Sat 12 Sep 2026 – Sun 13 Sep 2026 📍 Northern Ireland Free

Free public access to historic sites across Fermanagh and Omagh, including Castle Balfour, Castle Coole, Florence Court, Tully Castle and Crom Estate.

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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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