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.
All destinations in Northern Ireland
From the Giant’s Causeway to Belfast’s cultural quarters, Northern Ireland is packed with rewarding day trips and longer breaks.
Belfast Christmas Market 2026
Over 100 chalets fill the grounds of Belfast City Hall with international food, artisan crafts, and festive gifts, making it one of the UK's most popular Christmas markets.
Belfast Christmas Market at City Hall
Continental-style Christmas market at Belfast City Hall grounds.
Irish Fly Fair & International Angling Show, Enniskillen
A weekend show for anglers in Fermanagh's lakeland capital, featuring fly-tying demonstrations, tackle traders and fishing experts, fitting for a county famed for Lough Erne's game fishing.
Newry Christmas Market
Festive market in Newry's historic Variety Market Hall with up to 70 stalls of food, crafts and gifts, plus live entertainment and a Santa experience, running Thursdays to Sundays.
The Rugby Pod Live
Live recording of the rugby podcast show at Waterfront Hall.
Christmas Light Switch Ons, Causeway Coast & Glens towns
Santa tours the area's main towns across a week of free switch-on evenings, each bringing festive lights, entertainment and a community atmosphere to kick off Christmas on the north coast.
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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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