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Top Things to do in Northern Ireland
Top 10 Things to do in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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1. Let The Dance Begin
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Giant's Causeway
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4.5 based on 11,147 reviews
Northern Ireland's most popular tourist destination: this large stretch of staircase-shaped rocks is the result of cooled lava from volcanic eruptions that took place over 65 million years ago.
Reviewed By Orrix55
A one kilometer walk or bus ride (£1 each way for the bus - free for walking) gets you to this fascinating attraction created by volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. There is a very entertaining audio guide that provides information on the various features on the landscape, such as the camel and organ pipes etc. The walk down could be a bit challenging, the road and path down is quite steep so I would suggest the bus for those with any problems. We walked down and took the bus back. Make time to visit the visitors centre at the end, it has something for everyone, especially children, coffee, drinks and food available.
3. Florence Court
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4.5 based on 554 reviews
Beautiful 18th-century home set on a sustainable estate and gardens. Surrounded by lush parkland and thick woodland with Benaughlin mountain rising in the background, Florence Court enjoys a majestic countryside setting in West Fermanagh. There is something for everyone to enjoy at this extensive and welcoming place. On a guided tour of the Georgian mansion you can hear stories about the Cole family and their staff, who lived here for over 250 years. Outdoors take a gentle walk or long cycle along 10 miles of trails in the adjoining forest park and see fascinating industrial heritage features, including the water-powered sawmill and blacksmith's forge. The gardens are home to the mother of all Irish yew trees, as well as the kitchen garden which is being restored to its 1930s character.
Reviewed By CMK79 - Magherafelt, United Kingdom
Beautiful grounds with plenty of walks and probably one of the best House tours I've had. Would definitely recommend. We are members but it's well worth the entrance fee.
4. Dunluce Castle
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4.5 based on 2,607 reviews
Reviewed By TheIrishtourguide - Belfast, United Kingdom
Great place to stroll and just to soak up the history of one of Ireland’s great castles ,hear stories from , C.s.lewis , yo the game of thrones , led zeppelin and Sorley boy McDonnell .. take your time 30 mins is enough. But take 40 mins
5. Tollymore Forest Park
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4.5 based on 763 reviews
Reviewed By dermotc502
Great place to visit loads of scenic walks the river walk is fantastic Toilets on site and a mobile eatery
6. City Walls
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4.5 based on 2,381 reviews
Reviewed By holly74limerick - County Clare, Ireland
Great walk along the walls of Derry Steeped in history Loads to read along the way & simple write ups Highly recommend
7. Museum of Free Derry
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4.5 based on 810 reviews
The award-winning Museum of Free Derry recently re-opened its doors in the Bogside following an extensive redevelopment and offers a full multi-media exhibition on the civil rights and early conflict era in the city, including Battle of the Bogside, Internment, Bloody Sunday and Operation Motorman. The museum was established by the Bloody Sunday Trust in 2006 to tell the story of the civil rights movement and the creation of Free Derry in the 1960s and 1970s, and it has become an important part of Ireland’s radical and civil rights heritage. It tells the story of how a largely working class community rose up against the years of oppression it had endured. The struggle of Free Derry is part of a wider struggle in Ireland and internationally for freedom and equality for all. In 2018, the Museum of Free Derry was named Authentic NI Experience of the Year at the Northern Ireland Tourism Awards in Belfast. Admission Price (as of Nov 2019) Adults - £7 Student/Conc - £5 and Groups 10+ - £4.
Reviewed By joke1451
Great little museum, right in the centre of where the 1972 Bloody Sunday atrocity took place. There are a lot of interesting artefacts from Bloody Sunday, the NICRA movement in the lead up to it, and general stuff from the troubles including state force's uniforms, rubber & plastic bullets, and CS cannisters used against the protestors across NI. There are many poignant reminders of that fateful day for so many such as the handkerchief waved by Fr (Edward Daly, the jacket worn by Michael McDaid with the visible bullet holes (entry through the lower back and exit through the shoulder) and spent bullets from the day. The museum appears to be run by volunteers many of whom are close relatives of those murdered, John Kelly (a lifelong campaigner for justice for his brother Michael and the other victims) was there when we visited, engaging with everybody in a most genial manner. Another volunteer, Jimmy, engaged with us from time to time on the tour, telling many poignant and often humerous tales from his Bogside youth and his interaction with the troubles, a nice gracious man. You get a discount if you've done the Bogside Walking Tour This Museum is a must see if visiting Derry
8. Bangor Castle Walled Garden
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4.5 based on 387 reviews
Reviewed By Sid8775 - Ipswich, United Kingdom
Whilst at the Starbucks a short hop up the road at the retail park we saw this on the map. So glad we came, it was beautiful, and also the car parking was plentiful and free. The gardens are kept tip top & looked amazing. There are benches around the outside where we sat for a while in the warm sun shine. Another nice thing was there was no issue with young children playing on the grass and running around, great to hear the laughter. There’s a small cafe with toilets too. If you are up for relaxing with a coffee, with a book and sitting in the sun this is right up your alley.
9. Crumlin Road Gaol
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4.5 based on 8,859 reviews
The Crumlin Road Gaol dates back to 1845 and closed it's doors as a working prison in 1996. After extensive renovations the gaol has re opened as a visitor attraction and conference centre. Today you can take a guided tour of the prison and hear about the history of the site from when women and children were held within it's walls through to the political segregation of republican and loyalist prisoners and learn about why the decision was taken to close the prison.During the tour of the gaol you will be taken by your tour guide to visit the underground tunnel that used to connect the gaol to the Crumlin Road Courthouse, you will get a chance to sit in the Governor's chair, view all the wings from the circle and of course pay a visit to the condemned mans cell before seeing the execution cell where the majority of the 17 men were hanged.
Reviewed By rubyluby1 - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Visited the Crumlin road Gaol Saturday 9th June was a fantastic experience well worth the visit Joseph our tour guide was brilliant very knowledgable and witty Learnt a lot about the people incarcerated there, bit gruesome at times but still very interesting Still can’t believe people want to get married there tho!!! So if you’re ever in Belfast make sure you give Crumlin Road gaol a visit you won’t be disappointed Big thumbs up to Joseph ????????????
10. Titanic Belfast
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4.5 based on 24,554 reviews
The Titanic Belfast visitor attraction extends over nine galleries, with multiple dimensions to the exhibition. Drawing together special effects, dark rides, full-scale reconstructions and innovative interactive features you will explore the Titanic story in a fresh and insightful way from her conception in Belfast in the early 1900s, through her construction and launch, to her infamous maiden voyage and catastrophic demise. The journey goes beyond the aftermath of the sinking, to the discovery of the wreck and continues into the present day in the Ocean Exploration Centre.
Reviewed By Seehanes
We were expecting this attraction to be good, and it surpassed our expectations. Firstly, it is easy to find and there is plenty of underground parking on-site. We booked in advance for a timed entry slot, which aids crowd control, and once inside you can proceed at your own pace and stay as long as you please. You are made to feel thoroughly informed, but not overloaded with information. There is a simple one way flow through the museum so that nothing is missed, which follows a logical pathway through Belfast's maritime and social history through to the history of the shipbuilding companies, then on to the building of the Titanic followed by its launch, fit-out, and ill-fated maiden voyage. Thereafter you see the aftermath including detailed footage of the wreck dive. Interactive aspects include a high tech aerial ride through the shipyard. There are excellent reconstructions of cabins for first, second, and third class passengers. A very clever surround-screen system brings you through the ship in a thoroughly convincing format that makes you truly believe you are in it. Once you have seen the Titanic display you get to visit the Nomadic - the tender ship that carried segregated first and second class passengers to the Titanic since Cherbourg harbour was too shallow to allow the Titanic to dock. All of this is presented on the precise locations of their original constructions. There is a trail for children, who are then awarded with a personalised certificate. Somewhat annoyingly, although the museum closed at 7pm on the day of our visit the restaurant closed at 5pm - quite non-sensical in my opinion. However, this worked to our advantage as instead we had dinner at the nearby Titanic Hotel which is housed in the Harland and Wolff headquarters - itself a museum of sorts.
