Northern Ireland is known for its Norman castles, beautiful mountains, glacial valleys, and Christian and Celtic monuments, along with its coastal links golf courses.
Belfast
Belfast has a fantastically varied industrial history from Irish linen, tobacco-processing, rope-making and shipbuilding industries: in the early 20th century, RMS Titanic was built here, and Belfast had the world's biggest and most productive shipyard. Today you can plunge into the history of the Titanic story and discover the passion of its conception, build and tragic ending.
Belfast is one of the most prominent filming locations for the hit HBO show Game of Throne and around Northern Ireland you can visit many fictitious locations including Winterfell, The King’s Road, The Wall and Dragonstone.
Belfast Castle and Estate along with Cave Hill are stunning places to visit and the highest points in Belfast, giving fabulous views over Belfast Lough and City. To see more of Belfast’s beauty, visit the Botanical Gardens for a relaxing stroll.
Belfast Castle and Estate along with Cave Hill are stunning places to visit and the highest points in Belfast, giving fabulous views over Belfast Lough and City. To see more of Belfast’s beauty, visit the Botanical Gardens for a relaxing stroll.
Derry
Derry (also known as Londonderry) is a city on the River Foyle in Northern Ireland. It is known for the beautiful 17th century Walls of Derry, with seven gates which are all still intact. Within the beautiful walls, the spired St. Columb’s Cathedral displays artefacts from the Siege of Derry in 1688-89.
Near the Peace Bridge, the Tower Museum provides beautiful city views and historical exhibits. The Guildhall is one of the most striking buildings in the North West and was originally built in 1887 by The Honourable Irish Society. The red sandstone building is of neo-gothic architecture, with Tudor overtones. The Guildhall contains stunning examples of stained glass windows and visitors will be intrigued by its unique history and appeal. The staircase, main hall organ and corridors give a fascinating insight into this distinctive building.
Near the Peace Bridge, the Tower Museum provides beautiful city views and historical exhibits. The Guildhall is one of the most striking buildings in the North West and was originally built in 1887 by The Honourable Irish Society. The red sandstone building is of neo-gothic architecture, with Tudor overtones. The Guildhall contains stunning examples of stained glass windows and visitors will be intrigued by its unique history and appeal. The staircase, main hall organ and corridors give a fascinating insight into this distinctive building.
Mourne Mountains
The Mourne Mountains, also known as the Mournes or Mountains of Mourne, are a granite mountain range in County Down. It includes the highest mountains in Northern Ireland and the province of Ulster. They have wonderfully challenging peaks, gentle slopes and crystalline lakes. Beauty comes easily to the Mournes, there are 28 peaks and they act as a natural playground. For Belfast-born Clive Staples Lewis, or CS Lewis, the Mournes were a pleasure ground. The author was inspired by these surroundings to create the world of Narnia from his masterpiece The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. “I have seen landscapes (in the Mourne Mountains) which, under a particular light, made me feel that at any moment a giant might raise his head over the next ridge,” wrote Lewis.
The Giant's Causeway
The Giant's Causeway is a stunning Heritage site and amazing feat of nature of approximately 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic eruption. You can find it on the northern coast in County Antrim close to the town of Bushmills. This really is an incredible sight and a must see natural phenomenon.
