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Inspect the fascinating Celtic and medieval carvings that decorate the interior of this Anglican church and attend a choir service.

While the kids play games, watch films and engage with interactive displays to learn about two contrasting parts of local history.

Built in the 18th Century, Mount Stewart is a handsome neoclassical house and garden on the eastern edge of Strangford Lough in County Down in Northern Ireland. Once the seat of the Marquesses of Londonderry, the Vane-Tempest-Stewart dynasty, who bought the estate in 1744, this National Trust-owned property is a must-see for anyone interested in history or horticulture or who likes nothing better than to spend time appreciating beautiful and calm surroundings.

The Armagh Planetarium is the only one in Northern Ireland and is an excellent way of learning about the night skies. It’s not only about the sound and light shows though – there are also spacey exhibits and displays of all kinds.

Stroll through the glorious meadows and hills of this park overlooking Belfast to encounter a land of castles, forts and caves.

Explore displays about the Troubles that shook Derry in the mid-20th century in a museum on the site of the tragic struggles.

Appreciate the diverse range of tropical plants in the historic greenhouses of this park and visit Northern Ireland’s largest museum.

Clinging to a headland above the Irish Sea are the ruins of a medieval Irish castle. The dramatic sight offers a great photo opportunity!

Walk beside the fortified ramparts from the 1600s that have survived several sieges and offer panoramic views of the Maiden City.

The Armagh Planetarium is the only one in Northern Ireland and is an excellent way of learning about the night skies. It’s not only about the sound and light shows though – there are also spacey exhibits and displays of all kinds.

Appreciate the diverse range of tropical plants in the historic greenhouses of this park and visit Northern Ireland’s largest museum.

Clinging to a headland above the Irish Sea are the ruins of a medieval Irish castle. The dramatic sight offers a great photo opportunity!

While the kids play games, watch films and engage with interactive displays to learn about two contrasting parts of local history.

Stroll through the glorious meadows and hills of this park overlooking Belfast to encounter a land of castles, forts and caves.

This dramatic rock formation was created by volcanic activity millions of years ago; however, the locals might tell you otherwise.

Inspect the fascinating Celtic and medieval carvings that decorate the interior of this Anglican church and attend a choir service.

The Guildhall is a major landmark in Londonderry in Northern Ireland and has been at the centre of city life since the late 19th Century. Built by The Honourable Irish Society in 1890, the neo-Gothic style building dominates Guildhall Square, the city’s main square.

Clinging to a headland above the Irish Sea are the ruins of a medieval Irish castle. The dramatic sight offers a great photo opportunity!

Stroll through the glorious meadows and hills of this park overlooking Belfast to encounter a land of castles, forts and caves.

Appreciate the diverse range of tropical plants in the historic greenhouses of this park and visit Northern Ireland’s largest museum.

While the kids play games, watch films and engage with interactive displays to learn about two contrasting parts of local history.

While the kids play games, watch films and engage with interactive displays to learn about two contrasting parts of local history.

Ride a horse along the varied coastal terrain that features sand dunes and limestone cliffs. Appreciate the views of distant headlands.

Clinging to a headland above the Irish Sea are the ruins of a medieval Irish castle. The dramatic sight offers a great photo opportunity!