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

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.

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.

Discover a symbol of political uprising and learn about Belfast’s bloody battles, hunger strikes and self-run city during the Troubles.

Bring your kids to this family-friendly complex that sheds light on the fascinating mound and other archeological finds of the region.

The biggest of several so-called “holy islands” on Lough Erne in County Fermanagh, Devenish Island is home to one of the finest monastic sites in Northern Ireland.

The Marble Arch Caves are a glistening, glittering, eerie experience where visitors can explore the depths of one of the best cave networks in the UK.

Newtownards is a large town based on the Ards peninsula in Northern Ireland. The fact that it is only 10 miles from Belfast, with its two airports and lively cultural scene, makes it a highly convenient destination for visitors from all over the UK and the rest of the world.

The friendly capital of Northern Ireland has a fascinating history and is just an hour away from the country’s scenic Atlantic coastline.