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Nothing captures the spirit of a place like a beautifully crafted item, locally and lovingly made. These are pieces or produce born of Northern Ireland, inspired by its heritage and traditions, though sometimes with a modern twist. 

Northern Ireland is teeming with unique places to explore. From cities with 400-year-old walls to UNESCO Heritage sites, you could spend days travelling around the beautiful six counties that compose this tiny country. But what attractions should you prioritise if you only have one day? Here’s an itinerary that will help to pack in as much as possible during your trip to Belfast.

Eager to embrace the sights, sounds and giant spirit of Northern Ireland, Niamh Cullen (@niamhcullenx), and her friend Francis, partnered with Discover Northern Ireland to spend three unforgettable days exploring County Down. Find out more about what they got up to during their giant adventure.

While we can’t always depend on the weather in Northern Ireland, we can depend on top-notch beer gardens serving up refreshing drinks and mouth-watering food in delightful surroundings.

Eager for a giant adventure, Belle Azzure and her family travelled from Dublin along the Causeway Coastal Route, one of the world’s most scenic drives. Here’s what Dearbhla, Harry and their two young boys got up to. Use this itinerary as inspiration to plan your trip along causeway coastal route.

Here are the best three pieces of advice we can give for a Bank Holiday in Northern Ireland: plan, plan... and plan some more! Thankfully, there’s lots for families with kids of all ages to do here, so whether yours are teeny or teens, here’s a taster of what you could be up to. 

Driving in Northern Ireland (NI) is governed by rules set out in the Highway Code and you may find it useful to refer to the Code to better understand how driving here may differ from your own location.

Ah, Spa Hotels. Even the sound of them helps you relax just a little. So, imagine how you’ll feel when you actually spend time in one of the many fabulous ones here in Northern Ireland. 

Ready for the perfect short break on their doorstep, Francesca McKee (@frans_travels) and her boyfriend Eunan partnered with Discover Northern Ireland to spend three adventure filled days exploring County Down.Check out what they got up to on their amazing adventure. 

Ards and North Down is a region of breathtaking beauty in Northern Ireland. With stunning coastal scenery and historic castles, there is plenty to discover. It's the perfect destination for a long weekend. We've made an itinerary that will help you get the most out of your getaway with the best recommendations for coffee, castles, coasts and culture in the area. 

Whatever kind of break you have in mind - romantic or relaxing hideaway, luxury pampering getaway or a bit of long overdue craic – Belfast is packed with places just perfect for quality time together. 

If you’re looking for a romantic getaway with a difference, you’ve come to the right place. In among Northern Ireland’s city hotels, castles and friendly B&Bs are some very unusual holiday locations. In truth, some may well be a city hotel or a castle but they’ll have lashings of attitude and a unique spirit which makes them all the more interesting.