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Combining interesting local history, beautiful architecture and opportunities to connect with nature, the castles and gardens of Northern Ireland are well worth exploring. We've rounded up some of our best castles and gardens as inspiration for where to head on your next day trip.

We don’t always get the weather here in Northern Ireland but that doesn’t stop families enjoying days out and what better way to entertain the kids than a road trip! Parenting NI have some top tips to make your family road tripping days as stress free as possible.

You could spend a lifetime travelling around Northern Ireland and still find something new to amaze you every day Yet even if you only have four days to spare, you can still pack in an awful lot of adventures, and here’s how.

From the dedicated golfer to the first timer, Northern Ireland offers courses, stories and experiences to last a lifetime.

Across Northern Ireland there are several inclusive beaches, which thanks to a partnership with the Mae Murray Foundation, are able to provide equipment which allows for people of all ages and abilities to get involved and have fun.

The dramatic and varied landscapes of Northern Ireland provided the spectacular backdrops for Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves and many other screen productions, meaning many of the film locations are easily accessible from Belfast.

Liverpool will be hosting the Eurovision 2023 Grand Final on Saturday 13 May, and the excitement and celebrations go far beyond the host city. For those looking to get involved, Belfast has lots of great activities to enjoy which capture the spirit and energy of the live event.

Northern Ireland is increasingly becoming a top destination for outdoor activities, with watersports in particular growing in popularity. Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) has experienced a wave of momentum in recent years and we asked local expert Jordan from Active Adventures NI for more info for those looking to give it a go in NI.

Irish rugby sevens star, Harry McNulty recently paid a flying visit to Belfast and County Down for an energising escape packed full of great activities, amazing places to stay and of course ‘scrum-ptious’ food and drink.

With 2023 branded the year of ‘Travel Like No Other’, award-winning blogger and online influencer, Tara Povey (@whereistarablog) enjoyed a revitalising trip to Northern Ireland to help her prepare for an exciting 12 months ahead.

As winter was coming the timing was perfect for Nadia El Ferdaoussi (@Nadia_dailyself) to visit Northern Ireland, the home of Game of Thrones®, for a trip which took in the Mourne Mountains, Newcastle, Banbridge and Belfast city.

Family blogger Gillian Harvey of "Where Are We Going Tomorrow", along with her husband Mick and daughters Sophie and Chloe, recently had the best time exploring County Down.