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People dancing at the AVA Music Festival, Belfast

Summer festivals and events to book now!

Summer is here, and Northern Ireland is bursting with exciting festivals and events for everyone - whether you're planning a fun day out with the family or a get-together with friends. Here's a little taste of some of the biggest and best things happening this summer that you absolutely won't want to miss. Grab your tickets now!

  • View of Blessingbourne Estate from afar with a lake and lush green gardens visible in front of the house
    Categories: accommodation

    Experiential escapes

    The most memorable trips require something completely unique. If you like the sound of literally sleeping under the stars, or chilling in a snow cabin at one of Northern Ireland's top spas then read on, and prepare to embrace your giant spirit.

  • A wooden chalet in the trees, with a balcony and deck overlooking Lower Lough Erne at Lusty Beg Island Resort and Spa in County Fermanagh.
    Categories: accommodation

    Rooms with an amazing view

    Is there anything more special than throwing open the curtains that first morning of your holiday to reveal an incredible view? That’s the moment you really start to relax. Fortunately, there are no shortage of spectacular views in Northern Ireland, and no shortage of beautiful rooms to showcase them. From dramatic coastlines to vibrant cityscapes, we’ve got you covered.

  • A couple enjoying a picnic on the grounds of Lough Erne Resort in County Fermanagh. They are lying on a tartan blanket and have a hamper containing food and drink beside them. Lough Erne is in the background.

    Loved up getaways in Fermanagh

    Fermanagh is our lakeland county, filled with water in all its shapes and forms, from streams, rivers and canals to the two great lakes of Upper and Lower Lough Erne. It’s filled with forests too, fringing the waterways, making it the perfect place for you and your loved one to get away together.

  • Exterior of Narrow Water Castle in Warrenpoint, County Down.
    Categories: accommodation

    Castles you can stay in

    If you’re planning a romantic getaway, make it a spectacular one. Take your pick of magical 5* castle retreats or stately manor homes, all in the most stunning locations in Northern Ireland. 

  • Male and female couple relaxing and reading in reclining chairs by a window in the relaxation room at Killeavy Castle Hotel, Killeavy, County Armagh. The Mourne Mountains can be seen in the background.

    Baby-moon inspiration

    Having a baby on the way is a wonderful time. Though, let’s be honest, it can be a tiring one too. So, amidst all the planning and excitement, it’s good to factor in a holiday too.

  • A family of 2 parents and 2 boys with torches, sitting on the doorstep of a wooden glamping pod and cooking over a portable stove. A lantern sits on the grass in the foreground.
    Categories: Family Funaccommodation

    Action packed family glamping

    If you and your family are looking for some real action with some memorable nights under canvas and board, then look no further than Northern Ireland. All across Northern Ireland you’ll find action-packed glamping holidays to satisfy all of your little and large adventure-seekers with a taste for something a bit different but very special.

  • Lounge chairs by the window in the spa at Slieve Donard Resort and Spa in Newcastle, County Down. The view is of Slieve Donard and the Mourne Mountains.
    Categories: Luxury Weekends

    Relax & indulge in County Down

    Less than two hours from Dublin and less than 30 minutes from Belfast, County Down with its rolling hills, majestic loughs and attractive towns and villages is the place to come to when you want to shake off the working week, unwind, relax and indulge in some of the finer things in life. 

  • Boats docked at Portrush Harbour with Kerr Street and the RNLI Portrush Lifeboat Station visible in the background.
    Categories: Seasonal Inspiration

    7 seaside towns to visit in summer

    Nothing says summer like a seaside town and Northern Ireland has some of the prettiest, most panoramic and most welcoming of all. Whether you’re looking for a coastal adventure, an encounter with sea-faring wildlife or villages to potter about in, there’s a place here for you. 

  • Dog at stones at Kribben Cottages.  Photo courtesy of Kribben Cottages.
    Categories: Pet Friendly

    Pet friendly accommodation

    Two legs or four you’ll always find a great welcome and adventure waiting for you here in Northern Ireland. There’s almost as much to see and do here for your pet, as there is for you, and what’s more, everywhere you go across Northern Ireland, you’ll find accommodation, experiences and attractions where your pet can go too. First things first, however, you’ll need to find a bed or a kennel for the night and here’s just some of our favourite spots. 

  • A male concierge wearing a dark grey suit with black top hat, standing outside the main entrance and welcoming you to the 5 star Fitzwilliam Hotel in Belfast.
    Categories: Plan Your Trip

    Star grading & welcome schemes explained

    In Northern Ireland, looking after everyone as well as possible is just in our nature. That’s why we want do everything we can to help you prepare for your visit here, ensuring it’s as enjoyable, comfortable, inspirational and memorable as can be.  Find out more about our star grading and welcome schemes.

  • Downhill Beach on the Causeway Coastal Route. Mussenden Temple sits on a cliff edge in the background while an NI Railways train passes through a tunnel.
    Categories: Plan Your Trip

    Take one of the world's great railway journeys

    Travel writer, actor and explorer, Michael Palin once described the train ride between Derry~Londonderry and Coleraine as “one of the most beautiful rail journeys in the world”. Now who in their right mind is going to argue with a member of Monty Python. Certainly not us, so let’s hop on board and relax and enjoy the stunning views along this short stretch of train track.

  • Underground image of Marble Arch Caves
    Categories: Family Friendly

    Fermanagh for families

    Fermanagh, the lakeland county, has lots on offer for all the family, from caving to canoeing and from biking to hiking. No matter what your family is into, on water or dry land, you’re about to discover that a fun-filled Fermanagh family break is an adventure quite unlike any other. 

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