Blog (things to do) - Discover Northern Ireland

Nestled in the heart of Northern Ireland, the Sperrin Mountains offer nature lovers and adventure seekers an unforgettable experience.  And deep within this beautiful landscape, lie three gentle and majestic giants. 

With over 200 kilometres of diverse coastline and inland hideaways, Northern Ireland is the perfect destination for your wild swimming adventure. If you are considering taking to the open water, either for exercise or the cold water benefits, we strongly recommend doing your own research ahead of time.

Northern Ireland’s breathtaking beauty is the real star of the show.  Here are some locations that steal the scenes in iconic film and TV productions.

The benefits of a good walk in the outdoors and connecting with nature has been proven to lift our moods, so why not blow the winter cobwebs off with some of these suggestions.

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.

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. 

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. 

When it comes to putting the feet up, and well…getting them massaged too, Northern Ireland offers a whole suite of treatments in the most sublime locations. Not only will you get the very best of care and attention but you’ll also be treated to our unique welcome and hospitality too.  

In Part 2 of the Holiday Swap Challenge, influencer Caroline O’Neill (@diggmama) embraced Ibe Sesay's (@radioibe) recommendations for his hometown Belfast, including stops at W5, the Ulster Transport Museum and We Are Vertigo.

Eager for a giant adventure with their families, broadcaster, Ibe Sesay (@radioibe) and influencer, Caroline O’Neill (@diggmama) were challenged to swap locations for a short break with a difference and experience the best of their respective home towns.

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.

It's been 25 years since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement, which took place in April 1998. In this blog we reflect on how far Northern Ireland has come in that time.