Blog (things to do) - Discover Northern Ireland

With over 200 kilometres of diverse coastline and inland hideaways, Northern Ireland is the perfect destination for your wild swimming adventure.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

The dramatic and varied landscapes of Northern Ireland provided the spectacular backdrops for Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Amongst 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.