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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.

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 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.

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.

If you're planning to attend an Ulster Rugby game in the new year, why not make a weekend out of it? We caught up with Anna Madigan, wife of Ireland and Ulster Rugby star, Ian Madigan, for her recommendations on how to have the perfect match weekend in Belfast.