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  1. aerial view of Mountsandel Wood, Coleraine, Northern Ireland

    Coleraine

    Address

    Mountsandel Road, Coleraine, County Londonderry, BT52 1TW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Archaeological sites

    Mountsandel Wood is the earliest known settlement of man in Ireland dating to between 7600 and 7900BC. Flint tools were found here, indicating that Stone Age hunters camped here to fish salmon in the natural weir.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. Blaney

    Address

    Loughshore Road, Tully, Blaney, County Fermanagh, BT93 6HP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    This fortified house and bawn are set on Tully Point and were built for Sir John Hume who occupied the house until 1641 when it was attacked and burned on Christmas Eve by Rory Maguire and the inhabitants massacred. It was not lived in again.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. Trees with the sun setting in the background

    Limavady

    Address

    Moneyrannel Road, Limavady, Derry/Londonderry, BT49 0FJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7776 0650

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Archaeological sites

    Rough Fort, on the Limavady to Ballykelly road, is a remarkable earthwork construction over 1000 years old. Known as a Rath, it was originally used as a defended farmstead into which livestock could be driven in the times of emergency.

    Price

    Free
  4. Grey Point Fort canon
    a photograph of the canon firing with a cloud of smoke at the front
    a photograph of a canon pointing towards the water
    a photograph of the back of a canon
    Grey Point Fort canon
    a photograph of the canon firing with a cloud of smoke at the front
    a photograph of a canon pointing towards the water
    a photograph of the back of a canon

    Helen's Bay

    Address

    Fort Road, Helen's Bay, County Down, BT19 1PU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Situated in Helen's Bay, Grey Point Fort is one of the best preserved early 20th century coastal forts anywhere in the British Isles.

    Price

    Free
  5. A photo of the alter at St Cooey's wells
    A photo of the word drink which forms part of the Washing, Eye and Drinking wells situated in this peaceful, wooded dell, which are reputed to have he
    A photo of the alter at St Cooey's wells
    A photo of the word drink which forms part of the Washing, Eye and Drinking wells situated in this peaceful, wooded dell, which are reputed to have he

    Portaferry

    Address

    Ballyquintin Road, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1RF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9182 6846

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Churches & Sacred Sites

    The church at St Cooey’s Wells is thought to date from the 7th century but only the foundation stones now remain. The Washing, Eye and Drinking wells in this peaceful, wooded dell are reputed to have healing powers.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. Image of Castle Caulfield ruins

    Castlecaulfield

    Address

    Castle Grove, Castlecaulfield, County Tyrone, BT70 3NL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Ruins of mansion built by Sir Toby Caulfield in 1619. Gatehouse with murder-holes and Caulfield arms. Plaque to poet Charles Wolfe (1791-1823) at nearby Anglican church.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. A large circular cairn located in a field overlooking Loughinisland Churches

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Junction of Bucks Head Road & Loughinisland Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 8JW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Archaeological sites

    Situated 8.8km south east of Ballynahinch, on the north east shore of Loughinisland Lake, within sight of Loughinisland Church. A slightly displaced capstone covers a rectangular chamber of which three side stones survive.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  8. Gates of Clifton House
    Clifton House Guided Tours
    Clifton House Augmented Reality
    Clifton Street Graveyard
    Clifton Street Cemetery Tour
    Mary Ann McCracken Walking Tour
    Gates of Clifton House
    Clifton House Guided Tours
    Clifton House Augmented Reality
    Clifton Street Graveyard
    Clifton Street Cemetery Tour
    Mary Ann McCracken Walking Tour

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    Belfast

    Address

    2 North Queen Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT15 1ES

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9099 7022

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    The history of Belfast begins at Clifton House. From the moment you step through the door you will be transported back in time to the Belfast Poor House – opened in 1774 – which provided sanctuary to thousands of people, from the young and old, to…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  9. Midsummer view of St Macartans
    The stained glass window at Mcartans Chapel
    A mature couple looking at the Carleton trail sign with St Macartans (Forth) Chapel in the background
    Midsummer view of St Macartans
    The stained glass window at Mcartans Chapel
    A mature couple looking at the Carleton trail sign with St Macartans (Forth) Chapel in the background

    Augher

    Address

    Springtown Road, Augher, County Tyrone, BT77 0EA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7818 186 979

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Churches & Sacred Sites

    St Macartan's, The Forth Chapel was constructed from 1838-1846 and is located on the Carleton Trail and Ulster Way, set in the heart of the lovely Clogher Valley, County Tyrone.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)
  10. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Cookstown

    Address

    20 Wellbrook Road, Cookstown, County Tyrone, BT80 9RY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 8674 8210

    Price

    Price £3.75 to £18.75 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    Wellbrook is nestled in an idyllic wooded valley. As you come over the hill and see the river, the mill, its water wheel and traditional cottage, it looks as if nothing could disturb the tranquillity.

    Price

    Price £3.75 to £18.75 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. Castlederg

    Address

    Main Street, Castlederg, County Tyrone, BT81 7AS

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    This Castle commands a strategic location on the River Derg. Recent excavations revealed the remains of a 15th century O'Neill tower house which preceded the Bawn, a defended stone house.

    Price

    Free
  12. Boa Island

    Address

    565 Boa Island Road, Boa Island, County Fermanagh, BT93 8AD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Churches & Sacred Sites

    On the island you can find a small, pleasant, if rather nondescript graveyard called Caldragh Cemetery. But standing incongruously amongst the 19th & 20th century headstones are two remarkable figures. A larger two-sided stone figure known as the…

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  13. Killeter

    Address

    Magherakeel Road, Killeter, County Tyrone, BT81 7HA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7138 4444

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Churches & Sacred Sites

    St Patrick's well and Magherakeel Monastic Site is a popular landmark located near the town of Castlederg. It is known locally as St Patrick's Well or Tober Patrick.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. View from Dundrum Castle
    Dundrum Castle
    View from Dundrum Castle
    Inside View of Dundrum Castle
    View from Dundrum Castle
    View from Dundrum Castle
    Dundrum Castle
    View from Dundrum Castle
    Inside View of Dundrum Castle
    View from Dundrum Castle

    Dundrum

    Address

    Castle Hill, Dundrum, County Down, BT33 0NF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Believed to have been built in or around 1177, Dundrum Castle was built by John De Courcy as part of his coastal defence after he invaded Ulster. Dundrum Castle is located on a wooded hill north-west of Dundrum village near Newcastle.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. Image of the Beaghmore stone circle with the sun setting in the distance
    Image of the stones with a dimly lit sky behind
    Image of the Beaghmore stone circle with the sun setting in the distance
    Image of the stones with a dimly lit sky behind

    Cookstown

    Address

    Blackrock Road, Cookstown, County Tyrone, BT80 9PB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    Mysterious complex of 7 Bronze Age stone circles and alignments. It's where megalithic tombs and the mysterious Beaghmore stone circles stand as silent witnesses to the settlements that thrived here 6,000 years ago.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking (free)
  16. Photo of the Rollo Gillespie Monument standing tall in the centre of Comber Square
    Photo of the Comber Andrews-Titanic Trail information board that sits in Comber Square
    Photo of a more close up view of the Rollo Gillespie monument
    Photo of the Rollo Gillespie Monument standing tall in the centre of Comber Square
    Photo of the Comber Andrews-Titanic Trail information board that sits in Comber Square
    Photo of a more close up view of the Rollo Gillespie monument

    Comber

    Address

    Comber Square, Comber, County Down, BT23 5DX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9182 6846

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historial figure

    Situated in The Square in Comber, it was erected in 1845 to commemorate the bravery of Major General Robert 'Rollo' Gillespie born in the town in 1766. A list of his battles can be found on the sides of the pillar.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  17. Three ladies looking up at Ardboe High cross
    Three girls taking a photo of the 1000 year old high cross at Ardboe.
    Three ladies looking up at Ardboe High cross
    Three girls taking a photo of the 1000 year old high cross at Ardboe.

    Ardboe

    Address

    Battery Road, Ardboe, County Tyrone, BT80 0HU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    A 10th Century Cross situated on a rocky height on the shores of Lough Neagh. It is a national monument which is believed to be the first High Cross of Ulster. The cross stands 18.5 feet high and 3.5 feet wide.

    Price

    Free
  18. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Portadown

    Address

    64 Ardress Road, Portadown, County Armagh, BT62 1SQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 8778 4753

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    Ardress is nestled in the apple orchards of County Armagh and offers afternoons of fun and relaxation for everyone. Built in the 17th century as a farmhouse, Ardress was remodelled in Georgian times.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. Loughmacrory

    Address

    Coolaharen Road, Loughmacrory, County Tyrone, BT79 9AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 8076 1112

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Archaeological sites

    Located 3km from An Creggan, this is a burial chamber which has a front chamber and a doorway marked by 3 stones, with double walls made of large upright stones, and a roof constructed of flat stones called 'lintels'.

    Price

    Free
  20. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Lisburn

    Address

    Market Square, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT28 1AG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9266 3377

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    The Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum is an award-winning museum located in Market Square, Lisburn. The permanent exhibition Flax to Fabric traces the story of linen from Ancient Egyptian times to present day.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement
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