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Number of results: 174

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  1. Strangford

    Address

    Shore Road, Strangford, County Down, BT30 7NP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Kilclief Castle was built between 1413 and 1441, reputedly by John Sely, bishop of Down. This makes it the earliest datable tower-house in County Down and is often used to date other tower-houses in the County.

    Price

    Free
  2. Downpatrick

    Address

    Saul Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6PE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4461 4922

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Churches & Sacred Sites

    Two miles outside Downpatrick is the replica of St Patrick's first church in Ireland. Close by, on the crest of Slieve Patrick is a massive statue of St Patrick. Bronze panels illustrate scenes from the life of Ireland's Patron Saint.

    Price

    Free
  3. The Albert clock rising above the surrounding busy Belfast city area.
    A view looking up at the Albert clock surrounded by buildings from below.
    The Albert clock rising above the surrounding busy Belfast city area.
    A view looking up at the Albert clock surrounded by buildings from below.

    Belfast

    Address

    17 Queens Square, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 3FF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9024 6609

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Designed by the architect William J Barre, the figure of Prince Albert was sculpted by Samuel Ferris Lynn and the clock is by Francis Moore.

    Price

    Free
  4. Ballycastle

    Address

    43 Cushendall Road, Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54 6QR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Churches & Sacred Sites

    Remains of Franciscan friary founded around 1500 by Rory MacQuillan. East range of cloister, gatehouse and church virtually complete except for roof. Open all year.

    Price

    Free
  5. Belfast

    Address

    199 Donegall Street, Belfast, CountyAntrim, BT1 2FL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9032 4597

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Churches & Sacred Sites

    The Gothic Revival St Patrick's was designed by Timonthy Hevey and Mortimer Thomspon and consecrated in 1877. The first Church was built on this site in 1815 and was the second Catholic Church built since the Reformation in the city of Belfast.

    Price

    Free
  6. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 35 reviews35 reviews

    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
  7. Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
    Close up sepia coloured photo of the gargoyle features on Market Cross
    Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
    Close up sepia coloured photo of the gargoyle features on Market Cross

    Newtownards

    Address

    High Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 7HZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9182 6846

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    At the east of High Street in Newtownards the Market Cross was built in 1636 but was destroyed by Commonwealth troops in 1653.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  8. Armagh

    Address

    81 Killylea Road, Armagh, County Armagh, BT60 4LD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    The Navan Fort, located just two miles from Armagh City, is a place where myth and reality meet. As the ancient seat of Kings and the earliest capital of Ulster, there is plenty to explore.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. Group of people listening to a man in costume in front of Benburb castle

    Benburb

    Address

    Main Street, Benburb, County Tyrone, BT71 7JZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3214

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Benburb Castle is dramatically sited on the cliff edge above the River Blackwater in the grounds of Benburb Servite Priory. It was built by Sir Richard Wingfield in around 1615, on or near the site of a stronghold of Shane O’Neill.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  10. A photo of the Sketrick Castle ruins

    Killinchy

    Address

    Sketrick Island, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6QH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Sketrick Castle is located on Sketrick Island which is reached by a causeway on the west coast of Strangford Lough. This large tower house was built in the mid 15th century and was actively involved in warfare during the 16th century.

    Price

    Free
  11. Dungiven

    Address

    Priory Lane, Dungiven, County Londonderry, BT47 4UH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Abbey / Priory

    Augustinian priory with a 15th-century tomb of Cooey-na-Gall, an O'Cahan chief, who died in 1385.

    Price

    Free
  12. Image of Holywood Maypole dressed with ribbons for the annual May Day dancing event
    Maypole dressed with pastel coloured ribbons ready for the annual Maypole Dancing by local schoolchildren
    A photo of a trio of little girls taking part in the annual maypole dancing dressed in pastel skirts to match the ribbons of the Maypole
    A photo of a little girl with ribbon head dress taking part in the annual Maypole Dancing round the May Pole in Holywood
    Image of Holywood Maypole dressed with ribbons for the annual May Day dancing event
    Maypole dressed with pastel coloured ribbons ready for the annual Maypole Dancing by local schoolchildren
    A photo of a trio of little girls taking part in the annual maypole dancing dressed in pastel skirts to match the ribbons of the Maypole
    A photo of a little girl with ribbon head dress taking part in the annual Maypole Dancing round the May Pole in Holywood

    Holywood

    Address

    High Street/Shore Street, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9127 0069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Holywood's most well known feature is the town's Maypole, the only surviving in Ireland. Early maps show a Maypole has stood on the site since the 1620s and today is still the focus of the May Day Celebrations and Fair in the town.

    Price

    Free
  13. Image is of the Fort with a large tree and daffodils in the foreground
    Image is of the Fort with a large tree and daffodils in the foreground

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    The Square, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6AG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Owned by Historic Royal Palaces, Hillsborough Fort was constructed in the 17th Century, and sits nestled in picturesque parkland in the heart of the town. Built to protect the road leading from Carrickfergus to Dublin, the fort has been a place of…

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  14. Bessbrook

    Address

    Belfast to Dublin railway line, Bessbrook, County Armagh, BT35 6JR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 3031 3170

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Railway

    This 18 arch viaduct, close to Newry, is a prominent feature of the south Armagh landscape.

    Price

    Free
  15. Enniskillen

    Address

    Castletown Road, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT74 8EQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Built for Malcolm Hamilton and completed in 1618, it has a Scottish look about it, with corner turrets at one narrow end of a rectangular four-storey building and with two massive full-height round towers having angular tops guarding the entrance.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. Aerial view of Carnlough Harbour with shops and homes in the background and boats in the harbour
    Aerial view of Carnlough Harbour with shops and homes in the background and boats in the harbour

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 23 reviews23 reviews

    Carnlough

    Address

    Harbour Road, Carnlough, County Antrim, BT44 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2884 1285

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Carnlough's sheltered historic harbour, with small fishing boats, is the focal point of this picturesque village, located on the Causeway Coastal Route. It's a well known Game of Thrones® film location, recognisable as the Free City of Braavos Canal.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. Maghera

    Address

    Urbalshinny Road, Maghera, County Londonderry, BT46 5PD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    Nestled in a secluded area located 2.5 miles to the North West of Maghera, Tirkane is a well preserved Sweathouse or Sauna.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  18. Strangford

    Address

    Audleystown Road, Portloughan, Strangford, County Down, BT30 7LP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    The castle dates probably from around the 15th century, but the early history is unknown. This site was used for filming a scene for Game of Thrones®.

    Dates

    Price

    Free
  19. Hilltown

    Address

    Goward Road, Hilltown, County Down, BT34 5YL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Goward Dolmen is situated approx 0.4km south of the B8 Castlewellan/Hilltown road on the north west slopes of the Mourne Mountains and is a fine portal tomb surrounded by trees.

    Price

    Free
  20. Downpatrick

    Address

    Bannaghan Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 7JS

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Churches & Sacred Sites

    Restored ruins of a sixth century church of St. Tassach, said to have given the last rites to St. Patrick. Entrance through pillars.

    Price

    Free
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