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  1. Image credit: Alan Hopps
Derrymore house. A bright yellow cottage with a thatched roof.

    Bessbrook

    Address

    Camlough Road, Bessbrook, County Armagh, BT35 7EF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 8778 4753

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    A National Trust Property, Derrymore House is an elegant thatched cottage that stands amid a picturesque landscape estate less than 2 miles from Newry.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. Derry~Londonderry

    Address

    71 Ebrington Square, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT47 6FA

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Ebrington, a former military barracks just across the Peace Bridge, with a rich history, recently transformed into a vibrant, public space and event venue with impressive views over the City.

  3. Ruins of old Church
    Ruins of old Church with wooden Cross in the centre.
    Ruins of old Church with Cross and ivy growing down the side of the ruins.
    Ruins of old Church
    Ruins of old Church with wooden Cross in the centre.
    Ruins of old Church with Cross and ivy growing down the side of the ruins.

    Magilligan

    Address

    Off Duncrun Road, Magilligan, Derry/Londonderry, BT49 0JD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7776 0650

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Churches & Sacred Sites

    An inscribed stone cross at Duncrun marks the site of St Patrick's Monastery and the Roman Catholic church there is dedicated to St Aidan (C6) whose tomb stands near the old church ruins.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Price

    Free
  4. Belfast

    Address

    University Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT7 1NN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9097 5252

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    The fine façade of the Main Building, designed by Charles Lanyon, conceals a quiet, restful quadrangle. This was the original Queen's College: the University has expanded throughout the immediate area, including all the houses on University Square.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  5. Rostrevor

    Address

    Kilbroney Road, Rostrevor, County Down, BT34 3GG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 3031 3170

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Churches & Sacred Sites

    'Cill Bhronaigh', or Bronagh’s Church (12th century), is located in the graveyard just outside Rostrevor on the Hilltown Road. The graveyard contains Saint Bronagh’s Cross, dating from the late 8th century and a ruined 15th century building.

    Price

    Free
  6. Industrial belts in an old stone mill.

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    Templepatrick

    Address

    751 Antrim Road, Templepatrick, County Antrim, BT39 0AP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9443 3619

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    Listen to the hammers, smell the grit, feel the heat and witness the thrill of the only surviving water-driven spade mill in Ireland.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. Killeavy

    Address

    Church Road, Killeavy, County Armagh, BT35 8LF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Churches & Sacred Sites

    The site contains two early churches situated back to back. Even earlier, it was the site of a monastery founded by St. Moninna (517) as one of the most important monasteries for nuns in Medieval Ireland.

    Price

    Free
  8. Photo of Mahee Castle, with bridge way and water to forefront

    Comber

    Address

    Mahee Island, Ringneill Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6EP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    This ruined Tower House commands a position at the north end of Mahee Island in Strangford Lough. The house was built in 1570 by an English soldier called Captain Browne. Today, it is badly ruined but still of considerable interest.

    Price

    Free
  9. Close up photo of one of the gravestones, with others within view

    Cloughey

    Address

    Ardminnan Road, Cloughey, County Down, BT22 1QJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9182 6846

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Churches & Sacred Sites

    Within it are the ruins of a medieval church which is believed to be the Church of Ardmacossce or Ardmacaisse, mentioned in the Taxation of Pope Nicholas, 1306, along with an unusual cross-carved boulder.

    Price

    Free
  10. The front of Lissan House from the garden
    Three ladies stand with a tour guide inside the ballroom of Lissan House.
    Three girls walk along a path towards Lissan House
    The front of Lissan House from the garden
    Three ladies stand with a tour guide inside the ballroom of Lissan House.
    Three girls walk along a path towards Lissan House

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    Cookstown

    Address

    Drumgrass Road, Cookstown, County Tyrone, BT80 9SW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7736 837 779

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Lissan House is an enchanting country residence set within a 260 acre demesne of ancient woodland and forestry. The estate was created in the 17th century and remained the home of the Staples family for nearly 400 years.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. a photograph of some brick ruins

    Portaferry

    Address

    11 Cloughey Road, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1NG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Churches & Sacred Sites

    These ruined churches are situated one and a half miles north east of Portaferry on the Tullymally Road, east of the A2 to Cloughey and are signposted from Portaferry.

    Price

    Free
  12. 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
  13. Enniskillen

    Address

    Portora, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT74 5GH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Portora Castle guards a former crossing point where the river joins Lough Erne. Built in 1613 by Sir William Cole, it consisted of a 3 storey house across the breadth of the bawn which was defended by 4 circular towers.

    Price

    Free
  14. Image is of Harry Ferguson bronze statue leaning on gate  in front of his family home

    Dromore

    Address

    39 - 45 Magheraconluce Road, Dromore, County Down, BT26 6FL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9269 2110

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historial figure

    The Harry Ferguson Memorial Garden is set opposite the Ferguson Homestead and exhibits a life size bronze statue of Harry Ferguson.

    Price

    Free
  15. Image of white buildings lining a stone laneway

    Bellaghy

    Address

    Castle Street, Bellaghy, County Londonderry, BT45 8LA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Built around 1619 by Sir Baptist Jones, Bellaghy Bawn is a fortified house and bawn (the defensive wall surrounding an Irish tower house).

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. Warrenpoint

    Address

    Newry Road, Warrenpoint, County Down, BT34 3LE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Tower

    Excellent example of a tower-house and bawn built about 1568 at a point where the Newry River meets Carlingford Lough, a strategic spot.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  17. Mullaghbawn

    Address

    Ballykeel Road, Mullaghbawn, County Armagh, BT35 9UA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Archaeological sites

    This Neolithic burial site, dated between 4000 and 2500 BC, has a huge capstone, supported on upright stones, over an octagonal burial chamber. It is known as the 'Hag's Chair'.

    Price

    Free
  18. Pictured is Annalong Cornmill which has been beautifully restored. It is situated by the pretty Annalong Harbour at the foothills of the Mourne Mounta

    Annalong

    Address

    Marine Park, Annalong, County Down, BT34 4QG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Industrial Heritage

    Annalong Cornmill has been beatifully restored and is situated by the pretty Annalong Harbour, near the foothills of the Mourne Mountains.

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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
  20. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Larne

    Address

    28 Chaine Memorial Road, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 1AD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9336 6666

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Tower

    This special memorial tower stands tall on the western side of Larne Lough, at the entrance to Larne harbour greeting visitors arriving by sea. It's an accurate replica of an Irish Round Tower and is known affectionately by locals as 'The Pencil.'

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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