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  1. Devenish Island
    Devenish Island

    Enniskillen

    Address

    Devenish Island, Trory, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT74 4FH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 6632 3110

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Famous for its perfect 12th-century round tower and ruined Augustinian abbey, Devenish Monastic Site was founded in the 6th century by Saint Molaise on one of Lough Erne’s many islands.

    Price

    Free
  2. Killeen

    Address

    Ferryhill Road, Killeen, County Armagh, BT35 8NX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Archaeological sites

    Known locally as the ‘King’s Ring’, this court tomb has a prominent position in the southeast part of the rugged Slieve Gullion ring-dyke.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  3. Belfast

    Address

    5-7 Corporation Square, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 3AJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9031 9931

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Churches & Sacred Sites

    Built in 1856 at a cost of £4,500 in memory of Mr John Sinclair.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. Downpatrick

    Address

    Inch Abbey Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 9AX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Abbey / Priory

    Located on the north bank of the Quoile River, Inch Abbey was founded by John de Courcy in atonement for his destruction of Erenagah Abbey.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. 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
  6. Scrabo Tower at dusk
    Photo of yellow gorse bush and Scrabo Tower peaking up from behind framed by blue sky
    Drone photo of Scrao Tower sitting majestically on it's hill overlooking the countryside
    Scrabo Tower at dusk
    Photo of yellow gorse bush and Scrabo Tower peaking up from behind framed by blue sky
    Drone photo of Scrao Tower sitting majestically on it's hill overlooking the countryside

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    Newtownards

    Address

    203A Scrabo Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4SJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Tower

    At the top of Scrabo Hill, overlooking Strangford Lough and the whole of North Down, is Scrabo Tower. The tower, which was built in 1857, is one of Northern Ireland’s best known landmarks and the views from the top are spectacular.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. Armagh

    Address

    Milford House, 3 Victoria Street, Armagh, County Armagh, BT61 9DS

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 3752 5467

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Milford House, the former home of the extraordinary McCrum family who revolutionized the world of business and sport. Mass kidnappings, letters to Stalin, you'll be amazed at the story of this house.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  8. 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)
  9. Rathfriland

    Address

    Church Hill Road, Drumballyroney, Rathfriland, County Down, BT34 5PH

    Telephone

    028 4062 3322

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    The fertile land of County Down has been farming country for centuries. It was here that Patrick Brontë, father of Charlotte, Emily and Anne - the famous Brontë sisters, was born into a farming family on 17th March 1777.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. A family walking on the grounds of Castle Ward
    A family cycling ar Castle Ward
    Castle Ward
    A family walking on the grounds of Castle Ward
    A family cycling ar Castle Ward
    Castle Ward

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    Strangford

    Address

    Downpatrick Road, Strangford, County Down, BT30 7BA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4488 1204

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    Discover a place of contrasts and creativity at Castle Ward, an eccentric 18th century mansion and estate looking out over the tranquil waters of Strangford Lough in County Down where visitors can explore cultivated gardens, sheltered woodland and…

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  11. A woman and child having a pretend sword fight in the room at the top of the castle keep with the sun beaming through the window behind.
    A woman and child having a pretend sword fight in the room at the top of the castle keep with the sun beaming through the window behind.

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    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 1273

    Price

    Price £6.00 to £18.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Get ready to step back in time at Carrickfergus Castle, an incredible Norman castle nestled in the charming seaside town of Carrickfergus, County Antrim, right on the shores of Belfast Lough. For more than 800 years, Carrickfergus Castle has been an…

    Price

    Price £6.00 to £18.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. Loughgall

    Address

    1 Derryloughan Road, Loughgall, County Armagh, BT61 8PH

    Telephone

    +44(0) 7714 849 729

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Dan Winter’s Cottage, focal point of the Battle of the Diamond and birthplace of the Orange Order. It was in this cottage that Dan Winter and his family stood to protect their hearth and home. The original lead balls are still embedded within the…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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    Derry~Londonderry

    Address

    44 Foyle Street, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 6JB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7126 7284

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Derry~Londonderry is the only remaining completely walled city in Ireland and is one of the finest examples of Walled Cities in Europe. A walk around the walls reveals a city crammed full of history, heritage, interest and a vibrant cultural scene.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  14. 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)
  15. A couple walking through gardens of Ballyscullion park with the Georgian House in the background.
    A couple in the gardens of Ballyscullion Estate.
    A couple having tea during a guided tour if the estate.
    A couple walking through gardens of Ballyscullion park with the Georgian House in the background.
    A couple in the gardens of Ballyscullion Estate.
    A couple having tea during a guided tour if the estate.

    Bellaghy

    Address

    61 Ballyscullion Road, Bellaghy, County Londonderry, BT45 8NA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7938 6235

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Ballyscullion Park is a private house, home of Richard and Rosalind Mulholland and their family, and is available for visits by prior arrangement to its beautiful historic gardens and grounds.

  16. Limavady

    Address

    Irish Green Street, Limavady, County Londonderry, BT49 0AQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7776 5438

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Opened in 1842, the Limavady Union Workhouse is reported to be one of the best preserved buildings of its type in the whole of Ireland.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. Castlerock

    Address

    Mussenden Road, Castlerock, County Londonderry, BT51 4RP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7084 8728

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    Hezlett’s picturesque thatched cottage exterior hides a fascinating early timber frame dating from 1690, making it one of the oldest vernacular domestic buildings in Northern Ireland.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  18. Belfast

    Address

    5-7 Conway Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT13 2DE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9032 9646

    Type

    Type:

    Industrial Heritage

    The Mill was originally built around 1842, and was one of the first linen spinning mills to be established on the Lower Falls Road.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  19. Photo of the side view of Bangor Castle (Bangor Town Hall) on a beautiful sunny day framed by flowers
    Photo showing North Down Museum opening sign with Town Hall in backdrop
    Photo of Town Hall/Bangor Castle in the sunshine framed by leafy tree branches
    Photo showing the embossed words Edward Ward 1852, the date the Town Hall was erected
    Image of the Town Hall and front gardens in red, pink and yellow bloom
    Photo of the side view of Bangor Castle (Bangor Town Hall) on a beautiful sunny day framed by flowers
    Photo showing North Down Museum opening sign with Town Hall in backdrop
    Photo of Town Hall/Bangor Castle in the sunshine framed by leafy tree branches
    Photo showing the embossed words Edward Ward 1852, the date the Town Hall was erected
    Image of the Town Hall and front gardens in red, pink and yellow bloom

    Bangor

    Address

    Castle Park Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4TF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 300 013 3333

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    This impressive building was built for the Hon Robert Edward Ward and his family in 1852. It is presently the headquarters of Ards and North Down Borough Council who use the mansions spectacular grand salon as the council chamber.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. Plumbridge

    Address

    Off Lisnaragh Road, Plumbridge, County Tyrone, BT79 8AP

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Archaeological sites

    This well preserved and unusual monument is in an extensive area of blanket peat near the Butterlope Glen 4 miles north of Plumbridge. The wedge tomb is surrounded by an elegant stone circle of eleven tall schist stones.

    Price

    Free
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