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Number of results: 172

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  1. 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)
  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. 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
  4. Royal Hillsborough

    Address

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

    Telephone

    0333 320 6000

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    The Courthouse was originally a Georgian market house built before 1765. It was used as a courthouse from 1810 with the Grand Jury meeting in the Upper room. The building is now used for exhibitions and functions and has limited wheelchair access.

    Price

    Free
  5. St Augustine's Church

    Derry~Londonderry

    Address

    Palace Street, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 6PS

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7136 6041

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Churches & Sacred Sites

    A neo-Gothic church of 1872. built of whinstone with sandstone dressings. Iit is delightfully situated on the City walls, surrounded by its graveyard and a pretty parish school and hall. There are many famous graves in the graveyard.

    Price

    Free
  6. St Columb's Cathedral
    St Columb's Cathedral

    Derry~Londonderry

    Address

    London Street, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 6RQ

    Telephone

    07794666754

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Cathedral

    Dominating the skyline on all approaches to the city of Derry~Londonderry is Saint Columb's Cathedral, which has stood on its prominent site inside the famous walls of Derry since 1633.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Sept 2025to27 Sept 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  7. Newry

    Address

    38 Hill Street, Newry, County Down, BT34 1AT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 3026 2586

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Cathedral

    This is undoubtedly the most commanding building in Newry and is arguably the most important work executed by Newry's greatest native architect, Thomas Duff. Built in 1829 of local granite at a cost of £8,000, it was the first Catholic Cathedral.

    Price

    Free
  8. 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
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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
  10. 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
  11. 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)
  12. a photograph of the exterior of the church

    Comber

    Address

    The Manse, 15 Windmill Hill, Comber, County Down, BT23 5EQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9187 2265

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Churches & Sacred Sites

    Comber Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church was built on a site donated by James Andrews and the stained glass windows in the church depict family members. Members of the Andrews family are also buried in the graveyard.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Enniskillen

    Address

    Enniskillen Castle, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT74 7HL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 6632 5000

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Situated beside the River Erne in County Fermanagh, was built almost 600 years ago by Gaelic Maguires. It was strategically important throughout its history. In the 17th century it became a garrison fort and later a military barracks. Enjoy the many…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. Newtownstewart

    Address

    Old Castle Road, Newtownstewart, County Tyrone, BT82 8DY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Thought to have been built around 1320 by a local chieftain of the O’Neill clan, but named after Harry Avery O’Neill,a local chief who died in 1392, this structure is considered unusual in that Irish chieftain’s of the time rarely built stone castle.

    Price

    Free
  17. 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
  18. Armagh

    Address

    Friary Road, Armagh, County Armagh, BT60 4FR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Churches & Sacred Sites

    Ruins of the longest Friary church in Ireland (163 ft.). Founded by Archbishop Patrick O'Scanail in 1263. Open all year.

    Price

    Free
  19. Lisnaskea

    Address

    11 Church Lane, Lisnaskea, County Fermanagh, BT92 0GN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Built in about 1618 by Sir James Balfour, a Scottish planter, the castle was in continuous occupation until the early 19th century.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. 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)
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