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Number of results: 172

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  1. Belfast

    Address

    Shandon Park, Knock, Belfast, County Antrim, BT5 6NW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Shandon Park Mound is one of Belfast’s few surviving medieval earthworks, reached by a path between numbers 45 & 47 Shandon Park, Knock. The mound is strategically sited on high ground with extensive views.

    Price

    Free
  2. 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
  3. A house at the end of a lawn with a large circular flowerbed.
    A room filled with various ornaments and artifacts such as a telescope, rifles and an armadillo.
    A historic dining room with a table, cupboard, paintings and a large fireplace.
    An old tiled kitchen with a water pump, antique cooker and a green door.
    A historic bedroom with a chair and a fireplace.
    A house at the end of a lawn with a large circular flowerbed.
    A room filled with various ornaments and artifacts such as a telescope, rifles and an armadillo.
    A historic dining room with a table, cupboard, paintings and a large fireplace.
    An old tiled kitchen with a water pump, antique cooker and a green door.
    A historic bedroom with a chair and a fireplace.

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    Newtownabbey

    Address

    40 Ballycraigy Road, Newtownabbey, County Antrim, BT36 4SX

    Telephone

    0300 123 7788

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Sentry Hill is a 19th century farmhouse in the Parish of Carnmoney, County Antrim. The house and its contents provide a rare insight into life in rural Ulster during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

  4. Aerial image of the church and the graveyard
    View of the church from the bottom of the graveyard
    Image of women on a stained glass window
    Aerial image of the church and the graveyard
    View of the church from the bottom of the graveyard
    Image of women on a stained glass window

    Benburb

    Address

    Clonfeacle Road, Benburb, County Tyrone, BT71 7LQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7851 448 041

    Type

    Type:

    Churches & Sacred Sites

    Situated in the village of Benburb, this Grade A listed early 17th century church is documented as being the oldest church in the north-west of Ireland still in regular use.   Visitors may participate in a “Stories behind the Stones” talk and tour,…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2030
  5. Grey Abbey ruins and graveyard from a birds eye view
    Grey Abbey ruins in the sunshine
    Grey Abbey ruins
    Grey Abbey ruins
    Grey Abbey ruins
    Grey Abbey ruins and graveyard from a birds eye view
    Grey Abbey ruins in the sunshine
    Grey Abbey ruins
    Grey Abbey ruins
    Grey Abbey ruins

    Greyabbey

    Address

    Main Street, Greyabbey, County Down, BT22 2NQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Abbey / Priory

    Grey Abbey, a Cistercian Abbey church and its living quarters were founded in 1193 by Affreca wife of John de Courcy, the Anglo-Norman invader of East Ulster.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. 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
  7. Newcastle

    Address

    Carrigs Road, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0JT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Maghera Church and Round Tower is of major historical importance and is among many important heritage sites throughout County Down.

    Price

    Free
  8. 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
  9. 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.

  10. 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
  11. First Derry Presbyterian Church & Blue Coat School Heritage Centre
    Interior of First Derry Presbyterian Church
    Exterior of First Derry Presbyterian
    Section of the Blue Coat School Heritage Centre at First Derry Presbyterian Church
    First Derry Presbyterian Church & Blue Coat School Heritage Centre
    Interior of First Derry Presbyterian Church
    Exterior of First Derry Presbyterian
    Section of the Blue Coat School Heritage Centre at First Derry Presbyterian Church

    Derry~Londonderry

    Address

    First Presbyterian Church, 6 Magazine Street Upper, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 6HA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7126 1550

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Churches & Sacred Sites

    Explore the Blue Coat School Heritage Centre and discover the compelling, and often surprising story of First Derry Presbyterian Church that has been at the heart of its community since the 17th century.

    Dates

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement
  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. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  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. 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 - 25 reviews25 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
  20. An image of Ballymacdermot Court Tomb / Co. Armagh

    Newry

    Address

    Bernish Road, Newry, County Armagh, BT35 8QA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4046

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Archaeological sites

    Ballymacdermot Court Tomb, lying on the southern slopes of Ballymacdermot Mountain close to Newry City, is an extremely well preserved Neolithic burial site with three chambers. It can be dated between 4,000 and 2,500 BC.

    Price

    Free
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