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  1. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Armagh

    Address

    43 Abbey Street, Armagh, County Armagh, BT61 7DY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 3752 3142

    Price

    Free

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Established in 1771, Armagh Public Library is one of the oldest libraries in Ireland, holding rare and valuable books, ancient Irish artefacts, and print, gem and coin collections. Visitors and researchers, individuals and groups, are all welcome.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking - Parking available at Cathedral Grounds

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  2. Entrance to Down County Museum, Downpatrick
    Exhibition display cabinet
    Exhibition display
    Exhibition display
    Down County Museum Building
    Down County Museum Building
    Exhibition display
    Entrance to Down County Museum, Downpatrick
    Exhibition display cabinet
    Exhibition display
    Exhibition display
    Down County Museum Building
    Down County Museum Building
    Exhibition display

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 193 reviews193 reviews

    Downpatrick

    Address

    The Mall, English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4049

    Price

    Free

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Down County Museum is located in the old county Gaol of Down. It houses fascinating exhibitions on the history of Down as well as restored cells with life-size figures of prisoners and their gaolers.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  3. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 1075 reviews1075 reviews

    Omagh

    Address

    2 Mellon Road, Castletown, Omagh, County Tyrone, BT78 5QU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 8224 3292

    Price

    Price £13.00 to £37.45 Per Ticket

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Journey back in time at the Ulster American Folk Park, from the Old World of Ulster to the New World of America. Learn what life was like in rural Ulster, step on board the full-scale emigrant ship and enjoy craft demonstrations performed by guides…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Mar 2025to31 Oct 2025Various Opening Times
    From:
    1 Nov 2025to28 Feb 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £13.00 to £37.45 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. A mesmerising exhibition at W5 with a young boy walking through an optical illusion
    Little girl interacting with a spray painting activity in W5 Belfast
    Young teenagers engaging with an interactive activity at W5 Belfast
    Group of kids of various ages interacting with a exhibition at the W5 Discovery Centre
    Two young girls have fun catching coloured pieces of material as they float down from above at W5
    Two young boys are building a tower of blocks at a W5 exhibition
    A mother laughs at her kids messing around in W5's Move It Zone
    A woman in a wheelchair is having fun engaging with an interactive exhibition at W5
    The Nature Zone at W5 with an interactive tree display in the middle.
    A mesmerising exhibition at W5 with a young boy walking through an optical illusion
    Little girl interacting with a spray painting activity in W5 Belfast
    Young teenagers engaging with an interactive activity at W5 Belfast
    Group of kids of various ages interacting with a exhibition at the W5 Discovery Centre
    Two young girls have fun catching coloured pieces of material as they float down from above at W5
    Two young boys are building a tower of blocks at a W5 exhibition
    A mother laughs at her kids messing around in W5's Move It Zone
    A woman in a wheelchair is having fun engaging with an interactive exhibition at W5
    The Nature Zone at W5 with an interactive tree display in the middle.

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 1246 reviews1246 reviews

    Belfast

    Address

    The Odyssey, 2 Queens Quay, Belfast, County Antrim, BT3 9QQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9046 7700

    Gradings

    • Three Star Quality Assurance
    Three Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Science Centre

    W5 is an award-winning science and discovery centre, firing the spirit of discovery with limitless fun for everyone including eight new zones packed full of interactive exhibits that will excite and inspire.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  5. Man dressed in costume leading a group
    Two couples exploring Hill of the O'Neill
    Image of a brass cow
    A couple looking out through a window across Dungannon
    A man looking in the display cases
    Image of Hill of the O'Neill from above
    Man dressed in costume leading a group
    Two couples exploring Hill of the O'Neill
    Image of a brass cow
    A couple looking out through a window across Dungannon
    A man looking in the display cases
    Image of Hill of the O'Neill from above

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 85 reviews85 reviews

    Dungannon

    Address

    26 Market Square, Dungannon, County Tyrone, BT70 1AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 8772 8600

    Price

    Price £3.50 to £9.50 Activity

    Gradings

    • Three Star Quality Assurance
    Three Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Ranfurly House is an impressive Victorian building located in Dungannon and gateway to the ancient site of Hill of The O’Neill.  Hill of The O’Neill is one of the most important heritage sites in Ireland with breath taking panoramic views over seven…

    Price

    Price £3.50 to £9.50 Activity

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  6. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 54 reviews54 reviews

    Armagh

    Address

    The Mall East, Armagh, County Armagh, BT61 9BE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 3752 3070

    Price

    Free

    Gradings

    • Three Star Quality Assurance
    Three Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    The oldest county museum in Ireland is set in Armagh’s beautiful Georgian tree lined Mall. Its collections capture centuries of stories relating to the people who lived, worked and had connections with this famous city and historic county.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  7. Girls pictured with a woman in period dress outside an old thatched cottage with a red door
    Image of a white cottage
    Image of the inside of a cottage with wooden table and chairs, old kettles and an old clock
    Dresser with different china, a wooden bench seat and an old picture
    Girls pictured with a woman in period dress outside an old thatched cottage with a red door
    Image of a white cottage
    Image of the inside of a cottage with wooden table and chairs, old kettles and an old clock
    Dresser with different china, a wooden bench seat and an old picture

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 6 reviews6 reviews

    Ballygawley

    Address

    45 Dergenagh Road, Ballygawley, County Tyrone, BT70 1TW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 8555 7133

    Price

    Free

    Gradings

    • Three Star Quality Assurance
    Three Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Explore the cottage of the Simpson family with close ties to Ulysses Simpson Grant, the Commander of the victorious Union troops in the American Civil War. U.S. Grant served two terms as U.S. President and visited the homeland.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  8. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 444 reviews444 reviews

    Armagh

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 3752 9644

    Gradings

    • Three Star Quality Assurance
    Three Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Navan Centre, located just two miles from the Cathedral City of Armagh, interprets one of Ireland’s most important ancient monuments, Navan Fort; the ancient capital and seat of the Kings of Ulster.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  9. Seamus Heaney HomePlace - Exhibition
    Seamus Heaney HomePlace - Creative Zone
    Open Ground - The Strand at Lough Beg
    Open Ground - The Strand at Lough Beg. 
Church Island.
    Seamus Heaney HomePlace - Exhibition
    Seamus Heaney HomePlace - Creative Zone
    Open Ground - The Strand at Lough Beg
    Open Ground - The Strand at Lough Beg. 
Church Island.

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 185 reviews185 reviews

    Bellaghy

    Address

    45 Main Street, Bellaghy, County Londonderry, BT45 8HT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7938 7444

    Price

    Price £12.00 to £29.00 Activity

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Seamus Heaney HomePlace takes you on an inspiring journey through the life and work of one of Ireland’s greatest writers. Situated between his two childhood homes at Mossbawn and The Wood, and only a few hundred yards from St Mary’s Church,…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £12.00 to £29.00 Activity

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  10. One of the seven flight simulators at the Ulster Aviation Society
    One of the seven flight simulators at the Ulster Aviation Society
    One of the seven flight simulators at the Ulster Aviation Society
    One of the seven flight simulators at the Ulster Aviation Society
    Family in cockpit of Alouette helicopter at the Ulster Aviation Society in Lisburn
    Children in cockpit of helicopter with helmets on and using controls
    Family walking under the wing of an aircraft in bunker
    Kids in helicopter with foors open
    Couple walking through aircraft in bunker
    Couple looking at an artillery machine in bunker
    One of the seven flight simulators at the Ulster Aviation Society
    One of the seven flight simulators at the Ulster Aviation Society
    One of the seven flight simulators at the Ulster Aviation Society
    One of the seven flight simulators at the Ulster Aviation Society
    Family in cockpit of Alouette helicopter at the Ulster Aviation Society in Lisburn
    Children in cockpit of helicopter with helmets on and using controls
    Family walking under the wing of an aircraft in bunker
    Kids in helicopter with foors open
    Couple walking through aircraft in bunker
    Couple looking at an artillery machine in bunker

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 566 reviews566 reviews

    Lisburn

    Address

    Via Gate 3 – Maze Long Kesh, 94 Halftown Road, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT27 5RF

    Telephone

    074 8670 9651

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Charitable society of Volunteers preserving and exhibiting Northern Ireland's aviation heritage. Unique array of 54+ aircraft & vehicles within its Heritage collection, housed within two, authentic, Second World War hangars at Maze Long Kesh, just 5…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Mar 2025to31 Oct 2025

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available - FREE Wi-fi available via state-of-the-art 1.8Gb Fibre Broadband
  11. Gates of Clifton House
    Clifton House Guided Tours
    Clifton House Augmented Reality
    Clifton Street Graveyard
    Clifton Street Cemetery Tour
    Mary Ann McCracken Walking Tour
    Gates of Clifton House
    Clifton House Guided Tours
    Clifton House Augmented Reality
    Clifton Street Graveyard
    Clifton Street Cemetery Tour
    Mary Ann McCracken Walking Tour

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 64 reviews64 reviews

    Belfast

    Address

    2 North Queen Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT15 1ES

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9099 7022

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    The history of Belfast begins at Clifton House. From the moment you step through the door you will be transported back in time to the Belfast Poor House – opened in 1774 – which provided sanctuary to thousands of people, from the young and old, to…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  12. Omagh

    Address

    186 Barony Road, Creggan, Omagh, County Tyrone, BT79 9AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 8076 1112

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Set in breath-taking surroundings you can recharge your batteries and enjoy one of the many walks and cycle trails on the grounds and take in the sights and sounds as you pedal or walk through the open landscape and forest trails. Or perhaps just…

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  13. A family of four standing on the platform talking to the driver of a blue steam train
    Steam train onn platform at Whitehead Railway Museum
    A family of four standing on the platform talking to the driver of a blue steam train
    Steam train onn platform at Whitehead Railway Museum

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 103 reviews103 reviews

    Whitehead

    Address

    Excursion Station, Castleview Road, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9NA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9358 6200

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Whitehead Railway Museum will take visitors on a journey through time - see the large stock fully restored heritage Irish railway steam and diesel locomotives, vintage carriages coupled with state of the art interactive touch displays.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  14. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 31 reviews31 reviews

    Armagh

    Address

    Sovereign's House, The Mall, Armagh, County Armagh, BT61 9DL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 3752 2911

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    The Museum collection covers the history of five regiments, all of which were raised in 1793. The Royal Irish Fusiliers served for almost 200 years and is known as the “Faughs” from their Battle Cry “Faugh-a-Ballagh”.

    Price

    Free
  15. 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
  16. External building of museum with adjoining Town Hall building in background
    External building main entrance to Museum
    Visitors enjoying the cafe
    Stained glass window
    Sign displaying the words The Raven Maps
    The replica Monks cell
    Model bygone village
    Viking Helmet and shield
    Photo of the Viking gallery display within North Down Museum
    Cinema room display
    External building of museum with adjoining Town Hall building in background
    External building main entrance to Museum
    Visitors enjoying the cafe
    Stained glass window
    Sign displaying the words The Raven Maps
    The replica Monks cell
    Model bygone village
    Viking Helmet and shield
    Photo of the Viking gallery display within North Down Museum
    Cinema room display

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 118 reviews118 reviews

    Bangor

    Address

    Bangor City Hall, Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9127 1200

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Visit North Down Museum to explore the fascinating saga of the North Down area from the Bronze Age to the present day. The Museum takes you on a journey through Early Christian heritage and the Vikings to Scottish Settlers and the Victorians.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  17. Ballymoney

    Address

    1 Townhead Street, Ballymoney, County Antrim, BT53 6BE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2766 0230

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Ballymoney’s Arts, Museum and Visitor Information Centre is well worth a visit. This visually stunning building combines old with new. The Town Hall provides numerous rooms for hire, which can facilitate anything from 4 to 350 delegates.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  18. Interior of the new Peacemakers Museum located within the Gasyard in the Bogside area of Derry.
    Exterior of the new Peacemakers Museum located within the Gasyard in the Bogside area of Derry.
    Interior of the new Peacemakers Museum located within the Gasyard in the Bogside area of Derry.
    Interior of the new Peacemakers Museum located within the Gasyard in the Bogside area of Derry.
    Interior of the new Peacemakers Museum located within the Gasyard in the Bogside area of Derry.
    Interior of the new Peacemakers Museum located within the Gasyard in the Bogside area of Derry.
    Interior of the new Peacemakers Museum located within the Gasyard in the Bogside area of Derry.
    Exterior of the new Peacemakers Museum located within the Gasyard in the Bogside area of Derry.
    Interior of the new Peacemakers Museum located within the Gasyard in the Bogside area of Derry.
    Interior of the new Peacemakers Museum located within the Gasyard in the Bogside area of Derry.
    Interior of the new Peacemakers Museum located within the Gasyard in the Bogside area of Derry.
    Interior of the new Peacemakers Museum located within the Gasyard in the Bogside area of Derry.

    Derry~Londonderry

    Address

    The Gasyard Heritage Centre, 128 Lecky Road, Derry~Londonderry, BT48 6NP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7126 2812

    Price

    Price Free to £8.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    The Peacemakers Museum focuses on how the North of Ireland moved from decades of violent conflict to the peace we all enjoy and maintain today.

    Dates

    From:
    29 May 2025to31 Aug 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price Free to £8.00 Per Ticket
  19. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 147 reviews147 reviews

    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. Exterior to the centre with welcome banner
    Exhibition space with information panels and table display in the centre
    Exhibition room with some display information and maps
    Close up of an information panel, 1798 Rebellion
    Exterior to the centre with welcome banner
    Exhibition space with information panels and table display in the centre
    Exhibition room with some display information and maps
    Close up of an information panel, 1798 Rebellion

    Killinchy

    Address

    Church Hill Road, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6PP

    Telephone

    02897541249

    Price

    Price £5.00 Activity

    Type

    Type:

    Cultural Centre

    The Livingston Centre at Killinchy Parish Church is a local heritage centre. It tells the transatlantic story of the Livingston family. The Livingston family became one of the most influential families in American history and includes Presidents, a…

    Price

    Price £5.00 Activity

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
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