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  1. 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
  2. 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

    Price

    Price Free to £8.00 Per Ticket
  3. Photo of the front of the building. Windows and white walls with large 'R' logo and text reading "Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre". There are also
    Pastel colour columns to the side of the building and white walls with windows behind them.
    Side view of the building entrance with old stone feature and steps up to the front door. Metal sign with the centre logo and a tree beside it.
    A photo of the building taken at night. Street lights and cars with the building lit up in the background.
    Photo of the front of the building. Windows and white walls with large 'R' logo and text reading "Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre". There are also
    Pastel colour columns to the side of the building and white walls with windows behind them.
    Side view of the building entrance with old stone feature and steps up to the front door. Metal sign with the centre logo and a tree beside it.
    A photo of the building taken at night. Street lights and cars with the building lit up in the background.

    Limavady

    Address

    Main Street, Limavady, County Londonderry, BT49 0FJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7776 0650

    Type

    Type:

    Arts Centre

    A flagship arts and conference centre in Limavady, providing a dynamic programme of national and international theatre, music, visual arts and heritage exhibitions, film and creative learning opportunities. Gift shop and visitor information centre.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp to main entrance

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  4. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Belfast

    Address

    Queens Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT3 9FH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9073 0490

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Maritime Heritage

    The Great Light is one of the largest optics of its kind ever built in the world, and is around 130 years old. It is located on the Titanic Walkway, a new 500 metre maritime walkway on Victoria Wharf, connecting the Titanic Slipways to HMS Caroline.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. Belfast

    Address

    Queen's Island, Belfast, County Antrim, BT3 9DU

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Industrial Heritage

    Although not officially classed as wonders of the world, the two massive cranes in Harland and Wolff Belfast, which serve one of the world’s largest Building Docks, are certainly masterpieces of engineering.

    Price

    Free
  6. 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 - 604 reviews604 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 2026to31 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 17:30

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available - FREE Wi-fi available via state-of-the-art 1.8Gb Fibre Broadband
  7. 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
  8. Image inside the visitor centre at Lough Neagh Fishery

    Toomebridge

    Address

    4 Bannside, Toomebridge, County Antrim, BT41 3SB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7965 0618

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Providing tourists with in-depth and informative insight into the fishing industry on the Lough and the various fish species found there, including the epic 6,000 km migration of eels to and from the Sargasso Sea in the North Atlantic Ocean.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. image of a long two story building
    A large group of people at at sit down dinner with sport showing on a big screen
    image of three musicians
    Two ladies, both painting a wooden chairs
    a group of people smiling with crafts in there hands
    image of a long two story building
    A large group of people at at sit down dinner with sport showing on a big screen
    image of three musicians
    Two ladies, both painting a wooden chairs
    a group of people smiling with crafts in there hands

    Maghera

    Address

    132B Tirkane Road, Tirkane, Maghera, County Derry, BT46 5NH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7954 9978

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    An Coire Arts Centre provides the perfect setting for the delivery of a wide range of rural bilingual arts including youth, dance, visual, spoken & written and environmental arts plus music/cultural events. Activities are delivered through Irish &…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  10. Image shows front of property with large lawn and daffodils in the foreground
    Image is of side view of property with lawn in front and trees to each side
    Image is of lounge area with large traditional style rug, armchairs, dining table and chairs and two large windows
    Image shows front of property with large lawn and daffodils in the foreground
    Image is of side view of property with lawn in front and trees to each side
    Image is of lounge area with large traditional style rug, armchairs, dining table and chairs and two large windows

    Glenavy

    Address

    118A Lisburn Road, Glenavy, County Antrim, BT29 4NY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9264 8492

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    The Ballance House farm museum, run by The Ulster New Zealand Trust, is the restored birthplace of John Ballance, Prime Minister of New Zealand 1891-1893.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)
  11. Carnlough

    Address

    Harbour Road, Carnlough, County Antrim, BT44 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 288 86188

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Learn all about the development of Carnlough through the centuries, including its unique industrial heritage, by visiting the Heritage Hub in Carnlough Town Hall before going on an energetic walk to Cranny Falls via Carnlough Harbour.

    Price

    Free
  12. Cockle Row Cottages
    A close up photo of Cockle Row Cottages in Groomsport with a sense of location beside the harbour
    A photo of some museum articles on display. Items from the 1910's era commonly used by the fisherman and his family who lived in Cockle Row Cottages.
    A photo of a boat sculpture set within a garden display located on grassland beside the seafront area
    An image of the Groomsport Information sign
    A photo of the view of Groomsport Harbour which featured a number of boats moored in the bay
    Cockle Row Cottages
    A close up photo of Cockle Row Cottages in Groomsport with a sense of location beside the harbour
    A photo of some museum articles on display. Items from the 1910's era commonly used by the fisherman and his family who lived in Cockle Row Cottages.
    A photo of a boat sculpture set within a garden display located on grassland beside the seafront area
    An image of the Groomsport Information sign
    A photo of the view of Groomsport Harbour which featured a number of boats moored in the bay

    Groomsport

    Address

    The Harbour, Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9109 3038

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Take a step back in time with a visit to the lovingly restored Cockle Row Cottages located beside the harbour, Groomsport.

    Dates

    From:
    5 June 2026to14 Sept 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  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 - 104 reviews104 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 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  14. 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.

  15. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 166 reviews166 reviews

    Rathlin Island

    Address

    Rathlin Island, Rathlin Island, County Antrim, BT54 6RT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2076 0062

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Just six miles off County Antrim's north coast with must see views of Northern Ireland's largest seabird colony and a chance to explore Rathlin's unique 'upside down' lighthouse part of the Great Lighthouses of Ireland Trail.

  16. Armagh's first ever Camino success

    Armagh

    Address

    74-76 Upper English Street, Armagh, County Armagh, BT61 7LG

    Telephone

    +44(0) 28 3799 8111

    Type

    Type:

    Cultural Centre

    Is ionad cultúrtha í Aonach Mhacha atá suite i gcroílár Ard Mhacha. Cuirimid imeachtaí Gaeilge, ealaíne agus cultúrtha ar fáil a fhreastalaíonn ar ghach duine sa phobal. Is féidir bualadh isteach chuig Siopa Macha le bronntanais a fháil nó Caifé…

    Dates

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

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

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  17. The Abingdon Collection
    The Abingdon Collection
    The Abingdon Collection
    The Abingdon Collection
    The Abingdon Collection
    The Abingdon Collection

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 297 reviews297 reviews

    Omagh

    Address

    Abingdon, 16 Gortnagarn Road, Omagh, County Tyrone, BT78 5NW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 8224 3373

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    The Abingdon Collection represents over 45 years of passionate collecting and is divided into two very distinct areas of interest and includes classic cars, motorcycles, memorabilia and one of the largest collections of militaria in Ireland.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  18. Photo of museum exterior and grassland to front
    Photo of staged set that depicts soldier life in the war. The image shows a map, headphones, a gas lamp and some gear
    A staged set with a dummy model of a soldier in gear in ditch holding a gun over sandbags on alert
    Image of staged bunker set showcasing life in war, featuring uniforms, sleep set up and dining set up as well as everyday items used to survive the wa
    Photo's of an officers office setting featuring signs and posters encouraging men to enlist to the war, as well as featuring gear and accessories of t
    Photo of green hut exterior where some of the museum displays are featured
    Photo of staged bunker set showing bed, soldiers headwear and a table and chair for dining and writing
    Photo of museum exterior and grassland to front
    Photo of staged set that depicts soldier life in the war. The image shows a map, headphones, a gas lamp and some gear
    A staged set with a dummy model of a soldier in gear in ditch holding a gun over sandbags on alert
    Image of staged bunker set showcasing life in war, featuring uniforms, sleep set up and dining set up as well as everyday items used to survive the wa
    Photo's of an officers office setting featuring signs and posters encouraging men to enlist to the war, as well as featuring gear and accessories of t
    Photo of green hut exterior where some of the museum displays are featured
    Photo of staged bunker set showing bed, soldiers headwear and a table and chair for dining and writing

    Newtownards

    Address

    233 Bangor Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 7PH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9182 3202

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    The Museum examines Ireland's role in the 1st World War with special reference to the cross-community involvement in the 3 local volunteer Divisions: the 10th and 16th (Irish) Divisions and the 36th (Ulster) Division.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  19. Photograph of Whitehead Centre with e-bikes display in a row.

    Whitehead

    Address

    19 Kings Road, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9337 8077

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Whitehead Centre provides a tourism hub for information about what is going on locally and how to make the most of your time in our vibrant and beautiful town. Guided tours also available to book.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
  20. 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 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
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