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  1. a photo of a group of adults on a small train surrounded by snow and trees
    a group of children and adults on a small train
    a group of adults on a small train
    a photograph of lightup sculptures of deer
    a photograph of a group of people riding the small train
    a man dressed as santa on the small train
    a group of men on the small train
    a photo of a group of adults on a small train surrounded by snow and trees
    a group of children and adults on a small train
    a group of adults on a small train
    a photograph of lightup sculptures of deer
    a photograph of a group of people riding the small train
    a man dressed as santa on the small train
    a group of men on the small train

    Donaghadee

    Address

    60 Upper Gransha Road, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0LZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9446 1272

    Type

    Type:

    Miniature Railway

    This 7 1/4" gauge miniature railway has about 2km of track with a variety of routes including bridges, cuttings, embankments, gradients and a twin-track tunnel. There is a station, picnic tables and the ticket office includes a small shop.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. a photograph looking up at a windmill with a blue sky in the background
    a photograph of a mural of farmers in the field
    a photo of some rocks and posters on display in a museum
    a side view photo of a windmill
    Ballycopeland Windmill aeriel view
    Inside Miller's House
    Inside Miller's House
    Inside Miller's House
    Ballycopeland Windmill Exhibition
    a photograph looking up at a windmill with a blue sky in the background
    a photograph of a mural of farmers in the field
    a photo of some rocks and posters on display in a museum
    a side view photo of a windmill
    Ballycopeland Windmill aeriel view
    Inside Miller's House
    Inside Miller's House
    Inside Miller's House
    Ballycopeland Windmill Exhibition

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    Millisle

    Address

    Windmill Road, Millisle, County Down, BT22 2DS

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Type

    Type:

    Windmill

    Late 18th-century tower mill in use until 1915 and still in working order. Take a virtual tour and discover this unique building.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking (free)
  3. Industrial belts in an old stone mill.

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    Templepatrick

    Address

    751 Antrim Road, Templepatrick, County Antrim, BT39 0AP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9443 3619

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    Listen to the hammers, smell the grit, feel the heat and witness the thrill of the only surviving water-driven spade mill in Ireland.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. Interior of the Guard Room with information panels on wall and desk with Visitor Book
    Entrance to The Guard Room with red brick building, and information panel in front of windows
    Information panel located outside The Guard Room at Carrickfergus Town Hall
    Interior of the Guard Room with information panels on wall and desk with Visitor Book
    Entrance to The Guard Room with red brick building, and information panel in front of windows
    Information panel located outside The Guard Room at Carrickfergus Town Hall

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus Town Hall Complex, 11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DN

    Telephone

    + 44 (0) 28 9335 8241

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Step back in time at The Guard Room in Carrickfergus Town Hall, immersing visitors in the early 20th-century quarters of the Antrim Artillery militia with interactive exhibits and historical narratives spanning 800 years.

  5. Banana Block Entrance and Exterior Mural
    Banana Block Entrance and Exterior Mural

    Belfast

    Address

    Portview Trade Centre, 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT4 1HE

    Type

    Type:

    Event Venue

    A space for celebrating eccentric histories and creating incredible futures.  We have no Bananas but. we have a Record Store, A mushroom Farm, Cheese Makers, A pop up cafe space, a Banana Ring, Banana beer and an incredible line up of local artists…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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

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    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
  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 large old spinning frame exhibit behind glass with information displays.
    Main interior of the mill museum with seats and lots of different exhibits.
    Frames containing different exhibits and information in the museum.
    A large old spinning frame exhibit behind glass with information displays.
    Main interior of the mill museum with seats and lots of different exhibits.
    Frames containing different exhibits and information in the museum.

    Newtownabbey

    Address

    Mossley Mill Civic Centre, Carnmoney Road North, Newtownabbey, County Antrim, BT36 5QA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9034 0129

    Type

    Type:

    Industrial Heritage

    Museum at The Mill invites visitors of all ages to explore the history and heritage of Mossley Mill, a flax spinning mill in County Antrim which dates back to the early 1800s.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  11. 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.

  12. Killyleagh

    Address

    23 High Street, Killyleagh, County Down, BT30 9QF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7896 254 153

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    The Centre consists of a small museum, numerous displays, a science education area, a children's reading corner, a small gift shop, rest area, and botanical garden. Numerous activities are offered including science activities, foreign language and…

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Off site parking
  13. Houses by the square in Gracehill
    Houses by the square in Gracehill

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 32 reviews32 reviews

    Gracehill

    Address

    The Old School House, 19A Church Road, Gracehill, County Antrim, BT42 2NL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7903 739933

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Gracehill, an 18th-century Moravian settlement near Ballymena, is Northern Ireland's first UNESCO Cultural World Heritage site. Visitors can explore its preserved Georgian architecture, historic sites, and book guided tours.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. 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
  15. Informative exhibit wall showcasing the history of the Ulster-Scots/Scotch-Irish in America. The information features maps, text panels, and images of
    A man in traditional Scottish attire - green and blue tartan - plays the bagpipes. He is standing in front of an informative display about Robert Burn
    The Corn Exchange, a large light-coloured stone building with arched windows, stands on a quiet city street under a clear blue sky. There are addition
    Reception area of the Discover Ulster-Scots Centre with informational displays and a circular front desk. A member of the public is viewing an exhibit
    An unique 1912 signed Ulster Covenant is on display within the Discover Ulster-Scots Centre. The covenant is located inside a secure glass cabinet and
    A group of people sit in rows of two or three in a warmly lit room - the Montgomery Gallery inside the Discover Ulster-Scots Centre. They are facing a
    A man is is standing and presenting to an attentive audience in a museum setting. An image of a historical figure is displayed on a projector screen.
    Informative exhibit wall showcasing the history of the Ulster-Scots/Scotch-Irish in America. The information features maps, text panels, and images of
    A man in traditional Scottish attire - green and blue tartan - plays the bagpipes. He is standing in front of an informative display about Robert Burn
    The Corn Exchange, a large light-coloured stone building with arched windows, stands on a quiet city street under a clear blue sky. There are addition
    Reception area of the Discover Ulster-Scots Centre with informational displays and a circular front desk. A member of the public is viewing an exhibit
    An unique 1912 signed Ulster Covenant is on display within the Discover Ulster-Scots Centre. The covenant is located inside a secure glass cabinet and
    A group of people sit in rows of two or three in a warmly lit room - the Montgomery Gallery inside the Discover Ulster-Scots Centre. They are facing a
    A man is is standing and presenting to an attentive audience in a museum setting. An image of a historical figure is displayed on a projector screen.

    Belfast

    Address

    The Corn Exchange, 1-9 Victoria Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 3GA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9023 1113

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Cultural Centre

    Get a whole different story at the Discover Ulster-Scots Centre, located in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking (charge) - There are several parking options located close to the Discover Ulster-Scots Centre. They include: • St Anne’s Square Car Park • Exchange Street Car Park • Hill Street Car Park • Handy Park Corporation Street Car Park • Handy Park Tomb Street Car Park.

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  16. Belfast

    Address

    Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich, 216 Falls Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT12 6AH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9096 4180

    Type

    Type:

    Arts Centre

    Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich is an arts and cultural centre with a strong focus on Irish language and culture.  The centre offers, through its arts programme, theatre, music, visual arts, poetry, literary events,  workshops and classes catering  ...

  17. 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

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    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
  18. Vintage double decker bus
    Vintage double decker bus
    The earth and moon sculptures from the Our Place in Space trail.
    A man and boy looking at a vintage train
    A car lit up
    A family enjoying the Transport Museum exhibit
    Vintage car and surf boards
    Vintage plane
    The famous DeLorean car, as featured in the Back to the Future movies
    Two girls view the Titanic exhibit
    Vintage double decker bus
    Vintage double decker bus
    The earth and moon sculptures from the Our Place in Space trail.
    A man and boy looking at a vintage train
    A car lit up
    A family enjoying the Transport Museum exhibit
    Vintage car and surf boards
    Vintage plane
    The famous DeLorean car, as featured in the Back to the Future movies
    Two girls view the Titanic exhibit

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    Holywood

    Address

    150 Bangor Road, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £12.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Celebrate the history of invention and innovation through engineering, design, and technology at the Ulster Transport Museum. Check out the famous DeLorean, a Ferguson tractor and the motorbikes of some of Northern Ireland's biggest road racing…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Oct 2025to28 Feb 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £12.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  19. 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
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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
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