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  1. 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 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  2. A glazed exhibition space showing racing gear worn by the face road motorbike racer Joey Dunlop
    a glazed exhibition area showing local objects of historic interest
    a glazed exhibition area showing interesting ancient archeological objects found in the local Ballymoney region
    glazed exhibit of the ancient Derrykeighan Stone dating  (Iron Age c50AD) originally found locally at Derrykeighan Church walls.
    A glazed exhibition space showing racing gear worn by the face road motorbike racer Joey Dunlop
    a glazed exhibition area showing local objects of historic interest
    a glazed exhibition area showing interesting ancient archeological objects found in the local Ballymoney region
    glazed exhibit of the ancient Derrykeighan Stone dating  (Iron Age c50AD) originally found locally at Derrykeighan Church walls.

    Ballymoney

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2766 0230

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    From the Mesolithic to Motorcycles, through rebellion and war, politics, industry, sport and a whole lot more discover the fascinating history of the town and the surrounding areas.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Feb 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking (charge) - Townhead Street Car Park is adjacent to building

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  3. Craigavon

    Address

    Oxford Island National Nature Reserve, Annaloist Road, Craigavon, County Armagh, BT66 6NJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 3832 2205

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Enjoy four miles of footpaths, five birdwatching hides, woodland, ponds, wildflower meadows, picnic and play areas and seasonal innovative exhibitions at The Lough Neagh Discovery Centre. Enjoy stunning, panoramic views of the Lough from the…

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
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    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
  5. Gorta, Swatragh’s Famine Story Dr Mooney's famine pot
    Gorta Swatragh's Famine Story Visitor Centre
    Gorta, Swatragh’s Famine Story Dr Mooney's famine pot
    Gorta, Swatragh’s Famine Story Dr Mooney's famine pot
    Gorta Swatragh's Famine Story Visitor Centre
    Gorta, Swatragh’s Famine Story Dr Mooney's famine pot

    Swatragh

    Address

    2-4 Kilrea Road, Swatragh, County Londonderry, BT46 5QF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7940 1206

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Great storytelling, beautiful design and 21st century technology, our new visitor experience features the incredible legacy of Dr. Mooney. His surgery and soup kitchen provided aid to the local community during An Gorta Mór.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
  6. 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
  7. Belfast

    Address

    2nd Floor, 28 Bedford Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT7 2FE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9023 2086

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    The museum tells the story of the Royal Ulster Rifles from 1793 to 1968. From the raising of the 83rd & 86th Regiment of Foot in preparation for War with France through the Indian Mutiny, Boer War, WW1, WW2, Korea, Borneo, Cyprus.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
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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
  9. Image of white buildings lining a stone laneway

    Bellaghy

    Address

    Castle Street, Bellaghy, County Londonderry, BT45 8LA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Built around 1619 by Sir Baptist Jones, Bellaghy Bawn is a fortified house and bawn (the defensive wall surrounding an Irish tower house).

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. 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
  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. Picture of The Braid Museum
    Picture of The Braid Museum

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    Ballymena

    Address

    The Braid, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5077

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    The Mid-Antrim Museum, offers a fascinating experience for all the family. The museum boasts two large state of the art exhibition galleries.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  13. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Belfast

    Address

    402 Newtownards Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT4 1HH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 90451900

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    EastSide Visitor Centre provides a base from which visitors can explore the east of the city. Visitors can access information on attractions from digital screens with interpretation panels and a wall map.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 08:00 - 18:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  14. Ballycastle

    Address

    3/61 Leyland Road, Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54 6EZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7835 403340

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    We specialise in producing smoked foods naturally, in the picturesque coastal town of Ballycastle. Learn about the traditional craft of smoking food, how it links us to our past and how it has been adapted for the modern world.

  15. 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 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  16. Omagh

    Address

    Drumnakilly Road, Omagh, County Tyrone, BT79 0JP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 8224 2777

    Type

    Type:

    Cultural Centre

    Dún Uladh is a centre which showcases Irish culture: dance, song, language, crafts and much more. From a traditional Seisiún to quilting or Irish language classes, there are a host of events and interesting opportunities on offer.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  17. 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
  18. 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

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    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
  19. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Irvinestown

    Address

    346 Killadeas Road, Irvinestown, County Fermanagh, BT94 1PP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 6634 4803

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    The country park boasts beautiful woodland and lough shore walks, an insect garden and wildflower meadow. Castle Archdale was the main flying boat base during WWII, highlighted in an exhibition in the visitor centre entitled ‘Castle Archdale at War’.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. 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
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