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    Northern Ireland Bucket List
    Our 2023 bucket list is full of exciting and unique experiences from across Northern Ireland. Scroll down for ideas on what to do, see, and taste in the months ahead to make this a truly memorable year.
  2. Hydrobikes at Enniskillen Castle
    If you're after a low-impact activity which is unique, this is it! Cycle around Castle Island in Enniskillen, on the water, on your hydrobike and capture some truly amazing selfies. Even better, book a night-time slot and create a colourful display with the built-in lights all a-glow!
    1. Cranfield Alpacas Experience
      First up is the unforgettable Cranfield Alpacas Experience, set in the majestic surroundings of the Mourne Mountains. This is a fun experience for families and couples alike, where you get up close with these gentle, inquisitive creatures.
    2. See how it all began, from script to screen at Game of Thrones Studio Tour.
      Game of Thrones Studio Tour
      Created in official partnership with Warner Bros., the world’s first and only Game of Thrones Studio Tour has arrived in Banbridge, Northern Ireland.
      1. 1 Mar 202330 Sep 2023
      2. 1 Oct 202331 Dec 2023
      3. 2 Jan 202428 Feb 2024
    3. Billy Scott greets his tour group for the Belfast Black Cab Tour
      Touring Around Belfast
      Try this for an interesting tour of Belfast city, which takes place in a black cab, and it's your driver who brings the story of the city to life, combining the history and character of the place with the personal experience of people who have lived there all their lives.
      1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
    4. Seamus Heaney HomePlace - Exhibition
      Seamus Heaney HomePlace
      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, Bellaghy, which he chose as his final resting place, HomePlace is at the heart of the area that inspired so much of the poet’s work.
      1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
    5. Hinch Distillery Tours
      A tour at Hinch Distillery is not just an exploration of history, production and their bold range of triple distilled whiskeys; it’s an invitation to sit and learn from the characters that bring it to life through an immersive sensory journey.
      1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
      2. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
    6. At The Chocolate Manor you'll learn about the history of chocolate
      The Taste Causeway Chocolate Experience
      On Castlerock’s main street there’s a building that’s 120 years old. This is the home of the Chocolate Manor, a warm and inviting shop, artisan food emporium & chocolate experience space - the smells alone are enough to tempt you in off the street!
      1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
    7. St Patrick's Way Camino Walk and Lunch
      Join a pilgrimage themed around Saint Patrick in Downpatrick, County Down, with your talented guides former Adoration Sisters Martina Purdy and Elaine Kelly, for a walk along Ireland's own Camino.
    8. Group listening to the guide and enjoying the Beer Masterclass at the Walled City Brewery in Derry~Londondonderry
      Beer Masterclass
      For craft beer aficionados, anyone with a thirst for a fun experience, or essentially anyone who likes really good beer, the Beer Masterclass experience at the Walled City Brewery is just the ticket! Have a go at making your own micro-beer and enjoying a tasting of 10 different beers, including a 3000-year-old recipe.
    9. The basalt stones at Giant's Causeway
      Giant's Causeway
      We couldn't not include it! The Giant's Causeway is one of the top attractions in Northern Ireland, and a unique natural wonder. No trip is complete without a stop to check out the ~40,000 interlocking basalt columns, so make sure it's on your list for 2023.
      1. 27 Feb 202312 Mar 2024
      2. 13 Mar 20235 Nov 2024
      3. 6 Nov 202329 Feb 2024
    10. Aerial view of Killeavy Castle Estate. A luxury Hotel Spa destination in Newry, Northern Ireland.
      Killeavy Castle Estate
      Winner of the Luxury Castle Hotel (Europe) Award at the prestigious World Luxury Awards 2021, you'll want to make sure Killeavy Castle is on your radar. It’s the ideal place to escape and unwind, located just 10 minutes outside Newry.
      1. 1 Jan 000131 Dec 9999
      2. 1 Jan 000131 Dec 9999
    11. Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark
      Marble Arch Caves
      Do something different in 2023 and make this the year you head underground, to the infamous Marble Arch Caves! There's a new lighting display to enjoy in the show caves, installed at the end of 2022, so even those who have been before will find the experience spectacular.
      1. A birds-eye view of the table setting at an al fresco Slemish Supper Club dining experience
        Slemish Market Supper Club
        Join award-winning chef Rob Curley for a once-per-month fine-dining extravaganza as he guides you through a meal made with only the best ingredients, all sourced from the Slemish Market Garden and surrounding areas. This is a pop-up culinary experience hosted in alternating venues around Northern Ireland.
      2. Group arrives at Rademon Estate Distillery and is welcomed by their guide
        Shortcross Gin Discovery & Tour Experience
        Art, craft and history blend together at Shortcross Distillery, to create an unforgettable experience on the beautiful grounds of Rademon Estate. Join founders Fiona and David to learn about their award-winning gin, which also happens to be Northern Ireland’s first craft gin.
        1. A couple pulling overnight bags entering into The Old Inn
          The Old Inn
          The Old Inn in Crawfordsburn is like a home away from home, except with the addition of a brand new Treetop Spa! So take some time out for yourself in 2023, and make for this haven of tranquility and relaxation, which is exclusive for hotel residents only.
        2. two young girls looking through binoculars over the wetlands
          WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre
          Here you'll find the largest collection of ducks, geese and swans in Northern Ireland, as well as a gallery, café, woodland walks, sensory garden, events and activities, free parking, and a picnic area.
          1. 1 Jan 000131 Dec 9999

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