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  1. Belfast Traditional Music Trail musicians entertain guests
    Belfast Traditional Music Trail musicians playing traditional irish instruments
    Belfast Traditional Music Trail incorporates local landmarks
    Belfast Traditional Music Trail group walks through the Cathedral Quarter in Belfast
    Belfast Traditional Music Trail includes traditional Irish dance lessons
    Belfast Traditional Music Trail group enjoys a traditional Irish dance session
    Belfast Traditional Music Trail couple enjoy a chance to dance to live music
    Belfast Traditional Music Trail includes opportunities to enjoy traditional Irish music
    Belfast Traditional Music Trail musicians entertain guests
    Belfast Traditional Music Trail musicians playing traditional irish instruments
    Belfast Traditional Music Trail incorporates local landmarks
    Belfast Traditional Music Trail group walks through the Cathedral Quarter in Belfast
    Belfast Traditional Music Trail includes traditional Irish dance lessons
    Belfast Traditional Music Trail group enjoys a traditional Irish dance session
    Belfast Traditional Music Trail couple enjoy a chance to dance to live music
    Belfast Traditional Music Trail includes opportunities to enjoy traditional Irish music

    Belfast

    Address

    20 Cooke Street, Ormeau Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT7 2EP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9028 8818

    Type

    Type:

    Sightseeing

    Belfast Traditional Music Trail is a unique way to experience Irish music. With two musicians as your guides, at each stop you will be treated to a performance of traditional tunes, songs and stories which make up your own personal ‘session’.

  2. Belfast

    Address

    53-55 Crumlin Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT14 6ST

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9074 1500

    Type

    Type:

    Historical Tours

    Experience what life was like behind bars at the notorious Crumlin Road Gaol.

  3. Belfast

    Address

    Commercial Court, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 2NB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7843 590 097

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Tour

    Explore a changing city through its ever-evolving street art. On this gently paced, two-hour guided street art walking tour, you’ll see the incredible street art currently adding to the atmosphere of Belfast city centre. The tour will help you…

  4. Ballynahinch

    Address

    Spa Road, Ballynahinch, County Down, BT24 8PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9756 6100

    Type

    Type:

    Self-guided tour

    The wealth of gardens at Montalto Estate are a joy to visit any time of the year.

  5. Flip shows a tour group the Game of Thrones info panel
    Group walks through Dark Hedges with tour guide Flip
    Group take a walk along the beach as part of the Giant Tours experience
    Tour group takes in the views of a filming location from Game of Thrones
    Flip shows a tour group the Game of Thrones info panel
    Group walks through Dark Hedges with tour guide Flip
    Group take a walk along the beach as part of the Giant Tours experience
    Tour group takes in the views of a filming location from Game of Thrones

    Ballycastle

    Address

    North Street, Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54 6BW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7555 665 900

    Type

    Type:

    GoT Guided Tours

    Visit off-the-beaten-track filming locations from Game of Thrones® in the company of a real expert.

  6. Belfast

    Address

    Donegall Square North, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 5GB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7714 684 804

    Type

    Type:

    Historical Tours

    Enjoy an entertaining couple of hours discovering the secrets behind some of the buildings of Belfast, from a man who used to build them.

  7. Lead The Way Tour of Carrickfergus is emotive and informative
    Adrian of Lead The Way Tour talks through the involvement of Carrickfergus in WW2
    Props and artefacts help bring to life the stories of life during WW2 in Carrickfergus
    On the guided Lead The Way Tour walking tour you'll step back in time
    Contemporary photographs serve as props during this guided walking experience
    A parachute prop brings Adrian's stories to life during the Lead The Way Tour
    Lead The Way Tour of Carrickfergus is emotive and informative
    Adrian of Lead The Way Tour talks through the involvement of Carrickfergus in WW2
    Props and artefacts help bring to life the stories of life during WW2 in Carrickfergus
    On the guided Lead The Way Tour walking tour you'll step back in time
    Contemporary photographs serve as props during this guided walking experience
    A parachute prop brings Adrian's stories to life during the Lead The Way Tour

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7916 780 474

    Price

    Price £10.00 Activity

    Type

    Type:

    Sightseeing

    Discover what life was like in Carrickfergus during the Second World War (1939-45) on a guided walking tour with Adrian Hack of Lead The Way Tour. Using contemporary photographs and historical artefacts you'll learn how the war affected the everyday…

    Price

    Price £10.00 Activity
  8. Wendy Gallagher chats to tour group during the Coast and Country experience
    Group enjoy a dander around the market at Coleraine town hall
    Wendy Gallagher talks to group about local produce they're about to taste
    Meeting with a local farmer and the goats he rears as part of the Coast and Country foodie experience
    A local chef talks to the Coast and Country group about the local foods they use
    Coast and Country group tuck into delicious local produce as part of the experience
    Learning about Bushmills Whiskey as part of the Coast and Country experience
    A tasting of famous Bushmills Whiskey is included as part of the Coast and Country foodie tour experience
    Wendy Gallagher chats to tour group during the Coast and Country experience
    Group enjoy a dander around the market at Coleraine town hall
    Wendy Gallagher talks to group about local produce they're about to taste
    Meeting with a local farmer and the goats he rears as part of the Coast and Country foodie experience
    A local chef talks to the Coast and Country group about the local foods they use
    Coast and Country group tuck into delicious local produce as part of the experience
    Learning about Bushmills Whiskey as part of the Coast and Country experience
    A tasting of famous Bushmills Whiskey is included as part of the Coast and Country foodie tour experience

    Coleraine

    Address

    Coleraine Town Hall, Coleraine, County Londonderry, BT51 3QQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7912 408 256

    Price

    Price £95.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food Tour

    Savour the fresh, fabulous tastes of the spectacular Causeway Coastal Route. Get a taste for all things local, artisan and foodie as you drink in the scenery on a six-hour guided mini coach tour of the best local farm to fork produce the Causeway…

    Price

    Price £95.00 Per Ticket
  9. Killinchy

    Address

    52A Ballymorran Road, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6UD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9754 3224

    Type

    Type:

    Cookery School

    In Tracey’s Kitchen, people make friends as well as bread. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and start mixing and kneading dough for the soda and wheaten breads you'll be learning to make - and then eating! - all in the comfort of Tracey's…

  10. A tray full of cocao beans on display at NearyNogs
    As part of the experience at NearyNogs Shane will talk you through the methods used to produce their chocolate
    As part of the Master Craft Experience you can feel and smell the cocao beans
    Group has fun testing the equipment used to create the chocolate at NearyNogs
    Chocolate is produced on site at NearyNogs
    Dorothy talks through the ethical production methods used by NearyNogs as part of their Master Craft Experience
    A chocolate tasting sheet as part of the NearyNogs Chocolate Master Craft Experience
    Group learn about the different types of chocolate produced ethically at NearyNogs
    A tray full of cocao beans on display at NearyNogs
    As part of the experience at NearyNogs Shane will talk you through the methods used to produce their chocolate
    As part of the Master Craft Experience you can feel and smell the cocao beans
    Group has fun testing the equipment used to create the chocolate at NearyNogs
    Chocolate is produced on site at NearyNogs
    Dorothy talks through the ethical production methods used by NearyNogs as part of their Master Craft Experience
    A chocolate tasting sheet as part of the NearyNogs Chocolate Master Craft Experience
    Group learn about the different types of chocolate produced ethically at NearyNogs

    Kilkeel

    Address

    Ballymaderfy Road, Kilkeel, County Down, BT34 4SW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7979 867 437

    Type

    Type:

    Food Education & Experiences

    NearyNogs is a small family-run business that produces some of Northern Ireland’s finest, most irresistible chocolate, and they’re ready to welcome you in and show you how it’s made.

  11. Woman starts imprinting on her handmade wooden pendant
    Padraig Carragher welcomes a group to his Wood Turning experience
    Participant has a go crafting their own wood pendant
    Group set to work under the watchful eye of Padraig Carragher creating their own wooden pendants
    An up-close photo showing how the imprinting on to wooden pendants is done
    Chatting through the birth months written in Ogham
    Admiring the handmade wooden structure on the land at the Celtic Woodturning Experience
    Group listens to stories told by Padraig Carragher inside a handwoven wooden glamping structure
    Woman starts imprinting on her handmade wooden pendant
    Padraig Carragher welcomes a group to his Wood Turning experience
    Participant has a go crafting their own wood pendant
    Group set to work under the watchful eye of Padraig Carragher creating their own wooden pendants
    An up-close photo showing how the imprinting on to wooden pendants is done
    Chatting through the birth months written in Ogham
    Admiring the handmade wooden structure on the land at the Celtic Woodturning Experience
    Group listens to stories told by Padraig Carragher inside a handwoven wooden glamping structure

    Newry

    Address

    Tullymacreeve Road, Mullaghbawn, Newry, County Down, BT35 9RE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 283 088 9104

    Price

    Price £80.00 Activity

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and courses

    Expert woodturner and storyteller Padraig Carragher is ready to welcome you to his private woodland forest for an exciting and memorable experience teaching you the ways of an ancient Irish craft.

    Price

    Price £80.00 Activity
  12. Woman cuts her piece of silver to size to make her own ring with NI Silver
    Filing down a piece of silver for her jewellery
    Ruth leads the jewellery making sessions with helpful and friendly instruction
    Ruth of NI Silver talks through the process of making your own silver jewellery
    Guests get involved with each stage during an NI Silver workshop
    Women admire the jewellery they've made during the workshop with NI Silver
    NI Silver is based amongst the Holywood hills overlooking Belfast Lough
    Woman cuts her piece of silver to size to make her own ring with NI Silver
    Filing down a piece of silver for her jewellery
    Ruth leads the jewellery making sessions with helpful and friendly instruction
    Ruth of NI Silver talks through the process of making your own silver jewellery
    Guests get involved with each stage during an NI Silver workshop
    Women admire the jewellery they've made during the workshop with NI Silver
    NI Silver is based amongst the Holywood hills overlooking Belfast Lough

    Holywood

    Address

    Holywood, County Down

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7879 698 286

    Price

    Price £90.00 Activity

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and courses

    Based in Holywood, County Down, NI Silver welcomes you to connect with a centuries-old tradition, through which you'll learn a new skill whilst creating your own unique piece of jewellery.

    Price

    Price £90.00 Activity
  13. Overlooking beautiful views over Lough Neagh, Jim encourages the group to take time out to reflect
    The Poetry & Prayers group stops at a spiritual site to ponder
    The Poetry & Prayers group is encouraged to relax, reflect and enjoy the surroundings
    Lough Neagh provides a place to connect with nature and reflect during the Poetry and Prayers experience
    Jim throws a stone into Lough Neagh which has a symbolic meaning in the Poetry & Prayers experience
    This experience takes in historic sites which reflect the wisdom of the monks, who enjoyed a spiritual wisdom connected intrinsically to the land.
    A group stand beneath a large cross, listening to Jim as part of the Poetry and Prayers experience
    The group visit Benburb Priory, a working monastery as part of the Poetry and Prayer experience
    Overlooking beautiful views over Lough Neagh, Jim encourages the group to take time out to reflect
    The Poetry & Prayers group stops at a spiritual site to ponder
    The Poetry & Prayers group is encouraged to relax, reflect and enjoy the surroundings
    Lough Neagh provides a place to connect with nature and reflect during the Poetry and Prayers experience
    Jim throws a stone into Lough Neagh which has a symbolic meaning in the Poetry & Prayers experience
    This experience takes in historic sites which reflect the wisdom of the monks, who enjoyed a spiritual wisdom connected intrinsically to the land.
    A group stand beneath a large cross, listening to Jim as part of the Poetry and Prayers experience
    The group visit Benburb Priory, a working monastery as part of the Poetry and Prayer experience

    Randalstown

    Address

    17 Main Street, Randalstown, County Antrim, BT41 3AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7784 352 832

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Tour

    From saints and sacred rivers to monks and high stone crosses, you’ll learn the full story of the land and its people on this spiritual journey. Poetry, prayer and contemplation will feature heavily as you make your way around the lough.

  14. Paul Cunningham
    A guest tucks into a delicious plate of locally sourced ingredients
    Guests eating and chatting during the Secret Dining Experience
    Guests are delighted by the amazing standard of food served during the Secret Dining Experience
    Guests eat and socialise during the Secret Dining Experience
    The amazing setting of one of the locations for Paul Cunningham's Secret Dining Experience
    Paul Cunningham
    A guest tucks into a delicious plate of locally sourced ingredients
    Guests eating and chatting during the Secret Dining Experience
    Guests are delighted by the amazing standard of food served during the Secret Dining Experience
    Guests eat and socialise during the Secret Dining Experience
    The amazing setting of one of the locations for Paul Cunningham's Secret Dining Experience

    Address

    Hosted by Mourne Larder, County Down

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7703 981 758

    Type

    Type:

    Food Experiences

    The Mourne Mountains and surrounding areas can feel like a quiet, humble retreat from the busyness of life, but deep in this area one local is cooking up a storm and determined to put the Mournes firmly on every foodie's map. Chef Paul Cunningham’s…

  15. Group arrives at Seamus Heaney HomePlace
    A group is welcomed into the Seamus Heaney HomePlace building
    A lady in a pink jumper enjoys learning about Seamus Heaney through the displays
    A lady listens to an audio device whilst looking at a display at Seamus Heaney HomePlace
    A man in a wheelchair listens to an audio tour of the Seamus Heaney HomePlace
    A couple of women take a selfie showing their attempts at sketching an image of Seamus Heaney
    A group explores a beautiful red room with shelves filled with memorabilia relating to Seamus Heaney
    A lady listens to an interactive display at the Heaney Homeplace
    Group arrives at Seamus Heaney HomePlace
    A group is welcomed into the Seamus Heaney HomePlace building
    A lady in a pink jumper enjoys learning about Seamus Heaney through the displays
    A lady listens to an audio device whilst looking at a display at Seamus Heaney HomePlace
    A man in a wheelchair listens to an audio tour of the Seamus Heaney HomePlace
    A couple of women take a selfie showing their attempts at sketching an image of Seamus Heaney
    A group explores a beautiful red room with shelves filled with memorabilia relating to Seamus Heaney
    A lady listens to an interactive display at the Heaney Homeplace

    Bellaghy

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7938 7444

    Type

    Type:

    Arts and Culture tours

    Step into the Seamus Heaney HomePlace, and discover the world-renowned poet in his beloved hometown. Journey through the life and works of this literary giant, greatly valued worldwide for his decency and humility, and experience the place, the…

  16. Catherine, Pat, Peter of the McKeever family
    Tours of Long Meadow Cider include a behind-the-scenes look at the bottling factory
    Group enjoys a taste of apples picked straight from one of the trees in the orchard at Long Meadow
    A couple of guys enjoy a pint of Long Meadow Cider produced on site
    Catherine demonstrates how to make soda bread as part of the Long Meadow Tour and Tasting Experience
    Participants get involved with making soda bread with Catherine McKeever
    Guests on the Taste and Tour experience at Long Meadow enjoy a laugh during the baking tutorial
    Tasting the handmade apple pies using produce from the farm is a delicious way to end the day
    Catherine, Pat, Peter of the McKeever family
    Tours of Long Meadow Cider include a behind-the-scenes look at the bottling factory
    Group enjoys a taste of apples picked straight from one of the trees in the orchard at Long Meadow
    A couple of guys enjoy a pint of Long Meadow Cider produced on site
    Catherine demonstrates how to make soda bread as part of the Long Meadow Tour and Tasting Experience
    Participants get involved with making soda bread with Catherine McKeever
    Guests on the Taste and Tour experience at Long Meadow enjoy a laugh during the baking tutorial
    Tasting the handmade apple pies using produce from the farm is a delicious way to end the day

    Portadown

    Address

    Long Meadow Farm, 87 Loughgall Road, Portadown, County Armagh, BT62 4EG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7876 684 993

    Type

    Type:

    Food Tour

    Pay a visit to the family run Long Meadow Cider orchard and learn how they make their award-winning apple cider, from plant to pour.

  17. Glenarm

    Address

    Castle Lane, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0BQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2884 1203

    Type

    Type:

    Historical Tours

    Become the distinguished guests of Lord and Lady Dunluce on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Glenarm Castle and Garden.

  18. group walks along The Gobbins cliff path
    Guide helps secure a man's helmet which is required on The Gobbins cliff path
    Group walks along the rocky cliff path of The Gobbins
    A group walks across a bridge over the open sea which swells at their feet
    Woman poses for a photograph on the eye catching bridge at The Gobbins
    Group ascends steps built into the cliff face of The Gobbins
    Group chats as they stand on a suspended viewing platform overlooking the Irish Sea
    Group looks out over the Irish sea from The Gobbins cliff path
    Group is seen walking along the cliff path at The Gobbins
    group walks along The Gobbins cliff path
    Guide helps secure a man's helmet which is required on The Gobbins cliff path
    Group walks along the rocky cliff path of The Gobbins
    A group walks across a bridge over the open sea which swells at their feet
    Woman poses for a photograph on the eye catching bridge at The Gobbins
    Group ascends steps built into the cliff face of The Gobbins
    Group chats as they stand on a suspended viewing platform overlooking the Irish Sea
    Group looks out over the Irish sea from The Gobbins cliff path
    Group is seen walking along the cliff path at The Gobbins

    Islandmagee

    Address

    The Gobbins Visitor Centre, 68 Middle Road, Islandmagee, County Antrim, BT40 3SL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9337 2318

    Type

    Type:

    Sightseeing

    Step out and find yourself between earth, sea and sky on the thrilling Gobbins Experience, where nature isn’t content to sit back and be admired. It completely engulfs you: from the all-enveloping Irish Sea winds and the dolphins dancing off the…

  19. Group are welcomed by Sam at the Carved at the Castle experience in Glenarm.
    Sam demonstrates the best techniques to use when carving, during the Carved at the Castle experience
    Choosing a template for the Carved at the Castle experience
    Sam gives helpful hints and tips during the Carved at the Castle experience in Glenarm
    The setting of the Carved at the Castle experience is a beautiful outbuilding on the site of Glenarm Castle.
    Take your time and perfect the art of carving stone during this Embrace a Giant Spirit branded experience in Glenarm
    With Sam's help you'll be mastering the art of carving stone in the space of one class, like this student who is skilfully carving the letter 'R'.
    Showing off the beautifully carved letter 'S' completed in just one class with Sam in Glenarm.
    Group are welcomed by Sam at the Carved at the Castle experience in Glenarm.
    Sam demonstrates the best techniques to use when carving, during the Carved at the Castle experience
    Choosing a template for the Carved at the Castle experience
    Sam gives helpful hints and tips during the Carved at the Castle experience in Glenarm
    The setting of the Carved at the Castle experience is a beautiful outbuilding on the site of Glenarm Castle.
    Take your time and perfect the art of carving stone during this Embrace a Giant Spirit branded experience in Glenarm
    With Sam's help you'll be mastering the art of carving stone in the space of one class, like this student who is skilfully carving the letter 'R'.
    Showing off the beautifully carved letter 'S' completed in just one class with Sam in Glenarm.

    Glenarm

    Address

    Glenarm Castle, 2 Castle Lane, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0BQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7793 199 306

    Price

    Price £90.00 Activity

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and courses

    Learn an ancient craft and experience first-hand what it's like to work with a material that’s millions of years old.

    Price

    Price £90.00 Activity
  20. Brian Hoey talks about forgotten traditions of the past
    Brian teaches group about ancient traditions used in butter making
    Brian Hoey is a farmer, accredited tour guide and seasoned foraged of wild food
    Group learn how to make their own batch of butter in Booley and Butter experience
    Old skills and traditions are revisited in the Booley and Butter experience
    Group chat and enjoy the setting in mystical Slieve Gullion, County Armagh's highest mountain
    Brian Hoey leads a group up a gorse-lined country lane during the Booley and Butter experience
    Group inspects the old stone enclosure used for centuries by cow-herding girls and butter makers
    Brian Hoey talks about forgotten traditions of the past
    Brian teaches group about ancient traditions used in butter making
    Brian Hoey is a farmer, accredited tour guide and seasoned foraged of wild food
    Group learn how to make their own batch of butter in Booley and Butter experience
    Old skills and traditions are revisited in the Booley and Butter experience
    Group chat and enjoy the setting in mystical Slieve Gullion, County Armagh's highest mountain
    Brian Hoey leads a group up a gorse-lined country lane during the Booley and Butter experience
    Group inspects the old stone enclosure used for centuries by cow-herding girls and butter makers

    Forkhill

    Address

    11A Cloughinney Road, Forkhill, County Armagh, BT35 9RY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 3538 7224 3176

    Price

    Price £67.50 Activity

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

    Join a seventh-generation farmer, Brian on a journey to the heart of Irish myth, legend and old country folkways. You’ll see original butter-making tools used by Brian’s great-grandparents. Theirs is the magic that brings you up-close and personal…

    Price

    Price £67.50 Activity
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