Plan your Trip
Northern Ireland is a compact place which manages to pack a lot in. A little forward planning will help you get the most out of your visit to Northern Ireland. Our advice, articles and directory will help you plan a trip that will deliver a lifetime’s worth of memorable experiences.
Get a sense of the place – Maps and Visitor Guides
Our maps and visitor guides are a great place to start, and they’re available in a number of languages. They’ll help you orientate yourself so you can get some idea of where’s where and what’s what. You’ll see how close everywhere is to everywhere else. They’ll also help you choose the right base, whether you want to be in or near Belfast, the Mourne Mountains, the world-famous Causeway Coastal Route, the beautiful lakes of County Fermanagh, or any of our destinations. Our brochures offer an overview of some of the more specialised holidays and activities available in Northern Ireland, such as golfing and caravanning.
Getting here, going there - driving tips, tours and transport
Getting to and around Northern Ireland is really easy. We’ve got international and domestic airports, a motorway network that links with the Republic of Ireland’s, trains, buses, cycle paths, walking trails, canals…you get the picture, so get the inside track with our guides. Find lots of information to help you below.
Visitor Information Centres
Across Northern Ireland, you’ll find a network of Visitor Information Centres with friendly, well-informed staff always ready to answer your queries and point you in the right direction. You’ll find useful information in our FAQs section, and a quick search of our website will reveal thousands of inspirational ideas for accommodation, experiences and events taking place in Northern Ireland.
