Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is the smallest and least visited country in the UK, made up of 6 counties in the northeast of Ireland. Depending on your age and outlook, you might associate Northern Ireland with its proud shipbuilding industry, its turbulent politics or its many set locations featured in Game of Thrones. Regardless, Northern Ireland is now an area on the up thanks to a host of regeneration projects and inward investment.

The capital city of Belfast is the cultural and economic hub of the country. The world’s most famous ocean liner, RMS Titanic, was built here and there’s an excellent museum devoted to it, while the nearby Medieval monument of Dunluce Castle ruin in County Antrim makes for a popular daytrip. Northern Ireland has an esteemed golfing pedigree with several local world champions and many excellent courses. Other iconic landmarks include the Giant's Causeway and the Glens of Antrim.

Top destinations in Northern Ireland

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Belfast
Belfast is best known to many around the world as the birthplace of the Titanic. Her story can be appreciated at the dockyards, whose Titanic Belfast takes visitors through the shipyard and to the bottom of the ocean using interactive galleries. The capital has more to offer than just the legacy of the infamous passenger liner. Admire the 19th-century St George's...
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What to see & do in Northern Ireland

Where & what to eat in Northern Ireland

10 Foods and Drinks You Must Try in Northern Ireland
Northern Irish cuisine shares similarities with both the Republic of Ireland and England, yet it’s also unique. When travelling through the country, there are certain local dishes, drinks and dining experiences that you should seek out for a taste of...
10 Foods and Drinks You Must Try in Northern Ireland
10 Best Local Restaurants in Belfast
The best local restaurants in Belfast showcase an impressive variety of cuisines and dishes. The Northern Irish capital is something...
10 Best Local Restaurants in Belfast
10 Great Restaurants in Belfast
Great restaurants in Belfast boast creative and delicious dishes, ranging from cosy Irish cuisine to modern Asian fusion. Each eatery...
10 Great Restaurants in Belfast

Where to shop & what to buy in Northern Ireland

10 Best Places to Go Shopping in Belfast
Looking for the best places to go shopping in Belfast? Our guide will show you all the major shopping centres and unique boutiques that will keep you busy with a true Belfast shopping spree. This guide will cover the quirky markets, outlet malls, local shopping centres and great souvenir shops in the area. Whether you’re looking for something memorable to take...
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Where to go & what to do at night in Northern Ireland

10 Best Nightlife Experiences in Belfast
Belfast is renowned for its love of a good time, what locals refer to as ‘the craic’, and you’ll find a rich and varied nightlife to keep you entertained during your stay. This compact city is known for its lively pub scene – you’ll find everything from historical alehouses serving pints of stout to the lilting melodies of traditional Irish music...
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Useful information

10 Money Saving Tips in Belfast
Belfast is a bustling city that has lots to offer visitors, especially those on a budget. Despite its previous incarnation as a dangerous sectarian hotspot, in recent decades it has reinvented itself and gained a deserved reputation as a safe...
10 Money Saving Tips in Belfast
Belfast Travel Essentials
Our Belfast Travel Essentials lays out the essential information you need to help planning your trip to one of the most popular destinations in the UK. No matter how frequently you travel, some questions will always need answers: What’s the...
Belfast Travel Essentials