Places to visit in Northern Ireland

Sheelin Antique Irish Lace Museum
Enniskillen, Fermanagh, Northern Ireland

The award winning Sheelin Antique Irish Lace Museum houses over 700 exhibits dating from 1890-1920. The adjoining Sheelin Lace Shop offers many beautiful antique Irish lace items for sale as well as bags, belts and chokers, handmade using vintage pieces. Many items from the shop can also be purchased online. Please use the links above to navigate your way through the beautiful items available. All items are antique, handmade and one of a kind.

Dundonald International Ice Bowl
Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland

Enjoy a great day out at Dundonald International Ice Bowl with a host of fantastic activities all under one roof!

You can choose to ice skate at Northern Ireland's only public Olympic size ice rink, become king of the lanes in the Xtreme Tenpin Bowling Centre or go wild for the adventure and excitement of the Indiana Land play kingdom

Exploris: The Northern Ireland Aquarium
Downpatrick, Down, Northern Ireland

ideally sited on the shores of a marine nature reserve and area of special scientific interest – Strangford Lough.

A visit to Exploris enables the visitors to view and learn about the marine species that are indigenous to Strangford Lough and the coastline of the island.

The Seal Sanctuary affords the visitor the opportunity to view the process of rehabilitation of rescued seal pups from their arrival through to full health when they are re-introduced to the wild.

City and Causeway Tours
Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland

We are a specialist small party transport provider for Belfast City and the Giants Causeway on the Antrim Coast, and with over 50 years joint experience we can cater for any of your personal touring requirements.

From the highlights of Belfast to the breathtaking County Antrim coastal drive taking you north through the beautiful Glens of Antrim and picturesque fishing villages with stunning view of the Scottish isles and mainland then onwards to the Giants Causeway and the Old Bushmills Distillery where you can sample Ireland's finest whiskey.

The Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre
Armagh, Armagh, Northern Ireland

The Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre is Armagh's state of the art cultural and conference facility in the heart of this historic city.

In an all year round programme, we present the best in arts performances, activities, and entertainment with something to suit everyone's taste.

Enniskillen Castle
Enniskillen, Fermanagh, Northern Ireland

Enniskillen Castle, situated beside the River Erne in County Fermanagh, was built almost 600 years ago by Gaelic Maguires. Guarding one of the few passes into Ulster, it was strategically important throughout its history. In the 17th century it became an English garrison fort and later served as part of a military barracks. This historic site houses two museums, Fermanagh County Museum and The Inniskillings Museum.

McKenna Gallery - Art Gallery
Omagh, Tyrone, Northern Ireland

McKenna Gallery is a new purpose built gallery situated in Castle Street, Omagh, Co Tyrone, close to the Strule Arts Centre and over looking the Strule River.

The Gallery showcases an impressive range of both established and emerging Artists. Exhibitions are staged throughout the year as well as an ever changing display of work from Gallery Artists

Gormleys Fine Art - Art Gallery
Omagh, Tyrone, Northern Ireland

Gormleys Fine Art represents artwork from over 100 artists and organize regular major exhibitions in our galleries, displaying works by emerging and established artists. We also actively participate throughout the year in many external fairs and events across the country, bringing our art to you.

Superdrive Motorsports Centre
Craigavon, Armagh, Northern Ireland

Superdrive Motorsports Centre is a world of adrenaline and home to some of the fastest, most exciting outdoor karting and rally tracks in Northern Ireland, offering groups and individuals the opportunity to push their driving skills to the limit inside real rear wheel drive, Group N rally cars and super fast outdoor karts.

The McGilloway Gallery - Art Gallery
Derry, Londonderry, Northern Ireland

At The McGilloway Gallery we are dedicated to promoting the work of local, national and international artists, from the very well established in the Irish art world, to the emerging talent that is also so plentiful, here in Derry and across Ireland.

The Gallery is located in the basement of one of Derry`s finest Georgian buildings and inside the city`s ancient walled area. Within a short time of opening the McGilloway Gallery had quickly established an excellent reputation for showing important work, so much so that it now represents over fifty major artists from throughout the island of Ireland.

Mcilwaine Fine Art Gallery
Larne, Antrim, Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland based Mcilwaine Fine Art Gallery are passionate about original Irish art. We have established ourselves as a major art dealer in East Antrim. On visiting the gallery you will find a friendly welcome and a large selection of paintings.

The range of Irish artwork includes oil, watercolour and drawings.

Downpatrick & Co. Down Railway
Downpatrick, Down, Northern Ireland

Welcome to the on-line guide to the Downpatrick & Co. Down Railway. The railway is Northern Ireland's only standard gauge (i.e. full size) heritage railway and is based in the county town of Down.

The railway was founded in 1985 with the intention of rebuilding the entire former Belfast and County Down Railway branch line to Ardglass; however, it soon became apparent that this was an unrealistic goal and instead the railway was or is being rebuilt to Inch Abbey and Ballydugan.

The Stables Live Music
Antrim, Antrim, Northern Ireland

The Stables is one of the UK's leading live music venues, offering excellent live music for all tastes. Our wonderful purpose-built auditorium seats 398 people and is the perfect place not only for concerts, but is also available for conferences.

Finvoy Fun Farm
Ballymoney, Antrim, Northern Ireland

Conveniently located just outside Ballymoney it's great fun for children of all ages whatever the weather conditions.

Some of the great fun things we have include:
*Indoor play area *Duck pond *Pony rides *Trampolines *Bouncy castles *Lots of animals *Pedal Carts *Water slide * Straw barn, *Soft Play Area and much more.

We also have a tea room and gift shop and extensive free car parking all for your convenience.

Leslie Hill Open Farm
Ballymoney, Antrim, Northern Ireland

Take a trip on a horse drawn wagon, stroll through the acres of parkland past the lake and island enjoying the sight of the multitude of wild flowers, flowering shrubs, butterflies and birds.

We a re child friendly and children of all ages will find lots to do to entertain themselves with playgrounds, pony rides, pets corner and trips on the horse drawn wagons or the barrel train.

A great day out for all the family.

Watertop Open Farm
Ballycastle, Antrim, Northern Ireland

The name Watertop was chosen for the farm as a part of the Carey river rises as a fresh water spring nearby. The farm is a sheep farm, and we keep about 500 sheep, and 30 cows. In 1986 we opened our farm to the public and became the first open farm in Ireland.

Pony trekking began a lot earlier in 1969 and was part of the Loughareema Trekking Center. This was the basis of our open farm, which has since grown into an activity based attraction, as opposed to the traditional zoo-like open farms.

Carrick-a-Rede Island
Ballycastle, Antrim, Northern Ireland

Take the exhilarating rope bridge to Carrick-a-Rede island and enjoy a truly clifftop experience. This 30-metre deep and 20-metre wide chasm is traversed by a rope bridge traditionally erected by salmon fishermen. Visitors bold enough to cross to the rocky island are rewarded with fantastic views.

The Context Gallery - Art Gallery
Derry, Londonderry, Northern Ireland

The Context Gallery has established a reputation as one of the most vital spaces for the presentation, promotion and dissemination of contemporary art in the north of Ireland. Since its conception in 1993, the gallery has promoted and encouraged emerging Northern Irish artists and presented their work alongside emerging and established international artists, thereby providing an important platform for the development of their careers.

Antrim Cineplex
Antrim, Antrim, Northern Ireland

Need to catch that latest movie? Need something to do on that wet and windy day?

Whatever your reason the cinema is always a good passtime - so why not see what's showing, come and join us, and have an enjoyable time.