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Belfast Cathedral
A place of worship and a treasure trove of art, history and culture See the striking Spire of Hope. This unique addition to the city skyline enters the Cathedral through a glass platform that you can look up through from the choir stalls Visit the Tomb of Lord Carson – the only person to ever be buried...
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Belfast Castle Visitors Centre
Belfast Castle, located in the Cave Hill area of north Belfast, was built in the 1860s and is one of the city's most famous landmarks. Licensed to hold both marriage and civil partnership ceremonies, the castle makes the perfect backdrop for fairytale weddings With spacious reception rooms, mouth-watering menus and...
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Crumlin Road Gaol (self-guided tour)
Peer into the dark history of Northern Ireland's most infamous prison Explore some of the darker chapters of Anglo-Irish history at the 150-year-old, notorious Crumlin Road Gaol Follow a fascinating self-guided tour route through Northern Ireland's last remaining Victorian-era prison Learn...
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Ulster Folk and Transport - Holywood
Step back in time in and uncover a way of life from 100 years ago. Discover cottages, farms, schools and shops as you wander through the beautiful parkland of the Folk Museum chatting to costumed visitor guides demonstrating traditional crafts. Climb on and off majestic steam locomotives or experience the sensation of flight in the...
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whowhatwherewhywhy - Belfast
With nearly 200 amazing interactive exhibits in four incredible exhibition areas, W5 provides a unique experience as well as fantastic fun for visitors of all ages. In addition to permanent exhibits, W5 also presents a changing programme of large and small scale temporary exhibitions and events. We have a daily programme of...
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Carrickfergus Castle
Carrickfergus Castle is one of Northern Ireland’s most striking monuments whether you approach it from land, sea, or air. With over 800 years of history behind it, today it is under the care of the NIEA and is open to the public for fun days out, or to those wishing to learn more about its history. Apart from its initial...
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Carrickfergus Museum
Carrickfergus is the most archaeologically explored town in Northern Ireland. The finds on display at Carrickfergus Museum provide a remarkable glimpse into life in the town from the Medieval period to more recent times. The displays reflect the experiences of ordinary people and illustrate the dramatic and tumultuous events in the town's...
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Castle Ward - Strangford
Castle Ward will take you on a journey of discovery. The 18th-century eccentric house with two distinctly different styles, classical and Gothic, will entice you to explore further. This truly beautiful 332-hectare (820-acre) walled demesne, with walking trails, exotic garden, stunning vistas and picturesque farmyard, will unlock your imagination...
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ECOS Millennium Environmental Centre - Ballymena
he interactive displays in the galleries are designed for fun while encouraing some thoughts on how we can get enough food, energy and a place to live, without destroying the planet for future generations (known as Sustainable Development). In Gallery 1, spin boards and push buttons to calculate your environmental footprint, and...
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Saint Patrick's Trian Visitor Complex - Armagh
Craftswirl is now open at the Tourist Information Centre. Craftswirl and the Tourist Information Centre are open Monday – Saturday 9.00am – 5.00pm. Saint Patrick's Trian is an exciting visitor complex located in the heart of the histroric Cathedral City of Armagh. The centre derives its name from the ancient division of...
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Armagh Planetarium
The Planetarium is a multifaceted organisation dedicated to astronomy education for all levels, from nursery through to retirement age. It is the Planetarium's unique ability to adapt to changing audience needs that have enabled it to stay at the forefront of science education since its formation. Our aim is to demonstrate to our...
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Armagh County Museum
The oldest county museum in Ireland is set in Armagh’s beautiful Georgian tree lined Mall. Its collections capture centuries of stories relating to the people who lived, worked and had connections with this famous city and historic county. Opening Times Monday to...
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This section covers castles and stately homes in the Belfast region,
these historic buildings usually date back hundreds even thousands of
years and are real educational experiences for the whole family. Topics
covered include the middle ages, political and royalty evolution
spanning time and history.
Or just a great day out at lush tree lined grounds and flowered gardens
and take in the sights of wonderful buildings and castles. Tours of
these buildings are widely available and worth consideration for an in
depth knowledge of the sites you wish to visit. Some sites like stately
homes have gardens, animals and lots of other things to see and do. Please use the home page map for county level castles and
stately homes browsing.
If you cannot find what historical place you like by city level here,
please use the search box for more detailed searches.