The Original United Kingdom Pub and Inn Accommodation Directory
Location :~ Northern Ireland, often called Ulster after one of the four old traditional Irish Kingdoms, is located in the far North East of Ireland. Because of the troubles the country receives far fewer visitors than you would expect of such beautiful area. Please don't let news reports prevent you from visiting this beautiful, diverse and friendly country.
The counties of Northern Ireland are :~
The Main geographical features :~ Much of the land is hilly with the mountains of Mourne, Sperrin and Antrim rising to 1,800 feet. Towards the centre of the country is the fertile lowland area of Lough Neagh.
The main cities and towns include :~
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How to get there ?
Trains :~ There is a railway which connects Dublin, Dundalk, Newry, Belfast, Coleraine (Giants Causeway) and Londonderry.
By road :~
M1 motorway from Dublin
Main Airports :~
Belfast
Ferries :~
Belfast - Liverpool
Belfast - Stranraer
Belfast - Troon
Larne - Cairnryan
NOTE :~ Ferries, Trains and Planes can quickly change their
schedules
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Visitors Centre Causeway Head Co Antrim Northern Ireland |
A strange place, the bizarre regularity of the 37,000 columns inspires many legends. You cannot miss this site |
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Bushmills Co Antrim Northern Ireland |
Tour then sample, a perfect day out, well I'd like it ! |
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Ballycastle Co Antrim Northern Ireland |
A 50 minute boat trip from Ballycastle, takes you to this small but inhabited island. It's worth an overnight stay at the guest house |
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Glens of Antrim Co Antrim Northern Ireland |
Called Switzerland in miniature, this was the last place in Northern Ireland where Gaelic was spoken |
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Carrickfergus Co Antrim Northern Ireland |
This is the finest and best preserved castle in Ireland, built overlooking the harbour in 1180. Also experience "Knight Ride", a trip in small cable cars through history, kids love the gory bits |
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Great Victoria Street Belfast Co Antrim Northern Ireland |
This is the only pub owned by The National Trust. It has a fabulous interior, even non-drinkers flock to this gorgeous pub |
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Botanic Gardens Belfast Co Antrim Northern Ireland |
Located on four floors, covers all aspects of Ulster life from local history to geology |
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Stranmillis Road Belfast Co Antrim Northern Ireland |
Located near the university with Its 1839 palm house. These botanic garden provide a refuge from the bustle of campus |
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Antrim Road Belfast Co Antrim Northern Ireland |
It all started here, in the man-made prehistoric caves, when Wolfe Tone and the leaders of the United Irishmen met in 1795 to pledge themselves to rebellion |
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Newtownards Road Belfast Co Antrim Northern Ireland |
The Northern Ireland Parliament building. Built in 1932, many think it is far too opulent but if you are in Belfast you should see it |
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The Mall East Armagh Co Armagh Northern Ireland |
Small museum, has a nice exhibition of local history |
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40 English Street Armagh Co Armagh Northern Ireland |
The story of the city, also a "Land of Lilliput" fantasy centre for children |
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College Hill Armagh Co Armagh Northern Ireland |
Irelands only planetarium, with splendid views of the city |
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Oxford Island Lough Neagh Co Armagh Northern Ireland |
At 153 square miles, the lake is the largest in Britain. Its well worth the visit |
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Exit 13 off M1 Co Armagh Northern Ireland |
Located in the south west corner of Lough Neagh. A narrow gauge railway runs through the bogs |
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Cultra, Nr Holywood Co Down Northern Ireland |
Dozens of old buildings, including saw mills, have been taken from the Irish countryside and re-erected in this fascinating park. Also includes a large transport collection. Good day out |
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On B172 Millisle Co Down Northern Ireland |
Northern Ireland's only working windmill, built in 1784 |
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Nr Newtownards Co Down Northern Ireland |
On the Ards peninsular, in the park Stands the Scrabo Tower a memorial to the third Marquess of Londonderry |
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Greyabbey Village Ards Peninsula Co Down Northern Ireland |
Cistercian Abbey, now in ruins, built in 1193. Some parts are quite well preserved |
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Castle Street Portaferry Co Down Northern Ireland |
This large aquarium displays a wide variety of marine life found in the waters around Ulster |
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Hillsborough Co Down Northern Ireland |
With its impressive wrought iron gates this is the place where all the visiting dignitaries stay |
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Town Square Hillsborough Co Down Northern Ireland |
Artillery fort dating back to the17th century |
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The Mall Downpatrick Co Down Northern Ireland |
The museum is housed in the old jail; it features some of the original cells |
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Downpatrick Co Down Northern Ireland |
Located 3 miles north west of Downpatrick, you will find Inch Abbey founded by John De Courcy in1180. The setting is probably more impressive than the abbey remains |
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Nr Greyabbey Co Down Northern Ireland |
Very grand 19th century house includes some truly magnificent gardens and exotic plants. Owned by the National Trust. A gem |
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Lecale Peninsula, Nr Strangford Co Down Northern Ireland |
Strange 18th century house with Palladian style at the front and Gothic style at the back The interior is a bit of a mixture as well. Worth a visit |
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Ardglass Co Down Northern Ireland |
Of the six castles built between the 14th and 16th centuries dotted around this harbour, this is the only one open to the public |
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Tourist Information Central Promenade Newcastle Co Down Northern Ireland |
Attracting thousands of visitors each year, make sure you see Tollymore Forest Park, Spelga Dam, Green Castle, Silent Valley, Dundrum and Rostrevor, a tranquil Victorian resort |
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Trory Point Co Fermanagh Northern Ireland |
Many buildings still remain from the medieval monastery situated on this small wind swept island |
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Enniskillen Co Fermanagh Northern Ireland |
15th century castle with its fairyland towers and impressive watergate. Contains Inniskilling regimental museum |
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Off A4 Enniskillen Co Fermanagh Northern ireland |
Set in a park overlooking a lake, one of the finest homes in Ireland. Almost all the original furniture is still in place |
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Florence Court Enniskillen Co Fermanagh Northern Ireland |
Book early for tours of these caves. The tours lasting about 75 minutes consists of an underground boat ride and cave walk |
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Enniskillen Co Fermanagh Northern Ireland |
18th century Palladian mansion with beautiful and spectacular grounds |
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St Columb's Court Londonderry Co Londonderry Northern ireland |
This is the first cathedral to be built in Britain since the reformation. Also has a small museum |
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Union Hall Place Londonderry Co Londonderry Northern Ireland |
Housed in the Doherty Tower. The exhibition includes the history of the city also relics from the Spanish Armada |
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Magazine Street Londonderry Co Londonderry Northern Ireland |
Among the best preserved city walls in Europe almost 30 foot high the walls have never been breached despite the turbulent past |
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Off B73 Cookstown Co Tyrone Northern Ireland |
On a desolate stretch of Lough Neagh stands the Ardboe Cross. At 1000 year old its 22 sculptured panels depict old testament scenes |
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Off A505 Cookstown Co Tyrone Northern Ireland |
A relic of Ulster's linen industry, beetling is a process that gives the cloth its shine |
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Off A505 Cookstown Co Tyrone Northern Ireland |
Seven mysterious stone circles dating back 4000 years, the sheer numbers of stone make them an impressive sight |
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Sperrin Mountains Co Tyrone Northern Ireland |
Full scale models of buildings built by successive waves of settlers over the past 9,000 years |
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Nr Omagh Co Tyrone Northern Ireland |
This is one of the best museums of its kind anywhere. Follow the stories of why 2 million people left Ulster for America in the 18th and 19th centuries |
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Coalisland Road Dungannon Co Tyrone Northern Ireland |
Tours of this modern complex cover the whole process including glass blowing |
