Find Your Journey This Autumn... in Northern Ireland
So close. So effortless. Soak up the zest and charm that makes Northern Ireland so unique. With stunning coastal drives, cool attractions and even cooler shopping, it's the perfect place to get away from it all this autumn. Start your journey with a whirlwind shopping trip to the capital. Belfast is home to every shop imaginable - including the biggest House of Frazer in the UK and a magical Christmas Market in December. What's more, the current exchange rate makes it much better value to shop in Northern Ireland!
After that, treat the kids to a trip to W5 - an incredible interactive science discovery centre. See 140 different species at Belfast Zoo. Enjoy a fun history lesson at the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum. Or hop on a Lagan Boat Tour and discover more about the Titanic story before heading south to Strangford Lough - a haven for wildlife and stunning scenery. Co Down is also home to The Mourne Mountains - said to be the inspiration for CS Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia. While you're here hit the links at Royal County Down, voted best course in the world outside of the US.
Want to feel the crisp autumn wind in your hair? Then look no further than the Giant's Causeway, the Glens of Antrim and the Causeway Coastal Route. Along the way, drop by the Old Bushmill's Distillery for a taste of the famous tipple before boarding the miniature railway at Carnfunnock Country Park. Or see medieval Dunluce Castle clinging precariously to the cliff edge. County Armagh is home to Gosford Forest Park, a perfect spot for caravanning. Go golfing and fishing at Loughall Country Park. Learn about the local wildlife at Lough Neagh Discovery Centre and Oxford Island Nature Reserve or follow the story of Ireland's patron saint at Saint Patrick's Trian Centre. Don't miss out on the beautiful, unspoiled Fermanagh Lakelands. Enjoy a boat trip, water sports or step into the hidden underworld of the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark. Tour Belleek Pottery or head for the historic Enniskillen Castle Museums and Devenish Island Monastic site.
County Tyrone is full of natural wonder. Visit the An Creaghan Visitor Centre at the foot of the Sperrin Mountains which is home to a number of local archaeological sites. Of course Tyrone is also home to the world famous Tyrone Crystal. And no trip is complete without a visit to the Ulster American Folk Park. The capital of culture in Northern Ireland has to be Derry. Take a trip to the Tower Museum to catch up on the city's history before visiting Roe Valley Country Park where you can go fishing, canoeing or rock climbing. And of course, Derry has restaurants, nightlife and entertainment galore.
Wherever you rest you head in Northern Ireland, you can be sure of an excellent range of accommodation. From quaint guesthouses to luxury boutique hotels, you'll be glad to spend a night or two or three or four...
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