Activities

Ballymote Castle

Ballymote Castle, begun in 1300 by the Anglo-Norman, was the last and the strongest of the Norman castles in Connaught. A large rectangular "keepless" castle, it is almost square in plan with massive round towers at each angle and is nearly completely symmetrical.

Time to spend here: 3 hours

Carrickfergus Castle

Built by John de Courcy in 1177, conqueror of east Ulster, and garrisoned until 1928, this is a striking feature of the landscape from land, sea and air. It represents over 800 years of military might. Besieged in turn by the Scots, Irish, English and French, the Castle saw action right up to World War II.

Time to spend here: 2 hours

Belfast Castle

Belfast Castle is situated on the lower slopes of Cave Hill Country Park in north Belfast, the Belfast Castle provides unobstructed views of the city. This magnificent sandstone castle was built by the Normans in the late 12th century. Its sense of history, the superb setting and its landscaped gardens ensure Belfast Castle is a 'must see' for every visitor.

Time to spend here: Half Day

The Titanic experience

The Titanic Experience is a brand new museum which opened in March 2012. The spectacular building is located beside the historic site of the world famous ship's construction. This state-of-the-art visitor experience tells the story of the Titanic from her conception in Belfast in the early 1900s, through her construction and launch, to her infamous maiden voyage and catastrophic demise. The journey goes beyond the aftermath of the sinking, to the discovery of the wreck and continues into the present day with a live undersea exploration centre.

Time to spend here: half day