Map of northern ireland tourist attractions

To get the most from Northern Ireland’s world famous seascapes and historic cities you’ll need to be organised because there’s so much to get through.

On the road you can follow itineraries like the Causeway Coastal Route, which will get you to volcanic landmarks like the UNESCO Giant’s Causeway, but also epic beaches, glens, cliffs and castles.

Fans of Game of Thrones may already know that Northern Ireland is one of the show’s go-to filming locations for outdoor scenes at Winterfell and the Iron Islands.

Castle Ward has been used several times alone, and puts on an annual Game of Thrones Festival in September.

Real life sieges took place at Derry, encased by 17th-century walls, while an array of stately homes like Mount Stewart and Castle Coole testify to the wealth of Northern Ireland’s landed gentry.

Let’s explore the best things to do in Northern Ireland:

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Giant’s Causeway

Photos can never do justice to the scale and strangeness of these interlinked red basalt columns, formed after a volcanic event 60 m

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