Northern Ireland attractions

Exploris Aquarium is a family-friendly attraction with a focus on the loughs and the Irish Sea. It offers visitors 'hands-on' experiences with native marine species. You can also learn the exciting history and Viking heritage of Strangford Lough. Exploris Aquarium is located one hour from Belfast, along the shores of Strangford Lough, Ireland.

The 6-floor building known as Titanic Belfast is the world’s biggest Titanic visitor experience. You'll find it next to the Titanic Slipways, the Harland and Wolff Drawing offices and Hamilton Graving Dock, which is the place Titanic herself was designed, built, and launched in 1911. Right next to the Titanic Belfast sits the SS Nomadic, the last remaining White Star Line vessel. It was designed by Thomas Andrews and built using the same design as RMS Titanic!

A notorious former jail located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, many high-profile members of the Irish struggle for independence were imprisoned at Crumlin Road Gaol, including Éamon de Valera, Martin McGuinness, Michael Stone, and Bobby Sands. It is now a cultural heritage site and visitor attraction that preserves Northern Ireland's dark history.

This late Georgian mansion was built in the 1770s by Wills Hill, the first Marquess of Downshire. It's now the official Northern Ireland residence of the British Royal Family. Hillsborough Castle is close to Belfast and makes for a fun family day trip out of the city.

The iconic St. Anne's Cathedral is located in Belfast's city centre on Donegall Street, and is the focal point of the vibrant Cathedral Quarter. As one of the city's most treasured Romanesque buildings, St Anne's Cathedral has stood for over 100 years as a place of Christian worship. It's a city highlight on every visitors must-see list.

The Saint Patrick Centre is the world's only exhibition dedicated to the life of Saint Patrick, Ireland's Patron Saint. It's in his hometown of Downpatrick, close to Saint Patrick’s Grave and the Medieval Cathedral of Down. This fascinating spot is 2 hours north of Dublin and 40 minutes south of Belfast.

Built in 1890, the Guildhall in Derry, Northern Ireland, is a Beaux-Arts building in which the elected members of Derry and Strabane District Council assemble.