Northern Ireland Holiday Visitor Travel Guide

About Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom. Lying in the northeast of Ireland, covering some 5,459 square miles (14,139 km²), around a sixth of the Irelands total area. It shares a land border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west. Northern Ireland is a land of beautiful mountains, forest parks, wonderful lakes, windswept moors and magical cliffs above white Atlantic sands.

County Visitor Guide's

We have compiled a travel guide for each county in Northern Ireland. The county visitor travel guide includes information about the county including attractions, history, heritage sites, golf courses, useful contact information and more. County Antrim Visitor Guide County Armagh Visitor Guide County Down Visitor Guide County Fermanagh Visitor Guide County Londonderry Visitor Guide County Tyrone Visitor Guide

Travelling to and within Northern Ireland

Airports Northern Ireland has three airports with frequent low cost flights from/to the UK and beyond. These are Belfast International Airport, George Best Belfast City Airport and City of Derry Airport. Ferry Northern Ireland has excellent fast ferry links to England, Scotland and Isle of Man. High speed ferries can take you from Scotland to Northern Ireland in an hour. On board the ferry you can expect good amenities, entertainment and shopping, together with lower prices. Ferry services are from/to Port of Larne and Belfast Harbour. Getting Around Making your way around Northern Ireland is relatively easy with good roads, buses and trains. By road couldn't be easier and it is a great way to see Northern Ireland in its full glory. If you travel to Northern Ireland by ferry you can bring your own car or hire a car from the ferry terminal or airport. The roads are relatively quite, so cycling and walking is a popular choice with many visitors and is also a very good way of seeing Ireland's beautiful country.

Northern Ireland Facts and Useful Information

Population: 1,800,000 approx Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP) Electrical Plugs: 230V 50Hz Languages: English, Irish and Ulster Scots Time Zones: GMT/UTC 0 Country Dialing Code: +44 Irish Public Holidays January 1st (New Years Day) March 17th (St. Patrick's Day) Good Friday and Easter Monday (can vary from late March to late April) First Monday in May (May Bank Holiday) Last Monday in May (Spring Bank Holiday) Mid July (Battle of the Boyne) Late August (Summer Bank Holiday) 25th December (Christmas Day) 26th December (Boxing Day)

Northern Ireland's Most Popular Tourist Attactions

Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge - County Antrim In North Antrim is the pecarious rope bridge, which crosses a 24m deep and 18m wide chasm to the tiny Carrick Island. Causeway Coastal Route - County Antrim The Causeway Coastal Route covers approximately eighty miles of coastline beginning in Belfast and ending at the City of Derry. The Giant's Causeway is Northern Irelands most popular visitor attraction. The setting is a spectacular coastal landscape of Atlantic waves, rugged cliffs, secluded bays and magnificent views. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lough Neagh - County Antrim In the heart of Northern Ireland you will find Lough Neagh, the largest lake in the British Isles. Lough Neagh offers many outdoor activities like canoeing and other water sports, walking and cycling around the lake on its 113mile cycle route. Lough Neagh is known for its tranquil atmosphere, un-spoilt scenery and isolated bays. The Walled City of Derry - County Londonderry The walled city of Derry offers a gripping and unique experience for the visitor. City of Derry's history is clear to see from its magnificent and famous walls and unique architecture. Ulster Museum - Belfast - County Antrim Belfast Wheel - Belfast - County Antrim Belfast City Hall - Belfast - County Antrim Belfast Castle - Belfast - County Antrim This magnificent sandstone building overlooks the city from the slopes of Cave Hill (400 feet above sea level). Carrickfergus Castle - County Antrim Explore this historic monument at your leisure whilst getting an insight into the history of the Castle. Carnfunnock Country Park - 4 miles north of Larne - County Antrim 473 acres of mixed woodland, colourful gardens & walking trails Oxford Island National Nature Reserve - County Armagh A popular visitor attraction on the southern shores of Lough Neagh. Castle Ward - County Down 750 acre walled estate. Exploris Aquarium - Portaferry - County Down Northern Irelands only public aquarium and Seal Sanctuary.

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