Northern Ireland Attractions – Top Tourist Places To See For Kids And Family

What Are Your Favourite
Northern Ireland Attractions?

Enjoy The Best Northern Ireland Attractions! Have you been to Northern Ireland before?
Which Northern Ireland Attractions did you enjoy the most?I live here and my favourite attractions are all bundled together along the North Coast.

There is just something about that area I really like….I think it could be the smell of fresh air or maybe the sound of the sea…whatever it is, you should definately come and experience it for yourself!

Northern Ireland Attractions are among some of the best and most unique in the world.

There really is something for everyone to enjoy!

Whether you are travelling with the whole family on a package holiday or maybe just enjoying your freedom on a ‘backpacking tour’, you will definately have fond memories of your trip here in the North of Ireland

Make sure you have your camera to hand at all times, so you can capture all those special moments. Our Northern Ireland attractions always produce something special to remember forever. You never know what you might encounter!

Northern Ireland Attractions by County & City

Northern Ireland Counties

County Antrim Attractions

County Antrim is one of the six counties that form Northern Ireland. It is the 9th largest County in Ireland in terms of area, and 2nd largest in terms of population. Click here for a map of County Antrim. This county is home to some of the best Northern Ireland attractions.

	The Giant’s Causeway The Giants Causeway is Northern Ireland’s premier tourist attraction. The eighth Wonder of the World was formed 60 Million years ago and has over 40,000 columns of basalt rock.

	Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge hosts an exhilarating experience. It is located on the North Antrim Coast between Ballycastle and Balintoy. The bridge is approx. 70ft across and spans a chasm of 80ft deep above the sea.

	Dunluce Castle Dunluce Castle is one of the most extensive ruins of a medieval castle in Northern Ireland.This late-medieval castle lies between Portballintrae and Portrush in County Antrim.

	Old Bushmills DistilleryOld Bushmills Distillery is the oldest whiskey distillery in Ireland. It has been legally producing Irish Malt Whisky since 1608. The Old Bushmills Distillery invites you to experience for yourself the craft and skills of making an Irish Single Malt Whiskey. I think this is one of the best Northern Ireland attractions.

	Carrickfergus Castle Carrickfergus Castle is an excellent example of a Norman castle in Northern Ireland. It is situated on the shore of Belfast Lough.

	Glenariff Forest ParkGlenariff Forest Park is a beautiful and scenic area, situated in County Antrim.The forest park is part of the famous nine ‘Glens of Antrim’. Glenariff is known as the ‘Queen of the Glens’ and you can see why when you visit. It is considered by many people to be the most beautiful Glen of all.

	Rathlin Island Rathlin Island is a boot shaped island that lies just off the causeway coast at Ballycastle.

County Down Attractions

	Mount Stewart House and Gardens This is a great family day out. The gardens are massive and great for kids to explore. There is a guided tour of the house, where you can see an array of amazing paintings as well as the full history behind them.

	Exploris Aquarium The Exploris Aquarium provides an exhilarating and enlightening day out for the whole family. You can observe many sea creatures in their natural environment including seals, jellyfish, starfish and rays.

	Silent Valley The Silent Valley is a Mountain Park situated in the high Mournes. It features a dam ringed by the famous Mourne wall. It is an impressive Northern Ireland Attraction.

	Tropical Butterfly House The Tropical Butterfly House comprises hundreds of free-flying exotic butterflies accommodated to closely resemble their natural habitat.

	Tollymore Forest Park Tollymore Forest Park is a great place if you enjoy outdoor activities. You can go walking, horse riding, orienteering or even jogging. A stupendous place for a cool family picnic.

	Ulster Folk and Transport Museum The Ulster Folk and Transport Museum illustrates the way of life and the traditions of the people in the north of Ireland in the early 20th Century. It was recently voted Irish Museum of the Year.

County Armagh Attractions

	Armagh PlanetariumThe Armagh Planetarium is a major tourist attraction in Northern Ireland. You can take part in the various workshops that are organised by the Planetarium staff when you visit. These activities include rocket building, meteorite impacts, solar viewing and even space robots. The Planetarium holds regular viewing nights throughout the year, when members of the public can check out their favourite stars and galaxies though Ireland’s biggest telescope.

	Gosford Forest Park Gosford Forest Park was the first conservation forest to be designated in Northern Ireland. It is open all year round and has many activities to enjoy and compelling scenery to view.

	The Argory The Argory is a charming National trust property. It is a delightful Irish gentry house surrounded by an alluring wooded estate. It was built in the 19th century and has a captivating Edwardian feel.

County Tyrone Attractions

Ulster American Folk Park

The Ulster American Folk Park is an open-air museum that tells the story of emigration from Ulster to America in the 18th & 19th centuries.

County Londonderry Attractions

Mussenden TempleMussenden Temple is a distinct and unmistakable landmark on the coast of North Londonderry. It is one of the most extraordinary Northern Ireland attractions.

The circular Temple was originally built as a library, imitating the Temple of Vesta in Tivoli. It is located on the grounds of Downhill Demesne along with an 18th Century ruin of the mansion and the quiet serene gardens at Bishops Gate.

County Fermanagh Attractions

	Devenish Island Devenish Island has one of the best kept monastic sites in Northern Ireland. The 12th century site contains the remains of a round tower, graveyard, celtic cross and a church.

	Marble Arch Caves This must be among the best of the Northern Ireland Attractions.

Belfast Attractions

	Belfast Zoo One of the top 10 Northern Ireland Attractions

	George Best – The Belfast Boy! George Best was possibly one of the greatest footballers of all time. Enjoy this tribute to George Best and witness the Belfast Boy in all his glory

	Belfast City Sightseeing Bus TourTaking a Belfast City Sightseeing Bus Tour is one of the best ways to find out about this historic city. The tour guides’ knowledge of Belfast Culture