Discover Northern Ireland

Discover Northern Ireland Welcome to the official tourism page for Northern Ireland. Here you'll find ideas & inspiration for your next Giant Adventure!

Use or to join the online conversation and to share your stories. Discover Northern Ireland is brought to you by the official tourist board for Northern Ireland, and we are delighted to welcome you. Follow our page and you'll discover true hidden gems and memorable experiences all just a stone’s throw away from each other. You'll uncover something surprising

and new, guaranteed to fill your next trip to Northern Ireland with delightful holiday memories. We have wild, rugged coastlines that demand awe and adventure. Gently unfolding rural landscapes filled with trails, local stories and nature. Buzzing cityscapes and towns, flowing with life and urban exploration. Cafes, hotels, guesthouses, campsites, attractions and experiences that wrap you in a warm, giant welcome. You might be planning just a short getaway, but we hope you’ll be dreaming of coming back before you’ve even left. Discover Northern Ireland is operated by Tourism NI. It accepts no responsibility for content. By contributing to this site, the user warrants that he/she owns copyright in all user generated content or has permission to do so. Any views or expressions of opinion in the content are neither shared nor endorsed by Tourism NI. It expressly denies responsibility or liability for any content which is personal. Tourism NI expressly reserves its right to remove content at its sole discretion. The user agrees to provide an indemnity to Tourism NI in relation to any claims.

Waiting patiently for the leaves to start to change 🍂
04/09/2026

Waiting patiently for the leaves to start to change 🍂

20/08/2026

Looking for a FREE day out the whole family will love?

Head to Carrickfergus Urban Farm & Garden Centre 🐐

Just a 5 min walk from Downshire Train Station on the Larne line, or a 30 min drive from Belfast.

Get up close with goats, pigs, ponies, poultry and all the small pets plus enjoy some sweet treats at the Dancing Goat Cafe! All profits go to Kilcreggan, a charity that supports local adults with learning difficulties ❤️

🕥 Open Monday to Saturday, 9.30am-4pm
📍Elizabeth Avenue, Carrickfergus, BT38 7UY
🎟️ Free, no booking required

14/08/2026

The Ulster Transport Museum, Cultra is just a 25min train journey from Belfast and makes for the perfect family day out, especially when the weather isn’t ideal!

🧭Follow the signs from the station and you will find the museum just a short 5 min walk away.

👀Discover iconic pieces like an early racing suit worn by local legend, Robert Dunlop and learn about the origins of the infamous DeLorean DMC-12 Car!

🎟️Plus if you visit before 31st August you get 50% off your next visit to Ulster Transport Museum, Cultra Ulster Folk Museum, Cultra or Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh (T&Cs apply)

🚆Don’t forget to make use of Translink's Family and Friends ticket which for only £24 allows for unlimited day travel on all Translink services in NI for up to 2 adults and 4 children

Enjoyed your visit for the Fleadh & already planning your next trip? Enter our competition to WIN one of five fleadh-nas...
11/08/2026

Enjoyed your visit for the Fleadh & already planning your next trip?

Enter our competition to WIN one of five fleadh-nastic 2 night stays across Northern Ireland!

Plus, discover great value offers on hotels, restaurants & attractions to help you plan your next GIANT adventure!

Enter here: https://discovernorthernireland.com/giant-welcome-back/

10/08/2026
08/08/2026

We asked Belfast visitors and locals where their favourite spots in NI are, check out their recommendations ✨

If you’ve been loving your visit this week then make sure to head to the link below, we have FIVE different overnight stays up for grabs plus lots of GIANT offers to welcome you back for another visit!

🔗 https://discovernorthernireland.com/giant-welcome-back/

07/08/2026

Belfast is overflowing with talent 🎵

06/08/2026

From St George’s Market to Belfast City Hall, St Anne’s Cathedral to the Titanic Slipways… Belfast is alive with the sounds of Fleadh Cheoil 🎶

3 days to go and there are still lots of free events, street sessions, workshops, family activities and tonnes of craic waiting for you!

🔗 For your full Fleadh guide head to https://discovernorthernireland.com/whats-on/fleadh-cheoil-na-heireann/

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