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.

03/05/2026

Check out some scenic running route recommendations from those taking part in today’s Belfast City Marathon!

Good luck everyone 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Running fever hitting hard? Before you get ahead of yourself and sign up for 26.2 miles, why not try one of these scenic...
01/05/2026

Running fever hitting hard? Before you get ahead of yourself and sign up for 26.2 miles, why not try one of these scenic parkruns?

📍Portrush Parkrun, East Strand Portrush
📍Stormont Parkrun, Stormont Estate, Belfast
📍Derry Parkrun, Foyle Marina, Derry~Londonderry
📍Enniskillen Parkrun, Broadmeadow, Enniskillen
📍Hillsborough Forest Parkrun, Royal Hillsborough

All take place on Saturday mornings at 9.30am and are free to attend.

Which parkruns or scenic running trails would you recommend? Let us know in the comments ⬇️

Pure speed. Pure adrenaline. The Briggs Equipment North West 200 is back! 🏍️Running from 4th-9th May, this iconic road r...
30/04/2026

Pure speed. Pure adrenaline. The Briggs Equipment North West 200 is back! 🏍️

Running from 4th-9th May, this iconic road race unfolds along the spectacular Causeway Coastal Route, where incredible views meet unbelievable speed. See elite riders tear around one of the world’s quickest road circuits, and experience the buzz, energy and excitement that make the NW200 unforgettable!

🔗For tickets and the full programme visit https://northwest200.co.uk/

The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival is back, bringing unforgettable performances to the heart of Belfast's Cathedral Qua...
28/04/2026

The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival is back, bringing unforgettable performances to the heart of Belfast's Cathedral Quarter 🎶🎭

There are tonnes of shows to choose from across the 12 jam-packed days of the festival, check out the full programme at https://cqaf.com/

24/04/2026
Soaking up longer days and chasing iconic sunsets 😍📍Elephant Rock, Ballintoy, Co Antrim📍The Peace Bridge, Derry~Londonde...
16/04/2026

Soaking up longer days and chasing iconic sunsets 😍

📍Elephant Rock, Ballintoy, Co Antrim
📍The Peace Bridge, Derry~Londonderry
📍Mussenden Temple, Co Antrim
📍Giants of the Sperrins, Co Tyrone
📍Giant's Causeway, Co Antrim
📍Castle Ward Bay, Co Down
📍Castle Archdale Country Park, Co Fermanagh

09/04/2026

Discover NI’s only inhabited island…Rathlin Island 🐦

Whether you want to check out the 250,000 seabird population at the RSPB Northern Ireland West Light Seabird Centre or the 7 beautiful coastal walking routes or even explore the diverse marine life with Rathlin Boat Adventures or Kintra Boat Tours there is lots to do on a visit to the island!

⛴️ Get there with Rathlin Ferry Service
🛌 Extend your visit with a stay at The Manor House
🍽️ Dine at McCuaig’s Bar or The Manor House

🔗Discover everything you need to know about a visit to Rathlin at https://discovernorthernireland.com/blog/post/36-hours-on-rathlin-island/

*During April to August advance ferry booking is strongly recommended

04/04/2026

11 indoor activities when the weather isn’t quite delivering what you hoped for ☔️

📍 Tours at Tayto
📍 Easter at W5 Belfast
📍 Ulster Museum, Belfast
📍 Armagh Observatory and Planetarium
📍 Ulster Transport Museum, Cultra
📍 Exploris Aquarium
📍 Game of Thrones Studio Tour
📍 High Rise
📍OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory
📍 Crumlin Road Gaol
📍 Titanic Belfast

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