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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.

Have you spotted one of our Autumn leaves? 🍁🍂🍁Scan the QR code on our Autumn leaves, or visit the link below, and tell u...
09/10/2026

Have you spotted one of our Autumn leaves? 🍁🍂🍁

Scan the QR code on our Autumn leaves, or visit the link below, and tell us about your dream autumn break in Northern Ireland for your chance to win! 🎉

Let us know about your perfect autumn getaway, including where you would stay, what you would do and who you would share it with.

Whether you're dreaming of a romantic retreat, a foodie escape or a relaxing spa break, tell us all about it for the chance to win it!

🔗 Entries must be submitted via https://discovernorthernireland.com/autumn-means-more/win-your-dream-autumn-break/
📅 Closing Date: 1st November 2026
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- One winner will be selected by an internal judging panel and contacted by email following the closing date.
- Entries will be judged on creativity, originality, use of the autumn theme and overall representation of an ideal Northern Ireland autumn break.
- The prize may include accommodation, experiences and attractions within Northern Ireland, subject to availability and approval.
- Maximum prize value applies.

08/10/2026

Dramatic coastlines & cosy hot tubs = the perfect autumn break 🌊🍁

Here are 6 locations dotted from Glenarm to Portrush that are ideal for relaxation and soaking up the beauty of this time of year 🍂

📍 Carrick a Rede Retreat
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📍 Briarfield Farm Stays
📍 Aurora North Coast
📍 The Salthouse Hotel
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Let us know your favourites in the comments ⬇️

02/10/2026

Cosy season has officially arrived! 🍁🪵☕️

If you’re dreaming of crackling fires, hot tubs under the stars and slow autumn mornings, we’ve found 5 perfect stays in the North West just for you ✨

📍 The Botháns
📍 Fairy Tree Lodges with Friels Getaways
📍 The Ebrington Hotel
📍 Letteran Lodges
📍 Cherry Tree Lodge with Drumalief Staycations NI

Which one will you be booking first?

❌ Competition now closed ❌Win your next GIANT adventure!To celebrate Tourism and Hospitality Week we’re excited to give ...
30/09/2026

❌ Competition now closed ❌

Win your next GIANT adventure!

To celebrate Tourism and Hospitality Week we’re excited to give THREE lucky followers the chance to win your next giant adventure in Northern Ireland!

🥇1st Place: Overnight stay for 2 at The Ebrington Hotel with dinner & breakfast plus Behind the Beers Tour at Northbound Brewery

🥈2nd Place: Overnight midweek stay for 2 at The Bothans, Causeway Coast

🥉3rd Place: Hillsborough Castle and Gardens tickets for up to 4 people

For your chance to win simply…

✅ Follow Discover Northern Ireland
✅ Like this post
✅ Tag your friends and family in the comments
✅ Share this post

Competition closes on Friday 2nd October and winners will be contacted via DM

Good Luck!
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Open to all UK and Ireland residents aged 18 and over
Prizes will be awarded based on the order of the names chosen
The Botháns stay valid until 31/5/27
Hillsborough Castle tickets valid until 19/3/27
Full T&Cs available
https://discovernorthernireland.com/terms-and-conditions/competition-terms-and-conditions/

11/09/2026

Pastries + Coffee + Autumn = Pure Joy 🍂

NI is full to the brim of bakeries serving up some mouth-watering pastries and traybakes 😍

Here are 5 that are absolutely worth stopping by…

📍Yum. Cakes Derry~Londonderry
📍 Folk, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh
📍 WeeBuns Castlederg, Co Tyrone
📍 Bread and Banjo Bakery Ormeau Rd, Belfast
📍 Kin & Folk Saintfield, Newcastle, Royal Hillsborough, Belfast

⬇️ Let us know your favourites in the comments

This weekend, celebrate Northern Ireland's built, cultural and natural heritage through the European Heritage Open Days ...
10/09/2026

This weekend, celebrate Northern Ireland's built, cultural and natural heritage through the European Heritage Open Days 🏰

From castles and country houses to museums, churches, heritage attractions, and community-led projects, EHOD provides a unique opportunity to experience NI's heritage in new and exciting ways!

Check out over 250 events here ⬇ https://discovernorthernireland.com/european-heritage-open-days/

*Please note some events require advanced booking

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/

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