Northern Ireland Castles & palaces, Food, Gardens & parks, Museum + Theme parks pictures

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The friendly capital of Northern Ireland has a fascinating history and is just an hour away from the country’s scenic Atlantic coastline.

While the kids play games, watch films and engage with interactive displays to learn about two contrasting parts of local history.

Walk beside the fortified ramparts from the 1600s that have survived several sieges and offer panoramic views of the Maiden City.

Explore displays about the Troubles that shook Derry in the mid-20th century in a museum on the site of the tragic struggles.

Tours of this historic prison will take you through the cells to the execution chamber, where you’ll have the chance to meet a ghost.

Inspect the fascinating Celtic and medieval carvings that decorate the interior of this Anglican church and attend a choir service.

Watch a spectacular show in the digital theater and gaze into the heart of the cosmos to learn about the universe.

Watch a spectacular show in the digital theater and gaze into the heart of the cosmos to learn about the universe.

Take a step back through history with the interactive displays dotted around this 19th-century neo-Gothic complex that welcomes you to Derry.

Clinging to a headland above the Irish Sea are the ruins of a medieval Irish castle. The dramatic sight offers a great photo opportunity!

Gaze up at the awe-inspiring 12th-century tower and trek up and down the green hills of this tiny Northern Ireland island.

With views across the city and centuries of history, this classical sandstone building is one of the most popular free attractions in Belfast.

Stroll through the glorious meadows and hills of this park overlooking Belfast to encounter a land of castles, forts and caves.

Inspect the fascinating Celtic and medieval carvings that decorate the interior of this Anglican church and attend a choir service.

While the kids play games, watch films and engage with interactive displays to learn about two contrasting parts of local history.

While the kids play games, watch films and engage with interactive displays to learn about two contrasting parts of local history.

Clinging to a headland above the Irish Sea are the ruins of a medieval Irish castle. The dramatic sight offers a great photo opportunity!

Clinging to a headland above the Irish Sea are the ruins of a medieval Irish castle. The dramatic sight offers a great photo opportunity!

Bring your kids to this family-friendly complex that sheds light on the fascinating mound and other archeological finds of the region.

While the kids play games, watch films and engage with interactive displays to learn about two contrasting parts of local history.

Bring your kids to this family-friendly complex that sheds light on the fascinating mound and other archeological finds of the region.