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Things to do in Northern Ireland
Wondering what to do in Northern Ireland? This guide lists the area's attractions — zoos, museums, theme parks and more — with distances, so you can plan every day of your trip. Highlights include Ranfurly House, C&J's Animal Park and Bellaghy Bawn.
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Museums & Galleries
15.3 mi from Northern Ireland
Seamus Heaney HomePlace
Seamus Heaney HomePlace is a museum in Mid Ulster, Northern Ireland, dedicated to the life and work of poet Seamus Heaney. Inside, you'll find an exhibition packed with poetry, pho...
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15.8 mi from Northern Ireland
Barn Museum
The Barn Museum at Tannaghmore sits inside an old Victorian barn and tells the story of rural life in County Armagh through five galleries covering dairying and washing, blacksmith...
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17.6 mi from Northern Ireland
Brownlow House
19th-century Elizabethan-style house; military HQ in WWI & WWII; now a museum and event venue
18 mi from Northern Ireland
Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum
The Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum is a small military history museum in Armagh, housed in the historic Servants' House on the Mall, a building constructed around 1810 from local sto...
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18.1 mi from Northern Ireland
Armagh County Museum
Armagh County Museum sits on the Georgian, tree-lined Mall near the centre of Armagh, a cathedral city close to the border. Opened in 1937 as Ireland's first county museum, it hous...
18.2 mi from Northern Ireland
Milford House Museum
Milford House is a historic former family home near Armagh, once famed as the first house in Ireland lit by hydroelectricity and as the birthplace of William McCrum, inventor of fo...
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18.2 mi from Northern Ireland
No 5 Vicars' Hill
No 5 Vicars' Hill is a short walk from Armagh Robinson Library, opposite St Patrick's Cathedral. It was built in 1772 as the Diocesan Registry, and its small hallway opens into two...
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19.9 mi from Northern Ireland
Garden Heritage Exhibition
The Garden Heritage Exhibition is a small display inside Clotworthy House, part of Antrim Castle Gardens, that traces the history of the gardens and the Massereene family whose liv...
22.2 mi from Northern Ireland
Gracehill Village Old School Museum
Gracehill Village Old School Museum sits within Gracehill, Northern Ireland's first conservation area and the only complete Moravian settlement in Ireland, recognised as a World He...
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24.1 mi from Northern Ireland
Mid-Antrim Museum
Museum in Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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26.8 mi from Northern Ireland
Linen Centre and Museum
Museum in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
28.8 mi from Northern Ireland
Sentry Hill Historic House
Local authority museum in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
29.9 mi from Northern Ireland
Crumlin Road Gaol
Crumlin Road Gaol is a visitor attraction in Belfast, Northern Ireland, offering a Gaol Experience alongside a Solitary Screening. Beyond the historic visit, the venue doubles as a...
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Water Parks
24.3 mi from Northern Ireland
The Lake Kilrea WaterPark
The Lake Kilrea is Northern Ireland's largest water park, located in the Causeway Coast and Glens, County Antrim. With over 11 acres of freshwater, this 80,000 sqft waterpark offer...
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26.6 mi from Northern Ireland
Lagan Valley LeisurePlex
Lagan Valley LeisurePlex is a swimming pool and leisure centre in Lisburn, built around its popular Leisure Pool. It's a good choice for families, offering children's party package...
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Zoos & Wildlife
17.1 mi from Northern Ireland
World of Owls
World of Owls is Northern Ireland's only Owl, Bird of Prey and Exotic Animal Centre, set within Randalstown Forest. It's a non-funded rescue centre run entirely by volunteers, home...
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30 mi from Northern Ireland
Belfast Zoo
Belfast Zoo is home to around 100 species, with highlights including a recently reopened Monkey House and outdoor viewers where you can watch the Western Lowland Gorilla troop. You...
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Where to stay near Northern Ireland
Places to stay within easy reach of these days out.
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Plan it day by day
Create a free account and hit "Save to my trip" on anything below — then assign each one to a day of your holiday so the whole week is sorted before you pack. And if you haven't booked yet, see our guide to holidays in Northern Ireland for the best places to stay.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best things to do in Northern Ireland?
Popular picks include Ranfurly House, C&J's Animal Park, Bellaghy Bawn and Seamus Heaney HomePlace — the full list below shows everything nearby with distances.
What can we do in Northern Ireland when it rains?
Museums, galleries and aquariums are your friends — filter the list below by category and keep a couple in reserve for wet days.
More ways to explore
Not booked yet? See the best places to stay in Northern Ireland.