tourist attractions antrim

It's entered by a gate-house, with corbelled turrets of Scottish type. To the right on entering are the pillars of a unique open loggia in the Italian style, which must have become redundant when the Great Hall was built up against it early in the 17th century. This two-storeyed hall, with fine (partially reconstructed) windows to the west, is a gracious building with finely moulded stones at parapet level which once supported the long-vanished roof. Beyond are kitchens and domestic quarters,...

The Giant's Causeway is a World Heritage Site, famous for the beauty and extent of its extraordinary geological features which can easily be reached and enjoyed....

The first battalions of this elite force were volunteers from other American army units based in Northern Ireland. The troops came to Carrickfergus for their initial training and induction. This force still continues its job with the American Forces throughout the world....

As Northern Ireland's premier theatre, the Grand Opera House brings world class entertainment to Northern Ireland including theatre, musicals, opera, ballet, comedy, concerts and pantomine....

A modern zoo with a strong emphasis on conservation, the zoo's collection includes over 160 different animal species, many of them endangered. With all the traditional ingredients for a great day out, Belfast Zoo has something to offer both individuals and families. You'll enjoy the children's farm, primate and African enclosures, underwater viewing of penguins and sealions, bird park and much more....

Today's thriving Irish linen industry, a world leader in fashion and furnishings, has its roots in the 17th century province of Ulster. Now we have a unique opportunity to trace the history of this important industry in its heartland- in the Irish Linen Centre at Lisburn Museum...

A well-preserved Round Tower, which stands to a height of 92 feet, though the conical cap was reset after the tower was struck by lightening in 1819. It has one unique feature: a ringed cross carved in relief on a stone above the lintel of the doorway on the north-eastern portion of the tower. The cross does not help us to date the tower which, however, is likely to have been built in the 10th or 11th century. Together with a large bullaun stone nearby, it is the only monumental survivor of a...

The first 'Belfast Castle' was built by the Normans in the late 12th century. On the same site a stone and timber castle was erected in 1611. This home of Sir Arthur Chichester, baron of Belfast, was burned down in 1708 leaving only street names (eg Castle Place) to mark this site....

The Lagan Valley Regional Park was established in the late 1960s, to protect the countryside of the Lagan Valley between Belfast and Lisburn and to develop the area for wildlife conservation and informal recreation....

This magnificent building dominates the city centre and is usually the first port of call for visitors to the city. You'll have no problem finding this attraction as it's instantly recognisable from its classical Renaissance style exterior and its distinctive green domes - the main dome measuring about 53 metres.
The City Hall was built in 1898 after Belfast was given the title of a 'city' by Queen Victoria. It features Portland stone, impressive marble and stained glass windows.