The tiny province of Northern Ireland sits in the north eastern corner of the Island of Ireland and is part of the United Kingdom. Beset by troubles since it was partitioned from the Republic of Ireland in 1921, it has, over the past 20 years seen a period of peace which in the last 5 years has led to an influx of tourists coming to visit this friendly and hospitable region of the UK with one of the most beautiful coastlines on our shores. Along this coast you will find one of the most intriguing natural formations in the UK, the Giant’s Causeway, caused by an ancient volcanic eruption, but which legend says once connected Ireland to parts of Scotland.
Belfast
The capital of this region, and often called ‘a city reborn’, Belfast is now considered one of the safest places in the world to live, and is fast becoming a leading city break destination. The opening of the Titanic Experience in April 2012 has seen tourists from all over the world come flocking through its doors. This iconic building tells the story of the building of the ship right through to its sinking and is located on the very spot where she was built.
The capital of this region, and often called ‘a city reborn’, Belfast is now considered one of the safest places in the world to live, and is fast becoming a leading city break destination. The opening of the Titanic Experience in April 2012 has seen tourists from all over the world come flocking through its doors. This iconic building tells the story of the building of the ship right through to its sinking and is located on the very spot where she was built.
Londonderry
This city (also known as Derry) was the first UK City of Culture for 2013. Fought over and besieged many times by the Irish and the English, the city’s 400 year old walls, complete with cannons, are among the best preserved city walls in Europe. The Peace Bridge, opened in June 2011 was built with the sole objective of bringing people from all communities and faiths together in peace.
This city (also known as Derry) was the first UK City of Culture for 2013. Fought over and besieged many times by the Irish and the English, the city’s 400 year old walls, complete with cannons, are among the best preserved city walls in Europe. The Peace Bridge, opened in June 2011 was built with the sole objective of bringing people from all communities and faiths together in peace.
For more details about possible tours of Northern Ireland or to arrange a bespoke adventure, please get in touch with us.
Londonderry
This city (also known as Derry) was the first UK City of Culture for 2013. Fought over and besieged many times by the Irish and the English, the city’s 400 year old walls, complete with cannons, are among the best preserved city walls in Europe. The Peace Bridge, opened in June 2011 was built with the sole objective of bringing people from all communities and faiths together in peace.
This city (also known as Derry) was the first UK City of Culture for 2013. Fought over and besieged many times by the Irish and the English, the city’s 400 year old walls, complete with cannons, are among the best preserved city walls in Europe. The Peace Bridge, opened in June 2011 was built with the sole objective of bringing people from all communities and faiths together in peace.
For more details about possible tours to Ireland or to arrange a bespoke adventure, please get in touch with us.
