Belfast - Surroundings
The surroundings of Belfast include Lough Neagh, the largest lake in Northern Ireland, Carrickfergus Castle and the scenic road from St John's Point to Newry.
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St John's Point
Beginning at St John's Point a superbly scenic road makes its way along what is surely the loveliest stretch of coast in Northern Ireland to Newry (39mi/62.5km), then on round the wide bay of Dundrum, large areas of which are exposed at low tide, to Newcastle.
Annalong, Northern Ireland
(Near Belfast)
Annalong is a quiet little fishing and farming village, from which Rocky Mountain, Slieve Bignian and a number of other peaks between 1,700-2,450ft/518-747m, can be climbed.
Annalong - Fish Festival
This annual day-long festival takes place by the seaside in mid-August. Events include fish auctions, tours of working cornmills, stone cutting and sea rescue demonstrations and a large horse show.
Carlingford Lough
Between Greencastle on the north side and Greenore on the south, Carlingford Lough cuts deep inland, with a road along either shore.
Crumlin, Northern Ireland
(Near Belfast)
Crumlin is located west of Befast near the shores of the Lough Neagh. The Crumlin WWII Airforce base is located here and you will find other sites that will be of interest to flyers.
Crumlin - WWII U.S. Air Force Base
Station 597 was the U.S. 8th Army Air Force base during WWII. Displays include: medals, maps posters, photographs and audio-visual material.
Dundrum, Northern Ireland
(Near Belfast)
Dundrum is a picturesque fishing village with good sandy beaches and an interesting tower surrounded by a moat, the remains of an old castle, built by John de Courcy in 1240 and razed to the ground by Cromwell in 1642.
Glasdrumman, Northern Ireland
(Near Belfast)
Beyond Newcastle the road begins to ascend, with the sea on the left and the everchanging backdrop of the Mourne Mountains (the home of many rare plants) on the right. It passes through some quiet little fishing and farming villages including Glasdrumman and Annalong, from which Rocky Mountain, Slieve Bignian and a number of other peaks between 1700-2450ft/518-747m, can all be climbed.
Hilltown, Northern Ireland
(Near Belfast)
The road from Kilkeel to Hilltown cuts through the Mourne Mountains, with steep gradients. Hilltown, in the shadow of the northwest side of the range, is a good base from which to climb and walk in the hills, richly colored with the changing hues of their granites and schists.
International Airport
Belfast International Airport is at Aldergrove, 15mi/24km to the northwest, from where buses run a shuttle service to the city center (Glengall Street/Great Victoria Street Bus Station, Oxford Street Bus Station).
Belfast International Airport Tourist Office
Belfast BT29 4AB
Northern Ireland
Belfast BT29 4AB
Northern Ireland
Lisburn, Northern Ireland
(Near Belfast)
Lisburn (pop. 42,110) is a market town located 8mi/13km southwest of Belfast on the Lagan.
Lisburn - Irish Festival
This annual three-day festival takes place in late August with competitions, informal concerts and dances.
Lisburn - Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum
The Irish Linen Centre traces the history of the linen and cloth industry in Ireland. Visitors can try scutching or spinning or watch professional weavers.
Next door is the Lisburn Museum telling the Lagan Valley story.
Next door is the Lisburn Museum telling the Lagan Valley story.
Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum
Market Square
Lisburn BT28 1AG
Northern Ireland
Market Square
Lisburn BT28 1AG
Northern Ireland
Hours
January 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Orange Day, Battle of Boyne - Northern Ireland (July 12)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Orange Day, Battle of Boyne - Northern Ireland (July 12)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Interpretive sessions sometimes available.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Murlough National Nature Reserve
The Murlough National Nature Reserve contains a sand dune system, heathland, and woodland which are surrounded by an estuary and the sea. Excellent walks are available and the beach is accessible at all times.
Murlough National Nature Reserve
The Stableyard
Dundrum BT33 0NQ
Northern Ireland
The Stableyard
Dundrum BT33 0NQ
Northern Ireland
Visitor center open June-mid Sept daily 10am-5 p.m.
Reserve is always accessible, but dogs must be kept on leads. Carpark closes at dusk.
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Interpretive sessions sometimes available.
Rostrevor, Northern Ireland
(Near Belfast)
On the north side of Carlingford Lough, surrounded by woodland (mainly oaks), is Rostrevor, a charming and peaceful little holiday resort (boating, ponytrekking, fishing, walking).
Nearby is Kilbroney Park (open dawn-dusk) which offers pleasant riverside walks and an arboretum. The two-mile forest drive leads to a panoramic view of Carlingford Lough.
Nearby is Kilbroney Park (open dawn-dusk) which offers pleasant riverside walks and an arboretum. The two-mile forest drive leads to a panoramic view of Carlingford Lough.
Rostrevor - Fiddler's Green Folk Festival
This annual five-day festival takes place in late July and brings together singers from all over the world.
Ulster Autumnfest
This three-day festival takes place at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, usually in late October.
Events include crafts, food stalls and children's activities.
Events include crafts, food stalls and children's activities.
Ulster Folk and Transport Museum
The open-air Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, in the spacious grounds of Cultra Manor about 7.5mi/12km north of Belfast, comprises a collection of 18th C. farmhouses, cottages and artisans' workshops painstakingly reconstructed brick by brick. There is also an indoor transport museum. A recently opened rail gallery is the largest of its kind in Ireland.
Regular demonstrations and events.
All values are in local currency
Regular demonstrations and events.
Ulster Folk & Transport Museum
153 Bangor Road
Cultra BT18 0EU
Northern Ireland
153 Bangor Road
Cultra BT18 0EU
Northern Ireland
Hours
March 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
October 1 to February 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
| Family | 21.50 |
| Adult | 8.00 |
| Child 18 & under | 4.50 |
| Concession or reduced rate | 4.50 |
| Child 4 & under | FREE |
Parking
Free
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Interpretive sessions sometimes available.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Warrenpoint, Northern Ireland
(Near Rostrevor)
Warrenpoint (pop. 4,800) is a resort located near Rostrevor.
Warrenpoint - International Maiden of the Mournes Festival
This annual festival takes place in early to mid-August and includes concerts, dances, and cabarets. The highlight of the week is the crowning of the Maiden.
International Maiden of the Mournes Festival
Warrenpoint
Northern Ireland
Warrenpoint
Northern Ireland
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