If perhaps you’re wanting to holiday within the UK, or perhaps to escape and check out a bit more of our wonderful country, you’d do well to spend a little bit of time in Northern Ireland. With great cities and wonderful scenery, you will find everything you need to make your trip an unforgettable one.
With lots to see and do when in County Derry, you’ll have a difficult time deciding on just one location to visit, but it will certainly be worth it when you do. There are loads of great hotels in Derry that you can pick from, with a vast range of activities and many different facilities in each.
Northern Ireland features some great cities that are exactly what you want for a superb city break. Spend some time in Belfast and you’ll uncover plenty to keep you entertained. The recently regenerated waterside offers a variety of concerts and events, and the countless bars and restaurants all through the city mean it certainly won’t be hard to try a bit of the renowned Irish hospitality.
Londonderry is a fantastic place for people who want to experience a bit of the historical past of this fabulous country. As one of the earliest walled cities in Europe, Londonderry offers you the chance to experience a little bit of culture on your trip, and after you’ve enjoyed the day in museums and the cathedral, or the playhouse and galleries, the night guarantees entertainment which is a bit more lively.
If you’re going to Northern Ireland, your break would not be complete without heading to see one of its many incredible natural landmarks. Made during a battle between Scottish and Irish giants, the Giants Causeway is really a magnificent sight, and this “8th wonder of the world” is something that a large number of people come to see every year.
One of the many things which Ireland is known for, is definitely its whisky. Although many people believe Scotland is actually the home of whisky, Bushmills distillery, near to the Giant’s Causeway, is actually the oldest distillery in the world. Spend some time and come and find out how it’s created, and maybe even try a little for yourself.
Northern Ireland has some of the finest countryside you might hope to see, and so for those who like being outside, it could be an ideal destination. With many superb golf courses, lovely sandy beaches to go walking along, as well as plenty of space for those who are into slightly faster paced pursuits like mountain biking, whatever you’re looking for, you are not going to be disappointed.
No matter what you might be wanting from your trip away, whether it’s the excitement of a short city break, or perhaps the peace of spending a little time in spectacular surroundings, Northern Ireland has it all.
Barnaby Phillips has been finding hotels for clients and acquaintances for many years, through his own accommodation agency.