North Ireland Top Ten

Top Ten Places to VisitIn Northern Ireland

1. Titanic Quarter, Belfast

http://www.titanic-quarter.com/index.php

Titanic Quarter is in Belfast, our capital city. This is the place were the Titanic ship was built at a famous shipyard called Harland and Wolff. It is a brand new building and will be opening for the 100th anniversary in April this year.

2. Odyssey

Odyssey Arena is outside Belfast. It is famous for concerts. Last year, MTV EMS awards were held here. Guests included Justin Beiber and Lady Gaga! There is also an ice ring for our ice hockey team, the Belfast Giants.

www.belfastgiants.com

3. Giants Causeway

Situated on the North coast of Ireland, the Giant’s Causeway is an area of approximately 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic eruption; however the legend is more convincing for those who prefer a more colourful story. Some people believe it was created by giants!

4. Carrick a Rede Rope Bridge

Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is a rope suspension bridge in Northern Ireland. It links the mainland to a tiny island called Carrick Island. It is a little scary as it is 30m above the sea.

5. Carrickfergus Castle

Carrickfergus Castle is a norman castle built in 1177. We go to the castle to learn about life during this time.

6. Ulster Transport Museum

Step back in time in and uncover a way of life from 100 years ago. Discover cottages, farms, schools and shops as you wander through the beautiful parkland of the Folk Museum

7. Marble Arch Caves

The Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark is located in the rugged mountainous uplands and the gentle rolling lowlands of counties Fermanagh and Cavan. Taking in the world-famous Marble Arch Caves, the Geopark boasts some of the finest natural landscapes in Ireland and offers a window into the area's 650 million year past.

8. Stormount

Stormount is our local government buildings.

9. Belfast

Belfast is our capital city of Northern Ireland. We live about 20 minutes away. There are lots of things to do in Belfast.

10. Portaferry Aquarium

Portaferry aquarium is a very exciting place to visit. You are able to see lots of sea creatures and learn about them

I hope you enjoyed our top ten places to visit in Northern

Ireland.You are very welcome to visit us

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