Ulster Transport Museum, Co. Down
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There’s no need to let the rain dampen your spirits. From world-class attractions and family-friendly museums to scrumptious afternoon teas, there are plenty of indoor activities to enjoy in Northern Ireland.
Ulster Museum
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Ulster Transport Museum
From top to bottom, W5 in Belfast has been completely transformed. Two reimagined exhibition floors will excite and inspire, with exhibits and experiences covering everything from climate change and nature to film and TV production, optical illusions, built engineering, medical science and much, much more.
Crumlin Road Gaol Only 25 years ago, the heavy gates of Crumlin Road Gaol slammed shut for the final time. Today, you can explore its 150-year history of tension, imprisonment and executions. Learn first-hand about the gaol’s colourful past and gain a memorable insight into its daily routine.
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If you’re a history buff or a lover of art, Belfast’s Ulster Museum is sure to spark your curiosity. Get up close and personal with dinosaurs, meet an Egyptian mummy and see modern masterpieces in the flesh at this fascinating museum.
Take a trip into our past at the Ulster Transport Museum in Cultra, just a short drive from Belfast. Meet some of the horses, donkeys and hens that kept the rural world turning 100 years ago. If you’re a railway enthusiast, you’ve a treat in store too. There’s an impressive collection of steam locomotives, passenger carriages and goods wagons to explore.
Carrickfergus Castle Carrickfergus Castle has been guarding Belfast Lough since 1177. It is just as imposing today as it must have been back then and it is certainly as impressive. This is one of the finest examples of a medieval Norman Castle on the whole island and it is worth investing a little on either the guided or self-guided tours on offer.
Headhunters Barber Shop & Railway Museum Where else could you pop in for a haircut while brushing up on a history of rail travel? Well, the Johnston family’s decision to combine their traditional barber shop with their love of railway history has led to a hidden gem for railway heads in Enniskillen. At Headhunters Barber Shop & Railway Museum, step on board and recreate railway travel of old with lovingly created exhibits like the Station Master’s office, booking office and signal box.
St Georges Market Get down to St George’s Market and experience the wonderful atmosphere, with street food from around the world, and an amazing selection of traders and stalls offering some of the finest local produce, arts and crafts. The Friday Variety Market is open 6am-3pm, the Saturday City Food & Garden Market is open 9am-3pm and the Sunday Market is open 10am-4pm.
