Useful Information Derry~Londonderry 1 County Antrim Map for illustration 6 1 purposes only • Emergency Services: dial 999, Non-Emergency Services: dial 101 2 County Down Belfast © Tourism Northern • Public Transport: Translink Bus and Train Services 028 9066 6630, visit www.translink.co.uk 5 3 County Armagh Ireland 2017 distance BELFAST 2 4 County Fermanagh All information correct • Driving is on the left hand side and speed limit signs should be obeyed at all times 4 3 between at time of going to print. 103 DUBLIN • Parking: please pay heed to parking restriction notices as parking fines will be issued 5 County Tyrone 165 40 80 ARMAGH • Taxis: all legal taxis will display taxi licence plates. Taxis should generally be pre-booked in 6 County Londonderry 65 123 towns 262 158 234 CORK advance 405 253 374 miles Galway 83 108 52 214 ENNISKILLEN • Money: The currency is pounds sterling (£). Some large stores may accept Euros (€) Dublin 133 173 83 342 kilometres Belfast Food Tour, Belfast 23 126 64 284 106 LARNE • Search Discover Northern Ireland FAQs for more information. 37 202 102 454 170 10 94 31 253 74 36 LISBURN 16 150 50 390 118 57 Belfast is best known as the birthplace of the Titanic, but the Titanic 73 140 70 275 61 72 72 LONDONDERRY Quarter is just one part of this vibrant city – there’s history, culture, 117 230 112 440 98 115 115 Belfast and more - all waiting to be explored. 31 86 40 244 92 54 26 99 NEWCASTLE 49 138 64 390 147 86 42 158 Cork 38 66 18 224 70 61 29 88 27 NEWRY H 61 106 29 358 112 98 44 141 43 Ulster Folk Museum Ulster Museum 68 110 36 241 27 73 59 34 78 54 OMAG Titanic Quarter 109 176 58 386 43 117 94 54 125 86 61 160 66 294 97 54 62 39 92 99 70 PORTRUSH 98 256 106 470 155 86 99 62 147 158 112 202 98 180 128 206 225 193 242 191 163 213 258 ROSSLARE 323 157 288 205 330 360 308 387 306 261 341 413 211 132 188 77 168 234 202 221 206 178 203 243 140 SHANNON 338 211 301 123 269 374 323 354 330 285 325 389 224 125 133 93 208 42 148 116 84 133 111 68 120 198 136 SLIGO 200 213 149 333 67 237 185 134 213 178 109 192 317 219 Enjoy the Titanic Experience, book Discover what life was like 100 years Dinosaurs, an ancient a Discovery Tour, and walk along ago and chat to costumed guides Egyptian mummy, and modern the deck of SS Nomadic. Uncover demonstrating traditional crafts in masterpieces – the Ulster Museum history in the Public Records Office cottages, farm dwellings, schools has a rich collection of art, history or take a tour by boat or Segway. and shops. Nearby you will find and natural sciences. Closed Online discounts for advance the Ulster Transport Museum with Mondays except Bank Holidays. bookings. majestic steam locomotives, horse- drawn carriages, trams and vintage cars. Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays. 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Antrim ® Drama, intrigue, and adventure - it’s all happening in the HBO series Game of Thrones®. Game of Thrones Discover the real world of Westeros… Binevenagh Mountain Cushendun Caves Ballintoy Harbour & Beach Appearing as the Dothraki Game of Thrones® fans will Ballintoy Harbour on the North Grasslands in Season 5 when recognise the ancient caves at Antrim Coast is close to Larrybane Daenerys Targaryen was rescued by Cushendun as the place where and Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. her dragon, Binevenagh Mountain Melisandre gave birth to the These locations have been used for extends for over six miles across the shadow baby after being brought several scenes in Pyke and The peninsula of Magilligan,dominating ashore by Davos Seaworthy in Iron Islands. the skyline over the villages of Season 2. Bellarena, Downhill, Castlerock and Benone beach. BT49 0FG BT44 OPN BT54 6NA Castle Ward Tollymore Forest Park Inch Abbey = A stunning 820 acre walled demesne This forest park in the foothills of Inch Abbey was founded by John with a spectacular house, an exotic the Mourne Mountains is home de Courcy and sits on the bank of = sunken garden and woodland to woodlands, streams, grottos the Quoile River, Co Down. This has overlooking Strangford Lough. Castle and caves. The forest was used been a location for a significant = Ward was Winterfell, seat of House in several scenes including the scene and was Robb Stark’s camp Stark, in Season 1. opening scene of the entire series. in Season 1. = Sperrins Driving Routes BT30 7LS BT31 9B4 BT30 9AX = Visitor Information Centres A ‘Game of Thrones Filming Locations Northern Ireland’ app has been developed by Northern Ireland = Seasonal Visitor Information Centres Screen for Android and iOS and is available to download free from the Google Play Store and the App Store. Featuring over 20 stunning locations the app will guide fans to publicly accessible Northern Ireland locations used in the epic HBO drama. www.discovernorthernireland.com/gameofthrones 2014 Rathlin Island, Co. Antrim Devenish Island, Co. Fermanagh Cider Making, Co. Armagh Mourne Mountains, Co. Down With rocky landscapes, stunning cliffs, sweeping valleys and The county derives its name from ‘Firmonach’, County Down is best known for it’s majestic Mourne Mountains, the inspiration behind C.S. Lewis’s Narnia, crashing waves, the Antrim coast has it all. Look around (not ‘the men of Monach’, a Celtic tribe that settled around which sweep down to the sea. It’s neighbour County Armagh is the Ecclesiastical Capital of Ireland; a place of County Antrim down!) from Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, and then catch the County Fermanagh the shores of the loughs in the early Christian era. County Armagh & County Down significance to stimulate and satisfy the soul. ferry to Rathlin Island to complete your Antrim experience. Please check National Trust website for seasonal opening times and fees. Giant’s Causeway Carrick-a-Rede Dunluce Castle Florence Court Castle Coole Crom Estate Mount Stewart St-Patrick's Centre & Silent Valley Armagh Planetarium Navan Centre Ring of Gullion & (World Heritage Site) and Visitor Experience Rope Bridge Down County Museum & Observatorium & Navan Fort Giant's Lair The polygonal basalt columns Suspended almost 100 ft above This Medieval 17th century castle, One of the most beautiful Georgian This neo-classical masterpiece This beautiful lakeside demesne is Essential viewing for those who If you want to know more about The author C.S. Lewis loved the Travel to the International Space Uncover the history of Navan Fort, An Area of Outstanding Natural of the Giant’s Causeway were the wild Atlantic Ocean, Carrick- strikingly perched on rocky cliffs houses in Ulster is nestled against from 1798 is set in a landscaped an important nature conservation love stately homes and gardens, Ireland’s patron saint, the Saint Mournes and reportedly based Station and outwards to Mars, or learn about mythical characters, Beauty, the majestic Ring of Gullion created 60 million years ago – a-Rede Rope Bridge provides an and overlooking the North Atlantic, the wild mountain backdrop of park, with numerous walks site with ancient woodland, Mount Stewart is unique. It has Patrick Centre in Downpatrick is his depiction of Narnia on the design your own rocket and use the and interact with the heroes of is ideal for outdoor pursuits. one of Northern Ireland’s top exhilarating connection between was the headquarters of the Benaughlin and Cuilcagh. Enjoy to enjoy. Designed to impress freshwater habitats, and the been voted as one of the top the perfect place. The interactive peaks, valleys and forests of these interactive displays to learn about these tales through living history Children will love the Giant’s Lair, visitor attractions. mainland and island. Please note MacDonnell Clan. glorious walks around the scenic Castle Coole’s interior is rich with largest heronry in Ireland. ten gardens in the world, while exhibition brings his fascinating ancient granite mountains. The the cosmos. interpretation. an enchanting storybook trail of that pre-booking is essential. and restful gardens, formerly home exquisite decoration and fine the house has been beautifully story to life. Silent Valley reservoir is circled by fairies and folklore. 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