Ulster Transport Museum, Co. Down
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Attractions 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.
W5 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.
We Are Vertigo On a rainy day, or any day for that matter, check out We Are Vertigo, an excellent indoor trampoline park, ski and adventure centre located at Knockbracken, a few miles from Belfast city centre. Have a go at skiing or snowboarding with professional instructors or experience extreme fun with Sky Trail high ropes, low ropes, and a climbing wall. There’s a We Are
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Vertigo in the Titanic Quarter, too. Drop in for a spot of indoor skydiving!
Ulster Transport 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.
The Jet Centre There is enough adventure and fun in Coleraine's Jet Centre to
completely fill up every hour of a weekend away. With a beautifully landscaped 18-hole outdoor minigolf course, Superstrikes Bowling Alley and an 8-screen cinema showing all the latest movies, time flies when you spend the day at this buzzing spot.
Tower Museum Within Derry~Londonderry's city walls, you’ll find the awardwinning Tower Museum. Here, you’ll discover the story of the city from its early settlement through the Plantation of Londonderry and its growth through the 18th and 19th centuries. You can explore recent history too, looking at the development of the Civil Rights Movement and the impact of the Troubles.
2 Royal Avenue Expand your horizons at 2 Royal Avenue. It's Belfast’s latest cultural space with a little something for everyone this season. It's all here: from live music to keep you entertained to sound baths and yoga to balance your body and mind. Experience Belfast through
