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Points of interest · Northern Ireland · Updated on 6 November 2026

Attractions and sights in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland has 172 points of interest on the Outdoor Pitstop map. Most are attractions (38), castles (38) and museums (37). 14 have a page of their own with a photo and a story. At 3, the app tells the story as an audio tour of about two minutes.

Giant's Causeway
Giant's Causeway, Causeway Coast and Glens District
Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge
Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge, Northern Ireland
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Photo: Stuart Yeates · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Old Bushmills Distillery
Old Bushmills Distillery, Causeway Coast and Glens District
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Photo: Dr Neil Clifton · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

On the map

3 audio tours in Northern Ireland

At these places the app tells the story on the spot, in about two minutes. Listen in English or Dutch.

Giant's Causeway
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Giant's Causeway

Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge

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Photo: Stuart Yeates · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Old Bushmills Distillery
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Old Bushmills Distillery

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Photo: Dr Neil Clifton · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

With Pro you check in at the place and hear the whole story; new users get Pro for their first 4 weeks.

Hear the story of Giant's Causeway on the spot with the app

The 48 best-known attractions in Northern Ireland

After the places above, best known first.

  1. 4Titanic BelfastTitanic BelfastAttraction · Belfast City District · Story
  2. 5Carrickfergus CastleCarrickfergus CastleCastle · Mid and East Antrim District · Story
  3. 6Belfast CastleBelfast CastleAttraction · Belfast City District · Story
  4. 7Belfast City HallBelfast City HallAttraction · Belfast City District · Story
  5. 8Mussenden TempleMussenden TempleAttraction · Causeway Coast and Glens District · Story
  6. 9Slieve DonardSlieve DonardAttraction · Newry, Mourne and Down District · Story
  7. 10Castle WardCastle WardCastle · Newry, Mourne and Down District · Story
  8. 11Dunluce CastleDunluce CastleAttraction · Causeway Coast and Glens District · Story
  9. 12Hillsborough CastleHillsborough CastleCastle · Lisburn and Castlereagh District · Story
  10. 13Navan FortNavan FortArchaeological site · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon District · Story
  11. 14SS NomadicSS NomadicAttraction · Belfast City District · Story
  12. 15Dungiven CastleDungiven CastleCastle · Causeway Coast and Glens District
  13. 16Castlewellan CastleCastlewellan CastleCastle · Newry, Mourne and Down District
  14. 17Pollnagollum CavePollnagollum CaveAttraction · Fermanagh and Omagh District
  15. 18Albert Memorial ClockAlbert Memorial ClockAttraction · Belfast City District
  16. 19Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers CentreAndrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers CentreAttraction · Mid and East Antrim District
  17. 20Annadorn DolmenAnnadorn DolmenArchaeological site · Newry, Mourne and Down District
  18. 21Armagh County MuseumArmagh County MuseumMuseum · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon District
  19. 22Bagenal's CastleBagenal's CastleCastle · Newry, Mourne and Down District
  20. 23Ballymacdermott Court TombBallymacdermott Court TombArchaeological site · Newry, Mourne and Down District
  21. 24Ballynoe Stone CircleBallynoe Stone CircleArchaeological site · Newry, Mourne and Down District
  22. 25Bangor CastleBangor CastleCastle · Ards and North Down District
  23. 26Bangor Town MuseumBangor Town MuseumMuseum · Ards and North Down District
  24. 27BeaghmoreBeaghmoreArchaeological site · Mid-Ulster District
  25. 28Boathouse Visitor Centre & MuseumBoathouse Visitor Centre & MuseumMuseum · Causeway Coast and Glens District
  26. 29Bonamargy FriaryBonamargy FriaryArchaeological site · Causeway Coast and Glens District
  27. 30Brownlow HouseBrownlow HouseMuseum · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon District
  28. 31Carrick Church (Ruins)Carrick Church (Ruins)Ruins · Fermanagh and Omagh District
  29. 32Castle CooleCastle CooleAttraction · Fermanagh and Omagh District
  30. 33CastlecaufieldCastlecaufieldCastle · Mid-Ulster District
  31. 34CenotaphCenotaphMonument · Belfast City District
  32. 35Clough CastleClough CastleCastle · Newry, Mourne and Down District
  33. 36Craigs DolmenCraigs DolmenArchaeological site · Causeway Coast and Glens District
  34. 37Crevenish CastleCrevenish CastleAttraction · Fermanagh and Omagh District
  35. 38Crumlin Road GaolCrumlin Road GaolMuseum · Belfast City District
  36. 39Diamond War MemorialDiamond War MemorialMemorial · Derry and Strabane District
  37. 40Down County MuseumDown County MuseumMuseum · Newry, Mourne and Down District
  38. 41Drumskinny Stone CircleDrumskinny Stone CircleAttraction · Fermanagh and Omagh District
  39. 42Eileen Hickey Irish Republican History MuseumEileen Hickey Irish Republican History MuseumMuseum · Belfast City District
  40. 43Florence Court HouseFlorence Court HouseAttraction · Fermanagh and Omagh District
  41. 44Florence Court Irish YewFlorence Court Irish YewAttraction · Fermanagh and Omagh District
  42. 45Giants RingGiants RingAttraction · Belfast City District
  43. 46H-Block MemorialH-Block MemorialMemorial · Derry and Strabane District
  44. 47Hezlett HouseHezlett HouseAttraction · Causeway Coast and Glens District
  45. 48HMS CarolineHMS CarolineAttraction · Belfast City District

Choose a town

12 towns have points of interest.

All 172 from A to Z

A name with a link has a page of its own with a photo and a story.

  • Albert Memorial ClockAttraction
  • Altinaghree CastleCastle
  • Aluminum Christmas treeMonument
  • Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers CentreAttraction
  • Annadorn DolmenArchaeological site
  • Armagh County MuseumMuseum
  • Armagh GaolAttraction
  • Audley's CastleAttraction
  • Audleystown CairnArchaeological site
  • Bagenal's CastleCastle
  • Ballycastle MuseumMuseum
  • Ballygally CastleAttraction
  • Ballykeel DolmenArchaeological site
  • Ballymacdermott Court TombArchaeological site
  • Ballymoney MuseumMuseum
  • Ballynoe Stone CircleArchaeological site
  • Bangor CastleCastle
  • Bangor Town MuseumMuseum
  • Barn MuseumMuseum
  • BeaghmoreArchaeological site
  • Belfast CastleAttraction
  • Belfast City HallAttraction
  • Belleek PotteryAttraction
  • Bloody Sunday MemorialMemorial
  • Boathouse Visitor Centre & MuseumMuseum
  • Bonamargy FriaryArchaeological site
  • Brownlow HouseMuseum
  • Carra CastleCastle
  • Carrick Church (Ruins)Ruins
  • Carrick-a-rede Rope BridgeAttraction
  • Carrickfergus CastleCastle
  • Carrickfergus MuseumMuseum
  • Castle BalfourCastle
  • Castle CooleAttraction
  • Castle WardCastle
  • CastlecaufieldCastle
  • Castlewellan CastleCastle
  • CenotaphMonument
  • Clough CastleCastle
  • Coleraine MuseumMuseum
  • Corrstown Bronze Age VillageArchaeological site
  • Craigs DolmenArchaeological site
  • Crevenish CastleAttraction
  • Crichton TowerObservation tower
  • Crom CastleCastle
  • Crumlin Road GaolMuseum
  • Derg CastleCastle
  • Derry GaolMonument
  • Diamond War MemorialMemorial
  • Down County MuseumMuseum
  • DrenaghCastle
  • Drumbo Round TowerAttraction
  • Drumskinny Stone CircleAttraction
  • Dunaneeny CastleCastle
  • Dundrum CastleAttraction
  • Dungannon CastleRuins
  • Dungannon FortArchaeological site
  • Dungiven CastleCastle
  • Dunluce CastleAttraction
  • Dunseverick CastleCastle
  • Eileen Hickey Irish Republican History MuseumMuseum
  • Enniskillen CastleCastle
  • Fermanagh County MuseumMuseum
  • Florence Court HouseAttraction
  • Florence Court Irish YewAttraction
  • Free Derry CornerMonument
  • Garvagh MuseumMuseum
  • Giant's CausewayAttraction
  • Giants RingAttraction
  • Gilford CastleCastle
  • Glenarm CastleCastle
  • Goles Stone RowArchaeological site
  • Goward DolmenArchaeological site
  • Gracehill Village Old School MuseumMuseum
  • Gray PrinterAttraction
  • Green Lane MuseumMuseum
  • GreencastleCastle
  • H-Block MemorialMemorial
  • Helen's TowerMonument
  • Hezlett HouseAttraction
  • Hillsborough CastleCastle
  • HMS CarolineAttraction
  • Inch AbbeyArchaeological site
  • Jordan's CastleCastle
  • Keady MonumentMemorial
  • Kelp HouseRuins
  • Kilclief CastleCastle
  • Killeavy CastleCastle
  • Killyleagh CastleCastle
  • Kilwaughter CastleCastle
  • Kinbane CastleCastle
  • Kirkistown CastleCastle
  • Knockagh MonumentMonument
  • KnockmanyArchaeological site
  • Legananny DolmenArchaeological site
  • Limavady MuseumMuseum
  • Linen Centre and MuseumMuseum
  • LisnagadeArchaeological site
  • Lord Dufferin MonumentMonument
  • Loughbrickland CrannógArchaeological site
  • Loughinisland ChurchesArchaeological site
  • Mahee CastleCastle
  • Marble Arch CavesAttraction
  • MausoleumMonument
  • McKee ClockMonument
  • MemorialMemorial
  • Mid-Antrim MuseumMuseum
  • Milford House MuseumMuseum
  • Monea CastleAttraction
  • Mount Sandel FortArchaeological site
  • Mount StewartAttraction
  • Mountjoy CastleRuins
  • Mountjoy CastleFort
  • Movilla AbbeyRuins
  • Moyry CastleCastle
  • Museum At The MillMuseum
  • Mussenden TempleAttraction
  • Narrow Water KeepAttraction
  • Navan FortArchaeological site
  • Necarne CastleRuins
  • Newry and Mourne MuseumMuseum
  • Northern Ireland War MemorialMuseum
  • Observation towerObservation tower
  • Observation towerObservation tower
  • Old Bushmills DistilleryAttraction
  • Old Castle ArchdaleCastle
  • Old Crom Castle (Ruins)Castle
  • Olderfleet CastleCastle
  • Palm HouseAttraction
  • Parkanaur Manor HouseCastle
  • Police MuseumMuseum
  • Pollnagollum CaveAttraction
  • Portora CastleCastle
  • Queen Victoria MonumentMonument
  • Rathlin CastleRuins
  • Red Bay CastleArchaeological site
  • Rokeby ObeliskMonument
  • Roughan CastleCastle
  • Royal Irish Fusiliers MuseumMuseum
  • Royal Ulster Rifles MuseumMuseum
  • Scrabo HillViewpoint
  • Scrabo TowerAttraction
  • Seaforde HouseCastle
  • Seamus Heaney HomeplaceMuseum
  • Seán Ó CianáinMemorial
  • Sentry Hill Historic HouseMuseum
  • Shane's CastleRuins
  • Slieve DonardAttraction
  • Somme Heritage CentreMuseum
  • SS NomadicAttraction
  • St Patrick's StatueMemorial
  • St. Patricks Visitor CentreMuseum
  • Stephen BoydMemorial
  • Struell WellsRuins
  • The Argory MuseumAttraction
  • The Belfast BargeAttraction
  • The Inniskillings MuseumMuseum
  • The King's StablesArchaeological site
  • The Station House, BrookeboroughAttraction
  • Tide MillArchaeological site
  • Titanic BelfastAttraction
  • Titanic MemorialMonument
  • Tower MuseumMuseum
  • Tullaghoge FortArchaeological site
  • Tully CastleCastle
  • Ulster American Folk ParkMuseum
  • Ulster Folk and Transport MuseumMuseum
  • Ulster MuseumMuseum
  • W5Museum
  • Wellbrook Beetling MillAttraction
  • White Island Carved FiguresRuins
  • Whitehead Railway MuseumMuseum

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Frequently asked questions

How many attractions are there in Northern Ireland?

The Outdoor Pitstop map shows 172 points of interest in Northern Ireland, 14 of them with a page of their own with a photo and a story.

What are the best known attractions in Northern Ireland?

Among others Giant's Causeway, Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge, Old Bushmills Distillery, Titanic Belfast and Carrickfergus Castle.

Which attractions in Northern Ireland have an audio tour?

3: Giant's Causeway, Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge and Old Bushmills Distillery.

How does an audio tour work?

When you are at the place, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells its story in about two minutes, in English or Dutch. With Pro you check in and hear the whole story.

Which town has the most attractions?

Newry, Mourne and Down District (29), then Causeway Coast and Glens District (28), Fermanagh and Omagh District (25) and Belfast City District (20).

Which attractions are there in Northern Ireland?

38, including Giant's Causeway, Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge, Old Bushmills Distillery, Titanic Belfast and Belfast Castle.

Neighbouring counties

Attractions in the neighbouring counties

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