Popular Locations in Belfast - Northern Ireland
Belfast attractions are numerous and every single destination carries a story that would make the tourists more interested to know more about before moving on to the next. In this video, we are going to share a quick list for the places which visitors have to check while they are in Belfast.
Passing through the different important and historical sightseeing attractions in Belfast, we didn't forget to come across the general famous buildings or even hotels that might be well known among the Irish people. Europa Hotel in Belfast was one stop in our tour and this is a four-star hotel located in Great Victoria Street, which hosted presidents, prime ministers and celebrities throughout its journey. One of the reasons why this hotel is that famous around the world is the number of times it has been bombed, that it has even been referred to as the most bombed hotel in Europe or even the most bombed hotel in the world and that's for being bombed 36 times during The Troubles.
Walking through the streets of Belfast, touring this beautiful city and getting to know more about its history, we also passed by the Grand Opera House which its auditorium is the best surviving example in the United Kingdom of the oriental style applied to theatre architecture. There are different shows which you will be able to choose from while you are there, and you could also check them on the internet beforehand.
One of the significant buildings in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is the City Hall building, which will attract tourists to it from the outside look before even they get the chance to have a tour inside. Belfast City Hall is located in Donegall Square, it faces the north and it divides the commercial and business areas of the city centre. Tourists are allowed to get inside this building and have a tour inside in the allowed rooms to check the Porte-Cochere and Grand Entrance, the Grand Staircase, the Reception Room and the Great Hall (which was destroyed during the Belfast Blitz and was then rebuilt again) (
Walking down the streets of Belfast city - in the centre of the city to be specific - is always needed for one to explore the city on a closer look and pass by some of the old buildings and the still-existing shops (
A little bit of shopping is also sometimes needed and that is when it comes to Victoria Square in Belfast which is one of the most famous shopping places in the city - you could also get inside and have something to eat since this place also has a food court (
One of the things we love about Belfast and its attractions is that most of them are located close to one another, which will give those willing to walk the chance to explore the city while they are jumping from one touristic attraction to the other.
Going further with the other important places to visit in Belfast, St. Anne's Cathedral will come next. St. Anne's Cathedral is also known as Belfast Cathedral and it is also located in Donegall Street ( The unusual thing about St. Anne's Cathedral is serving two separate dioceses, Connor and Down and Dromore, since a cathedral is a place where a bishop has a seat. St. Anne's Cathedral is the focal point of the Cathedral Quarter in Belfast and the main reason behind giving this part of the city that name, which is another old part of the city that we recommend for tourists to visit (
Among the famous sculptures in Belfast city, there is The Big Fish sculpture that is also known as The Salmon of Knowledge and which is a printed ceramic mosaic that is done by John Kindness. The Big Fish is 10 meters long and it is placed in Donegall Quay in Belfast, and it was constructed and installed back in 1999, which means that it is not an old touristic attraction but one which you will enjoy seeing in real for the texts and images related to the history of Belfast which are found on those ceramic pieces (
Castles, palaces and museums are always the main interest of tourists and when we are in Belfast then mentioning Belfast Castle is a must and visiting it should be done. Belfast Castle is set on slopes of Cavehill Country Park, in a prominent position 400 ft above sea level, which provides the visitors views over the city of Belfast and Belfast Lough, so it ends up being a destination for the castle itself as well as the views one will receive from up there (
And finally, we should guide you to Titanic Museum in Belfast and let you know more about the story of this important and old ship that sunk back in history (
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Places to see in ( Banbridge - UK )
Places to see in ( Banbridge - UK )
Banbridge is a town in County Down, Northern Ireland. It lies on the River Bann and the A1 road and is named after a bridge built over the River Bann in 1712. Banbridge is situated in the civil parish of Seapatrick and the historic barony of Iveagh Upper, Upper Half.
The town began as a coaching stop on the road from Belfast to Dublin and thrived from Irish linen manufacturing. The town is the headquarters for Banbridge District Council. The town's main street is very unusual, and rises to a steep hill before levelling out. In 1834 an underpass was built as horses with heavy loads would faint before reaching the top of the hill. It was built by William Dargan and is officially named 'Downshire Bridge', though it is often called The Cut.
Banbridge, home to the Star of the County Down, is a relatively young town, first entering recorded history around 1691 during the aftermath of the struggle between William III and James II. An Outlawry Court was set up in the town to deal with the followers of James. Banbridge has staged an annual busking competition and music festival called Buskfest since 2004. Performers often travel long distances to participate. The competition closes with an evening concert composed of performances by world-famous artists. Recently, Banbridge has been twinned with Ruelle in France.
Like the rest of Ireland, the Banbridge area has long been divided into townlands, whose names mostly come from the Irish language. Banbridge sprang up in a townland called Ballyvally. Over time, the surrounding townlands have been built upon and they have lent their names to many streets, roads and housing estates. The following is a list of townlands within Banbridge's urban area.
Near the town lie the ancient Lisnagade Fort, Legannany Dolmen, and the Loughbrickland Crannóg, constructed around the year 500 AD. Thomas Ferguson & Co Ltd factory tours. The town is situated a short distance from the Brontë Homeland in Rathfriland- the church at which Patrick Brontë preached often hosts musical performances by well-known artists, e.g. Eddi Reader.
Banbridge is on the A1 main road between Belfast and Newry. The nearest railway station is Scarva on Northern Ireland Railways' Belfast–Newry railway line, about 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Banbridge. Banbridge had its own railway station from 1859 until 1956. The Banbridge, Newry, Dublin and Belfast Junction Railway opened Banbridge (BJR) railway station on 23 March 1859.
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What's in Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland?
Have you ever been around all the towns and cities of Northern Ireland? There are lots of things to discover in every single town and every city out there, just adopt the investigator personality and follow all the trails that would lead you to something interesting and exciting to see.
Banbridge is one of those places in county Down, Northern Ireland, which one could visit and check what it has. Banbridge is a town in county Down that lies on River Bann and the A1 Road. The name of this small town was taken from a bridge that was built over River Bann back in 1712.
At the beginning of time, Banbridge was famously used as a coaching stop on the road for those travelling from Belfast to Dublin. Back in time, this small town thrived from the manufacturing of the Irish linen. Banbridge town is now the headquarters for Banbridge District Council.
Whenever it comes to a town or city in a country and knowing more about the history that they might carry, it seems interesting to listen to some of the unusual stories. In the case of Banbridge town, mentioning the main street is important since it was an unusual one because it rises to a steep heel before leveling out, even back in the 1800's an underpass was built to give the horses carrying heavy loads the chance to reach their destination without fainting before reaching the top; this bridge was named Downshire bridge although it was always being referred to as the cut.
Like any other place in the world, there are also some places to visit and things to do in Banbridge, county Down, even if it will end up being a small town that could be all rotated in a small period of time. Since the beginning of this town happened through the excellence in the linen world then visiting something related to this area will be a must when it comes to Banbridge, such as going to Fergusons Irish Linen Factory or passing by Linen Hill.
Of course people will be excited to look back in history and see the underpass that was built in the past but which is now used as a passage for cars, but there are also some places which one should be willing to visit and which include Mount Ida Pottery, Solitude Park, Arts in the Garden, Dromore Cathedral (Church of Ireland), Donaghmore High Cross, Loughbrickland Park, as well as the walking across the streets of the town and some of the other places that you could be exploring by yourself, which could be also about the restaurants, cafes and bars.
Banbridge town in county Down has its notable people who are famously known across the country and who happen to be from this town - some visitors tend to love the place more when they come to know that one of their favorite famous characters happen to be from this small town they are visiting. From those famous characters who come from this town, there are the Bronte sisters who are now famous for their books, John Butler Yeats who is an artist and father of four artistic kids, Cyril Scott and Arthur Cox who are both actors, as well as Joseph M. Scriven who is the writer of the poem which became the hymn What a Friend We Have in Jesus.
Since Banbridge is a town in county Down then we have to refer to those other towns and villages which we have been to before and which are all located in county Down as well. We have been to Portaferry ( we visited Donaghadee ( we have also been to Rostrevor before ( Newcastle in county Down was one of the places we have been to as well ( and these of course come in addition to the touristic destinations which we might visit in every single place of these, such as Scrabo Tower in Newtownards ( and Mount Stewart House and Garden in the same place (
Northern Ireland is filled with lots of places that one could visit and enjoy the beauty of nature or the magnificence of history. Being to Banbridge was one of the trips we planned to experience this small town that has started its way through the linen industry and also check this town which was built by Bann River and thus got its name from it and from the bridge that was built for people to cross it.
Have you ever been to Banbridge before? Do you know what's in this small town? You should then! If you have the time to visit this small town in county Down then try to pass by it, it is not far away from Belfast and could provide you with a different experience.
Banbridge, the home to the Star of the County Down was the town we stopped at during this trip to know more about its history and the different places which we could visit in it and know more about what it could offer; you should make a plan!
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Places to see in ( Bridgnorth - UK )
Places to see in ( Bridgnorth - UK )
Bridgnorth is a town in Shropshire, England. The Severn Valley splits it into a High Town and Low Town, the upper town on the right bank and the lower on the left bank of the River Severn. Bridgnorth is named after a bridge over the River Severn, that was built further north than an earlier bridge at Quatford.
Bridgnorth's town walls were initially constructed in timber between 1216 and 1223; murage grants allowed them to be upgraded to stone between the 13th and 15th centuries. By the 16th century, the antiquarian John Leland reported them in ruins and of the five gates, only one survives today.
Bridgnorth is home to a funicular railway that links the high and low towns, the Castle Hill Railway, which is the steepest and only inland railway of its type in England. Additionally, within the High Town is Bridgnorth railway station on the Severn Valley Railway, which runs southwards to Kidderminster. The ruins of Bridgnorth Castle, built in 1101, are present in the town. Due to damage caused during the English Civil War, the castle is inclined at an angle of 15 degrees.
High Town is dominated by two Church of England churches. St. Mary's Church, a church built in the classic style of the late 18th century, was designed by Thomas Telford; and is still used for worship. St. Leonard's was formerly collegiate, and Bridgnorth was a Royal Peculiar until 1856. It was subsequently largely rebuilt but is no longer used for regular worship. It has many community uses and is in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.
Bishop Percy's House on the Cartway was built in 1580 by Richard Forster and has been a Grade 1 listed building since 18 July 1949. It was one of the few properties of its type to survive the great fire of Bridgnorth in April 1646, and was the birthplace of Thomas Percy (Bishop of Dromore), author of ‘Reliques of Ancient English Poetry’. Other notable buildings in the town are the 17th century Bridgnorth Town Hall, a half-timbered building, and a surviving town gate the Northgate which houses the museum. Daniel's Mill, a well known watermill is situated a short distance along the River Severn from Bridgnorth.
Bridgnorth today is closely related to the towns of Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury. It is a traditional market town which retains its distinct position as a lively weekend trading settlement. Bridgnorth grew initially as a market town at the centre of a system of local radial roads linking it with more rural, smaller settlements. Many of these roads crossed Bridgnorth at the same point on the High Street as where the town hall now stands. Bridgnorth is connected to Shrewsbury by the A458 road, to Telford by the A442 road and Wolverhampton via the A454 road.
Bridgnorth has a bypass road, construction of which was started in 1982, and which now serves to relieve the town centre of the congestion it was once plagued by. Currently the closest towns with active railway stations on the National Rail network are Telford and Wolverhampton. However, Bridgnorth does still have a station on an active heritage line, the Severn Valley Railway. Bridgnorth station was not the northern terminus of this line when built, but the main intermediate station, being 18¼ miles from Hartlebury and 22½ miles from Shrewsbury.
The Bridgnorth Cliff Railway (also known as the Bridgnorth Funicular Railway or Castle Hill Railway), is a funicular railway which has operated in Bridgnorth for over 100 years. The line links the lower part of High Town to the upper part. The bottom entrance is adjacent to the River Severn while the top is adjacent to the ruins of Bridgnorth Castle.
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Donaghadee - County Down, Northern Ireland
Donaghadee has a great landmark in the lighthouse over the pier facing into the Irish Sea. There is a beautiful coastal walk here - also into the town where there is an old moat/castle structure and a great view of the surrounding area. Very close to Bangor and Belfast.
There are some small towns scattered around Belfast that open the eyes of the visitors and tourists who are staying in Belfast and give them the chance to think outside the box and go out of the city to any of these towns if they have some spare time to spend and this is usually a good plan because it will give them the chance to explore more parts of Northern Ireland during their trip.
Donaghadee is one of these different options related to small towns which we have to refer to and mention, it is only 18 miles away from Belfast and only 6 miles away from Bangor - which is not a long distance for someone to go. Donaghadee is a small town situated in county Down, Northern Ireland, that lies on the northeast coast of the Ards Peninsula; it is in the civil parish of Donaghadee and the historic barony of Ards Lower. The history of Donaghadee town and the different attractions that could be seen in it add to the encouragement that fills the visitor's heart and mind about going there.
Donaghadee town was actually featured in the Irish Rebellion of 1798; in the morning of Pike Sunday 10 June 1798, a force of United Irishmen mainly from Bangor, Donaghadee, Greyabbey, and Ballywalter attempted to occupy the the town of Newtownards, they met with musket fire from the market house and they were defeated. In addition to this historical part, Donaghadee harbour is also important when it comes to this town since it has its historical part as well; Donaghadee was used in the period between 1759 and 1826 by couples going to Portpatrick, Wigtown, Scotland in order to get married since there was a daily packet boat going there from Donaghadee harbour.
Of course when it comes to any new place you are visiting, the first thing that you will be doing is searching for the different touristic attractions that you could visit there. When it comes to Donaghadee town, there are a couple of things to consider visiting, such as the Moat, the Harbour and the Marina along with the lighthouse, and there are other minor places to consider such as the Parish Church.
The harbour and the lighthouse of Donaghadee town are famous because that harbour almost dates back to the 17th century and this harbour is well known for its lighthouse - it might be one of the most famous attractions related to this town, it has actually been a haven for ships for years and years.
In addition to the harbour and the lighthouse, there is also the Moat - or as it is also known and referred to the Motte - which was actually built to house the explosives used in building the harbour. The Moat is also one of the most prominent features of the town that dates back to 1818 but today it is now part of a park, giving views across the town and seawards towards the Copeland Islands (
These are the most common things to be done in this small town but there are still other activities which one could also include and which might be a walk by the town that includes the marine walk by The Commons: this is a semi-cultivated open space with bowls, tennis, putting, and an adventure playground. There are also those restaurants, hotels, and bars which you could choose from and enjoy sitting at, one of them is the famous Grace Neill's bar which opened back in 1611 as the King's Arms and which is considered the oldest bar to be found in Ireland.
When you are visiting Donaghadee town, you should always check the events that might be taking place there because you could get the chance to enjoy your time attending any of them. There are also those shops and boutiques which might be offering different products that you could go back home with any of them - make your visit count.
There are some other small towns and cities which are close to Donaghadee - and that of course in addition to Belfast the capital city of Northern Ireland and the one mostly visited ( - from these places, there is Bangor which is the closest to Donaghadee and which is mostly known with its harbour ( there is also Portaferry which is mostly known with its Exploris Aquarium ( and there is also Ballywalter which is considered not far away from Donaghadee (
These were the things we managed to visit in Donaghadee, county Down, and this was the trip we went on and enjoyed. Have you ever been there before? Share with us more of your stories and adventures.
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Around The Place - Newcastle, Co Down, Northern Ireland (part 1)
Newcastle at the foot of the Mourne mountains. This is a very popular holiday resort and also the base for hill walkers venturing into the Mournes. (sorry about the brief stop in Tesco!)
Lisburn Cathedral Northern Ireland - Christ Church Cathedral
Lisburn Cathedral is in the city of Lisburn - 8 miles outside Belfast. Christ Church Cathedral, is also known as Lisburn Cathedral, is the cathedral church of the Diocese of Connor in the Church of Ireland.The current building was started in 1708, after its predecessor was burnt down. The original church was built on the site in the early 1600's - but was destroyed in the rebellion in the town in 1641.
Visiting a new city or country which you haven't been to before is usually all about getting to know its old buildings and historical places on a closer level and getting to visit them in order to explore every corner and know what it holds out for you. When it comes to Lisburn, the Christ Cathedral - or what might be also referred to as the Christ Church - is one of these different old places.
Even though this is considered a historical building and place in Lisburn, it is also a living church where part of the Body of Christ meets for worship, prayer, and fellowship. This Christian Cathedral church has been on this site for more than 400 years and that is why it is from the old buildings which are related to history and thus tends to attract lots of visitors to it.
Lisburn Cathedral passed through different phases before reaching this state it is found in these days; at the beginning it was known and referred to as St. Thomas's Church which was dedicated for St. Thomas in 1623 but which was smaller than the present church and was destroyed in 1641 when the city was attacked.
The history of the church did not stop at this point but it was rebuilt once again after is was first destroyed. The plan for rebuilding the church was laid in 1642 but it actually took 23 years in order for it to be built again by Charles 2nd who named it the Christ Church.
The name Lisburn was used during the same period for the first time and that is the reason why it is now referred to as Lisburn Cathedral. This was not the end of the history story related to this church or cathedral, but in 1707 it was destroyed once again by a disastrous fire that took place there but which kept the tower without any damages or very small ones that made it easy to be rebuilt once again. This third church or building that took place on the same site was completed in 1719 and it actually took several years for it to come to life.
In addition to the history that this place actually carries and makes one more interested to visit it, the building itself is actually beautiful and will almost attract all those passing by and let them come inside to see what it holds and what they could actually see inside.
Lisburn is known to be a city in Northern Ireland, southwest of Belfast city centre, on the River Lagan, which forms the boundary between county Antrim and county Down; Lisburn is actually known to be part of the Metropolitan area of Belfast (
There are different other places and touristic attractions in Lisburn which one could visit while touring the city such as the famous Castle Gardens which is a good hit for the whole family, big and small, since it is considered a nice walk for the old and at the same time a good place with a good atmosphere to the young ( the Island Arts Centre which is another perfect place for all the art lovers out there ( there is also the Giant's Ring which is considered one of the most famous places to be visited in Lisburn city ( the Irish Linen Centre and Museum which brings a lot of history to the visitors about the history of linen ( the Colin Glen Forest Park which is also good for those who might be visiting it for the Gruffalo Trail ( and that comes in addition to the different recommendations that could be made when it comes to the restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and other places which one could have something to eat or drink at; one of those coffee places - and desserts - which we would recommend when it comes to Lisburn city, then the French Village is considered the best of all (
There are lots of places in Lisburn city which one could also visit but which we still didn't get the chance to go to and bring the experience back to you. These touristic attractions which we would generally recommend include the Belvoir Forest Park, the Castle Garden, the Downshire Monument, as well as the Old Lagan Canal.
Lisburn Cathedral which is located in Lisburn city is old, carries history which you will definitely need to know more about, and it is also a good historic building for tourists and visitors to enjoy checking and looking at.
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Drone flight over McDermott's Castle, Co. Roscommon, Ireland
McDermott's Castle is a castle and National Monument located on Lough Key in County Roscommon, Ireland.
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