Holidays in Northern Ireland

The verdant land of Ulster has much to offer the tourist: from loughs (lakes) to a long coastline that boasts the UNESCO-listed Giants' Causeway to rugged, forest-clad mountains, Northern Ireland is simply beautiful. Its vibrant capital, Belfast, has emerged as a dynamic cultural and shopping centre, and other towns and cities (such as historic Derry) have much to captivate the visitor - for more ideas and information, have a look at the Northern Irish Tourist Board's website. Below we've got a selection of the best holidays and places to stay in Northern Ireland, all reachable by train or ferry.