Here are ten exciting things to do 15 – 21 September
Game of Thrones Studio Tour, Banbridge, County Down, visit website for open dates and times. Located at the authentic filming location of Linen Mill Studios, Game of Thrones Studio Tour invites you to experience this fantasy world like never before. This is an unbelievable opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in an expansive collection of costumes, props, sets and weapons, and to discover the artistry that designed the Seven Kingdoms.- The Derry Girls Experience at Tower Museum, Derry~Londonderry, visit website for open dates and times. Visit the home of Derry Girls and discover where it all began. See original memorabilia from the hit show, like Erin’s diary, Aunt Sarah’s famous pyjamas and Ma Mary’s Woolworths sweater, not to mention the infamous Spice Girls costumes. Step into the set of the Quinn household and feel like one of the family.
- Hidden Heritage – Literature and Heritage, coach departing from the Burnavon Arts & Cultural Centre, Cookstown, County Tyrone and then on to Bellaghy, County Londonderry and other locations, 20 September. Tour will be delivered by landscape archaeologist, Thomas McErlean and begin at Church Island, a small island on Lough Beg near Bellaghy which can be viewed from Longpoint Wood. The journey will continue to Bellaghy Bawn which was built around 1619 by Sir Baptist Jones. Next on this Literature and Heritage tour is a visit to Seamus Heaney’s Grave, the poet’s final resting place in Bellaghy. The final stop on the tour will visit Inishrush in Greenlough.
- The Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre, Armagh, County Armagh, visit website for what’s on, including open dates and times. Located in the heart of Armagh, The Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre offers a vibrant programme of events all year round. From original theatre, comedy and children’s shows to opera, ballet, pantomime, and concerts, there’s something for every taste.
- Marble Arch Caves, Florencecourt, County Fermanagh, visit website for open dates and times. The landscape encompassing the Marble Arch Caves was formed over 330 million years ago. Today this natural environment of caves, rivers, mountains, ancient woodlands, waterfalls and gorges offer an opportunity for visitors to enjoy the incredible range of activities and experiences the Marble Arch Caves have to offer.
- Moy Park Belfast City Half Marathon, Belfast, 21 September. The Moy Park Belfast City Half Marathon is the biggest Half Marathon event in Northern Ireland and has seen a massive growth, selling out year on year. It attracts some outstanding runners and is also a great spectacle to watch.
- Arts Across Belfast Bus Tour, Belfast, 21 September. Hop on board this half-day bus tour developed by Creative Tours Belfast for a fun and guided exploration of the best of Belfast’s vibrant arts and cultural scene. Become acquainted with a plethora of talented and creative people connected with the streets and city districts you will pass through.
- Traditional Irish Breadmaking with Tracey’s Farmhouse Kitchen, Killinchy, County Down, 18 September (more dates available). Join Tracey in her kitchen on the shores of Strangford Lough in County Down, just 30 minutes from Belfast. You’ll be welcomed into her home with the aroma of homemade Fruit Soda Bannock as it comes out of the oven. You’ll enjoy this sweet treat with some award-winning Irish butter.
- Taste the Island on Rathlin Island Slemish Market Supper Club at The Manor House, Rathlin Island, County Antrim, 19 September. Join Chef Rob Curley Slemish Market Supper Club for a mouthwatering, island-inspired feast using Rathlin’s finest. This is more than a meal, it’s a celebration of Rathlin’s rich heritage and natural beauty.
- Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh, County Tyrone, visit website for open dates and times. Journey back in time at the Ulster American Folk Park, from Ulster to America. Wander the well-trodden pathways and traditional farmhouses, learning what life was like in rural Ulster. Step on-board the full-scale emigrant ship and find out how Ulster people’s emigration had a lasting impact through North America.
For more information on what’s on, or to plan your next giant adventure in Northern Ireland, visit discovernorthernireland.com. Subject to availabilities with select dates.