Great Days Out for Groups - Discover Northern Ireland

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GARDENS • CULTURE • LITERATURE • LOCAL History • MYTHS & LEGENDS • HeritaGE • CHRISTIAN HERITAGE • CREATIVE • NATURE • ACTIVEOot And AbootDiscover the unique Ulster-Scots heritage of Belfast and Carrickfergus, includingvisits to Schomberg House, Carrickfergus Castle and the Andrew Jackson Cottage.Start the day with tea or coffee and registration in Schomberg House 1 in East Belfast, thehead office of the Grand Orange Lodge in Ireland. Look around at the exhibits before hearingan expert talk on the history of Schomberg House (named after one of King William’s mostimportant generals) and the Orange Order in Ireland.Take a lunch stop at the Park Avenue Hotel in Belfast or the Clarion Hotel in Carrickfergus,en-route to an absorbing afternoon visit in Carrickfergus.In the afternoon enjoy a guided tour of atmospheric Carrickfergus Castle 2, one ofIreland’s finest examples of a medieval castle and rich in history. Then visit the AndrewJackson Cottage and US Rangers Centre 3, which is housed in a traditional thatchedUlster-Scots farmhouse built in the 1750s with strong Ulster-Scots and U.S. connections.The impressive display there will tell you the remarkable story of the life and career ofAndrew Jackson (1767- 1845) whose parents emigrated from here just two years before thefuture President of the United States of America was born. You can also see a collection oftraditional patchwork quilts and farm machinery.TO BOOK CONTACTBelfast Welcome Centre T: (028) 9024 6609 E: welcomecentre@belfastvisitor.comVisit contacts1Schomberg House368 Cregagh Road,Belfast, BT6 9YE.(028) 9070 11222Carrickfergus CastleMarine Highway,Carrickfergus,Co. Antrim, BT38 7BG.(028) 9335 1273WHILE YOU’RE in THE AREAEating Out - Park Avenue Hotel; Horatio Todd’s; Clarion Hotel.3Andrew Jackson CoTTAGE2 Boneybefore,Carrickfergus,Co. Antrim, BT38 7EQ.(028) 9335 8049Retail therapy - CastleCourt Shopping Centre; The Abbey Centre; The Courtyard, Carrickfergus.Extending your visit - Belfast Castle; Belfast Zoo; Carrickfergus Museum & Civic Centre; Sentry Hill.your day outAt a glance6-7Group sizeHOURS 15-40min-max34For additional information and more group day visit ideas, please visitdiscovernorthernireland.com/groupsCarrickfergus Castle
Your guide toAt a glance6HOURSlocationApprox Lengthof visit in hoursHardly any walkingModerate walkinglots of walkingOUTDOORSrefreshments includedLunch includedFood & Drinksavailable to purchaseAntrimOne of the most spectacularcoastlines in Europe combinesa fascinating heritage to offeran enticing variety of day visitideas. Discover the exquisitebeauty of the famous Glens ofAntrim, roam around remoteRathlin Island and explorethe myths and legends of theCauseway Coast. See the finestjewellery being made, strollaround fabulous walled gardensor follow giant footsteps to aWorld Heritage Site. That’s justa taste of what’s on offer.shopping opportunityCreative / Hands-on activitydisabled accessFor more details or information onany of the itineraries listed, please visitdiscovernorthernireland.com/groupsGroup20 maxsizecoach parkingGroup size min/maxNational Trustnorthern irelandenvironment agency
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