This place is so cool. You drive up a tiny road along all these cliffs to a glass pyramid about…read morethree quarters of the way to the top. It's the visitor's centre. Inside there are cool exhibits, lots of info about the people who had been settled there and stuff about how being covered in bog preserved so much so well. It's really a neat bit of history. There's an observatory you can climb to at the top of the building that have amazing views looking out over the cliffs to the ocean. Then, outside you can walk about the grounds and look at the remains of houses from thousands of years ago and then go check out the edge of the cliffs. You can get pretty close and it's one of the most amazing things I've ever seen in person ever. I loved every second of it. It might not be the cliffs of Mohr, but that just means it's not as crowded or touristy. We nearly had the place to ourselves.

There are mysterious brown signs all over the country letting you know that something interesting…read moreis nearby. And while touring a long the north Mayo coast there was one for a Neolithic Site called Céide Fields. Intrigued we stopped in for a look. In front of you stands an impressive pyramid styled building. Behind you stands some rugged coastline. All around you bog heathland with shades of gold, brown, greens and purples. And with the strong wind that was blowing, it moved like a sea. A stunning site to see. 4 EUR in got you access to the exhibition, facilities, cafe and of course the site itself. There were guided tours included too if you wanted to really learn all you can about the site. We decided to wander around the site on our own. It's really fascinating the amount they archaeologist were able to glean and learn from all they discovered there. If I'm I am honest I was a little underwhelmed by the actual Neolithic site itself, but if you are into Neolithic sites it's probably the dogs. The highlight for me was the viewing point opposite the car park. Stunning views of the coastline and cliffs. This is were we spotted the sea stack of Downpatrick Head in the distance. A must if you are passing by, especially the views.

This park is quite simply stunning. The scenery in Northern Ireland is vastly overrated and nowhere…read moreepitomised that more than this place. You can see why they film Game of Thrones here. You feel as if Rob Stark is going to appear at any moment. The waterfalls are so magical. The viewpoints are breathtaking. This place is New Zealand-esque. If you are in Northern Ireland, you must go for a walk here, regardless of the weather.

Glenariff, which is known as 'The Queen of the Glens', is one of the nine Glens of Antrim. It is…read morereputedly the most beautiful. They are all individually noted as areas of both natural beauty and of scientific interest. In the Glenariff area alone you can encounter valleys, sandy beaches, cliffs, boglands, wooded glens, forests, waterfalls and a picturesque village. You can take some great walks through the forest, past the rivers and flowing waterfalls. Look out for the hugely impressive 'Mare's Tail' waterfall which drops hundreds of feet. It's beside the main road near Kilmore. If you fancy a forest walk somewhere a little different then head here to the forest park. You won't regret it. Situated at the park is the absolutely beautiful 'Waterfall Walkway' which is about 3 miles long and is a great spot which features panoramic landscapes and peaceful riverside walks. The attraction also includes disabled access, a visitor centre, an exhibition area, interactive display, shop, caravan/camping site (open Easter - October) and a seasonal restaurant which complements this "gateway to the Glens".

The front section of St Patrick's Trian has reopened and is being put to good use as a home to…read morecraft shop Craftswirl and the Amagh Visitor Information Centre. I called into Craftswirl yesterday for a browse and loved it. This emporium of arts, crafts, design and inspiration by local Makers is fabulous. I would highly recommend Craftswirl if you're looking a beautiful, unique gift for someone such as ceramics, jewellery, sculptures, tweed hats, scarves, hip flasks, teddy bears and toys. There's something here for everyone (male, female, adult or child), whether a treat for yourself or a gift for someone else.

On the southernmost tip of Scotland, it's a great place to visit to find out more information about…read morethe lighthouse and surrounds. We found it a real refuge after being nearly blown off the cliffs by fierce winds and we were able to get some tea there as well! We were particularly impressed by the excellent relief map which is ideal for visually impaired people to feel and get a clear impression of the geography of the area. Outside there are marvellous views of the lighthouse and out to sea, across to Ireland, the Isle of Man, and Cumbria in England. There's a RSPB Nature Reserve to see too.

Hillsborough Tourist Information is undoubtedly the most glamorous information centre I've been in…read more(totally in-keeping with its surroundings), located in an old Georgian Court House in the town's square, and just in front of Hillsborough Castle. Consisting of a gift shop / information area, an exhibition on the Court House and a few function rooms, this place is swish to the max. Now, I don't know if it was the fact that my sister and I: a) were slightly under-dressed in comparison to the locals b) looked too young to be hanging around these sorts of places c) were a bit dishevelled, having come in from a typically heavy Northern Irish downpour d) resembled a couple of young thugs who were up to no good... or e) none of the above ...but the staff threw us a few dirty looks, wouldn't come anywhere near us, and were really rather rude. Surely these people are trained to be polite, even if it doesn't come naturally? A scowl from one of the two ladies was completely unwarranted when my sister smiled at her. I picked up a few leaflets, had a dander around, and then left. I was thoroughly disappointed by their attitude, especially when the TIC itself is so well-kept and located in such a stunning building. Three stars it is peeps...sadly.

We found this to be a nice information center in a beautiful building. You need to go here to get…read moretickets for the Hillsborough castle and gardens.

Ards tourist information is a centre with a difference. Sure, its got a wealth of guidance on where…read moreto eat, shop, sleep and go in Newtownards, as well as various other towns and cities in Northern Ireland. Naturally, there are the gifts and souvenirs available in a typical tourist information centre, and helpful, friendly advice from those in the know. "So, what's different?!" I hear you cry. Yes, yes, I was getting to that bit. A stunning array of locally produced arts and crafts are available for purchase - jewellery, glassware, china, pottery and the like. And when I say local, I mean local. Like twenty minutes down the road local. Beautiful, beautiful stuff. Not only this, but the centre collaborates with the creators and innovators behind these delightful goods, holding displays and classes for the general public to watch and participate. One such event is "Meet the Maker", which exhibits the likes of Karl Harron (a glass artist), Mike Miall (a woodturner) and Jan Campbell (a textile artist). Fascinating. Furthermore, he art centre is well equipped, with studios, galleries and meeting rooms all for use for this sort of event. Ha, bet you weren't expecting that! The name did kinda give it away mind you...

I'm not from Newtownards. I just blew in with my fiance a few years ago but I've been living here…read morelong enough to think i know everything about the blooming place. Ha ha - I don't. I'd never even been into the tourist information center until earlier today and without sounding like a maniac - I was blown away. Yeah! yeah! like all your bog-standard tourist information places they sell tea towels covered in maps of Ireland, attractions, sheep and Guinness. This is not however the cream on the Newtownard's Tourist Information cake. Go in deeper into the back of the shop to discover the wonder that is the arts and crafts section. Local artists from all over the peninsula create and display items in the display area. There are amazing ceramics, paintings, jewelry and sculpture. I couldn't believe it - all this has been under my nose all along. Seriously, I was blown away by all the free brochures about the area, the play area and the friendly, helpful staff. If you need to know anything at all about places to stay or eat anywhere in Northern Ireland then call in here.

Used to use this travel agent years ago but have now started again. More of less in the centre of…read moreLisburn, the actual shop is perhaps one of the more smaller premises in town. Thankfully the staff are friendly but not pushy, you can go in to browse brochures without being harassed the way other travel agents do! As I said the staff are friendly and helpful. I've found them to be quite knowledgeable and full of extra bits of advice and it has always been straight forward dealing with them. Certainly better than a lot of the other travel agents in town.

Located in Bow Street Mall, this travel agent occupies a bright and spacious premises. There are a…read moregood number of desks to sit at which makes it one of the larger travel agents in town. I had been previously put off this place as I felt the staff were a little too pushy. You know, as soon as you walk in they're on your back. When I did use them though I found them to be friendly and helpful enough, though they do seem to push their own holidays over those by other operators which might influence the advice you get. One thing I was certainly not impressed with is that some evenings they have closed well before their advertised closing times. This cost them my business!

I wondered by the window of this Thomas Cook and saw an offer that seemed to good to be true. I…read morejaunted in, hoping for some epically thrifty holiday sun, only to be told that it was indeed to good to be true and that it was wrote down incorrectly. Ah, nevermind, I decided to have a chat anything with the nice lady in the hope of finding something to kill the September blues. She was very helpful and took me through a number of options all within my budget, but just in very nice locations. So to Ryanair is it! Gah, I'm so very cheap sometimes....