Unique things to do in Ulster

At Belfast City Hall you will be provided with an audio headset and receiver so you don’t miss a word. You’ll visit the City Hall before walking to the Peace Walls, approximately 90 minutes. You’ll receive a full, detailed and objective commentary to provide you with the historical and political background to ‘the Troubles’ but the tour is not in chronological order, it relates to places it passes. Please note that a good to fluent command of English is required. Stopping at the International Wall, you’ll get a chance to view the political murals before you visit the Walls. There is ample time for photographs. You’ll return to Belfast City Centre, where you visit the Cathedral Quarter. You’ll meander in and out of historic entries, see the sights and see what’s hidden in plain sight. You’ll learn about our radical history, and the culture and art that makes Belfast such a vibrant and exciting city. You'll take in the City Centre & Albert Clock before the tour finishes in a historic church. You walk inside, you walk back to the late 1700s to a time of revolution and radicalism. Belfast is a city of contrasts, and the tour is designed to reflect that. Expect to be entertained, engaged and informed. The pace of this tour is moderate. You will walk approximately 3.5 miles in 2.5 to 3 hours. We sometimes have 4 seasons in one day, so dress appropriately.

A daytime/sunset kayak trip with the majestic Errigal mountain and Poison Glen for a backdrop. THE PERFECT COUPLE EXPERIENCE. You will be met at a prearranged meeting spot where we will get you sorted out with the required equipment. This will be followed by a safety chat and on land instruction. Then we will get on the kayaks get everyone comfortable with paddling on the water. A chilled out paddle follows taking in the scenery and hopefully stunning sunset. All this will be accompanied by stories, history, mythology and geology of the area during our trip. Even some fun games and challenges can happen along the way. An unforgettable experience. Photos will be taken during the journey and sent out lo everyone after.

In this introductory tour of the city, you will "Walk in the Footsteps of History" and do a full circuit around the 400 year old "Derry Walls". Note - It will normally be more cost effective for groups of 4 or more to book a private tour rather than places on a public tour. The private tour usually lasts 20-30 minutes longer than a public tour (90 minutes) as a different route may be taken. Meeting place is outside the customer entrance to the Visitor Information Centre, opposite the Maid in Heaven Coffee Shop. Public Tours usually last 90 minutes but private tours can be extended to 2 hours. In this tour we will do a tour of the 400 year old City Walls while covering the city's history from 542 AD to the present day. We will cover the topics of the monastery in the city, Plantation of Ulster and the building of the City Walls, the Great Siege of Derry, emigration, the shirt factories, the World Wars, the Troubles and the Peace Process. The tour lasts between 90-120 minutes depending on the size of the group.

Welcome on arrival, We are a meat farm . tell history ,as we walk to get our protected foot covering on , proceed to meet our dogs, then say hello to the cattle, end up with our sheep house and greet the sheep. Tell you all about our sheep , cuddle a lamb if still small enough depending when they were born and you might get to help feed them depending on time of day ask when you book if there will be any to feed at your experience time . Then finish off with a fresh cup of coffee/ Tea and a piece of homemade bread to enjoy before your on your way

General introduction to Oyster farming, the process involved in getting oyster from seed to restaurant plate. Tour of oyster farm, higlighting different stages of oyster growing. Outlining different methods of growing oysters and highlighting current research project we are undertaking to grow oysters in alternative method. Demonstration on how to shuck (open) an oyster and best of all get to taste an oyster fresh out of the water. Other things to note The tour will involve a gentle 300m walk on the beach to the farm. Remember to wear weather appropriate clothing and beach appropriate footwear. They may have to walk in a couple of inches of water

You will visit the donkeys at our timber stables, close to Crockatinney Cottages, located between Ballycastle & Ballintoy. Proceeds raised by the experience goes towards the donkeys’ care, such as feed, foot trims, and veterinary attention. You will spend time grooming the donkeys, learning how to halter them safely and efficiently, before taking them on a walk along the private trails. We will discuss positive reinforcement as a method of establishing clear lines of communication. We do this using treats, bags of which are provided as part of the experience. You will enjoy a short history of donkeys, the role they played in Irish society historically, and hopefully develop an affection for these mild mannered, docile creatures. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions, and we will get competitive doing an in-hand gymkhana in the sand school. We will return to the stables where you will unhalter the donkeys and fetch them their feed.

Discover the highlights and hidden gems of Belfast by exploring the city with a born-and-raised local. Join me on this small group tour ( maximum 8 people) as the perfect introduction to the city as it delivers captivating tales about Belfast’s progression, from ancient times to modern day. Along the way, pass by notable architecture, such as the Grand Opera House and the famous Crown Bar, and enjoy a mix of amusing anecdotes and historical facts—from revolution and conflict to resolution and peace. * Learn about Belfast’s history during a guided walking tour * We walk at a gentle pace on a flat surface. * Learn the secrets hidden within the old buildings * Stroll through the Ancient Entries * Enjoy a small group size with a limit of 8 people * No getting lost: Benefit from having a local guide to navigate

Spend your time hand forging a steel cheese knife in the anvil at Swifts forge, a working blacksmith business full of exciting commissions and old tools. You will hand forge your blade flat, shape the knife and hammer in the bevels. After the blade you will work on the handle, incorporating decorative swists and shape to fit your hand. You will then rough grind to tidy the blade up and pass it over to Aaron, the blacksmith who will brin it up to a suitable sharpness and finish for use. While this is happening you can choose to watch or enjoy your hamper bag which contains local Wheaten bread, Irish butter, some local cheese and a measure of fine local Whiskey.

Welcome to the original Cave Hill walking tour with your experienced local guide, Big Dave from Belfast! When you book this tour I will meet you at the west gate of Cave Hill Country Park (approximate meeting time is 6.30pm in winter or 8.30pm in summer. Exact meeting time to be confirmed upon booking). We will then walk the 4.5 mile / 7 kilometre trail up through the forest and to the top of the Cave Hill (1207ft / 368 mt high) and back down. (Trail is 4.5 miles in total, not each way!!). We will stop for breaks on request. I offer three different trails and all walking trails are undertaken at your own risk. Trail 1: Basic fitness required, gradual climb, mostly level surface Trail 2: Moderate fitness required, moderate climb, mixed surface (tree roots, stones, mud) Trail 3: Good fitness required, steep climb, uneven surfaces (tree roots, rocks, mud and scrambling on all fours) The flash lights to light up the dark trail will be provided at the start of the walk. At the summit we will be able to look out over Belfast city at night and enjoy a hot 'Norn Iron' toddy drink along with a well known and tasty snack that is made here in Northern Ireland. It is recommended to wear practical shoes (appropriate sole for forest trails) and dress appropriately to the weather forecast. If doing trail 3 I recommend wearing gloves. This experience takes approximately 3 hours.

We will start in our driveway, located within walking distance to most of these hikes. All social distancing rules will apply. We will gear up accordingly to the weather and ensure everyone has everything they will need. All hikes will approximately take 2-3 hours from start to finish. Walking up the mountains of Knockalla, you will experience breathtaking views of the sea and rolling hills. The walk down is moderately steep but very safe as well. Once we get to the top of the mountain, Lauren will take your photo as a memory of the hike. You can opt to have three photos taken of yourself on the hike. You will not leave feeling disappointed. This hike has outstanding points of natural beauty. We are both very excited to show you what we get to see every day. After the hike, you will have a choice to eat lunch on our outdoor patio or be given a takeaway. Either option is up to you. All meals are prepared for you by Dessie, a highly-skilled professional chef. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, we can no longer have anyone inside the house except for using the restroom. If you see any dates that are not listed, feel free to message us, and we will do our best to make a date available. Other things to note In some cases, the hike will be all uphill to start this might not be the best experience for smaller children.

Get outside and join a guide on a bike ride around Belfast. Bike rental is included, so you don't have to worry about bringing one with you, and a guide takes care of the navigating so you don't get lost. Highlights include Belfast's famous murals and Peace Wall, one of Ireland's oldest pubs, Belfast City Hall, St. George's Market, and the Titanic Quarter. So you don't miss anything important—there are plenty of stops and the guide provides commentary along the way. Cover more ground than a walking tour with this guided bike ride. Learn about the history of Belfast and its most famous landmarks See the city's murals—including the Peace Wall. Visit many different areas such as the Titanic Quarter, the Cathedral Quarter and Peace Wall

After a warm welcome to our throwing cages we'll jump right into a safety briefing. This covers how to stay safe, scoring and competition rules (we can't have any cheating at crunch time can we?). Then it is to the reason you guys are all here, the AXES. We'll run through the basic technique, how to hold and how to throw the axe. Once we're through this, it is down to you to have a go! I'll be on hand throughout the session, watching your throw, offering advice on how you can improve. What is really important to me is that you start to understand your own technique so when you finally leave, you're a fully fledged axe ninja! Once the basics are out of the way it's quickly onto a wide selection of new throws, double-handed, throwing with the axe head facing backwards, throwing 2 axes at once. These will all help you to develop a strong technique in time for our rapid fire round and then ..the team COMPETITON! Pit your skills against the others in your group, competition mode always brings out some strong axe game! Finally, If we have any time left over at the end I'll show you a trick shot or two that only the pro's get to use Other things to note We are unable to accept bookings from those under 16 years of age or pregnant. Guests will not be permitted to partake in the activity if they are intoxicated and please wear sensible shoes, no sandals!

I will meet you at the UNESCO World Heritage Area known as the Giants Causeway. The Giants Causeway is the most popular visitor attraction in Northern Ireland. We will complete a 2.5 mile (4 kilometer) walking trail consisting of a circular loop which will take in the main sights of the Giants Causeway. The walk is suitable for all able bodied people and will take approximately 2 hours. Our walk will start in the early evening after the Giants Causeway visitors centre has closed and large numbers of tourists have subsided. We will meet outdoors at the Causeway Hotel where we will have our first taster of a locally produced spirit. We will then walk down to the Giants Causeway and enjoy our second taster of a locally produced spirit whilst stood on the famous Giants Causeway stones. We will then make our way through the Causeway stopping to enjoy further samples of different speciality Northern Irish spirits as we visit the main features in the Causeway. You will get to taste six different 30 millilitre samples of locally produced spirits as we walk, talk and enjoy the splendor and history of the world famous Giants Causeway. Our walking loop brings us back to the Causeway Hotel where each guest will be provided with a refreshing pint of the black stuff (Guinness!). This experience will allow guests to both see and taste the very best of Norn Iron (Northern Ireland)

This tour has been called “The most entertaining tour in Belfast” Starting Opposite City Hall at "Visit Belfast" shop we will have a 2 hour 2 mile walk around the city centre where I will tell you stories of things that have happened in this City. Interesting, unusual and entertaining will be the norm for the day.

Suitable for beginners you will go on a family kayaking trip with a difference, Following clues placed in certain locations you will kayak along this stunning location solving the clues as we have a relaxed paddle to the hidden treasure. To solve the clues teamwork will be required. On solving the clues and finding the treasure you will be rewarded with sweets and a sheet to sign. The return journey back to the start can be another relaxed paddle or some kayak games and challenges. Photos will be taken during the activity and sent via email or direct to phone.