Melissa & Mark
Things To Do
Giants Causeway
The Giant's Causeway is an area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic fissure eruption. It is located in County Antrim on the north coast of Northern Ireland, about three miles northeast of the town of Bushmills
Dunluce Castle
Dunluce Castle is a now-ruined medieval castle in Northern Ireland, the seat of Clan McDonnell. It is located on the edge of a basalt outcropping in County Antrim, and is accessible via a bridge connecting it to the mainland. Game of thrones was filmed here
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is a rope bridge near Ballintoy in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The bridge links the mainland to the tiny island of Carrickarede. It spans 20 metres and is 30 metres above the rocks below.
Ballygally Castle Hotel
Overlooking Ballygally Bay, this classic hotel set in a 17th-century castle is 1.5 miles from Carnfunnock Country Park and 1.6 miles from Cairndhu Golf Course. Haunted Hotel with a great food and tea where you can discuss where Game of thrones was filmed
Portrush
Portrush is a small seaside resort town on the north coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It neighbours the resort of Portstewart. The main part of the old town, including the railway station as well as most hotels, restaurants and bars, is built on a mile–long peninsula, Ramore Head. Nice little town up the coast. Portrush Golf course is where the British Open was just played
Bushmills Distillery
Along the north coast of Ireland, where arctic storms rage against the jagged cliffs and where the crisp waters of the River Bush cut through volcanic rock, generations have passed down an ancient distilling tradition. Mark's favorite whiskey :)
Carrickfergus Castle
Carrickfergus Castle is a Norman castle in Northern Ireland, situated in the town of Carrickfergus in County Antrim, on the northern shore of Belfast Lough.
Titanic
Titanic Belfast is a visitor attraction opened in 2012, a monument to Belfast's maritime heritage on the site of the former Harland & Wolff shipyard in the city's Titanic Quarter where the RMS Titanic was built. Also when you are outside at the dock where Titanic was harbored you can see the Game of Throne Sets to the Right-side!
Belfast City Hall
Belfast City Hall is the civic building of Belfast City Council located in Donegall Square, Belfast, Northern Ireland. It faces North and effectively divides the commercial and business areas of the city centre. There is a free muesum inside about the history of Northern Ireland
Crumlin Road Gaol Prison
HMP Belfast, also known as Crumlin Road Gaol, is a former prison situated on the Crumlin Road in north Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is the only Victorian era prison remaining in Northern Ireland since 1996. It is colloquially known as the Crum.
Crown Bar Saloon
Carved-mahogany booths, etched-glass, plus gas lamps feature in an 1820's pub, famed for its decor. Stop in and get a pint of Smithwick's or Guniness
Belfast Castle
Belfast Castle is set on the slopes of Cavehill Country Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland, in a prominent position 400 feet above sea level. Its location provides unobstructed views of the city of Belfast and Belfast Lough
St Georges Market
St George's Market is the last surviving Victorian covered market in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is located on May Street, close to the River Lagan and the Waterfront Hall. Belfast Corporation commissioned the building of St George's Market, which was built in three phases between 1890 and 1896.
Queen's University
Queen's University Belfast is a public research university in Belfast, United Kingdom. The university was chartered in 1845, and opened in 1849 as ’Queen's College, Belfast’. Queen's University Belfast is one of the leading universities in the UK and Ireland with a distinguished heritage and history
Culloden Hotel
Great hotel with a view, place to eat.
Grace Neills
One of the oldest bars in Ireland and in Mark's favorite town of Donaghadee with a great LIGHTHOUSE! Good food and grab a pint
The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn
People are staying here, but a great place to eat and grab a pint. Lots of history and tradition
Peace Wall Belfast/Murals
There are tons of murals around towns, keep in eye out for them.
Belfast to Cairnryan, Scotland
There are 2 ferry routes operating between Northern Ireland and Scotland offering you combined total of 84 sailings per week. P&O Irish Sea operates 1 route, Larne to Cairnryan which runs 7 times daily. Stena Line operates 1 route, Belfast to Cairnryan which runs 5 times daily.