Explore the great outdoors at Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park, a lovely green space in Belfast. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

Founded in 1981, Hilden Brewery in Lisburn is the oldest independent brewery in Ireland. It is to be found in the grounds of Hilden House, a Georgian manor once home to the Barbour linen company. Here it was that Thomas Andrews, ill-fated designer of the Titanic (the ship left from Belfast, 15 minutes up the road), was married to a Barbour sister. To mark the regeneration of Belfast’s riverside Titanic Quarter, a special pale ale was commissioned from the brewery. Other prominent guests at the house have included William Wordsworth and Edward VIII.

A true one-off horticultural gem in Northern Ireland, the 400-year-old Castle Gardens at Antrim Castle are a must-visit for any garden lover or plant enthusiast.

You can find out about the history of Lisburn with a visit to Lisburn Cathedral. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Irish Linen Centre and Museum in Lisburn. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.

Explore the great outdoors at City of Belfast International Rose Garden, a lovely green space in Belfast. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.