The Larne area has a rich and considerably varied history upon which to draw. Much of this history is to be found in the landscape around, the buildings, cemeteries and old ruins.

There are several thousand photographs, featuring local football teams, choirs, bowling clubs, organisations, local sights now long changed, school classes from the past, and so on. They are valuable not only as a local history archive but also as a social record and are eagerly scanned by visitors to the...

A fine example of our industrial heritage in this preserved coal-fired gasworks which was built in 1855 to light the town's street lamps. An audio visual presentation tells the history of the plant along with an exhibition of machinery and a huge array of gas powered equipment. Wheelchair access....

PRONI identifies, preserves and makes available archives from the public and the private sectors for the enjoyment and information of everyone whether you are interested in family or local history, history in general or want to explore an historical event like the Famine or the Second World War. The archives include: church records, school registers, valuation books, emigrant letters, landed estate records, and microfilm copies of the 1901 census for Northern Ireland. Opening times:...

The Lagan Lookout Centre offers a range of informative exhibits allowing visitors to celebrate the engineering achievement of the IR14 million Weir and interact with both Belfast's historical and future developments around the river.

Visit the Lagan Lookout study the working of the Lagan Weir and follow the rise of Belfast into today's modern city....

The first battalions of this elite force were volunteers from other American army units based in Northern Ireland. The troops came to Carrickfergus for their initial training and induction. This force still continues its job with the American Forces throughout the world....

The Dunluce Centre

This venue was voted Best Northern Ireland Visitor Attraction in 2002 by the Northern Ireland Travel and Leisure News Readers. This family entertainment centre is located in Portrush on the North Antrim coast.
It features turbo tours motion simulation thrill ride, Treasures fortress themed indoor electronic treasure hunt, Finn McCool's adventure playground (largest indoor play structure in Ireland). Birthday party packages available for all...

See the actual pages of the next edition being made up for the camera, and plate-making and printing processes of Northern Ireland's evening newspaper the Belfast Telegraph. Video on newspaper production. Tour: 1.5 - 2 hours....

Ireland's only themed mono-rail. Step aboard one of the Ride's specially designed cars and relive over 1000 years of Carrickfergus' exciting history, through multi-media experiences. Travel through the High Ride, enjoy the thrills of the Dark Ride, before visiting the Exhibition and themed Gift Shop....

A newly opened exhibition centre situated at the seafront tells the story of Ballycastle's very own industrial revolution which took place during the 18th and 19th centuries....

The craft of brewing is alive and well at Hilden. Visitors to this small brewery can discover the magic of brewing and sample some great beers. They can also discover some of the subtle differences in hops, malt and brewing methods which give real beers their flavour and character....