This Northern Ireland city is known as the ‘Gateway to the North’, a well-established shopper’s haven, with shopping centres such as The Quays and The Buttercrane, housing all the major stores and fine eateries you could ask for. Bagenal’s Castle is well worth a visit and once you have explored the city centre, drive along the Mourne Coastal Route to find a range of peaks and many walking and cycling trails. Further afield is the city of Belfast with its Botanic Gardens, its hilltop castle, the grand City Hall building and St. George’s 19th-century Market, as well as the fascinating Titanic museum. You are also just a stone’s throw away from the magical landscapes of Ireland’s Ancient East, home to a series of festivals, historic sites and mesmerising landscapes framed by the River Shannon and the Irish Sea. Find your escape in this fabulous city, for an experience you won’t forget in a hurry.
