10 things to do in Northern Ireland
Here are ten exciting things to do 4 - 10 November
1. Thursday Movie Nights at The Bushmills Inn, Bushmills, County Antrim, Every Thursday in November. Everyone loves a night at the movies. Enjoy small, intimate screenings of the latest blockbusters in the exclusive surroundings of the boutique cinema at The Bushmills Inn. Enjoy two courses from the Cinema Supper Menu served at 6.00pm with the movie beginning at 8.00pm.
2. Tearoom Talk - The Ghosts of Rathlin Island, Ballintoy, County Antrim, 7 November. Join the Carrick-a-Rede team for a cosy, winter get together in their Tearoom on Thursday 7 November at 7:30pm, for an evening of captivating storytelling, sure to make your imagination go wild, beginning with The Ghosts of Rathlin Island. Your Storyteller for the evening, Teresa, lived and worked in the 268-year-old Georgian Manor House and experienced unexplained disturbances first-hand, as well as hearing of other supernatural encounters from around the island.
3. OM Odyssey Outdoor Film Projection, Davagh Forest, County Tyrone, Starting 4 November. The OM Odyssey will take you on a journey through time and space with a unique viewing experience, projected on to the outside of the Observatory building. Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, you’ll be sitting outside to watch the OM Odyssey, so dress appropriately and wrap up warm. The film projection lasts approximately 12 minutes.
4. Jurassic Roar, Strabane, County Tyrone, 9 November. With the latest animatronic technology and award-winning puppetry, you will be awestruck. This entertaining and educational event allows you to experience up close some of the most realistic dinosaurs in the world. The show centres around a magical professor who takes you back in time, 65 million years to be precise. Meet Archie the cheeky anklysaurus, Bluey the fun velociraptor, and many more including a full-size Triceratops and T – Rex.
5. Sound of Belfast at Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast, 7 - 17 November. With an impressive line-up of 82 events spread across 43 venues across Belfast, this festival is a testament to the city's thriving and diverse musical landscape. This annual celebration is dedicated to showcasing Belfast's musical talents and its status as a UNESCO City of Music. Spanning gospel to garage rock, electronic to rap, the festival celebrates our world class music community through collaboration, partnerships and specially curated events across the city.
6. Nocturnal Nature at Crom Estate, Newtownbutler, County Fermanagh, 7 and 14 November. Join their expert rangers for an exclusive after-hours adventure across the estate. Using a night vision camera, you'll explore the grounds and catch glimpses of deer and other nocturnal creatures in their natural habitat. Along the way, you'll also discover parts of the estate rarely seen at night and have the opportunity to ask theirknowledgeable team questions about Crom's wildlife.
7. Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, County Armagh, visit website for dates and times. For the science and space enthusiast, spend the day exploring Northern Ireland's leading astronomical research and education facility. In the Planetarium’s Digital Full Dome Theatre, you can sit back, relax and experience the wonders of our Universe. Take a tour of the night sky and discover how their scientific research has impacted the field of astronomy. Check out their website for upcoming events and festive themed experiences, like Mission Santa.
8. Live Music at The Copeland Distillery, Donaghadee, County Down, 1 and 8 November. Join The Copeland Distillery on the following dates for great cocktails and live music.
Friday 1st November - Local musician, Pete Devlin and Friday 8th November - Living Groove. The bar will be open from 4pm-10pm with live music from 7.30pm-9.30pm.
Friday 1st November - Local musician, Pete Devlin and Friday 8th November - Living Groove. The bar will be open from 4pm-10pm with live music from 7.30pm-9.30pm.
9. Cranfield Alpaca Beach Treks - Autumn Dates, Kilkeel, County Down, 2,6,9,12 November and more dates. Meet your friendly alpaca and take them for a leisurely stroll down country lanes, enjoying the stunning views as you head down to our beautiful, golden beach. The Alpacas absolutely adore being walked on the beach. Join them for some fun in the sand and have an experience unlike any other. The beach trek lasts approx.90 minutes and includes refreshments. This experience is not suitable for young children aged 7 years and under.
10. The Derry Girls Experience at Tower Museum, Derry~Londonderry, visit website for open dates and time. Visit the home of Derry Girls and discover where it all began! See original memorabilia from the hit show, like Erin’s diary, Aunt Sarah’s famous pajamas and Ma Mary’s Woolworths sweater, not to mention the infamous Spice Girls costumes! Step into the set of the Quinn’s household and feel like one of the family. Don’t miss your chance to sit on her chair and roll your eyes at anyone who crosses your path.
For more information on what’s on, or to plan your next giant adventure in Northern Ireland, visit discovernorthernireland.com.
