Titanic experiences in Northern Ireland

Ireland of the North is a land of dramatic coasts, ancient legends and vibrant cities. From the giant road to the historic Belfast, it combines natural beauty with a rich culture and a warm hospitality. Today, it fuses a complex story with a flourishing cultural scene, a dynamic architecture and a strong sense of local identity. After four visits, I collected some significant and unmissable experiences in the country.

Learn at the Titanic Belfast Museum

In its zenith, Belfast Harland & Wolff shipyard was the greatest or their son in the world, using more than 35,000 people. This printing site in early 1900 is where the Titanic (and its brothers, Olympic and British ships were built). Unfortunately, the great Titanic trip only lasted twelve days before it sank; The museum narrates the period before the event, what happened and how the loss has been commemorated.

The exterior of the building presents four in bold pointed helmets of 38 m, the same height as that of the Titanic, and inside, the experience of the visitors enrolla through a variety of spaces. With interactive exhibitions, first person accounts and a walking ride with passenger cars that move through the ‘intestines of the ship’, the guests remain well entertaining. Minding is also a surprisingly emensive experience, since sensitive respect is lent to those who lost their lives in the tragedy.

Ponte at Titanic Hotel Belfast

When I initially heard that there was a Titanic hotel, I doubted, fearing that it could be a bit sticky. Encouraged by a friend to visit, I reserved a stay and could not have been happier. Continuing with the tribute of the museum to the maritime heritage of the capital city, the hotel occupies the real headquarters of Harland & Wolff and the drawing offices. Walking through this story comes alive with the map of Trail Art & Heritage of the hotel, which sings as a guide of the 500 works of art and photographs that are exhibited through the building.

The two -story drawing space with a three -story roof with vault and offers an informal dining room menu throughout the day, the afternoon’s teas and a fully equipped bar with Irish whiskey. Adjacent is the Wolff Grill, for a refined gastronomic experience of Note, which enjoys both internal guests and premises. Ask if the ‘cartoonist’s office’ is available and sits in the central mahogany stand where managers would go once they sat and saw the surrounding activity. The Stover Culinary are Harey, full of flavor, and locally founded: my Irish friend stopped half of her lamb dinner, exclaiming with joy: “This is so from northern Ireland!”

A propagation of rooms, including my favorite executive rooms with floor by roof windows, to a sanctuary of an exploration of a day, with furniture and works of art that date back to the early 1900s. For a luxurious and historical way to soak up in the spirit of Belfast, look at the surgerado shipyard now known as the Titanic Quarter, where you will find and enjoy both the hotel and the museum.

Explore on the giant road

An hour north of Belfast is a large and impressive gift of nature: the giant’s road. Thousands or basalt columns fit as a giant puzzle, created millions of years ago when the lava cooled and cracked in a very special way. Walking on these strange hexagonal stones it feels like entering into a different world, where the power of nature is on display.

What makes the giant road even more fascinating is the mixture of science and legend that surrounds it. According to Irish folklore, the columns were built by a giant named Finn McCool as a path to Scotland. This story, combined with the impressive coastal views and the dramatic landscape, gives the place a magical sensation that is difficult to find anywhere else in the world. If you have a membership of National Trust, it’s a free day!

Try Bushmills in the distillery

Only 10 minutes from this natural show is the largest distillery in Ireland, and what Irish itinerary would be complete without whiskey? The Bushmills distillery is over 400 years old, one of the oldest licensed distilleries in the world, and the legacy is tangible. Walking through copper images and aged barrels, guided by the locals who really love what they do, they made the experience feel staff and not just another tour.

What really surprised me was the craft behind each drop of whiskey. Drinking the golden tiples, from the original soft to a rich and a single resolution of an editing malt, tolerates its own history. There is something special in drinking a dramas just a few meters from where it was distilled, surrounded by the walls of the elements, the rich air in peat and the rolling of its flavor.

Adventure in Castlewellan

The great Castlewellan lake is located in Castlewellan Forest Park, County Down, and is a popular destination for outdoor activities and scenic relaxation. The lake is ideal for fishing and canoeing of trout, while the surrounding park offers walking and cycling paths overlooking the Morne mountains.

The highlight was the stand-up paddleboard in the lake, exploring the body of the water turns and turns. The Adventure Life center provides all the necessary equipment, including kayaks and bicycles. Families can enjoy the labyrinth of peace, one of the largest hedge labyrinths in the world and the ‘wooden wood’ game area. With his mixture of adventure and natural beauty, Castlewellan Lake was a perfect place for an adventurous day, and only an hour by Belfast’s car.