Northern Ireland holidays
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Want to get away from it all and stay somewhere truly flashy? Ireland has opened up lighthouse cottages for spectacular coastal breaks. Our writer tries one in County Down
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Voted Europe’s leading visitor attraction at the World Travel Awards (beating the Eiffel Tower, Acropolis and the Colosseum) this is an inspiring testament to the Titanic and the city that built it
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The bestselling children’s author and illustrator on sculptor Prune Nourry, the intrigue of unfinished paintings, and seeing a Belfast boxer win in Brooklyn
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Glenn Patterson heads from Belfast to the shores of Strangford Lough to sip and soak up the work of a new generation of distillers who are resurrecting the craft
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The writer of a new book about great places for a seaside dip in Ireland had the help of a keen community of wild swimmers across the country, who shared secrets, tips and stories
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Traditional resorts like Bournemouth and Torquay, once known for amusement arcades and OAPs, are having a moment, with cocktail bars and cute cafes, new outdoor activities and chic places to stay
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Ireland has its grand, expensive hotels but it’s possible to get quality, comfort and style at a price you may like too. We round up some of the best places to stay across the Republic and Northern Ireland
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In praise of Belfast
Glenn PattersonFew cities have been transformed as dramatically as Belfast. Guardian readers recently voted it their favourite UK city, which would delight locals like author Glenn Patterson
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Northern Ireland’s latest tourist attraction, the Gobbins Cliff Path, is a reboot of a magnificent feat of engineering that originally opened in 1902. Michael Bradley, bassist for punk band the Undertones, takes a walk on the wild side
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Travel by motorboat or canoe around Fermanagh’s waterways, swim in the Lake District, or relax in Turkey
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While researching his new book about our relationship with the coast, Patrick Barkham walked hundreds of miles of National Trust land. Here he chooses some of his favourite lesser-known spots
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From a look at York’s historic toilets to a Depeche Mode tour of Essex, talk a walk on the weird side
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Harry’s Shack teeters on the edge of Northern Ireland’s north coast. But its many fans flock here come rain or shine, says Jay Rayner
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Take in the Northern Ireland Food and Drink show in Belfast, then head to Strangford Lough, County Down, to see where all the lovely produce comes from
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Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody and children’s illustrator Oliver Jeffers are among the artists giving talks and readings at the four-day festival in Seamus Heaney’s home county of Derry
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The world's second most important cycling race also starts in the UK this year – the Giro d'Italia kicks off in Northern Ireland next week, where Andy Pietrasik tests his mettle on the Antrim coast stage, and rounds up the other two stages
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The pro snowboarder on her favourite places to eat, drink and have fun in Belfast and on the Northern Irish coast
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Belfast's restaurant scene has been busy reinventing itself, and now offers fine dining alongside classic North Ireland frys, says John Ferris
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Johanna Derry: From an Olympic-sized seawater pool on the Scottish coast to an art deco masterpiece overlooking Plymouth Sound, here are some of the British Isles' finest lidos. Is your favourite here?
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The Derry and Donegal countryside provides spectacular views on this 38-mile loop
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Street art in Bristol, pirates in Plymouth and raft racing in Portrush are just some of the family-friendly events taking place around the country over the bank holiday and half term
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However the season's weather decides to perform, here's our pick of the best ways to make the most of the late spring, from cycling in the Lake District to sea kayaking in Scotland and wine tasting in Essex
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Michael Bradley, bassist for Northern Irish punk band the Undertones and radio producer for BBC Radio Foyle, guides us around Derry, the 2013 City of Culture
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Fans get chance to sleep in Man Utd and Northern Ireland star's old room as Belfast community group offers B&B: bed and Best
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Feeling overshared and square-eyed? Unplug yourself from the modern world and enjoy a social media detox at these remote retreats without Wi-Fi, mobile phone signal or TV reception, says Dixe Wills
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The film putting Tasmania in the spotlight, food festivals across Britain and the latest must-do tour – an oilfield in North Dakota
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Explore the Giant's Causeway, revel in the French Riviera, and stay in three holiday homes with tennis courts
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Today marks the 100th anniversary of the Titanic's tragic maiden voyage, and Belfast, where the ship was built, is going all out to commemorate the event, with the opening of the £97m Titanic Belfast exhibition centre plus a season of related events
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