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    Hillsborough Castle
    Hillsborough Co. Down
  2. Ballance House Front of House view
    The Ballance House
    Glenavy

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  1. Image is of a beer being pulled on tap at Hilden Brewery
    Image is of a bottle and pint glass of Irish Stout sold at Hilden Brewery
    Image is Belfast Blonde beer sold at Hilden Brewery
    Image shows a smiling bartender holding a pint of Hilden beer
    Image shows outside of building with Hilden Brewery above the doorway
    Image shows Hilden House and driveway
    Image is of a beer being pulled on tap at Hilden Brewery
    Image is of a bottle and pint glass of Irish Stout sold at Hilden Brewery
    Image is Belfast Blonde beer sold at Hilden Brewery
    Image shows a smiling bartender holding a pint of Hilden beer
    Image shows outside of building with Hilden Brewery above the doorway
    Image shows Hilden House and driveway
    Hilden Brewery

    Lisburn

    Address

    90-192 Grand Street, Hilden, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT27 4TY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9266 0800

    info@hildenbrewery.co.uk

    Type

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    Brewery

    Hilden Brewery is Ireland's Oldest Independent Brewery. We have been running for over 40 years and in the last seven have added a second brew house, a bottling line and a canning line.

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    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

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    • On site parking

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    • Wifi
  2. Image shows front of property with large lawn and daffodils in the foreground
    Image is of side view of property with lawn in front and trees to each side
    Image is of lounge area with large traditional style rug, armchairs, dining table and chairs and two large windows
    Image shows front of property with large lawn and daffodils in the foreground
    Image is of side view of property with lawn in front and trees to each side
    Image is of lounge area with large traditional style rug, armchairs, dining table and chairs and two large windows
    Ballance House

    Glenavy

    Address

    118A Lisburn Road, Glenavy, County Antrim, BT29 4NY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9264 8492

    info@theballancehouse.com

    Type

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    Visitor Centres & Museums

    The Ballance House farm museum, run by The Ulster New Zealand Trust, is the restored birthplace of John Ballance, Prime Minister of New Zealand 1891-1893.

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    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

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    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)
  3. Image is of woman and child looking at a crown on a cushion
    Image shows visitors viewing various paintings on the wall in one of the visiting rooms
    Image is of a room with wooden floor, large rug, various paintings on the wall and 2 throne chairs
    Image is of the Lady Alice Temple in the background and with a couple sitting on a wall in the foreground
    A family visit Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.
    Image is of the Lady Alice Temple with surrounding foliage
    Image is of a hallway with wooden seating, various paintings on the walls and winding staircase
    Image is of woman and child looking at a crown on a cushion
    Image shows visitors viewing various paintings on the wall in one of the visiting rooms
    Image is of a room with wooden floor, large rug, various paintings on the wall and 2 throne chairs
    Image is of the Lady Alice Temple in the background and with a couple sitting on a wall in the foreground
    A family visit Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.
    Image is of the Lady Alice Temple with surrounding foliage
    Image is of a hallway with wooden seating, various paintings on the walls and winding staircase
    Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Main Street, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6AG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 333 320 6000

    info@hrp.org.uk

    Type

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    Historic House / Palace

    Explore Northern Ireland's royal residence, where worlds and minds meet. Relax in 100 acres of picturesque gardens, explore the State Rooms still used today and indulge in delicious food and drink in our café.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

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    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

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    • Restaurant on Premises

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    • Wifi

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    • Wi-fi available
  4. Image is of Harry Ferguson bronze statue leaning on gate in front of his family home
    Harry Ferguson Memorial Garden

    Dromore

    Address

    39 - 45 Magheraconluce Road, Dromore, County Down, BT26 6FL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9269 2110

    b.forsythe@hotmail.co.uk

    Price

    Free

    Type

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    Historial figure

    The Harry Ferguson Memorial Garden is set opposite the Ferguson Homestead and exhibits a life size bronze statue of Harry Ferguson.

    Price

    Free
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  5. Image is of the Fort with a large tree and daffodils in the foreground
    Hillsborough Fort

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    The Square, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6AG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    scmenquiries@communities-ni.gov.uk

    Price

    Free

    Type

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    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Take a step back in history and view this 17th century artillery fort, set in beautiful grounds.

    Price

    Free
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    Facilities

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    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  6. Family in cock pit of helicopter
    Children in cockpit of helicopter with helmets on and using controls
    Family walking under the wing of an aircraft in bunker
    Kids in helicopter with foors open
    Couple walking through aircraft in bunker
    Couple looking at an artillery machine in bunker
    Family in cock pit of helicopter
    Children in cockpit of helicopter with helmets on and using controls
    Family walking under the wing of an aircraft in bunker
    Kids in helicopter with foors open
    Couple walking through aircraft in bunker
    Couple looking at an artillery machine in bunker
    Ulster Aviation Society

    Lisburn

    Address

    Via Gate 3 - Maze Long Kesh, 94-b Halftown Road, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT27 5RF

    bookvisit@ulsteraviationsociety.org

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    A unique array of historic aircraft and exhibits celebrating Northern Ireland’s aviation heritage. See commercial, Cold War and World War 2 aircraft, stroll among the displays, observe restorations in progress in a historic hangar.

    Indicative Availability

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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Leisure Facilities

    • Wifi
  7. Image is of a corridor showing the different Coca-Cola brands
    Image is of a lit up Coca-Cola sign and visitors looking at it
    Image is of visitors playing a game in the Coca-Cola Visitor Experience
    Image is of visitors posing with a red ball and sign showing Coke Studio
    Image is of a member of staff at Coca-Cola Experience enjoying a bottle of Coca-Cola
    Image is of a corridor showing the different Coca-Cola brands
    Image is of a lit up Coca-Cola sign and visitors looking at it
    Image is of visitors playing a game in the Coca-Cola Visitor Experience
    Image is of visitors posing with a red ball and sign showing Coke Studio
    Image is of a member of staff at Coca-Cola Experience enjoying a bottle of Coca-Cola
    Coca-Cola Experience

    Lisburn

    Address

    Coca Cola HBC, Lissue Road, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT282SZ

    Telephone

    02892642267

    visitor.experience.ioi@cchellenic.com

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

    The Coca-Cola Visitor Experience is now open, after refurbishment in 2024. 

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  8. Couple watching a lady using the loom
    View of the front of the Irish Linen Centre
    Couple standing in the museum looking at the looms
    Couple watching a lady using the loom
    View of the front of the Irish Linen Centre
    Couple standing in the museum looking at the looms
    Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum

    Lisburn

    Address

    Market Square, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT28 1AG

    Telephone

    02892663377

    ilcreception@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Warp back in time and explore Ireland’s industrial heritage in our award-winning, permanent exhibition, ‘Flax to Fabric: the Story of Irish Linen’. Through live spinning and weaving demonstrations, our expert guides tell the rich history of linen…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
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  9. Image showing the Moravian church in the sunshine.
    Kilwarlin Moravian Church

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Kilwarlin Road, Royal Hillsborough, Down, BT26 6DZ

    Telephone

    07484806784

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    Kilwarlin Moravian Church was founded in 1755 in the countryside near Hillsborough in County Down.

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  10. An image of the courtyard at the Hinch Distillery
    A tour at the Hinch Distillery
    A plate of food and drink available at the Brasserie
    A staff member serving food at the Brasserie wearing PPE
    The entrance to the Hinch Distillery
    An image of the courtyard at the Hinch Distillery
    A tour at the Hinch Distillery
    A plate of food and drink available at the Brasserie
    A staff member serving food at the Brasserie wearing PPE
    The entrance to the Hinch Distillery
    Hinch Distillery

    Lisburn

    Address

    Carryduff Road, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT27 6TZ

    Telephone

    02892791180

    reception@hinchdistillery.com

    Type

    Type:

    Distillery

    The Hinch Distillery sits in the heart of the County Down countryside just north of Ballynahinch and south of the city of Belfast.  Visitors have the opportunity to see learn about our distilling traditions on our guided whiskey tours.  We have also…

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    • Car parking

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    • Restaurant on Premises

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    • Wi-fi available
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