Make the most of your Sunday

It's amazing how much you can pack into a Sunday! In Northern Ireland, there’s no shortage of festive things to do and places to dine on any given Sunday. Here’s a few places that will have you up and out making the most of your day off.

Cave Hill

With stunning panoramic views across Belfast on a clear day, Cave Hill is the perfect spot to catch a Sunday morning sunrise. You can climb to the top from various roads, but just be sure you leave via Belfast Castle so you can explore this beautiful estate and its gorgeous gardens.

Warke's Deli & Portstewart Strand

Warke’s Deli in Portstewart is the sort of place that makes you wish there were more Sundays in the week. Best enjoyed after a brisk walk on the beach, simply choose a window seat (yep, they’re all window seats!) for a spectacular sea view – then make your selection from a menu that’s packed with all your Sunday brunch favourites. Everything’s made on site and as many ingredients as possible are sourced locally. Enjoy!

Peace Bridge and lunch at

Jack’s Bar When in Derry~Londonderry, start your day sunny side up with a stroll across the iconic Peace Bridge on your way to Jack’s Bar. As late morning sunshine flickers across the River Foyle, their Sunday lunch along with their live music will have you feeling the full the Derry~Londonderry experience. With freshly cooked local ingredients, you’ve set the day up right starting here.

Banana Block

Inspired by the surprising solid connection between Belfast and bananas, a new living museum and events space in a historic linen mill is ready to wow you in a way you could never imagine. Discover the history of Belfast-born bananas and get excited about what the future holds for this fascinating space. Visit their website, www.bananablock.org, for a full list of upcoming events.

Shopping in Belfast

Belfast is home to tonnes of great shops, restaurants and more indoors and out. St George’s Market is one of Belfast’s oldest traditions where shoppers have been discovering incredible fresh produce, and regularly coming back for them, since 1604. This weekend market is one of the best in the UK and Ireland and well worth a visit. If you’re after high-street fashion, and panoramic views over Belfast, then pay a visit to Victoria Square, Northern Ireland’s leading shopping destination with over 70 shops and food spots for you to check out. Or browse high for street brands and bargains in Castlecourt Shopping Centre and in and around Cornmarket.

Cave Hill Country Park, Belfast St. George’s Market, Belfast Ulster Transport Museum, Belfast

Daft Eddy's

Well, it’s not on the menu but the recommended appetiser here is a Sunday drive around the spectacularly beautiful Strangford Lough. If it’s not time for breakfast after that, it’s probably time for lunch. Or dinner. It’s definitely time for a helping of Daft Eddy's daily fresh seafood and a host of other dishes, all using local produce – and right next door to Strangford Lough Yacht Club.

Glen Park Estate

Take a walk through history exploring the beautiful grounds of Glen Park Estate, just outside Omagh in the stunning Sperrins region. There’s something for all the family too, with an open farm, Den in the Glen children’s soft fun play area and fab farm shop. Even the doggie is welcome… on a lead. Park yourselves here and enjoy!

Slieve Gullion Forest Park

With a peak 576m above sea level, Slieve Gullion commands the attention of all in South Armagh. Visit for an easy Sunday stroll or if you’re up for it, climb the county’s highest peak and check out all of the incredible flora and fauna on your travels. For families with little ones, The Adventure Playpark has zip lines, an outdoor gym and a maze, meaning there’s plenty of fun for everyone, big and small!.

World of Owls

For a real hoot of a day, visit World of Owls, a delightful owl sanctuary at Randalstown Forest. Get to meet lots of owls from all over the world – and some of their furry bird-ofprey buddies like eagles, falcons, hawks and vultures! Meet the birds up close, have guided tours or witness the conservation work that this charity-funded sanctuary are involved in. Who-hoo are you going to bring along with you?

Exploris Aquarium

Before taking the ferry across the Lough to Strangford, be sure to pay a visit to the awesome Exploris Aquarium and seal sanctuary. Get a fascinating diver’s view of marine life around the globe, from the native species in Strangford Lough to the colourful coral reefs of the tropical oceans.

Sundays on the Maritime Mile

Every Sunday experience the best local musical talent popping up at SoundYard and other locations along the Maritime Mile, including SS Nomadic, RiverBox and Titanic Hotel's Drawing Room 1. From opera and singer-songwriters to jazz, trad, folk, indie and electronic, the best of Northern Ireland will blow you away. And if you needed any extra incentive to come along, all events are free! The self-guided Maritime Mile trail is a fun, refreshing way to spend an afternoon taking in Belfast at your own pace.

Game of Thrones® Studio Tour

Located at the authentic Linen Mills Studios in Banbridge, the Game of Thrones® Studio Tour invites you to step behind the scenes of The Seven Kingdoms and beyond. Prepare to experience the world of Game of Thrones® from script to screen and journey through the making of Gameof Thrones® from The Wall in the vast and frozen north to the darkness beyond that was brought to life on screen..

Ulster Transport Museum

Ulster Museum and the Ulster Transport Museum are open every Sunday. Take a trip into our past at the Ulster Transport Museum in Cultra, just a short drive from Belfast. If you’re a railway enthusiast, you’ve a treat in store too. There’s an impressive collection of steam locomotives, passenger carriages and goods wagons to explore. While in the Museum of Innovation you can take a trip back to the future and check out Northern Ireland's famous DeLorean car with it's iconic gull wing doors and infamous reputation.

Don't plan for "someday", why not make it next Sunday!

Sundays were made for packing it all in and uncovering hidden gems wherever the day takes you.

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