Things to Do in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom: City Guides

Northern Ireland is a region of the United Kingdom occupying the northeastern part of the island of Ireland, known for its layered history, striking landscapes, and vibrant cultural identity. It offers visitors everything from ancient geological sites like the Giant’s Causeway to lively cities such as Belfast and Derry/Londonderry. Neywo provides a free audio guide for the region, covering 3 cities, 86 narrated places and 6 walking tours in 11 languages.

See and Do

Lough Neagh

Lough Neagh is the largest freshwater lake in both Ireland and the British Isles, a prominent feature at the heart of the region’s landscape.

Lough Erne

In County Fermanagh, the Lower and Upper Lough Erne form another broad lake system that shapes the local scenery and waterways.

Drumlins

Across the countryside, rounded drumlins rise as reminders of the ice sheets that covered the land during the last ice age and earlier periods.

Giant’s Causeway and Antrim Plateau

The north Antrim coast displays volcanic origins: the Antrim Plateau and the geometric pillars of the Giant’s Causeway were created by ancient lava flows.

Glens of Antrim

Further north, the Glens of Antrim offer a series of scenic valleys that cut through the basalt landscape.

Rathlin Island

Rathlin, Northern Ireland’s largest island, lies off the north Antrim coast and adds to the region’s coastal variety.

Belfast

Belfast is a major centre of the newer economy, noted as the United Kingdom’s second largest technology hub outside London, with more than a quarter of its jobs linked to technology. The city also has a historic background in shipbuilding, rope manufacture and textiles. You can explore Belfast further on its own Neywo page: Belfast.

Larne

Larne serves as a major seaport, handling passengers and freight that travel between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Language and Identity

English is the main language in most households, with a local dialect showing influence from lowland Scots. Irish is an official language, Ulster Scots varieties are spoken here, and Northern Ireland Sign Language is the most common sign language. People often identify as British, Irish, or Northern Irish/Ulster, and the informal nickname “Norn Iron” reflects a distinctive Belfast pronunciation.

Cultural Expressions

In many areas, flags on poles or lamp posts express national loyalties, illustrating the ongoing conversation between the region’s links to both Ireland and the United Kingdom.

Explore with Neywo

Neywo’s free audio guide lets you discover Northern Ireland at your own pace. The guide includes six walking tours that lead you through the narrated places in Belfast, Downpatrick and Londonderry. As you reach each site, the app tells its story—no group, no schedule, just you and the surroundings. Narration is available in eleven languages, so you can choose the one that suits you best. Download Neywo and start exploring the region’s landscapes, cities and stories today.