All Historic Buildings

1870. Architect: Thomas Jackson. This Victorian villa in Italianite style set in extensive grounds was built for James Craig, a highly successful businessman who became a millionaire (Larmour). His son was first Prime Minister of Northern Ireland. Listed building. Read more...

This prison housed 19th Century prisoners, often in wretched conditions. Furnished cells, amazingly lifelike characters, sound effects and fascinating exhibitions allow the visitor to experience day to day life for prisoners and gaoler. All year. Read more...

A revitalised corner of Belfast’s colourful heritage. Don’t miss the displays of locally caught fish and fresh produce in one section and everything from discount clothing to second-hand videos in the aptlynamed Variety Market. Read more...

Malone House is an elegant 19th Georgian century mansion set in the parkland of Barnett Demense in South Belfast and is home of the Higgin Art Gallery. Permanent exhibition on Belfast parks. Restaurant on ground floor with wheelchair access and art gallery on first floor. Read more...

This, the newest attraction in the Irish Midlands opened in April 2000 at Mullingar just 1 hours drive from Dublin. The magnificent early 18th century stately home of Robert Rochfort, Earl of Belvedere, stands in 160 acres of parkland on the shores of Lough Ennell. A multi media experience tells the story of Rochfort’s cruel imprisonment of his second wife Read more...