County Antrim, Northern Ireland, is a historic and scenic county featuring Belfast, the Glens of Antrim, the Giant's Causeway, castles, vibrant towns, and rich cultural heritage.
Springhill is a 17th-century plantation house near Moneymore, Northern Ireland, featuring historic interiors, an important family library, extensive costume collection, and gardens, operated by the National Trust and open seasonally to the public.
The Giant's Causeway in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, features approximately 40,000 unique interlocking basalt columns formed by ancient volcanic activity. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a national nature reserve, offering visitors the experience of walking on natural basalt formations at the coast with notable geological and wildlife interest. Access to the natural site is free of charge, managed largely by the National Trust.
Patterson's Spade Mill in Northern Ireland is a historic water-powered spade mill preserved by the National Trust, where visitors can learn about traditional spade forging with restored machinery and see a display of Irish spade varieties. It combines indoor exhibits and workshops with the outdoor mill environment.
Castle Espie is a wetland reserve managed by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust in County Down, Northern Ireland, featuring extensive bird collections, outdoor natural trails, a reconstructed crannog, and an award-winning sustainable visitor centre with food facilities.