The Northern Ireland bucket list - 22 things every person from N.I. should do before they die

Northern Ireland folk are a proud bunch but how many have actually explored all of the amazing things to see and do right on their doorstep?

To help you decide, we have created our very own Northern Ireland bucket list - 22 things every person from N.I. should do before they die.

The Dark Hedges near Ballymoney.placeholder image
The Dark Hedges near Ballymoney.
Explore the home of one of the world's oldest distilleries.placeholder image
Explore the home of one of the world's oldest distilleries.
Located near Islandmagee, the Gobbins offers one of Northern Ireland's most stunning coastal walks.placeholder image
Located near Islandmagee, the Gobbins offers one of Northern Ireland's most stunning coastal walks.
Built in the mid-nineteenth century, the Crumlin Road Gaol was closed as a prison in 1996 and reopened as a tourist attraction in 2012.placeholder image
Built in the mid-nineteenth century, the Crumlin Road Gaol was closed as a prison in 1996 and reopened as a tourist attraction in 2012.
Built in the 12th century, Carrickfergus Castle is one of the best preserved Norman structures in Northern Ireland.placeholder image
Built in the 12th century, Carrickfergus Castle is one of the best preserved Norman structures in Northern Ireland.
The Armagh Planetarium underwent a significant refurbishment in 2006.placeholder image
The Armagh Planetarium underwent a significant refurbishment in 2006.
One of the most daring entries on our bucket list but well worth it. More than 440,000 visited here in 2016.placeholder image
One of the most daring entries on our bucket list but well worth it. More than 440,000 visited here in 2016.
It's the jewel in the Northern Ireland crown and everyone living here should try to visit at least once - a magical place!placeholder image
It's the jewel in the Northern Ireland crown and everyone living here should try to visit at least once - a magical place!
The Halloween festival in Londonderry is an experience like no other. USA Today voted it the greatest place in the world to spend Halloween.placeholder image
The Halloween festival in Londonderry is an experience like no other. USA Today voted it the greatest place in the world to spend Halloween.
Unmistakable. The Dark Hedges in Co. Antrim were thrust on to the global tourism trail thanks to hit HBO fantasy series 'Game of Thrones' which featured it as the King's Road.placeholder image
Unmistakable. The Dark Hedges in Co. Antrim were thrust on to the global tourism trail thanks to hit HBO fantasy series 'Game of Thrones' which featured it as the King's Road.
There are nine glens in total and whilst it might take a bit time exploring all of them it will have been worth it. A place of stunning natural beauty that makes you proud to be from Northern Ireland.placeholder image
There are nine glens in total and whilst it might take a bit time exploring all of them it will have been worth it. A place of stunning natural beauty that makes you proud to be from Northern Ireland.
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