Northern Ireland might be a tiny portion of the earth, but what we lack in size, we certainly make up for in substance. Belfast tours are very popular, and one of our biggest attractions is the famous Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge; named one of the most extreme rope bridges in the world, but we are sure you will [...]
The ever-popular, natural wonder that is the Giants Cause is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Northern Ireland, and it isn’t hard to see why. Striking landscapes, rolling hills and miles upon miles of the beautiful Antrim coastline are a real wonder to behold. As with any tourist attraction; the Giants Causeway is [...]
A trip to Northern Ireland at Christmas is a must have experience at some point in your life, so why not make it happen in 2015? Not only is the capital, Belfast, surrounded by beautiful countryside that is steeped in culture, but there is also plenty to keep you occupied on your visit. Whether you’re [...]
During the voyage of the infamous liner, there was decadence and grandeur to rival any of today’s luxury travel options. Those that were in 1st class aboard the Titanic knew nothing but fine living and luxury, and they were certainly not disappointed when they embarked upon their journey to New York, which, of course, was [...]
‘Games of Thrones’ is up there with some of the most watched and talked about TV shows of modern times. Much like ‘Breaking Bad’, the series has something of a cult following and whether you’re a fan of the show or not, you will hear about it at every turn. Here at Legends of the North , [...]
When the Titanic set off on her maiden voyage in 1912, she was carrying a total of 1324 passengers – and almost half of these passengers boarded using Third Class tickets. Life in Third Class was far removed from the luxuries of First and Second Class, which we are used to seeing in the media [...]
For centuries, people all around the world have been intrigued and entranced by the dead, the afterlife and all that resides between the two. Halloween is one of the biggest commercial holidays in the world, and with its deep roots in Irish history, here at Legends of the North, we can’t help but celebrate with gusto. [...]
Straighteners? Check. Socks? Check. Sense of adventure? Errm… If you’re planning a holiday and need a check-list, remember, it isn't always about what you need to pack and take; it’s also about how to prepare in advance before you get to your destination. So we have put together a few tips that might have slipped [...]
So we all know that Ireland is home to Guinness, cabbage, potatoes and stew, but how about satisfying that sweet tooth a little, too? We have three ideas for dessert after you’ve been on one of our fine Legends of the North tours, of course! Irish coffee cake Irish coffee is created using Irish whiskey, [...]
Colin Farrell and Pierce Brosnan are amongst Irelands most famous The Titanic was originally made in Ireland The majority of Ireland has no postcodes Ireland has its own country symbol, the harp, the shamrock is also a popular symbol for Ireland Bram Stoker, the author of Dracula, was Irish Ireland was the first country to [...]
