Northern Ireland Map

Northern Ireland map, view the United Kingdom country of Northern Ireland and its major towns and cities.

Detailed Road Map of Northern Ireland United Kingdom

Northern Ireland Map: Interactive map of Northern Ireland, displaying the country which is part of the United Kingdom.

Use controls to zoom & display a detailed road map of Northern Ireland or pan to view any of its towns, cities and villages.

The main cities, towns, and villages in Northern Ireland include: Belfast, Derry, Lisburn, Newry, Armagh, Craigavon, Bangor, Coleraine, Ballymena, Omagh, Enniskillen, Carrickfergus, Newtownards, Larne, Antrim, Limavady, Cookstown, Strabane, Downpatrick, Banbridge, Dungannon, Magherafelt, Ballymoney, Lurgan, Portadown, Holywood, Donaghadee, Warrenpoint, Newcastle, Ballycastle, Portrush, Portstewart, Comber, Moira, Hillsborough, Bushmills, Whitehead, Cushendall, Rathfriland, Tandragee, Gilford, Ballynahinch, Kilkeel, Killyleagh, Crossgar, Saintfield, Maghera, Coalisland, Ballyclare, Castlewellan. Many of which can be found on this map.

Northern Ireland is one of those places that catches you by surprise. It's compact but packed to the brim with dramatic coastlines, rolling hills, ancient sites and lively towns. It's got a rugged charm that never feels forced, and whether you're up on a clifftop or in a cosy pub, there's always a story waiting to be told. The people are warm, the scenery's often breathtaking, and there's a real sense of place wherever you go. From peaceful villages tucked in among the glens to bustling city streets, it's a place that invites you in rather than shouts for attention.

The country's past is complex, layered and sometimes hard to untangle, but that's part of what gives it depth. Centuries of history are etched into castles, walls and coastal forts, from early Christian monasteries to reminders of more recent times. The capital, Belfast, has seen a huge transformation – once known for shipbuilding and later for its troubled past, it's now a thriving hub of culture, food, music and tech. Derry, also known as Londonderry, holds its own with ancient walls and a strong creative streak. Across the region, you'll find places that speak to the land's heritage, resilience, and quiet strength, often wrapped in wild beauty.

There's no shortage of things to see. The Giant's Causeway is the big name – those iconic hexagonal stones right on the edge of the Atlantic, steeped in myth and mist. The Causeway Coast is a showstopper in its own right, with castles teetering on cliffs and beaches that go on forever. The Mourne Mountains in County Down offer walking and climbing with views that'll stop you in your tracks, while Fermanagh is all about loughs, caves and gentle exploration by boat or bike. National Trust sites like Castle Ward and Mount Stewart add grandeur to the countryside, while Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge tests your nerve with every step. There's Game of Thrones filming locations dotted across the map, mixed in with historic abbeys, stone circles and quiet harbours that haven't changed much in generations.

If you're up for a day out further afield, Northern Ireland feeds into the wider Irish story. Hop across the border and you'll find yourself in the Republic, with Donegal and its beaches just over the line. But within the region itself, Belfast gives you galleries, a vibrant food scene and the Titanic Quarter – a modern slice of the city with a story rooted in its maritime past. Derry's city walls offer one of the best preserved walks in Europe, while towns like Armagh, Lisburn and Coleraine each bring something different. Whether it's old-world charm, lively markets or coastal drives, there's no shortage of places to explore.

Getting around is fairly simple, especially by road. Motorways and A-roads link the major towns and cities, with public transport covering much of the region by bus and train. Belfast has two main stations – Great Victoria Street and Lanyon Place – both connecting to local and regional lines. George Best Belfast City Airport is the most central for flights, while Belfast International sits a bit further out near Antrim. There's also City of Derry Airport for access to the north-west. Ferries from Scotland and England run regularly to Belfast and Larne, which makes bringing a car across easy enough too.

Northern Ireland is one of the four nations that make up the UK, with its own devolved government and a distinct identity shaped by history, culture and geography. It's small enough to explore in a week but rich enough to keep you coming back. From its literary voices to its political past, from rolling farmland to roaring coastlines, it's a land of contrasts – soft-spoken but full of character.

Some of the main tourist attractions in Northern Ireland include: Giant's Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Dunluce Castle, Titanic Belfast, Crumlin Road Gaol, Mount Stewart, Castle Ward, The Gobbins Cliff Path, Glenariff Forest Park, Dark Hedges, Tollymore Forest Park, Mussenden Temple, The Mourne Mountains, Slieve Donard, Glenarm Castle, Lough Neagh, Marble Arch Caves, Enniskillen Castle, Florence Court, Navan Fort, Ulster American Folk Park, Ulster Museum, Stormont Estate, SS Nomadic, Belfast City Hall, Antrim Castle Gardens, Bangor Marina, Ards Peninsula, Strangford Lough, Roe Valley Country Park, Silent Valley Reservoir, Portstewart Strand, White Park Bay, Ballintoy Harbour, Binevenagh, Castle Coole, Hezlett House, Cushendun Caves, Saint Patrick Centre, Sperrin Mountains, Gortin Glen Forest Park, Castle Espie Wetland Centre, The MAC Belfast, Derry's City Walls, Peace Bridge, Guildhall Derry, Bangor Castle Walled Garden, Lissan House, Islandmagee Coastal Walk, Crawfordsburn Country Park, Glenoe Waterfall.

Some Places in Northern Ireland: Belfast - Derry - Lisburn - Newtownabbey - Bangor - Craigavon - Castlereagh - Ballymena - Newtownards - Newry - Carrickfergus - Coleraine