Heritage Island, Ireland's Visitor Attractions

Mullingar is a good base for touring the lovely lakeland region of Ireland, beginning with a visit to Belvedere House & Forest Park, originally a Victorian Hunting Lodge with extensive walled gardens and apiary. Then moving back through the centuries visit the Norman stronghold Athlone Castle, overlooking the great River Shannon. In the afternoon learn about one of Ireland most famous products – Whiskey – visiting two very different small distilleries Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre, Tullamore in Co Offaly or renowned Locke’s Distillery Museum at Kilbeggan.

Drive westward into Longford and Roscommon to explore contrasting aspects of Irish heritage from the Celtic Royal Site at Cruachan Ai Heritage Site at Tulsk to the 18th Century Palladian mansion, Famine Museum and Walled Victorian Gardens at Strokestown Park or for something different finish the day with a guided tour by an ex-miner at the Arigna Mining Experience.
Other strongly recommended visits in nearby Boyle are: King House Georgian Mansion, Galleries & Museum which is a fine example of Georgian architecture, home of the Connaught Rangers, and especially popular for families is Lough Key Forest & Activity Park with a wealth of fun filled outdoor and indoor entertainment.

To best enjoy this Midlands Heritage Magic Tour order a Heritage Island Tour Guide and avail of some great discounts.