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NORTHERN IRELAND Belfast Castle Northwest of downtown and 400 feet above sea level, on Cave Hill, stands Belfast Castle. The 200 acre grounds include a public park, which is ideal for walking, jogging, picnicking, or just enjoying the view. The castle, which affords panoramic views of Belfast Lough and the city, was built in the late 1800's as a family residence. It was a gift to the city in 1934 by the Earl of Shaftesbury. The Scottish baronial architecture features a six story square tower. Its cellars have been transformed into a Victorian arcade, including an antiques and craft shop, a bar, and a bistro restaurant. Location: Signposted off the Antrim Rd., 2 1/2 miles (4km) north of the city center, County Antrim More Information: www.belfastcastle.co.uk Opening Times : Daily 9am-6pm Nearest Travelodge : Stay at the Belfast Central Travelodge from as little as £29 a night, visit www.travelodge.co.uk for the best deals. Belfast Cathedral, The Cathedral Church of St Anne Whilst in Belfast why not visit the Cathedral? Location: Belfast Cathedrall, Donegall Street, BT1 2HB More information : www.belfastcathedral.org Opening times : The Cathedral is open to visitors from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm on weekdays and for a short period before and after services on Sundays. Nearest Travelodge : Stay at the Belfast Central Travelodge from as little as £29 a night, visit www.travelodge.co.uk for the best deals. Ballyholme Beach Ballyholme Beach is now Bangor's largest sandy beach following the transformation of the marina area throughout the 1990s. Depending on the tide, bathers can walk out to sea for several hundred metres before the water reaches their waists, although the area has in recent years become renowned for leisure pursuits somewhat more adventurous. Ballyholme is Bangor's wind-surfing paradise. The beach is still ideal for families and has a plentiful supply of sandcastle-building materials. Just behind the beach is a large grassy area for the children to play. Location: Groomsport Road, Bangor, Northern Ireland BT20 3TA Nearest Travelodge : Stay at the Belfast Central Travelodge from as little as £29 a night, visit www.travelodge.co.uk for the best deals. .

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