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At the heart of the This historic trading Belfast was once the Steeped in memories city centre is Belfast quarter is a maze of linen capital of the when Belfast was City Hall. Opened in cobblestoned streets world with factories, a world centre of 1906, it hosts a visitor and warehouses that warehouses and grand maritime trade, exhibition that tracks are now home to buildings springing ship-building and the city’s history, offers trendy bars, clubs and up to the south of commerce, the Titanic guided tours of the restaurants. Visitor the Old White Linen Quarter is one of the Council Chambers and attractions include Hall, now the site of World’s largest urban is home to the Titanic the Metropolitan Arts Belfast City Hall. Today waterfront regeneration Memorial Garden. Centre (the MAC), St visitors can enjoy the schemes. Visit or take After exploring the Anne’s Cathedral, the architecture of these a tour of the many shops and stores on NI War Memorial, the old linen mills which Titanic related visitor Donegall Place and Oh Yeah Music Centre house a mix of offices, attractions, be wowed Royal Avenue, or the and the Discover Ulster chic bars and award- by the interactive visitor Victorian St George’s Scots Centre. Full of winning restaurants. centre W5, catch a Market, hunt out the colourful street art, This is a great part of show, concert or ice many cool cafés, this area of town is town to enjoy pre- hockey match at the cosy pubs and tasty buzzing with music, theatre dinner and SSE Arena or discover restaurants hidden in entertainment and fun drinks before catching the fascinating history the entries, streets at night. an entertaining show of World War One and avenues. at the Grand Opera survivor, HMS Caroline. House.
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As well as sensational Make time for afternoon Be sure to visit Enjoy afternoon tea in shopping at Victoria tea in the luxurious Ireland’s tallest bar, the opulent ‘Drawing Square, don’t miss taking Merchant Hotel to admire the Observatory at the Office Two’ at the Titanic the lift up to the huge the opulent surroundings, Grand Central Hotel, Hotel Belfast, where dome to enjoy 360° huge domed ceiling where you can take in many of the world’s most degree views right across and Ireland’s largest the view and savour the famous ocean liners were the city. chandelier. most masterfully mixed designed. cocktail creations.
6 VISITBELFAST.COM QUEEN’S GAELTACHT THE QUARTER QUARTER EASTSIDE SHANKILL
Home to Queen’s The focus of Irish Once the beating heart Straddling North University Belfast, the language, music of the city’s industrial and West Belfast, area is abound with and culture is in the past with thousands the Shankill is home tranquil parks and west of the city. Many of people employed to a wide collection gardens. Come face visitors come to see in linen mills, rope of painted murals to face with dinosaurs, the area’s famous factories, engineering depicting the social get up close with an political murals and works and shipyards, and political history Egyptian mummy, or peace wall but there’s EastSide is now thriving of the area. Places of marvel at some of the plenty more to discover. once again but this interest include the best Irish art, there’s An Chultúrlann, the time as a hub of culture Old Shankill Graveyard, plenty to enjoy and Quarter’s culture and and creativity. Make dating back to the 14th loads to love at the arts centre, contains the EastSide Visitor century, the Shankill Ulster Museum. Stroll an excellent restaurant, Centre your first stop, Memorial Park and the through the Victorian gift shop, theatre and with information on ancient Bullaun Stone. Palm House in Botanic gallery. Explore Clonard key attractions in east St Matthew’s Church, Gardens, take in an Monastery or enjoy the Belfast and famous built in 1872, is nearby art-house movie at QFT, three mile Divis Summit people who lived in and is known as the relax in one of the many Trail, a specifically the area including CS Shankill Shamrock due cool coffee shops or designed loop walk on Lewis, George Best and to its unique design and enjoy great live music Divis Mountain with Van Morrison. distinctive shape. or stand-up comedy at spectacular views the Empire Music Hall. over Belfast.
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The neighbouring Drop in to Cumann Rediscover The Stop at Cupar Way to Lisburn Road offers Chluain Árd where Chronicles of Narnia with see the murals, graffiti the ultimate designer you can be assured of a walk through CS Lewis and short messages of shopping experience traditional entertainment Square, featuring seven peace and hope left by dotted with a selection at its very best with bronze sculptures from thousands of visitors to of cafés, artisan delis, music, craic and ceilidh. ‘The Lion, The Witch and the Peace Wall. salons and wine bars. The Wardrobe’.
For locations, check out our handy map on page 58. VISITBELFAST.COM 7 Belfast’s Titanic Quarter is steeped in the rich history and tradition of the city’s shipbuilding heritage – much of which now stands on reclaimed land built on top of the very shipyards where these ships were built and launched.
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8 VISITBELFAST.COM Alongside the Titanic and Olympic design innovations that led to the slipways and the impressive Edwardian creation of RMS Titanic. Pass through Dock and Pumphouse, sit high tech the original Harland & Wolff gates to developments including the Titanic continue their journey to the shipyard Exhibition Centre, Public Records Office and take the dark ride that uses special of NI, and the internationally acclaimed effects, animations and full-scale Titanic Studios, home to the Game of reconstructions to recreate the reality of Thrones film set. shipbuilding in the early 1900s. Get an The jewel in the Quarter’s crown, eagle’s eye view of the actual slipways however, is Titanic Belfast, which has on which both the Titanic and the welcomed over 5 million visitors from Olympic once rested and experience the over 145 countries since it opened excitement of launch day in 1911. View in 2012. This architectural triumph the life size plan of Titanic’s Promenade houses the world’s largest Titanic visitor Deck, outlining where the liner’s experience, featuring nine interpretive lifeboats and funnels and benches on and interactive galleries that explore board would have been. the sights, sounds, smells and stories Then it’s all aboard to experience of Titanic, as well as the city and people an eclectic range of exhibits, models, who made her. interactive databases and elaborate Step back in time and learn about computer generated imagery which the thriving industries and exciting illustrate the ship’s opulent fit-out
VISITBELFAST.COM 9 including exact replicas of the cabins, and journeys through the dining areas, the ship’s engine rooms, working interiors and deck promenade, where you can see and hear the ocean and feel the engines rumbling. Pay tribute to the loss of this magnificent ship and the 1,500 men, women and children who lost their lives Rest & Refuel on her tragic maiden voyage, experience the aftermath, the inquiries and the sensational news reports of the The stunning Titanic Hotel time. The story is then brought up to the present day Belfast is located in the with the discovery of the wreck and into the future with former headquarters of live links to contemporary undersea exploration. Harland & Wolff. Drop in for a drink or afternoon tea in the At the end of your visit you can browse the extensive breathtaking ‘Drawing Office Titanic Store or relax with a light bite in the Galley Café, Two’ where many of the world’s a meal in Bistro 401 or if you’re visiting on a Sunday you most famous ocean liners, can indulge yourself with a luxury Afternoon Tea by the including RMS Titanic, were Grand Staircase. painstakingly designed.
The Dock Café is an ‘honesty box’ café, so you pay whatever you think is a fair price. Here you’ll find an ever-expanding collection of quirky pieces of history from the Belfast docks: Titanic memorabilia, models and unique pictures of shipyard life, and artefacts from the old H&W Drawing Offices. Hickson’s Point sits just outside Titanic Belfast and is an authentic 1900’s public house serving the spirit of the shipyard with traditional music, heritage décor and locally produced food.
10 VISITBELFAST.COM titanic the Legend the Story Explore the sights, sounds and stories of RMS Titanic at this World leading visitor attraction in the city where it all began, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
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SS Nomadic Explore the restored last remaining White Star Line vessel and the biggest Titanic artefact in the world. Built by Harland and Wolff in 1911, SS Nomadic served as the tender ship for Titanic on her maiden voyage, carrying first and second class passengers from the port of Cherbourg to the ship. The vessel also served in World War I and II, as well as luxury liners Queen Mary and the Queen Elizabeth.
Wee Tram Tours The Great Light TITANICa The Exhibition The Wee Tram is a fun way to Originally serving both Mew Explore fascinating artefacts see all the sights of Titanic’s and Tory Island lighthouses, and personal stories that will historic shipyard. Travelling in the Great Light is a new help you to find out more about carriages based on the funky feature on the Titanic Walkway life on board Titanic, her sister red-and-cream tram cars linking the Titanic Slipways ships Olympic and Britannic, that operated in the shipyard with HMS Caroline. The optic and how the story of this ship in Titanic’s day, passengers is the largest of its kind ever has endured in myth and get a full guided tour around constructed and dates back to memory. Explore the short but the docks, and also get up 1887. It is lit all year round and dramatic life of Titanic and the close and personal to the has amazing views over Belfast events leading up to her tragic modern shipyard. Harbour and Lough. loss in 1912.
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HMS CAROLINE
Based in Belfast’s Be immersed in life aboard this unique ship – lone survivor of famous Titanic history’s greatest naval engagement… the Battle of Jutland! Quarter, HMS Visitors can enjoy the new Dockside Museum, a space dedicated to telling the personal stories of the crew along with HMS Caroline’s Caroline is a First colourful history in Belfast – her home for over 90 years! World War-era Then step aboard the ‘Carry’ and see a powerful drama of Jutland warship now and experience impressively restored cabins and deck areas as well restored as a as an array of state-of-the-art interactive exhibits. must-see floating Soak up the atmosphere as you find out about communication at museum with an sea in the Signal School, and continue to the Torpedo School before amazing story finishing your visit at the authentic galley café. Finally, relax at the new picnic area or let your little mariners loose to tell. on the naval-themed kiddies’ play park as you take in the panoramic views of Belfast harbour. Come aboard HMS Caroline, an experience the whole family can enjoy!
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VISITBELFAST.COM 15 Crumlin The Gaol dates back to 1845 and closed its doors as a working Road Gaol prison in 1996. Uncover 150 years of history with a guided tour of Belfast’s most infamous prison.
Built between 1843 and 1845, the County Gaol for Antrim was designed by the renowned architect Charles Lanyon. The black basalt rock prison was modelled on TOP TIP London’s Pentonville Prison. Visitors can now take the tour of this nineteenth century Grade ‘A’ listed building and experience life behind bars. During its time in service 25,000 people were imprisoned, 17 people were executed, numerous escapes were undertaken and many infamous inmates were detained in it. Learn about when women and children were held within its walls through After your tour why not to the political segregation of republican and loyalist stay for a bite to eat prisoners. A qualified guide takes visitors through the at Cuffs Bar and Grill, key areas of the prison including the Governor’s Office, offering exciting food made with fresh, locally the holding cells, execution cell, the graveyard and the sourced ingredients. underground tunnel linking the Gaol with the Crumlin Road Courthouse.
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HBO®’s Game of Thrones® is one of the most popular and successful fantasy TV series ever made and it is filmed at a number of locations just outside Belfast. The magical atmosphere captured on film is due to the stunning filming locations chosen for the show, so hop on a tour to get out and explore them. Home of Thrones
The mesmerising fantasy lands of Westeros have been created using Northern Ireland’s rugged coastlines, historic castles and breath-taking countryside and forests. The dramatic scenery of the Causeway Coast and Glens, and Counties Down, Fermanagh and Armagh form the backdrop of much of the show’s action and fans can easily access many of the locations from Belfast and follow in the footsteps of a favourite character. Some of the filming locations not to be missed and to name but a few include Castle Ward and Tollymore Forest Park (Winterfell), Downhill Beach (Dragonstone) and Murlough Bay (Stormlands).
*All tours are independently operated by each provider. They are not sponsored, endorsed or affiliated with HBO® or anyone associated with Game of Thrones®.
18 VISITBELFAST.COM For more information on tours and experiences currently available as well as updates on the Game of Thrones legacy experiences, see: visitbelfast.com/gameofthrones
TOURS Studios in Banbridge which There are a number of guided will showcase a wide array coach tours that depart from of subject matter from the Belfast. Meet Winterfell’s series spanning all seasons Master-at-Arms, dress up in and settings. character costumes, tour the movie set, and enjoy the thrill The attractions will offer fans of firing live arrows at White the first opportunity to set Walkers. You can even meet two foot inside some of the most of the Starks’ actual Direwolves! iconic locations from the series to see how the world’s GAME OF THRONES® biggest TV show was made. LEGACY EXPERIENCES Each site will feature not only As Game of Thrones finishes the breathtaking sets, but DON’T MISS filming after a decade in will also exhibit displays of Northern Ireland, HBO plans to costumes, props, weapons, set The official HBO Game celebrate the show’s incredible decorations, art files, models, of Thrones: The Touring Exhibition is another legacy by converting several and other production materials. highlight for 2019, filming locations into visitor The visitor experience will be bringing the largest public attractions. Plans are underway enhanced by state-of-the-art display of breath-taking to include the standing sets digital content and interactive images and enthralling for iconic locations such as materials which will showcase artefacts from the hit TV Winterfell, Castle Black, and some of the digital wizardry the show to Belfast’s Titanic Kings Landing alongside a series is known for. Exhibition Centre. formal studio tour of Linen Mill
VISITBELFAST.COM 19 TAKE A TOUR: No matter what your interest is – Titanic heritage, political history, food, music, the Giant’s Causeway or even Game of Thrones’ locations – tie it all together with one of the various tours on offer, on foot, bike, boat, bus or car. Here are a few ideas of the many ways to discover the city sights.
CITY TOURS MUSIC TOUR FOOD & DRINK TOURS
If you’re short on time or want Take a bus journey through There are a number of to get a general overview of the heart of this rock and delicious food and drink tours everything the city has to roll city. Sit back, relax, and on offer in and around the offer, book a private guided enjoy tunes and tales from city and further afield. Take a taxi tour or get a ticket for Them to Van Morrison, by walking tour around the city’s an open top bus tour. It’s the way of awesome guitar gastronomic hot spots or a ideal way to find out all about players, traditional and folk, coach tour that brings you to the city’s history including the to punk rock and Hollywood visit some of our top artisan famous political wall murals, soundtracks. Finish up at food and drink producers, the Peace Wall, Stormont the Belfast Music exhibition whose products are served Parliament Buildings and at the Oh Yeah Music Centre on the tables of Michelin other highlights throughout in the Cathedral Quarter, starred restaurants across the Gaeltacht, Queen’s, dedicated to telling the story the country. Cathedral and Titanic of the great achievers of Quarters. local music.
WALKING TOURS
There’s no better way of exploring a city as compact as Belfast, than on foot. There are a number of excellent themed walking tours on offer, so charge your camera, get your trainers on and enjoy the ‘craic’ with your local guide. It’s a great way to meet fellow visitors and enables you to discover some hidden gems and enjoy some unique and entertaining stories as you learn about the history and culture of Belfast.
20 VISITBELFAST.COM GAME OF THRONES TOURS For more inspiration, see: visitbelfast.com/tours Filmed in Belfast’s Titanic Studios and across various locations throughout Northern Ireland, you can take a guided coach tour to explore some of the stunning filming locations featured in the hit show. You can step into ‘Winterfell’ and experience archery in a recreated film set in ‘Stark family’ costumes, or even meet two of the Starks’ actual Direwolves! COISTE IRISH POLITICAL HISTORY TOURS
Experience a bus or walking tour with trained tour guides from the ex-prisoner community who give a truly unique insight into the Northern Ireland ‘Troubles’, and how it has shaped their communities. Recently listed as one of Europe’s most alternative city tours.
TITANIC BOAT TOUR BIKE TOURS
Take the world’s only guided Take a guided bike tour Titanic Boat tour to see around Belfast and discover the ever changing story a range of attractions and of Belfast’s rich maritime interesting points along heritage and how the the way, or create your own port has developed and itinerary and hire a Belfast changed from its industrial Bike from one of 40 docking shipbuilding roots to a stations located across major tourist attraction. the city centre. It’s a great Embracing the RMS Titanic low cost and convenient WEE TOAST TOURS story, old and new, the boat way to travel about and tour allows visitors to view explore. There’s a great Enjoy a unique ‘beer bike’ the Titanic Quarter from the cycling network across the guided cycle tour through water and appreciate the city, including bike friendly the streets of Belfast. This 15 vastness of this important trails along the Connswater seater vehicle lets you take industrial era. The Tour also Greenway, Lagan Towpath in the sights and sounds of heads round to Musgrave and Comber Greenway. the city whilst enjoying a Channel where there’s a drink and pedalling from the chance of seeing Belfast’s comfort of your bar stool! large breeding seal colony.
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Belfast may be Museums Galleries small in size, but it’s Set in the beautiful Botanic Belfast has an impressive array huge in imagination! Gardens, the Ulster Museum is a of gallery space, displaying treasure house of the past and everything from the most Explore some of present with a rich collection of art, contemporary visual art in the cool art spaces history and natural sciences. The the Golden Thread Gallery to and creative places impressive galleries are free to visit traditional printmaking techniques just waiting to be throughout the year and there’s a showcased in the Belfast Print discovered. great range of touring exhibits on Workshop. The Naughton Gallery offer, including the 2019 highlight at Queen’s features a rolling ‘Leonardo da Vinci: A life in Drawing’. programme of works from the You can explore life from 100 years University’s own collection, touring ago at the Ulster Folk & Transport exhibitions and shows by local and Museum, the history of linen international artists. On the first production at the Irish Linen Centre, Thursday of each month, the city’s Northern Ireland’s experience galleries stay open late and you during the Second World War at can explore on foot or on a guided the War Memorial Gallery and the bus tour to experience the ever historic connections between Ulster changing highlights of Belfast’s and Scotland at the Discover Ulster vibrant visual arts scene. Scots Centre.
22 VISITBELFAST.COM The Murals & Public Art Described as “the world’s Performing Arts greatest open-air gallery”, Check out fantastic touring west the murals in East and end productions at the historic West Belfast are a must- Grand Opera House (1895), enjoy see experience for visitors. the tranquil river views as well Artworks range from as superb local productions at Republican and Loyalist the stunning Lyric Theatre in political statements to the Queen’s Quarter or enjoy a colourful celebrations of mixed programme of theatre, Literary Scene the city’s famous sons and music, dance and visual art The Linen Hall Library is the daughters. Check out the at the MAC in the Cathedral oldest library in Belfast and stunning street art scattered Quarter. The Ulster Hall (1862) the last subscribing library throughout the Cathedral in the Linen Quarter is home to in Ireland, renowned for its Quarter and there are over 150 the Ulster Orchestra as well as unparalleled Irish and Local pieces of public art placed offering a programme full of all Studies Collection. Northern around the city to choose genres of music and comedy. Ireland’s Nobel Prizewinning from. Pieces worth finding include: ‘the Big Fish’ on The Waterfront Hall has stunning poet, Seamus Heaney, is Donegall Quay, ‘the Beacon of views and provides a fantastic celebrated with an exhibition Hope’ towering over the River programme offering concerts, space and programme of Lagan, and Belfast’s largest comedy, theatre, ballet, dance literary events at HomePlace sculpture ‘Rise’ can be seen at and much more. In the Gaeltacht in Bellaghy. There are some the Broadway roundabout. Quarter, Cultúrlann McAdam Ó great literary festivals on offer Fiaich is an Irish language arts including the Writers on Writers and cultural centre where you Festival and the Belfast Book can experience traditional music, Festival (see P38/39). poetry readings, céilís, workshops and a children’s arts programme.
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24 VISITBELFAST.COM Restaurant reviewers have plated up praise for Belfast’s food scene and there’s nothing like exploring a city, its restaurants and new culinary experiences to make mouth-watering memories. Belfast offers everything from Michelin star dining to the classic ‘Ulster Fry’ and the best fish and chips around, so you won’t leave disappointed!
Dining Out Ginaissance Belfast has all the right ingredients for coffee, lunch and dinner and is home to some of the most talented chefs in Belfast is experiencing something of a ‘Ginaissance’ the world. The much coveted Michelin-starred ‘Eipic’ and with many bars and restaurants ‘Ox’ have put Belfast on the culinary map, and the finest in across the city offering an local cuisine can also be found at renowned establishments entire menu dedicated to this including James Street, The Muddlers Club, Shu and The increasingly varied spirit. While Great Room Restaurant to name but a few. Great chefs, you’re here, make sure to try the superb local produce and great value means Belfast has best in our local craft distilled one of the tastiest food scenes in the UK or Ireland. In the gin. Echlinville Distillery’s Cathedral Quarter, you’ll find a selection of tasty restaurants ‘Jawbox’ is perfect served with in Saint Anne’s Square, and you’ll be spoilt for choice in ginger ale, mint leaves and a the city centre with the likes of Mourne Seafood Bar, Home wedge of lime, or Rademon Restaurant, Deanes and Howard Street. The city’s diverse Estate’s ‘Shortcross’ served with cultures are showcased with the very best of Chinese, frozen orange ice cubes, fresh Indian, Thai, Mexican, Spanish, Italian and Japanese food, mint and elderflower tonic water. so there’s plenty to choose from. You can also take a day trip out of the city to tour these award Markets and More winning distilleries or even make Belfast really is a foodies delight. At the weekend, St your very own creation at the George’s Market oozes Victorian charm with some of the Hughes Craft Distillery Gin & finest fresh produce and street food as well as local arts Spirit School. and crafts. Stop for brunch or soak up the atmosphere with great live music. Explore amazing delis such as Sawers and Avoca, with their extensive range of high quality local artisan products, and those with a sweet tooth shouldn’t miss Co Couture where you can buy locally made award- winning chocolates.
Coffee Stop Belfast has a vibrant café culture. From local artisan roasters, to incredible independent coffee shops and top class baristas... you’ll never be far away from a great hand- TOP TIPPLE crafted coffee or a boutique loose leaf blended tea. There are an abundance of coffee shops in Belfast but worth a You’ll find whiskey galore in stop are local chain Clements, Patisserie Valerie beside City this off-licence cum whiskey Hall and Oh! Donuts & Coffee on Upper Arthur Street. museum - the ‘Friend at Hand’ on Hill Street lovingly charts the history of distilling in Belfast.
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Shopping TOP TIP
Compact in size, but uncompromising in choice, Belfast If you’re in the city at the offers shoppers the ultimate retail experience. Find weekend, don’t miss the everything you could possibly need under one roof at chance to browse stalls full either Victoria Square or Castle Court; find all the high of the finest fresh produce, street names you can think of along Donegall Place and local arts and crafts and Royal Avenue or hunt out the city’s unique craft shops, delicious hot food at the vintage stores, independent record shops and second charming Victorian St hand books retailers. For chic designer boutiques and George’s Market, which is open every Friday, Saturday private art galleries, interspersed with delis, wine bars and Sunday. and cafés, you can make a day of it on the Lisburn Road.
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Action Packed Sport
Rugby Football Ulster Rugby competes in the Guinness The Northern Ireland international team PRO14 and the Heineken Champions Cup will be competing to qualify for Euro 2020 with home games played regularly at the with games commencing in March 2019. Kingspan Stadium. The season kicks off The Danske Bank Premiership has weekly in September and runs through to April. league matches taking place throughout There’s always a cracking atmosphere and Northern Ireland. plenty of action to follow. Greyhound Racing Ice Hockey Drumbo Park offers two action-packed Belfast Giants home games take place race nights every week. You can either most weekends at The SSE Arena from experience the electric atmosphere August until April. The season promises from the trackside or enjoy plenty of fast and furious action that will dinner and track views have you on the edge of your seat, from from the Grandstand bone-crunching hits to last minute game- Restaurant. winning goals.
Gaelic Games Gaelic Football, Hurling and Camogie are fast-paced action sports. The season runs from February until October with the All-Ireland finals taking place in Dublin’s Croke Park.
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Made for Golf Take a hike Not only does Northern Ireland Stretch your legs and see the city produce golf champions, it also from up high with a hike up Black boasts an enviable collection of Mountain or the iconic Cave Hill, some of the world’s best courses. and enjoy the fresh air, nature and Belfast itself has fourteen courses fantastic city views. and golf centres, while the world renowned links courses of Royal On your bike County Down and Royal Portrush Belfast is very bike friendly, with The Open are just over an hour’s drive away. plenty of riverside cycle trails to The 148th Open makes explore at your leisure. Belfast a historic return to It’s a brand new day for Bikes offers easy cycle hire at over Northern Ireland in Belfast City Marathon! 40 docking stations around the 2019. Golf’s oldest and Belfast City Marathon moves to a city centre. most international Sunday for the first time on 5 May Championship returns 2019, with a new, flatter, faster Action packed adventure after 68 years with the route starting in the grounds of Belfast offers many different world’s greatest players Stormont Estate. There’s a line up opportunities to add a thrilling competing for the Claret Jug at Royal Portrush. of events for all levels including twist to your city break, from zip theopen.com the Marathon and Wheelchair wiring to canoeing, archery to Race, Team Relay, 8 Mile Walk orienteering and water sports to and Fun Run. Entries close on mountain biking. Check out one of 12 April 2019. Register at: the many outdoor activity centres belfastcitymarathon.com to create your urban adventure.
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Belfast is a great holiday destination with plenty of attractions for the young, and not so young, in the city and beyond.
Go wild at Belfast Zoo with spectacular all family-friendly. Experience wildlife, fun feeding times and trails life under the sea at Exploris to follow, as well as panoramic views Aquarium, choose from across Belfast. Get up close and cuddle trampolining, high ropes the little animals at Streamvale or courses or indoor skiing the Ark Open Farms, visit Ireland’s at We Are Vertigo or they largest collection of native and exotic can get their skates on at waterbirds at Castle Espie or view Dundonald Ice Bowl. Take a wildlife from all over the world at splash at the Let’s Go Hydro Belfast’s Window on Wildlife. inflatable water park, scale the If prehistoric beasts are of more walls at Clip ‘n Climb or test your interest, head over to the Ulster adventure golf skills at The Lost City. Museum, with its interactive learning Visit the Ulster Folk and Transport zones full of great activities to keep Museum, which has one of the best the kids happy. The Odyssey Pavilion rail galleries in Europe and also allows provides some wet weather respite with visitors to experience what life would a whole host of entertainment under have been like 100 years ago in its one roof –find W5 discovery centre, outdoor folk park. Fancy a day trip? bowling alleys, cinemas and, if the Then venture out of the city to enjoy a Belfast Giants are playing at home, end- wealth of National Trust properties with to-end ice hockey matches. glorious grounds and gardens to explore Nearby you can learn about the city’s and plenty of family events on offer maritime heritage at SS Nomadic, HMS throughout the year. Caroline and Titanic Belfast, which are
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VISITBELFAST.COM 31 City of Music Belfast is a city that truly loves live music, and you’re guaranteed to find something musical to enjoy on your visit here, whether it’s toe-tapping traditional Irish music in one of our historic pubs, a standing room only gig in one of our top venues or an evening of soothing jazz or classical music.
Famous Faces Traditional Music Concerts and Gigs Belfast has been the birthplace, The city hosts a wide variety It’s not just about the music but spiritual home, inspiration of traditional Irish music how you experience it. Belfast and venue extraordinaire for sessions and on any given night has some incredible live music musicians past and present in you’ll find locals and visitors venues, so whether you’re looking every genre, including 1950’s alike toe-tapping to trad music for an intimate gig or bagging songstress Ruby Murray, the in a pub. Enjoy a pint and a bowl tickets to top international legendary Van Morrison, rock of Irish stew while listening to a artists, you’ll find yourself in the guitarist Gary Moore and pop few tunes at Kelly’s Cellars, one perfect surroundings. Smaller super group Snow Patrol. Delve of Belfast’s oldest pubs. Better venues worth a visit include the into Belfast’s musical heritage still, try the hands-on approach, Belfast Empire, a beautifully with a visit to the Oh Yeah Music with beginner’s bodhran (a converted church which hosts Centre or take a Belfast Music traditional Irish drum) at The regular gigs and their popular Tour through the heart of this Dirty Onion. Or book a Belfast Empire Laughs Back Comedy rock and roll city. Pub Experience with Belfast Club, and Voodoo which adds Hidden Tours at Maddens Bar a bit of spice for those who where you can enjoy a tasting like things a little different! For of local drinks before being international touring acts, sell out entertained by Irish musicians, club nights and local live bands, dancers and story tellers.
32 VISITBELFAST.COM Belfast Music Playlist Tune into our playlist of music from Belfast and Northern Ireland. A mix of genres past, present and future curated by Oh Yeah Music centre and guest artists. Scan the Spotify code below.
DON’T MISS
head to The Limelight. Something Different For larger events, there’s the Belfast has plenty of places to Waterfront Hall on the edge enjoy world music and discover of the River Lagan and the something new. Lose yourself SSE Arena, which has played in a tropical party at Revolución Live Music Festivals host to the MTV Europe Music de Cuba with live samba There’s a great line Awards, Beyoncé, U2 and music and salsa dancing, or be up of music festivals many more. The historic Ulster transported to 1930’s New York throughout 2019 including Hall, which dates back to 1862, at Bert’s Jazz bar. Feel like a the Belfast Nashville is one of the oldest purpose- star and experience an evening Songwriters Festival in built concert halls in the UK reminiscent of 1920’s Hollywood March, Belsonic in June, and Ireland, and is home to at Cabaret Supperclub, with live Vital in August and Proms in the Park in September. the Ulster Orchestra. It’s also jazz, burlesque, contortionists, Check out the full list on where Led Zeppelin famously magicians, comedians and P38/39. took to the stage to debut bands while you enjoy a Stairway to Heaven in 1971. sumptuous meal served by your very own Cabaret Butler.
VISITBELFAST.COM 33 After Dark Belfast city does not disappoint when it comes to a night on the town, with an abundance of smart and stylish bars, big screen sports, live music, nightclubs and gay venues, there’s something for everyone!
One of Belfast’s most popular areas for a cosy snug in the Crown Liquor Saloon, evening entertainment is the Cathedral an ornate Victorian gin palace dating Quarter, where you’ll find everything from back to 1826 and one of the best known live music to local theatre, classy cocktails landmarks in the city, or enjoy a pint in one to micro beers, cool jazz to traditional of Belfast’s oldest pubs, Kelly’s Cellars. Irish music, atmospheric beer gardens Love a laugh? Then head to The Empire and gourmet cuisine to tapas on the go. in the Queen’s Quarter for its weekly Check out the Duke of York boasting the comedy night. Want to catch a night of big largest whiskey collection in Ireland, the screen sports? Make a stop at the Kitchen Dirty Onion in Belfast’s oldest building and Bar in the city centre, Cutters Wharf in the John Hewitt for its extensive craft beer Queen’s Quarter, or Rockies Sports Bar in selection and diverse range of live music. the Odyssey Pavilion at Titanic Quarter, Find the best traditional pubs to enjoy or for something a little different, book a the perfect pint of Guinness. With original table at Cabaret, where you can enjoy a features, a warm atmosphere and friendly 1920’s Hollywood style supper club with a welcome there is no better place to meet variety of entertaining dinner shows. friends and enjoy the local craic. Relax in Enjoy a cocktail with a view at one of
34 VISITBELFAST.COM TOP TIP the city’s many stylish rooftop as guests from the Marbella Café Culture bars including Babel, The and Ibiza scene at Alibi in the Lots of the city’s stylish Treehouse and The Perch, or Queen’s Quarter. Enjoy Asian cafés stay open late, venture up to The Observatory, inspired luxury at Chinawhite hosting everything Ireland’s tallest sky-bar on the or check out Ollie’s Club in from craft circles and 23rd floor of the Grand Central the basement of the stunning acoustic music to Hotel, to enjoy breathtaking Merchant Hotel, which is one regular board game views over Belfast and beyond. of Belfast’s most exclusive nights, dishing up For those that want to party nightclubs and plays host to fabulous treats and on into the small hours, there’s many celebrities, VIPs and keeping the caffeine a vibrant club scene on offer. socialites. flowing. Sixty6 features a 4th floor club, a 50s themed drinking lounge, Whatever nightlife you seek, a chic rooftop bar and an Belfast is happy to oblige! intimate cocktail bar, all under For more inspiration, see one roof, or you’ll find the very visitbelfast.com best in local DJ talent as well
VISITBELFAST.COM 35 Belfast has a thriving LGBTQ+ scene across the city, with a dedicated nightlife focus around the Smithfield and Union areas. LGBTQ+
Belfast Pride
The annual festival is a 10-day celebration and the largest of its kind on the island of Ireland. Attracting thousands of revellers each summer at the end of July, visitors can enjoy debates, film, music & drama with a spectacular finale city parade and party.
Gay venues to take note of include The Kremlin, a Soviet- style venue with extravagant décor. The Tsar Cocktail lounge, the Long Bar and Red Square continues the communist-chic vibe. It offers a huge variety of theme nights, which gives it the reputation of the best gay venue in Ireland. Union Street is situated in a 19th century shoe factory, is a great place Outburst Queer for some fine gastro pub grub with a cool yet comfy vibe. Arts Festival Upstairs, the Green Room Cocktail Lounge is particularly worth a visit, and the adjoining Shoe Factory provides wacky Taking place every November, entertainment from Bingo and Karaoke to quizzes and the Outburst Queer Arts cabaret. Maverick Bar & Boom Box is a popular and well- Festival is a celebration of loved for its eclectic live music nights and comedy shows. queer art and performance The ‘Open Mic’ sessions here are unmissable, taking place in Belfast, showcasing great every Wednesday from 9pm! local and international queer work and supporting the development of queer arts at home and internationally. 36 VISITBELFAST.COM Celebrating life, every day, everywhere
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February Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing Ulster Museum (until 6th May) Four Corners Festival 4cornersfestival.com Chinese New Year cwa-ni.org NI Science Festival nisciencefestival.com Belfast City Dance crescentarts.org Fairtrade Fortnight 2019 Festival acsoni.org
March EVENTS & BMS International Festival of Chamber Music FESTIVALS belfastmusicsociety.com Belfast Children’s Festival youngatart.co.uk No matter what time of the year you visit the Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival city, your trip is bound to coincide with one of belfastnashville.com Belfast’s many festivals and events giving you Brilliant Corners Belfast the chance to experience everything from world Jazz Festival music, top theatre productions, gastronomic food movingonmusic.com festivals, traditional sessions and contemporary Imagine! Belfast Festival dance. Celebrate Chinese New Year, Mela, St. of Ideas and Politics Patrick’s Day, Irish cultural festivals and the 12th imaginebelfast.com of July commemorative parade in Belfast and see St Patrick’s Day how diverse, vibrant and lively the city really is. belfastcity.gov.uk/events Feile an Earriagh feilebelfast.com
38 VISITBELFAST.COM An Droichead Spring Festival Belfast City Blues Festival Proms in the Park androichead.com belfastcityblues.com bbc.co.uk/proms Ulster Festival of Arts Autumn Fair July and Design belfastcity.gov.uk/events Orangefest ulsterfestival.com belfastorangefest.co.uk Winterfell Festival World Book Day nationaltrust.org.uk/winterfell The 148th Open, Royal Portrush linenhall.com theopen.com Culture Night culturenightbelfast.com April Rose Week Belfast Film Festival belfastcity.gov.uk/events Belfast City Half Marathon belfastfilmfestival.org belfastcitymarathon.com McCracken Summer Festival Spring Fair mhicreachtain.com October belfastcity.gov.uk/events Belfast Pride Belfast International Lord Mayor’s Day belfastpride.com Arts Festival belfastcity.gov.uk/events belfastinternationalartsfestival.com August Sonorities Festival Belfast Cinemagic Festival August Craft Month sonorities.org cinemagic.org.uk craftni.org Belfast Fashion Week May Belfast Guitar Festival belfastfashionweek.com Festival of Fools belfastguitarfest.com foolsfestival.com Halloween Monster Mash Open House Festival belfastcity.gov.uk/events Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival openhousefestival.com cqaf.com Sunflowerfest November Belfast City Marathon sunflowerfest.co.uk Twilight Market belfastcitymarathon.com stgeorgesmarket.com Feile an Phobail Writers on Writers Festival feilebelfast.com Outburst Queer Arts Festival linenhall.com outburstarts.com Eastside Arts Festival Belfast Craft Beer Festival eastsidearts.net Belfast Design Week belfastcraftbeer.com belfastdesignweek.com Caribbean Festival Belfast Parkland International acsoni.org Sound of Belfast Golf Tournament soundofbelfast.com Woodstock Rhythm belfastparklandtournament.com & Blues Festival C.S Lewis Festival Belfast Maritime Festival woodstockbelfast.co.uk eastsidearts.net belfastcity.gov.uk/events CHSQ 2019 The Lady Boys of Bangkok customhousesquare.com ladyboysofbangkok.co.uk June Belsonic Feile an Droichead Fleadh Feirste belsonic.com androichead.com visitwestbelfast.com Belfast International Belfast Vital Festival Christmas Lights Switch-On Photo Festival ticketmaster.ie visitbelfast.com belfastphotofestival.com Hilden Beer and Music Festival Friendship Four Ice Hockey AVA Music Conference taproomhilden.com Tournament and Festival friendshipfour.com Belfast Mela avafestival.com artsekta.org.uk December Belfast Book Festival Belfast Christmas Market belfastbookfestival.com September visitbelfast.com/christmas Belfast Tattoo Fred Festival of Cycling belfasttattoo.com Basketball Hall of Fame thefred.cc Belfast Classic European Heritage Open Days Belfast International belfastbasketballclassic.com discovernorthernireland.com/ehod ‘Titango’ Festival belfasttango.com
VISITBELFAST.COM 39 Belfast Plus You can easily access both countryside and sea shore within a short drive of Belfast to enjoy a variety of exciting attractions, historic places of interest, informative tours, outdoor activities and amazing scenery. belfastplus.com
LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH
Lisburn & Castlereagh has a Demesne and the woodlands Calling and Hilden Beer and rich cultural heritage, from and lake at Hillsborough Forest. Music Festival. Families can the historic quarter in Lisburn Hillsborough is also home to enjoy an array of shows and City Centre to the Memories of the historic Courthouse and workshops at the ISLAND Arts Castlereagh Heritage Trail. stunning Hillsborough Castle Centre and numerous events in and Gardens, the official Lisburn’s Market Square. Discover the History residence of the Royal Family in Explore the beautifully restored Northern Ireland. Family Fun Castle Gardens or learn about The Lagan Valley Leisureplex our industrial heritage with a Shop and Dine provides fun for kids of all visit to the award winning Irish Discover the true taste of Ulster ages, get active at Dundonald Linen Centre. You can discover in our vibrant restaurants, cafés Ice Bowl or relax in the rural the magic of traditional brewing and farmers markets, featuring surrounding of Streamvale by visiting Ireland’s oldest produce from some of the area’s Farm. Sports enthusiasts won’t independent brewery in the award winning growers and be disappointed with a night courtyard of Hilden House producers. Memorable shopping at Drumbo Park Greyhound or distill your own gin in the opportunities await you at Bow Stadium, or improve your golf newly opened distillery at the Street Mall, Sprucefield and handicap at one of the many Stillhouse, Moira. Forestside Shopping Centres terrific courses. Let’s Go Hydro and Lisburn Square. is situated at Knockbracken Villages, Castles & Gardens Reservoir and features Northern The villages of Hillsborough Events and Festivals Ireland’s only cable wake park or and Moira offer a mix of There is a packed calendar of check out Ireland’s first indoor boutique shops, gastro pubs events on offer all year round electric motocross park, E-Trax, and cafés offering superb local from the Balmoral Show and to learn and improve your off- produce. Take time to explore Down Royal Festival of Racing road riding all year round! the beautiful parkland of Moira to vibrant music festivals Moira
For full events info see Lisburn Visitor Hillsborough Visitor visitlisburncastlereagh.com Information Centre Information Centre 15 Lisburn Square The Old Courthouse Lisburn BT28 1AN Hillsborough BT26 6AG 028 9244 7622 028 9244 7640
40 VISITBELFAST.COM EXPLORE ARDS AND NORTH DOWN
Come and relax in the some to take home at artisan or old… spend time at the beach tranquil blue and green hues stores, all offering their own exploring rock pools, paddling of this beautiful corner of specialities. To really make in the sea, rounding off your Northern Ireland. your mouth water, book a food day with an ice cream. Families tour or a spirit tasting tour and can head to Pickie Funpark for We have miles of blue see first-hand the authentic activities galore, get up close coastline, loughs and rolling produce in use. and personal with sharks, sting green countryside to be rays and starfish at Exploris explored. Coupled with our rich Breathe in the fresh air and Aquarium or step back in time heritage, fabulous attractions enjoy the views - Scrabo Hill at both the Ulster Folk and and activities scattered is a must for panoramic views Transport Museum and North throughout, and all only a short over Strangford Lough, The Ards Down Museum. drive from Belfast - what are Peninsula and County Down. you waiting for? The peaceful surroundings of Be sure to stay and relax Bangor Castle Walled Garden in some of the wonderful The fertile fields and rich or the spectacular lakeside accommodation dotted along grasslands have created a garden and woodland trails the way, from 5-star hotels ‘foodie heaven’ of quality at Mount Stewart provide the to farmhouses and even a vegetables and pedigree perfect retreat. There are also converted boathouse or mill herds. Luxury beef, cheese, ice lots of activities to get your there is something perfect for cream, yoghurt and seafood heart racing, from karting to off all tastes and budgets. are all top of the menu with road driving, trial flights from Comber Earlies, Portavogie Ards Airfield or water based We hope to welcome you soon. prawns and Strangford Oysters adventures on the Loughs. internationally recognised! Enjoy this local food in award Making memories is easy with winning restaurants or buy so much to see and do – young
For more inspiration see Ards Visitor Bangor Visitor visitardsandnorthdown.com Information Centre Information Centre 31 Regent Street 34 Quay Street Newtownards BT23 3AD Bangor BT20 5ED 028 9182 6846 028 9127 0069
VISITBELFAST.COM 41 Mourne Mountains
BELFAST: GATEWAY TO NORTHERN IRELAND
Belfast makes a great base for exploring the rest of Northern Ireland
Within an hour’s drive of Belfast, visitors can discover pristine seafronts, country parks, rugged hill tops or enjoy a variety of country house experiences. Uncover the myths and legends of the world-renowned Causeway Coastal Route which runs from Belfast, past Carrickfergus and it’s Norman Castle, Larne and the spectacular Gobbins footpath through the Nine Glens of Antrim to the Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland’s only World Heritage Site. At the Causeway, hire an audio tour from the state-of-the art visitor centre, explore the interactive exhibition spaces, watch Finn McCool on the big screen and unlock the secrets of this inspirational landscape. Nearby, take a tour of the oldest licensed distillery in the world; Bushmills and challenge yourself to cross the 100 ft. high Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge. Jump on a train or bus and head to the historic walled
42 VISITBELFAST.COM Fermanagh Lakelands
The Gobbins
Bonamargy Friary
city of Derry~Londonderry, with its lively cultural scene, impressive architecture, carnivals, festivals and TOP TIP visitor attractions. Shrouded in magic and majesty, Step inside the doors of the Mourne Mountains is an area of Hillsborough Castle, a working outstanding natural beauty, filled with royal residence of the Royal dizzying peaks, rolling valleys, tranquil Family, which has a rich tapestry of stories to tell. Take a tour to forests and golden coastline. Don’t explore the elegant State Rooms miss the unspoilt lakeland beauty of and wander through the 100 Fermanagh, or pay a visit to a number acres of breath-taking gardens. of stunning National Trust properties including Florence Court, Castle Ward and Mount Stewart.
VISITBELFAST.COM 43 Visit Belfast Welcome Centre Visit Belfast 9 Donegall Square North Belfast BT1 5GB +44 (0)28 9024 6609 Welcome Centre [email protected]
Call in and discover what our city has to offer... October - May you’ll be surprised! Mon - Sat: 9am - 5.30pm Sun: 11am - 4pm June - September Make the state-of-the-art Welcome Centre your first Mon - Sat: 9am - 7pm stop when you arrive in the city or contact the team Sun: 11am - 4pm for information in advance of your stay. Located on Donegall Square North (opposite Belfast City Hall), Belfast International Airport our friendly Travel Advisors are here to help you plan Tourist Information Desk your perfect trip to Belfast and Northern Ireland. +44 (0)28 9448 4677 Mon - Fri: 7.30am-7pm Services include: Sat: 7.30am - 5.30pm - Tourist information & advice Sun: 9am - 5pm - Tickets for tours & events - Accommodation bookings George Best - Gift shop Belfast City Airport - Free Wi-Fi Tourist Information Desk - Bureau de Change +44 (0)28 9093 5372 - Left luggage Mon - Fri: 7.30am-7pm Sat: 7.30am - 4.30pm, Sun: 10.30am - 5.30pm
44 VISITBELFAST.COM DISCOVER ARDS AND NORTH DOWN Delve into Culture and Heritage Explore Parks and Gardens Enjoy Events and Family Fun ON BELFAST’S Discover the Coast and Fabulous Food DOORSTEP
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Pay a visit to this magnificent place of worship at the heart of Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter, known locally as St Anne’s Cathedral - a treasure trove of art, culture and music. Today, as well as being a sacred place of worship, St Anne’s provides a stunning backdrop for concerts, recitals, carol services and other cultural events. Discover more at www.belfastcathedral.org
VISITBELFAST.COM 45 Places to stay
Tourism NI operates the Quality Grading Scheme. The scheme accesses quality and the visitor experience. Premises have the ability to achieve between one and five stars. To view the most up to date gradings visit discovernorthernireland.com/ accommodation
1 star - acceptable 2 star - good 3 star - very good 4 star - excellent 5 star - outstanding
Colour Coding All premises are listed alphabetically by grade and in coloured sections denoting the type of accommodation.
Hotels Guest Accommodation Guesthouse Bed & Breakfast Academic/Campus Self Catering Hostels Camping, Caravans & Motorhomes
Distances All distances given start from Belfast City Hall.
46 VISITBELFAST.COM AA 5 STAR HOTEL The ULTIMATE Statement of Luxury In the heart of Belfast The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast brings five star fabulousness to the very heart of Belfast. With 146 unbelievably cool guest rooms - incredible food in our AA Rosette Restaurant, a much-loved bar and state-of-the-art conference rooms. THIS is Belfast’s five star superstar.
Great Victoria Street, Belfast BT2 7BQ T: +44 (0) 28 9044 2080 | www.fitzwilliamhotelbelfast.com
RAMADA ENCORE BELFAST
RELAX & UNWIND AFTER A DAY EXPLORING THE BEST OF BELFAST!
Accommodation from as Ramada Encore Belfast little as £75.00 Cathedral Quarter St Anne’s Square Located at the historic St Anne’s Square, the hotel is within walking distance to all of Belfast’s main 20 Talbot Street, Belfast, BT1 2LD visitor attractions, bars and shopping malls!
The onsite SQ Bar & Grill serves the freshest local www.encorebelfast.co.uk cuisine, open daily serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. E: [email protected]
• Live music every Friday and Saturday night • Lunch and drinks promotions available • Free Wi-Fi T: 028 9026 1809
T’s & C’s: All rates subject to availability
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NEW Culloden The Fitzwilliam Hotel The Merchant The George Best Estate and Spa Belfast Hotel Hotel Bangor Road, Cultra 1-3 Great Victoria Street 16 Skipper Street 15-16 Donegall Square South Belfast BT18 0EX Belfast BT2 7BQ Belfast BT1 2DZ Belfast BT1 6JH +44 (0)28 9042 1066 +44 (0)28 9044 2080 +44 (0)28 9023 4888 +44 (0)151 601 8801 hastingshotels.com fitzwilliamhotelbelfast.com themerchanthotel.com georgebesthotel.co.uk
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NEW Grand Central Titanic Hotel Benedicts Clandeboye Hotel Belfast Lodge Hotel 10-28 Bedford Street Queen’s Road, Titanic Quarter 7-21 Bradbury Place 10 Estate Road, Clandeboye Belfast BT2 7FF Belfast BT3 9DT Belfast BT7 1RQ Bangor BT19 1UR +44 (0)28 9023 1066 +44 (0)28 9508 2000 +44 (0)28 9059 1999 +44 (0)28 9185 2500 grandcentralhotelbelfast.com titanichotelbelfast.com benedictshotel.co.uk clandeboyelodge.com
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Clayton Hotel Crowne Plaza Europa Galgorm Resort Belfast Belfast Belfast & Spa 22 Ormeau Avenue Shaws Bridge Great Victoria Street 136 Fenaghy Road, Galgorm Belfast BT2 8HS Belfast BT8 7XP Belfast BT2 7AP Ballymena BT42 1EA +44 (0)28 9032 8511 +44 (0)28 9092 3500 +44 (0)28 9027 1066 +44 (0)28 2588 1001 claytonhotelBelfast.com cpbelfast.com hastingshotels.com galgorm.com
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Hilton Hilton Templepatrick Holiday Inn La Mon Hotel Belfast Hotel & Country Club Belfast City Centre & Country Club 4 Lanyon Place Castle Upton Estate 40 Hope Street 41 Gransha Road, Castlereagh Belfast BT1 3LP Templepatrick BT39 0DD Belfast BT12 5EE Belfast BT23 5RF +44 (0)28 9027 7000 +44 (0)28 9443 5500 +44 (0)28 9024 2494 +44 (0)28 9044 8631 hilton.co.uk/belfast hilton.co.uk/templepatrick hibelfastcitycentre.co.uk lamon.co.uk
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Malmaison Malone Lodge Park Avenue Radisson Belfast Hotel Hotel Blu 34-38 Victoria Street 60 Eglantine Avenue 158 Holywood Road The Gasworks, 3 Cromac Place Belfast BT1 3GH Belfast BT9 6DY Belfast BT4 1PB Ormeau Road, Belfast BT7 2JB +44 (0)28 9600 1405 +44 (0)28 9038 8000 +44 (0)28 9065 6520 +44 (0)28 9043 4065 malmaison.com malonelodgehotel.com parkavenuehotel.co.uk radissonblu.co.uk/hotel-belfast
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NEW Stormont Ten Square AC Hotel Bullitt Hotel Boutique Hotel Belfast Hotel 587 Upper Newtownards Road 10 Donegall Square South City Quays, 90 Donegall Quay 40a Church Lane Belfast BT4 3LP Belfast BT1 5JD Belfast BT1 3FE Belfast BT1 4QN +44 (0)28 9065 1066 +44 (0)28 9024 1001 +44 (0)28 9531 3180 +44 (0)28 9590 0600 hastingshotels.com tensquare.co.uk achotelBelfast.com bullitthotel.com
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Balmoral Belfast Loughshore Corr’s Corner Dukes Hotel Hotel Hotel at Queens Blacks Road 75 Belfast Road 315 Ballynure Road 65-67 University Street Belfast BT10 0NF Carrickfergus BT38 8PH Newtownabbey BT36 4TQ Belfast BT7 1HL +44 (0)28 9030 1234 +44 (0)28 9336 4556 +44 (0)28 9084 9221 +44 (0)28 9023 6666 balmoralhotelbelfast.co.uk loughshorehotel.com corrscorner.com dukesatqueens.com
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The Hedges Hotel Holiday Inn Express Holiday Inn Express Belfast Jurys Dark Hedges Estate Antrim City - Queen’s Quarter Belfast 141 Ballinlea Road Junction 1 Leisure Park 106 University Street Fisherwick Place Ballymoney BT53 8PX Ballymena Rd, Antrim BT41 4LL Belfast BT7 1HP Great Victoria St, Belfast BT2 7AP +44 (0)28 2075 2222 +44 (0)28 9442 5500 +44 (0)28 9031 1909 +44 (0)28 9053 3500 darkhedgesestate.com hiexantrim.co.uk hiexpressbelfast.com jurysinns.com
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Maldron Hotel Ramada Strangford Belfast City Belfast Encore Arms Hotel Travelodge Belfast International Airport St Anne’s Square 92 Church Street 15 Brunswick Street Aldergrove, Crumlin BT29 4ZY 20 Talbot Street, Belfast BT1 2LD Newtownards BT23 4AL Belfast BT2 7GE +44 (0)28 9445 7000 +44 (0)28 9026 1800 +44 (0)28 9181 4141 +44 (0)87 0191 1687 maldronhotelBelfast.com encorebelfast.co.uk strangfordhotel.com travelodge.ie
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NEW Chimney Corner ETAP Hotel Belfast Hampton by Hilton House Hotel Belfast City Centre Belfast 35-39 Dublin Road 630 Antrim Road Belfast BT2 7HE 15 Hope Street 59-63 Botanic Avenue Newtownabbey BT36 4RH +44 (0)28 9032 8126 Belfast BT12 5EE Belfast BT7 1JL +44 (0)28 9084 4925 ibis.com/gb/hotel-7186-etap- +44 (0)28 9031 3335 +44 (0)28 9050 9800 chimneycorner.co.uk Belfast/index.shtml hamptoninn3.hilton.com housebelfast.co.uk
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NEW Ibis Belfast Ibis Belfast Maldron Hotel Park Inn City Centre Queen’s Quarter Belfast City by Radisson Belfast 100 Castle Street 75 University Street 20 Brunswick Street 4 Clarence Street West Belfast BT1 1HF Belfast BT7 1HL Belfast BT2 7GE Belfast BT2 7GP +44 (0)28 9023 8888 +44 (0)28 9033 3366 +44 (0)28 9600 1680 +44 (0)28 9067 7700 ibisbelfastcity.com ibisbelfastqueens.com maldronhotelBelfastcity.com parkinn.co.uk/hotel-Belfast
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The Salty Dog Wellington Park The Gregory Tara Hotel Hotel Belfast Lodge 10-12 Seacliff Road 21 Malone Road 30 Eglantine Avenue 36 Cromwell Road Bangor BT20 5EY Belfast BT9 6RU Belfast BT9 6DX Belfast BT7 1JW +44 (0)28 9127 0696 +44 (0)28 9038 1111 +44 (0)28 9066 3454 +44 (0)28 9059 0900 saltydogbangor.com mooneyhotelgroup.com thegregorybelfast.com taralodge.com
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50 VISITBELFAST.COM Guest Accommodation Guesthouse Bed and Breakfast Self Catering
NEW Belfast easyHotel Farset Maranatha House Rayanne Country International House 24-26 Howard Street 254 Ravenhill Road Belfast BT1 6PA 466 Springfield Road Belfast BT6 8GL 60 Demesne Road +44 (0)28 9002 0640 Belfast BT12 7DY +44 (0)28 9046 0200 / Holywood BT18 9EX easyhotel.com/hotels/ +44 (0)28 9089 9833 +44 (0)7795 437838 +44 (0)28 9042 5859 united-kingdom/Belfast/101977 farsetinternational.co.uk maranathahouse.com rayannehouse.com
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An Old Keef The Windermere Rectory Halla Parador Inn Guest House 148 Malone Road 20 Tully Road 471-473 Ormeau Road 60 Wellington Park Belfast BT9 5LH Crumlin BT29 4SW Belfast BT7 3GR Belfast BT9 6DP +44 (0)28 9066 7882 +44 (0)28 9082 5491 +44 (0)28 9049 1883 +44 (0)28 9066 2693 anoldrectory.co.uk keefhalla.com theparador.com windermereguesthouse.co.uk
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Maryville 207 Upper Abbey Self Catering Drumlin House B&B Malone Road Lane 451 Shore Road 2 Maryville Park 207 Upper Malone Road Newtownabbey BT37 9SE 1&2 Drumlin Lane Belfast BT9 6LN Belfast BT17 9JX +44 (0)28 9085 4777 / Hillsborough BT26 6TG +44 (0)28 9068 1510 +44 (0)28 9061 2432 +44 (0)7821 921777 +44 (0)7748 458249 maryvillehouse.co.uk abbeyselfcatering.co.uk drumlinlane.com
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Strangford Arms Hallmount Belfast City Resorts Serviced Self Catering Cottage Accommodation Ltd c/o Strangford Arms Hotel 53 Ballylesson Road Various locations in Belfast Various locations in Belfast 92 Church Street Shaws Bridge, Belfast BT8 8JS +44 (0)28 9045 6162 +44 (0)28 9087 2457 Newtownards BT23 4AL +44 (0)28 9069 3507 / keyoneproperty.co.uk/ cityresorts.com +44 (0)28 9181 4141 +44 (0)7843 765212 guest-accommodation strangfordhotel.com hallmountcottage.com 15km 7km 1.8km 1.8km
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Cordia Serviced Dream George Best Malone Lodge Apartments Apartments House Apartments 355 -367 Lisburn Road Obel Block, 62 Donegall Quay 16 Burren Way, Cregagh 70 Eglantine Avenue Belfast BT9 7EP Belfast BT1 3AT Belfast BT6 0DW Belfast BT9 6DY +44 (0)28 9038 0900 +44 (0)28 9521 6054 +44 (0)28 9045 1900 +44 (0)28 9038 8000 cordiaapartments.com dreamapartments.co.uk georgebesthouse.com malonelodgehotel.com
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Titanic City Room Rentals Queen’s Elms Stranmillis University Guest John Bell House Village College 147 Templemore Avenue 1A College Square East 78 Malone Road Stranmillis Road Belfast BT5 4FQ Belfast BT1 6DJ Belfast BT9 5BW Belfast BT9 5DY +44 (0)28 9521 5656 +44 (0)28 9590 1683 +44 (0)28 9097 4525 +44 (0)28 9038 4251 cityroomrentals.co.uk/ titanicguest.com stayatqueens.com stran.ac.uk property/john-bell-house 2.3km 0.4km 2.6km 2.8km
Ulster Belfast International Dundonald Touring Bunk Campers University Hostel Caravan Park Cyril Johnston Complex Dalriada Student Village, Shore 22-23 Donegall Road 111 Old Dundonald Road Ballynahinch Road Rd, Newtownabbey BT37 0QA Belfast BT12 5JN Belfast BT16 1XT Carryduff BT8 8DJ +44 (0)28 7167 5750 +44 (0)28 9031 5435 +44 (0)28 9080 9100 +44 (0)28 9081 3057 ulster.ac.uk/accommodation hini.org.uk dundonaldcaravanpark.com bunkcampers.com
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Communications Shopping The international code for Many shops in the city centre Northern Ireland is 00 44 28. follow these opening hours: The number for emergency Monday – Wednesday: services is 999. This will 9am – 6pm connect you to the fire Thursday: 9am – 9pm Belfast brigade, police, ambulance, Friday & Saturday: 9am – 6pm lifeboat and mountain rescue Sunday 1pm – 6pm Visitor Pass services. If you need to speak Shopping centres may have Unlimited travel plus 35 to police about a matter that extended opening hours special offers including does not need an immediate midweek. discounted tours, attractions urgent response, you should and so much more. The call 101. Internet and Wi-Fi Stay Safe Belfast Visitor Pass is just the access is widely available Belfast is one of the safest ticket to save you time and throughout the city. Most cities in Europe with an money, just like a VIP. post offices are open Monday extremely low crime rate. to Friday 9am to 5.30pm However, it is always wise and some are also open on to be sensible and to follow Saturday mornings. The main good advice when exploring a From post office is located on Bridge new destination. There are a Street in the city centre. number of Emergency Contact £6.00 Adult one day pass Points in the city which are Banking monitored by the police. Most banks are open Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm. Smoking All major credit cards are Belfast has been a smoke free widely accepted in the city and city since 2006. It is against some shops will accept euro. the law to smoke in bars, There are foreign exchange restaurants, cafés, hotels, facilities in the Visit Belfast offices, factories and other Welcome Centre and various places of work. The majority retail outlets across the city. of hotels in Belfast no longer offer smoking rooms - please Tipping check this when booking your Most restaurants add a accommodation. Many bars, discretionary service charge to clubs and restaurants offer the bill for parties of six people outdoor smoking areas. Purchase online at translink.co.uk or more. If this charge is added or from the Visit Belfast Welcome to your bill, tipping is not Centre or main Belfast bus and necessary. If a service charge train stations. is not included, a discretionary tip of 10-15% is customary.
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BY SEA BY AIR Belfast is easily accessed GEORGE BEST by sea with crossings BELFAST CITY from both Scotland and AIRPORT Aberdeen England. Travel by state The airport is situated Scotland of the art superfast ferries just three miles from with journey times from Belfast City Centre. The just 2 hours 15 minutes. Airport Express 600 bus service runs from Glasgow Edinburgh BY RAIL the airport terminal to The Enterprise service runs the city centre every 20 Londonderry 8 times daily (5 times on minutes (06.00 - 22.05) Newcastle Sundays) from Dublin to Monday to Friday. Belfast. The journey time is (Please check the Isle of Man approximately 2 hours. timetable for services T: 028 9066 6630 on Saturdays and Blackpool Ireland Leeds/Bradford Enterprise tickets and seat Sundays). Manchester Dublin Liverpool reservations T: 028 9089 9409 BELFAST Shannon translink.co.uk INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Wales BY BUS Belfast International Cork England Dublin Airport Express Airport is 30 minutes’ Cardiff Coach service operates drive via the M2 Bristol London from Dublin Airport 24 hrs Motorway. The Airbus a day, with a journey time service 300 operates Exeter Southampton of approximately 2 hours. between the airport 028 9066 6630 and Belfast City Centre translink.co.uk every 15 minutes during peak times Monday Dublin Coach runs a direct to Friday, every 20 service connecting Dublin minutes on Saturday city centre with Belfast 16 and at 30 or 60 minute Portrush Ballycastle Bushmills times daily, in less than intervals on a Sunday. Coleraine 2hrs. Free Wi-Fi, toilets and Please check the reclining seats on board. timetable for services 00 353 1 465 9972 during off peak times Londonderry dublincoach.ie and weekends.
Ballymena Larne AIRPORT TRANSFERS Strabane Coach service connecting both Magherafelt Belfast Airports to Newtownabbey Bangor Derry~Londonderry. Cookstown 028 7126 9996 Omagh airporter.co.uk Lisburn Belleek Northern Dungannon Portadown Ireland Portaferry Enniskillen Downpatrick
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Value Cabs Receipt Treats Present a Value Cabs receipt within 7 days of your journey to any of their participating partners including restaurants, cafés, (028) entertainment venues, clubs and service providers to avail of exclusive offers and discounts. valuecabs.co.uk 90 80 90 80
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GEORGE BEST BELFAST Malta FERRY CAR BELFAST CITY INTERNATIONAL Manchester RESERVATIONS HIRE AIRPORT AIRPORT Berlin belfastcityairport.com belfastairport.com Krakow 028 9093 9093 028 9448 4848 Warsaw Stena Line Enterprise Rent A Car Gdansk stenaline.co.uk enterprise.com Wroclaw 0844 770 7070 0800 800 227 Aer Lingus EasyJet Malaga Depots located at: aerlingus.com easyjet.com Alicante Steam Packet Belfast International 0871 718 2020 0870 600 0000 Tenerife steam-packet.com Airport, George Best London Heathrow Alicante Lanzarote 0872 299 2992 Belfast City Airport, Faro Amsterdam Faro 157 Cromac Street, Malaga Barcelona Girona P&O Boucher Crescent. Birmingham poferries.com British Airways Bristol Jet2 0800 130 0030 Europcar britishairways.com Bordeaux jet2.com europcar.co.uk 0844 8484 888 Dubrovnik 0871 226 1737 Belfast City Centre London Heathrow Edinburgh Alicante 028 9032 5520 Faro Almeria Depots located at: KLM Fuerteventura Antalya TAXIS Belfast International klm.com Geneva Crete Airport, George Best 0207 660 0293 Glasgow Dalaman Belfast City Airport, Amsterdam Ibiza Dubrovnik Value Cabs 90-92 Grosvenor Road. Isle of Man Faro valuecabs.co.uk FlyBE Jersey Fuerteventura 028 9080 9080 Rhino Car Hire (broker) flybe.com Krakow Funchal rhinocarhire.com 0871 700 2000 Lanzarote Girona fonaCAB 0845 508 9845 Aberdeen Liverpool Ibiza fonacab.com Depots located at: Birmingham London Gatwick Lanzarote 028 9033 3333 Belfast International Cardiff London Luton Las Palmas (Gran Airport, George Best Doncaster Sheffield London Stansted Canaria) Belfast City Airport, East Midlands Lyon Malaga Belfast Titanic Quarter Edinburgh Malaga Malta and Belfast City Centre. Exeter Manchester Menorca (Mahon) Glasgow Naples Naples Sixt Car Rental Inverness Newcastle Paphos sixt.co.uk Leeds/Bradford Nice Palma Majorca 0844 248 6620 Liverpool Palma (Majorca) Reus Depots located at: London City Paris Charles de Gaulle Rhodes Belfast International Manchester Prague Tenerife Airport, George Best Newquay Reykjavik (Iceland) Zante Belfast City Airport, Southampton Salzburg Titanic Quarter. Split Virgin Atlantic Valencia virgin-atlantic.com Venice 0344 209 7777 Orlando Ryanair ryanair.com Wizz Air 0871 246 0000 wizzair.com London Stansted 0907 292 0102 Milan Vilnius
This information is Scheduled Ferry Sailings correct at time of publication but is Depart Arrive Carrier Sailing Time subject to change Cairnryan Belfast Stena Line (superfast ferry) 2 hours 15 mins without notice. Douglas Belfast Isle of Man Steam Packet Co 2 hours 45 mins Please check Liverpool Belfast Stena Line (ferry) 8 hours with carriers for Cairnryan Larne P&O Irish Sea (ferry) 2 hours confirmation of Holyhead Dun Laoghaire Stena HSS (superfast ferry) 2 hours flight/ferry operating schedules. Fishguard Rosslare Stena Line (super ferry) 3 hours 30 mins
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