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Welcome to the Belfast Visitor Guide 2014, your passport to a vibrant, cultural and ever innovative city as it presents another momentous year packed with festivals and fun.

We hope you enjoy our city and we European cinema, contemporary invite you to make it your Belfast. Soak dance, the crème de la crème of local up its lively atmosphere, stroll along cuisine or avant-garde puppetry that’s its fine Victorian streets, enjoy the your thing, Belfast will have a suite of range of world-class visitor attractions festivals to suit your tastes in a host of and indulge in a café, restaurant and state of the art, al fresco or Victorian entertainment scene that can rival any venues across the city, so don’t miss city in Europe. Most of all, we invite you our events section in this guide to get a to enjoy the experience of visiting a city few must see dates in your calendar. that truly welcomes you. Less than an hour from the world This year is filled with arts, music, famous Giant’s Causeway and the youth and craft festivals month by Mountains of Mourne, Belfast is a month, giving you an excuse for a night gateway city to a land of legends, so out in the city every week of the year. whether you’re here for the weekend Whether it’s comedy, maritime history, or you have the opportunity to linger community arts, carnival parades, a little longer, a trip to Belfast this year bluegrass music, song writing, promises memories to last a lifetime.

Belfast 2014 / 3 Belfast… one of the UK’s top 5 city destinations as voted in the 2013 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Destination Awards.

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06 History & Heritage 08 Titanic City 14 Art & Culture 16 SS Nomadic 18 Architecture 21 Crumlin Road Gaol 22 Music City 26 Events & Festivals 32 Gastro Delights 34 Shopping 36 Nightlife 38 Sports & Activities 40 Family Fun 42 Tours

The Quarters 44 Titanic Quarter 45 Gaeltacht Quarter 46 Cathedral Quarter 47 Queen’s Quarter

Beyond Belfast 48 Lisburn 49 North Down 50 Newtownabbey 51 Antrim 52 Gateway City

Useful Stuff 54 Welcome Centre 55 Travel Tips 56 Accommodation 70 Maps & Access

Belfast 2014 / 5 Alternative Belfast Ulster City Hall Belfast also has a rich musical This imposing Portland stone heritage, giving birth to the and copper-domed building was likes of Van Morrison, Stiff Little completed in 1906 as a symbol of Fingers, and Therapy?, as well Belfast’s new city status granted by as being the hometown of the Queen Victoria. Uncover the history famous McPeake family. The city’s while exploring some of its finest musical legacy continues to thrive features on a free 45 minute behind through a programme of diverse the scenes tour. The splendour and and popular annual festivals, grandeur displayed so proudly and the acclaimed Ulster Orchestra, created so magnificently by the traditional Irish music sessions as craftsmen of Belfast in the interiors of well as in Belfast’s more modern City Hall, could be seen reflected in the music venues. public rooms on board Titanic. visit-belfast.com visit-belfast.com

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History & Heritage Belfast has a unique and world famous history and heritage that is apparent in everything from our music festivals to our architecture and much more besides.

A city amply supplied with libraries, former shipyards, also worth looking museums, universities, cathedrals, out for is the Linen Quarter, just south cobbled streets and red brick of Belfast City Hall, where the world’s Victorian terraces, it’s a must see great linen manufacturers once stood destination for history fans. making the city’s name so synonymous with linen production Belfast was known Origins as Linenopolis. Some of the old mills Although settlement in the Belfast themselves can still be seen in the north area dates back to the Bronze Age, and west of the city, including Conway its status as a major industrial centre Mill which houses artists’ studios, a dates back to the 17th century. It was museum, and a holistic healing centre. granted city status by Queen Victoria in Visitors today can experience some of 1888, and for a brief period in the early the artisan industry of modern Belfast 20th century, Belfast overtook Dublin at Lawrence Street Workshops or as the largest city in Ireland. College Green Brewery, or sample local There are over 500,000 people living home grown and culinary produce from in the greater Belfast region today, of across Northern Ireland at St. George’s many ethnicities and religions, as the Market at the weekends. city enters its newest phase as a multi- cultural, cosmopolitan European city Political that still retains the friendliness of a Belfast, of course, has a more recent village and the ease of access of a town. political history, and there are a variety of mural tours that you can go on Industrial Heritage to see the street art around the city. Some of the industries which allowed However while sections of the peace Belfast to flourish in the 19th century, wall and some overtly paramilitary such as rope making, ship building, murals do still exist, the murals in Libraries, museums, and the artisan production of linen, tea Belfast are increasingly reflecting the and lemonade, are still very much in City’s history and culture in keeping universities, cathedrals, evidence today. with Northern Ireland’s focus on peace, cobbled streets and red While it’s hard to miss the modernity and celebration of our brick Victorian terraces. innovative, rapidly developing Titanic shared future. Quarter on the site of one of Belfast’s

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Belfast’s Titanic Quarter is steeped in the rich history and tradition of the city’s shipbuilding heritage. Much of what the Titanic Quarter stands on is reclaimed land, built on top of the Belfast harbour where ships were launched into Belfast Lough and on out to sea.

Belfast 2014 / 9 Enjoy a panoramic eagle’s eye view of the actual slipways on which both the Titanic and the Olympic once rested.

Shipping News What the media have been saying about Titanic Belfast:

“Impressive” Washington Post

“A colossal tribute to Titanic” Irish Times

“Simply awe-inspiring at each step” Huffington Post 1

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1 Titanic Slipways 2 Ocean Exploration Centre, Titanic Belfast 3 Harland & Wolff Drawing offices 4 Atrium, Titanic Belfast 4 5 5 Kit Sculpture

Alongside the Titanic and Olympic the slipways, Titanic Belfast truly is an enormous Arrol Gantry was erected to slipways, where these Harland and unmissable experience which brings prepare for the construction of Titanic Wolff ships were launched, and history to life in an unforgettable way and Olympic, the largest ships in the Titanic’s impressive Edwardian Dock and is completely unique to Belfast. world. Visitors must ascend a replica & Pumphouse, sit spectacular new It has welcomed a record number of one of the huge pillars of the Arrol high tech developments for the city: of visitors from all around the world Gantry to embark on the Shipyard the BMC campus, the Northern Ireland and has garnered glowing reviews in Ride - an electronic dark ride that Science Park, and the internationally international and local press. uses special effects, animations and acclaimed film studio utilising Harland It’s not hard to see why: on full-scale reconstructions to recreate & Wolff’s former paint hall, home to the entering, visitors will learn about the the reality of shipbuilding in the early Games of Thrones film set. The jewel thriving industries and exciting design 1900s. There’s not much time to catch in the Quarter’s crown, however, is the innovations that led to the creation of your breath, as you’re greeted with state-of-the-art Titanic Belfast building RMS Titanic - the largest and most a panoramic eagle’s eye view of the which represents an architectural luxurious ship in the world before actual slipways on which both the triumph for the city and is the world’s passing through the original Harland & Titanic and the Olympic once rested. largest Titanic visitor experience. Wolff shipyard gates to continue their The window is fitted with state-of- Housed in an iconic, 6-floor, 9-gallery journey. Next stop is the Arrol Gantry the-art glass containing electrodes building, the ‘hulls’ of which are the - during the second half of 1908, two that switch from the normal view to exact height of Titanic when she sat on new giant slipways were built and the a superimposed image of the Titanic

Belfast 2014 / 11 Titanic Memorial Garden Sited in the grounds of Belfast City Hall, Thane, Belfast’s Titanic Memorial was created by renowned sculptor Thomas Brock, perhaps better known for the Imperial Memorial to Queen Victoria outside Buckingham Palace. Elegiac and grand, the statue makes a fitting centrepiece to a garden which is also home to a 9 metre long plinth, inscribed with the names of the 1,512 1 people who died on RMS Titanic. on the slipways. This extraordinary special engagement with the ship as recreation offers a unique vision of the visitor has unparalleled access to how the ship would have appeared Dr. Ballard’s high-definition footage sitting on the slipway, giving you an from the seabed. Additionally, intense and authentic perspective. interactive learning pods are available Then it’s all aboard to experience an to explore the details of his discovery. eclectic range of exhibits, models, Finally, the Ocean Exploration Centre interactive databases and elaborate gives visitors interactive engagement computer generated imagery which with 21st Century technologies, illustrate the ship’s opulent interior, including live links with Dr. Ballard’s including exact replicas of the cabins, exploration vessel Nautilus and marine Public Art and journeys through the dining areas, research departments around the There are so many ways to discover the ship’s engine rooms and working world which helps us to understand the Titanic experience throughout interiors. Pay tribute to the loss of this how the oceans, seabed and earth’s Belfast. The Model of Hull at magnificent ship and the 1,500 men, crust behave. The Ocean Exploration Titanic’s Dock & Pumphouse is a one third size scale model of women and children who lost their Centre provides continually updated Titanic’s hull, partially built on the lives on her tragic maiden voyage, information and images from below the Arrol gantry. The giant Kit Sculpture, experience the aftermath, the inquiries waves and allows unrivalled access to using scale replicas of Titanic’s and the sensational news reports of the geography, marine biology, sea life, component parts, recreates the time. A century later and two and marine archaeology and mapping of the legendary liner beside the a half miles below sea level, Titanic coastal areas. Abercorn Basin. Titanic, her sister sits in her final resting place on the So whether you come for the ships Olympic and Britannic, and Nomadic are among eight famous seabed. After many years of searching, architecture, the history and heritage or Belfast-made ships represented by advancements in deep sea exploration the unique visitor experience provided spectacular sculptured Masts that technology enabled Dr. Robert Ballard, in Titanic Belfast, whether you’re on line the east side of Donegall Place. an American marine scientist who had a bus tour, walking tour or exploring The Yardmen sculpture at Pitt Park long been passionate about locating the area by bike, a stop off at Titanic in East Belfast pays tribute to the this extraordinary vessel, made his Quarter is a highly recommended men who built some of the world’s most famous ships. landmark discovery in 1985. highlight of any trip to Belfast this year. ‘Titanic Beneath’ is a new and

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1 TITANICa exhibition 2 Titanic’s Pumphouse and drydock 3 Crane View Kitchens, T13 5 6 4 SS Nomadic 5 Model of Hull 6 Maritime masts, Donegall Place Titanic Tips

Titanic’s Dock & Pump-House SS Nomadic her former glory, SS Nomadic is open Discover the story behind Belfast’s The 100 year old tender ship which to the public as a fascinating visitor maritime magic by taking a tour at the served Titanic on her maiden voyage, attraction with an onboard museum, site of the Thompson Dry-Dock and carrying first and second class exhibition and education areas. Pump-House, once the beating heart of passengers from the port of Cherbourg Harland & Wolff during the construction to Titanic. Originally built by Harland TITANICa The Exhibition of the great White Star Liners. Walk and Wolff in 1911, the Nomadic has Take a trip to the Ulster Folk and every square foot of this colossal been returned to Belfast and is the last Transport Museum to explore Titanic and authentic landmark, absorbing of the White Star line. Over the years, and her world in an insightful exhibition. 100 years of history with every step. she has carried such people as John Discover how local enterprise and skills Descend 44 feet to the bottom of the Jacob Astor, Margaret (Molly) Brown, were combined to produce vessels of dock where Titanic last sat on dry Charlie Chaplin, Elizabeth Taylor and exceptional quality and design. Find out ground. Enter by the Pump-House and Richard Burton to name but a few, to about life onboard through fascinating discover the power house that was the such famous ships as Titanic, Oceanic, objects and personal stories that beating heart of the shipyard. Olympic, Caronia, Queen Mary and explore 1912. Queen Elizabeth. Now restored to

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The diversity of entertainment on offer, Crescent Arts Centre productions that can’t be missed and Renowned for its classes, workshops, spectacles that must be seen to be exhibitions and events held throughout Arts & believed set our city (which may be the year, the multi-purpose Crescent small in size but huge in imagination) Arts Centre has state of the art dance, truly apart. performance, art and photography studios Culture With monthly festivals celebrating as well as a café. One of the most iconic everything from the best of listed buildings in the Queen`s Quarter, international music and theatre, the centre continues to be a hub of literature, local maritime heritage cultural and arts activity in the city. and arts festivals geared specifically towards kids, there has never been a Lyric Theatre better time to visit Belfast and enjoy The Lyric is the only full-time producing Belfast is a city full of the rich cultural life that is a vibrant theatre in Northern Ireland and with its part of life in the city. two performance spaces and perennially arts and diverse cultures full programme, there’s always a from carnival parades, Ulster Museum production worth seeing no matter Indian dancing, Chinese An inspiring piece of modern when you visit. The new theatre with its New Year celebrations, architecture set in the beautiful breathtaking views of the river Lagan and Irish language drama Botanic Gardens, the Ulster Museum its gourmet café make the venue well is the largest museum in Northern worth a visit on its own merits. productions, Orange Ireland and is free to visit. Its Described by the Daily Telegraph’s parades and events, unparalleled collection of Irish art is architecture critic Ellis Woodman as one orchestra and opera. well worth seeing. of the “best British buildings built this

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4 5 century”, the stunning £18m building Galleries The MAC has won a series of awards for its Belfast has an impressive array of The MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre) architecture in recent months. gallery space, displaying everything is home to music, theatre, dance and from the most contemporary visual visual art, bringing you the very best Grand Opera House art in the Golden Thread Gallery to of local and international talent under Since opening its doors in 1895, the traditional printmaking techniques one roof. A particular highlight is The Grand Opera House, designed by prolific showcased in the Belfast Print Permanent Present artwork by Mark theatrical architect Frank Matcham, has Workshop and the edgiest and Garry, a graceful spectrum of light delivered an unrivalled programme of freshest modern art in The MAC. The made up of hundreds of lines of colour entertainment, playing host to some of Naughton Gallery at Queen’s features that travels through the atrium space, the greatest names in theatre and music a rolling programme of works from symbolising the hopes, aspirations and and bringing London’s West End into the University’s own collection, touring ambitions of young people in the city. the heart of Belfast. Having undergone exhibitions and shows by local and a striking, extensive renovation in 2006, international artists, and the Royal with the notable addition of The Baby Ulster Academy’s Annual Exhibition Grand - which hosts smaller musical, showcases work by emerging and 1 Royal Ulster Academy art exhibition dramatic and comedy performances - established artists to celebrate, enrich 2 Grand Opera House 3 The MAC the theatre now also has a restaurant and expand contemporary approaches 4 Lyric Theatre and a bistro café. to the visual arts. 5 The Naughton Gallery at Queen’s

Belfast 2014 / 15 SS Nomadic The SS Nomadic is the original tender ship to RMS Titanic and the last remaining White Star Line ship in the world. Restored to her original glory and back home in Belfast’s historic Hamilton Dock, you can now come on board and experience 1 over 100 years of authentic maritime and social history.

Originally built alongside the mighty RMS Titanic in Belfast in 1911, the SS Nomadic is much more than just “Titanic’s little sister”. Designed by Thomas Andrews and built using the same design and similar luxurious finishes the similarities to the Titanic are plain to see. Being exactly one quarter 2 3 of the size of her famous friend, the Nomadic is often referred to as “a mini Titanic”. Over 100 years of history and awaiting many of them only days later. Nomadic is back “home” in Belfast, after adventures are evident the minute you With active service in both World 100 years, and has been painstakingly step on board. Wars, over fifty years experience of restored to her original glory. In April 1912, the Nomadic carrying thousands of passengers to The Nomadic story is told through completed her most famous task the world’s largest trans-Atlantic liners a wide variety of interactive, hands on, by transferring the excited first and and nearly thirty years as a restaurant technical and traditional story telling second-class passengers from the and party venue moored beside the methods that appeal to a wide range of shallow dockside in Cherbourg out Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Nomadic has a audiences. to the Titanic, which was moored in million stories to tell. deeper water just off shore. In awe of As the last remaining White Star the White Star Line luxury and ground Line ship anywhere in the world and a 1 SS Nomadic in her new home breaking design, those passengers member of the core collection on the 2 Interactive display were blissfully unaware of the tragic fate National Historic Ships register, the 3 Reminder of a bygone era

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Impressive skylines, elegant facades and a vibrant juxtaposition of architectural styles.

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Architecture From the modern glass edifices along the waterfront to the redbrick late Victorian St. George’s Market, or

4 the superb copper-domed City Hall to An Chultúrlann, a dynamic Irish language arts hub housed in an old Presbyterian Church in the heart of Belfast’s Gaeltacht Quarter, our cityscape is full of impressive skylines, elegant facades and a vibrant juxtaposition of architectural styles.

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The built landscape is there to be explored so get ready for an urban adventure. City Hall Queen’s University Belfast Full of oil paintings, stained glass, One of the great architectural set PLACE aim to create an marble floors and chandeliers this pieces of Belfast, Queen’s University’s architectural environment Edwardian landmark Belfast building, Lanyon Building is instantly of exceptional quality for all, designed by Alfred Brumwell Thomas, recognisable with its imposing curate a public programme of is sumptuous both inside and out. City front façade. The original building, events, walking tours, children’s Hall can be enjoyed from the lawns completed in 1849, is named after workshops and exhibitions, giving outside - a popular meeting spot or al its architect Sir Charles Lanyon, and visitors the chance to get a new fresco lunch location in the city centre - conceals a quiet, restful quadrangle. perspective on the city. Check or thoroughly discovered via a free The university campus contains out what’s on: placeni.org guided tour which takes in the Council hundreds of buildings, of which over Chambers and Great Room. 100 are now listed as being of special European Heritage Open Days architectural and historic merit. in September are a once a year Belfast Waterfront chance to discover Belfast’s Belfast’s stunning concert hall and Titanic Belfast hidden architectural treasures conference centre is a striking Iconic in design, home to a world- and enjoy a wide range of tours architectural addition to the city’s class visitor attraction and situated and events that bring our history riverfront. Inside the glass-fronted in the heart of the city’s most rapidly and culture to life. three-storey building are two bar areas, developing areas, Titanic Belfast ushers a gift shop, several coffee spots and in a new era in inspired architecture Belfast’s Crown Bar is the only the Arc Brasserie. The spacious foyer in the city inspired by our maritime pub in the UK owned by the also holds regular free art exhibitions. heritage. National Trust, so if the ornate panels originally made for Merchant Hotel Ulster Museum Britannic, the sister ship of the Take off your walking boots and get A hybrid of distinctive architectural Titanic, aren’t enough to tempt your stilettos on as architecture goes styles, the Ulster Museum incorporates you in the door, the perfect pints upmarket in this former bank building, a traditional 1929 building designed of Guinness might do the job! dating from 1860. Now home to a by James Cumming Wynne and a very visit-belfast.com luxury upmarket hotel and very chic distinctive 1960s modernist extension entertainment complex of bars and designed by Francis Pym alongside a 1 Belfast Waterfront restaurants, the outdoor terrace at completely refurbished, visitor-friendly 2 Belfast City Hall the Cloth Ear bar is the best place in interior which was completed in 2009. 3 Queen’s University Belfast 4 Titanic Belfast Belfast to contemplate a building and a 5 Merchant Hotel Bellini at the same time. 6 Ulster Museum

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Crumlin Road Gaol

1 On 31 March 1996, the Governor of Belfast’s Crumlin Road Gaol walked out of the fortified prison and the heavy air-lock gates slammed shut for the final time. The closure ended a 150-year history of imprisonment, conflict and executions. 2 3

The County Gaol for Antrim, as it once again, but this time, as a visitor An estimated 25,000 people were wasoriginally known, was built in attraction to the public. imprisoned there and both history buffs Belfast between 1843 and 1845 on Visitors can now take the tour and and architecture fans will find the tour a design by the renowned architect live life behind bars, in a history that particularly fascinating. and engineer Charles Lanyon. The begins when the Gaol opened in 1845, A qualified guide assists visitors new building took over from the where you can find out firsthand how a in exploring the prison and covers all original county gaol on Antrim Street Victorian prison evolved through history. aspects, including the underground in Carrickfergus. Constructed from During its time in service 17 people tunnel linking the Crumlin Road Black Basalt rock on a 10-acre site were executed, numerous escapes Courthouse to the gaol, the Governors at the bottom of the Crumlin Road, it were undertaken and many infamous corridor and office, centre circle, was modelled on London’s Pentonville inmates were detained in it. Learn C-wing, the historic holding cells, prison. about when women and children were condemned mans cell and pinioning Now a nineteenth century Grade held within its walls through to the room before visiting the execution cell, ‘A’ listed building, the Crumlin Road political segregation of republican and where the majority of the 17 men were Gaol has undergone a significant loyalist prisoners and find out why the hanged, and finally the graveyard. restoration and its doors are now open decision was taken to close the prison.

Belfast 2014 / 21 In Belfast the streets, pubs, entries, concert arenas and Victorian music halls are alive with the sound of music.

Whether you’re lo-fi or hi-fidelity, rockabilly or grime, jazz or folk, open air or orchestral, the city resonates to an ever-changing soundtrack of live music and you’re guaranteed to find something musical to enjoy on your visit here, whether it be a great vintage record fair to browse, a standing room only gig to attend or a classical evening at the opera.

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Belfast 2014 / 23 Outdoor gigs, packed houses, intimate backroom acoustic sets and beautiful concert halls.

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Belfast has been the birthplace, Only in spiritual home, inspiration and venue Belfast... extraordinaire for musicians past and can you check out the inspiration for present in every genre, all around the 1 Snow Patrol concert at City Hall Van Morrison’s songs, enjoy concerts world. 1950’s chart-storming songstress 2 Oh Yeah Centre in the atmospheric venues where Led Ruby Murray was born and raised on 3 Chillifest, Custom House Square Zeppelin’s Stairway to Heaven and 4 Duke of York traditional music the City’s Donegall Road, while iconic Luciano Pavarotti debuted and sample 5 Ulster Orchestra, Proms in the Park blues rock guitarist Gary Moore was 6 Mark Ronson, MTV Belfast a buzzing music scene with everything 7 Berts Jazz Bar from traditional Irish and the latest indie from east Belfast. The city has also 8 Belfast Mela hits to major pop concerts. been memorialised in song down the

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In Tune

Belfast Music Tour To really get to the history behind 7 8 the City’s musical legacy, don’t miss out on the Belfast Music Tour which will take you onto the streets and behind the scenes of Belfast’s stars, songs and stories. decades, from recent pop hits such as Buena Vista Social Club, Laura Marling, Snow Patrol’s ‘Take Back the City’ to Fleet Foxes, Warpaint, John Grant, Traditional Sessions classic punk anthem ‘Alternative Ulster’ Hope Sandoval, Damien Dempsey On any given night in Belfast by Stiff Little Fingers. and Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, over the you can find open mic, karaoke, Belfast’s musical legacy is still alive last couple of years in outdoor gigs, classical recitals and rock, pop and kicking today, with a stellar line up packed houses, intimate backroom and jazz concerts, but the city also of international acts and up and coming acoustic sets and beautiful concert halls. holds true to its musical roots with local talent playing at venues across The city has plenty of venues worth a wide variety of traditional music the city on a nightly basis. Belfast is seeing in their own right, from the sessions across the city where also a city of festivals, from Out to majestic Ulster Hall and the elegant you’ll find chat, cheer and ‘craic Lunch in January, Feile an Earraigh in Belfast Waterfront with its state-of- agus ceol’ aplenty. Some of the March, Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival the-art auditorium, to The Empire, best venues to take in some trad in May, Belsonic in August and the a glam rock music hall in a former include: Hatfield House in the south Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queens church on Botanic Avenue. Other of the city, Robinson’s Saloon Bar in October to name just a few. Belfast’s highlights include traditional sessions on Great Victoria Street, Cultúrlann festivals have welcomed the likes of in the Duke of York in the City’s in the Gaeltacht Quarter, the John Foo Fighters, Florence + The Machine, Cathedral Quarter, a pub filled with old Hewitt in Cathedral Quarter and the Paramore, You Me At Six, Tom Jones, printers’ paraphernalia or jazz in the Fountain Bar in the city centre. David Guetta, Ladysmith Black sumptuously decadent Bert’s Jazz Bar visit-belfast.com Mambazo, Ray Davies and Orquesta at the Merchant Hotel.

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Events & Festivals Belfast is filled with colour by day and lit up by night through our world-class programme of annual festivals.

No matter what time of the year you visit the city, your trip is bound to coincide with one of Belfast’s many festivals giving you the chance to experience everything from world music, European theatre productions, international cuisine, traditional sessions and contemporary dance. Celebrate Chinese New Year, Diwali or St. Patrick’s Day in Belfast and see how diverse, vibrant and lively the city really is.

Only in Belfast... can you celebrate Titanic in the city of her birth, experience an Orangefest and Europe’s largest community festival Feilé an Phobail, enjoy a songwriters fest honouring our links with sister city Nashville, and experience a festival just for children and lots, lots more.

Belfast 2014 / 27 January March talent, using the city’s distinctive Events & character as a stage to entertain Festivals Out to Lunch Festival Belfast Fashion Week and engage audiences. Out to Lunch will be serving a For the ultimate in high street new and expanded ‘menu’ to fashion & designer luxury, Belfast residents, workers and visitors Fashion Week is back with new April aimed to blow away those spring/summer collections. January blues and bringing arts Circuit of Ireland Rally into the centre of the city. Belfast Children’s Festival Lisburn will again play host to the The family festival returns with second oldest rally in the world. an exciting programme of events This is a family friendly event with a February including theatre, music, dance, funfair, food, music and much visual art and literature. more. February Race Day Enjoy an exciting day out at the Féile an Earraigh Belfast Easter Festival Down Royal Racecourse. The festival that offers music, Enjoy family fun and a range of culture and arts in abundance. activities and entertainment over Chinese New Year the Easter period. Celebrations St Patrick’s Day Experience Chinese culture and Parade & Concert Belfast Spring Fair celebrate the beginning of the Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with A wide range of activities for all Year of the Snake with traditional a carnival through the city and including a floral display, face Chinese performances and cuisine. a free concert featuring a mix of painting & other entertainment pop and traditional music - an for children. Belfast Nashville event for all the family! Songwriters Festival Sonorities Festival of A scintillating jam-packed 5-day Belfast Film Festival Contemporary Music festival featuring the very best in Taking place across the city Sonorities brings international song writing and performing. including a series of premiere perspectives on new music to screenings - film fans get ready Belfast with a variety of music from International Festival for a veritable feast of films! artists from around the world. visit- of Chamber Music The Belfast Music Society, the Daily Mirror St Patrick’s Day Belfast Titanic belfast.com longest-standing promoter of Race Meeting Maritime Festival The festival returns this year with There’s always something international chamber music Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with a more superb maritime themed happening in Belfast. The and musicians in N.I, brings a great day out at Down Royal. family fun. following pages are just an festival of world-class music and overview of the major events musicians to audiences in Belfast. Brilliant Corners Festival of Colours and festivals throughout the Jazz Festival Moving on Music brings you Holi is the celebration of the year. For more information go showcase performances coming of Spring. The festival online and discover Belfast’s from global stars and local treats everyone equally, whereby character. visit-belfast.com

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visitors are drenched in different Balmoral Show May Day Festival, Hollywood the racecourse to witness colours to lose their identity From livestock, show jumping Enjoy the Bank Holiday with the action and soak up the and become one. and over 400 trade stands, right traditional May Day fun for all the atmosphere of one of the through to crazy clowns and a family, including May Pole dancing. biggest highlights in the N.I Easter Parade, Bangor children’s farm, the show has social and sporting calendar. Bangor celebrates Easter with a something for everyone. National Countrysports Fair spectacular parade and lots of The fair held in Moira, outside Belfast Photo Festival family fun. Airtricity Garden Festival Lisburn has something for all This major photographic event Located within the grounds of the family with a showcase of celebrates some of the finest Hillsborough Castle, the Garden country sports & family friendly national and international May Festival returns for three days of entertainment. contemporary photography and horticulture at it’s finest. visual culture. Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival Lisburn Mayor’s Carnival June Great Northern Irish Beer Featuring readings, live music Parade & Family Fun Day and Cider Festival and performances; CQAF brings Join the crowds at Lisburn’s Party in the Park Celebrate handcrafted beers the streets to life with cultural largest, free civic event when Come along for lots of family and ciders sourced and brewed revelry all day and into the wee the streets become alive with a summer fun in the park with exclusively in N.I while enjoying hours! host of international acts, floats, plenty of children’s activities. the sounds of live music from performers and community local acts. Giro D’Italia Grande Partenza participants. India Week Belfast is hosting the Giro d’Italia A programme of events to Lisburn Half Marathon, Big Start with three days of pre- Ballyclare May Fair celebrate all aspects of Indian 10K & Fun Run race celebrations from 9 to 11 This picturesque market town culture in Belfast from Indian The annual event which May 2014. will be a hive of activity with the dance, film and food. attracts in the region of traditional horse fair, continental 6,000 participants is unique Festival of Fools market, fun fair, craft stalls and Belfast Book Festival as it presents a challenge to This year’s festival is not to be live stage performances. The Festival will feature such serious runners combined missed, bringing international varied delights as crime writers with thousands of fun runners performers to the streets of Belfast Continental Market from across Ireland, new writing enjoying the experience of Belfast. Once again the City Hall grounds prizes, poetry slams, sports, competing the course. will come alive with dozens of politics and more. Deep RiverRock Belfast market stalls offering a stunning Belfast City Blues Festival City Marathon range of goods from across Belfast Hills Belfast City Blues Festival Ready, set, go! All events will Europe and beyond. Heritage Festival will give musicians a stage start at Belfast City Hall and The Belfast Hills heritage festival to express and expose finish in Ormeau Park. Barclay Communications is guaranteed to be fun for all their talents along side the Race Evening the family! international stars performing Daily Mirror May Day Meeting Down Royal Racecourse at the festival. Enjoy some May Day racing at presents an evening of fast Summer Festival of Racing Down Royal Racecourse. paced horse racing. Over two days of racing, fifteen thousand people will visit

Belfast 2014 / 29 July August Hilden Beer and Festival of Speed Music Festival Held once again at Maze/Long OrangeFest August Féile Great live entertainment and a Kesh (Lisburn), a Rally Super This year’s 12th of July celebrations Concerts, debates, tours, fantastic range of world beers, Special will be staged that bring you ‘Orangefest’, a family exhibitions, drama and street set in the unique surroundings of includes cars racing up and over friendly pageant open to all. theatre at various venues in West Hilden Brewery. the concrete bridge. In addition Belfast with International acts to this, there will be a variety of Sunday Treats playing alongside Irish talent. Tennent’s Vital rally cars, off road displays, auto The Festival of Fools brightens The popular music festival returns tests, motocross, safety demos, up Sunday afternoons in Belfast Sunday Treats with big name pop and rock acts stunt shows and a carnival. city centre and Cathedral The Festival of Fools brightens headlining. Quarter with a top quality street up Sunday afternoons in Belfast theatre season. city centre and Cathedral Féile An Droichead September Quarter with a top quality street The annual community festival Pipe Band Championships theatre season. returns with traditional music, Hillsborough International Listen to the sounds of the pipes exhibitions, Irish language events Oyster Festival and drums from a variety of pipe Ulster Grand Prix, Bike Week and more. Set in the historic, picturesque bands. The Ulster Grand Prix attracts Georgian Village of Hillsborough. thousands of spectators to Newtownabbey Enjoy the World Oyster Eating Rose Week the fastest road racing circuit Shoreline Festival Championships as well as a An event for all the family in the world. ‘Rock on the lough’ with an array family fun day, live entertainment with competitions in the Rose of bands, fun activities and a and competitions throughout the Garden, music, children’s Belsonic fireworks extravaganza. village during the festival. entertainment & much more. Belsonic returns to Custom House Square with another Belfast Mela Belfast Half Marathon Music & Fireworks, amazing musical line-up. Mela is an Indian word meaning Back after a successful first year, Groomsport ‘gathering’. This event is an the Belfast half marathon is a The popular annual event Clandeboye Festival anthology of traditions, art, great family event. returns with a day of musical Barry Douglas has created a colours, music, dance and entertainment, finished off with a wonderful programme for this enjoyment. Autumn Fair spectacular firework display. year’s summer festival featuring A weekend of family fun set in Camerata Ireland, international Musgrave Retail Partners Botanic Gardens, including live Magners Race Evening guest musicians, free NI Race Day music, award winning blooms, This summer evening of nail masterclasses and the chance to Enjoy a late summer day at the local produce and children’s biting horse racing returns to see emerging talent. races. entertainment. Down Royal. Sunflowerfest Woodstock Rhythm and Aspects Literature Festival Belfast Pride Great music bonds with the Blues Festival Five days of talks, readings and Pride Week is designed to countryside in this alternative The Woodstock Rhythm and performances showing off the celebrate diverse sexual and festival. Blues Festival returns for it’s best of Irish and British literature. gender identities, histories, seventh year with another cultures, politics, families & lives. fantastic line up of performances.

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Summer Race Evening Belfast Restaurant Week November Belfast Beer & Cider Festival Celebrate the end of the The week long event showcases With over 100 beers and ciders summer with more exhilarating city wide restaurants and the Ballyclare Autumnfest available in a range of styles, horse racing. best dishes their kitchens can With plenty of family friendly come along to the biggest bar provide. activities and entertainment, this in Ireland, with traditional pub Northern Lights Mini Fest is an autumnal treat not to be games and live music. Belfast Music Society presents Ulster Bank Belfast missed and perfect for keeping a series of concerts to promote Festival at Queen’s the kids happy over the mid-term Christmas Lights Switch On N.I’s bright young stars in The festival promises another break. Watch Greater Belfast light chamber music. explosion of music, drama, up when the Christmas Lights theatre, talks, film, dance and Diwali & Samhain get switched on in Belfast City European Heritage comedy. Celebrate the Hindu ‘Festival Centre, Lisburn, Newtownabbey Open Days of Light’ and the Celtic Harvest and North Down. A unique opportunity to visit An Draíocht Festival. some of N.I’s most interesting A magical event packed full of Belfast Christmas Market buildings which are not normally activities for children and young C.S Lewis Festival Enjoy the wonderful continental open to the public. people with drama, arts & crafts, The C.S Lewis Festival will food and delightful aromas. This puppet shows, multi-media recognise and celebrate the has become one of Belfast’s real Culture Night Belfast workshops and much more! life and legacy of Belfast born Christmas treats! Culture Night returns for another author, Clive Staples Lewis. evening filled with music, theatre, Twilight Night by Fairy Light dance, exhibitions and more. A magical lighting and sound Belfast Music Week December spectacular for all the family Belfast Music Week is the annual Arthur’s Day culminating with a majestic finale celebration of a great musical St George’s Christmas Pay tribute to the remarkable fireworks display. city, with over 200 events taking Fair & Market legacy of Arthur Guinness with place across the city. Don’t miss St. George’s a variety of performances from NI Festival of Racing Christmas Market for seasonal both International and local acts. The sport of Kings in all it glory The Coca-Cola Cinemagic fayre and a wide range of and pageantry spread over an International Film & Television gourmet foods and festive crafts. exciting and memorable two Festival for Young People October days. The International film and Christmas in Belfast television festival for young Lots of festive fun awaits Belfast Fashion Week Seapark Fireworks people returns to Belfast with an with pantomimes, Christmas For the ultimate in high street Lots of fun, food and exciting programme of events. concerts, special children’s fashion & designer luxury, Belfast entertainment at the annual events and much more. Fashion Week is back with new fireworks display in Holywood. Lady Boys of Bangkok autumn/winter collections. The fabulous Lady Boys will Boxing Day Race Meeting Halloween Celebrations return to Belfast in spectacular Boxing Day racing at Down Celebrate Halloween with a host style with their much loved Royal is a must for locals and of spooky events taking place cabaret show. visitors alike. in Belfast, Lisburn, North Down and Newtownabbey.

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Northern Ireland is justifiably proud beautiful Italian style piazza of Saint Gastro of its agricultural traditions and the Anne’s Square - a true example of heritage cuisine the region is famed Northern Ireland’s varied first-class for, from its cheeses to organic restaurant scene. The city’s diverse Delights meats, apple orchards and exquisite cultural traditions are showcased in chocolatiers. Whatever your taste in our restaurants, with the very best tipple, the region has it covered, from of Chinese, Indian, Bangladeshi, Belfast is perfect for locally brewed stouts and ale to award Italian and Japanese food all well foodies and we’ve got winning whiskey or a much coveted represented, so there’s plenty to everything you need to cup of tea from connoisseur’s choice choose from. discover your very own Suki Tea. These all make fantastic Belfast also has a café culture gourmet Garden of Eden souvenirs so don’t miss the chance to which buzzes with more than just over- sample a huge range of local produce exposure to caffeine. Some of the best from artisan bakeries, to under one roof at the lively, colourful St. places for a coffee, snack, a bit of traditional apple pies and George’s Market on Fridays, Saturdays people watching and the occasional garden parties galore and Sundays. singer songwriter night include the throughout the summer The finest in local cuisine can be Black Box Café in the Cathedral months. experienced in style at Deanes on Quarter and Common Grounds in the Howard Street, The Great Room in Queen’s Quarter. the Merchant Hotel in the Cathedral You are spoilt for choice with the Quarter, James Street South off abundance of coffee shops in the Bedford Street, Shu on the Lisburn city centre but worth a stop are 1 Ivory Restaurant, Victoria Square Road and OX on Oxford Street. Other local chain Clements and the deli in 2 Mourne Seafood 3 Titanic Belfast chefs at Bistro 401 fantastic local eateries include a Robinson & Cleaver. 4 Bert’s Sunday brunch selection of 8 unique restaurants in the

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Cordon Bleu Check out acclaimed chefs like Stephen Toman (OX), Michael Deane (Deanes) and Great British Menu winners, Niall McKenna (James Street South) and Chris Fearon (Deanes at Queen’s).

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Belfast Only in Seafood Sensation Restaurant Week Belfast, being a port city, has long had a The city’s main annual food festival Belfast... love affair with seafood which continues runs in early October. Belfast can you enjoy Ireland’s oldest to be reflected in the city’s finest culinary Restaurant Week offers a delicious covered food market, the award- winning St George’s Market, not establishments today. Whether you treat and comprehensive insight into to mention one of the liveliest and yourself to dinner at Mourne Seafood Bar, Belfast’s acclaimed eating scene. best value eating scenes in the UK Tedfords, Deanes Seafood Bar, Cutter’s Throughout the week our diverse or Ireland. You can also discover Wharf, Salty Dog Bistro or Sonoma, it’s eateries host special events and delicious Northern Irish breads difficult to escape the culinary inspiration showcase special menus using the like soda and potato, and gourmet chocolates in the city where Hans of the city’s watery surroundings. finest of local produce. Sloane was educated. visit-belfast.com visit-belfast.com

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Shopping in Belfast is 2 a dream come true for savvy shoppers, fashionistas and foodies Whether it’s high fashion or the high Space CRAFT for unique Belfast design alike, with a huge variety seas you need kitted out for, antiquarian to the Irish Linen and Gift Centre or The of independent retailers, books, ostrich fillets, exquisite jewellery Wicker Man for traditional crafts that speciality emporiums, or a unique piece of pottery, you’re make special souvenirs to take home. high street chains, sure to find what you are looking for in Compact in size, perhaps, but one of the City’s shopping districts. uncompromising in choice Belfast offers exclusive boutiques and Find literally everything you could the most sophisticated of shoppers the traditional markets. ever need under one roof in Victoria ultimate luxury retail experience along Square, home to House of Fraser and the Lisburn Road. Dotted with cafes, many other stores from lingerie to salons, wine bars and its own leafy frozen yogurt. Visit CastleCourt for all oasis of tranquillity in Drumglass Park, the leading high street stores or pop this lengthy boulevard houses Arcadia, in to some of Belfast’s beautiful craft an award winning deli, alongside shops, from Utopia for gorgeous gifts, designer fashion, art galleries, party

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It’s Vintage! Feeling Crafty Being an old Victorian city it’s For stitching, knitting and jewellery hardly surprising that Belfast is making devotees Belfast has a treasure trove of one of a kind plenty of boutiques specialising in antiques and upcycled goods. the best in local design and craft Check-out the Saturday Food as well as all you need to make and Craft Market at St. George’s your own. For a retro twist on Market where you can pick up craft, don’t miss The Corium, the frocks, tailored suits and glitzy jewellery some lovingly upcycled glass, city’s first kitsch emporium where as far as the eye can see. vintage records and old framed you will find everything from quirky Meanwhile, in the city centre, posters. And make sure you’re and quaint homeware to original vintage stores and specialist retailers in the city for a monthly Fashion Belfast themed tees, handmade from Miss Moran’s Tobacco Shop to Souk, an event which makes it cards, jewellery and shabby chic Joseph Braddell & Sons field sports easy to be gorgeous and green, cushions. emporium sit alongside independent with collections including locally visit-belfast.com record shops, second hand book designed, upcycled and previously treasure troves and a wealth of high loved clothes, accessories, street chains and department stores. revamped vintage furniture and

There’s sportwear galore at SS Moore’s, soft furnishings. 1 Victoria Square a Pandora’s box of treats to be explored visit-belfast.com 2 Titanic shopping at Avoca and beautifully crafted jewellery 3 Shoe time 4 Jewellery shopping at Steenson’s and Lunn’s.

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One of Belfast’s most popular areas for Meanwhile, the Odyssey complex Life evening entertainment is the Cathedral offers cutting edge music and night Quarter in the city centre, where you’ll clubs, restaurants, family entertainment find everything from live music to local and the Odyssey Arena which attracts theatre, classy cocktails to micro beers, world class acts from around the world. smoky jazz to traditional Irish music and Or why not wander a bit further from the gourmet cuisine to tapas on the go. beaten trail, and take in some craic and Another unmissable stop off on culture up in An Chultúrlann in the heart There’s plenty of reasons your night out in Belfast is from the of West Belfast’s Gaeltacht Quarter. to get out and about when city centre up to the university area in Belfast has everything you need in the the sun goes down, from Queens Quarter. Lined with nightclubs, way of evening entertainment, whether theatre to restaurants, gigs restaurants, cafes and cinemas, it’s ground breaking golf simulators, including the Empire Music Hall for live karaoke, a lively gay scene or classical to poetry readings, pubs to gigs and stand up comedy, this area concerts in the grand surroundings of clubs, traditional sessions continues to attract people from miles the Ulster Hall. to stand up comedy. around in search of a great night out.

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1 Cocktails in the city 2 Traditional music session 3 Night time spa 4 Ulster Orchestra at Belfast Waterfront 5 Laugh at the Bank comedy festival 4 6 Cheers

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Your Round or Mine? Mixology: Book in for a Staying Snug: Find a seat cocktail masterclass at the in a traditional snug and Fitzwilliam Hotel or sample soak up the atmosphere. a Seven Summit Sunrise in Some of our favourites Love and Death, a Sherry include The Crown on Cobbler at the Bar in The Great Victoria Street, Bittles Merchant or kick things off Bar on Upper Church with a Breakfast Martini in Lane and Whites Tavern in The Apartment - the choice Winecellar Entry. is yours! visit-belfast.com

Belfast 2014 / 37 Giro d’Italia The Giro d’Italia will stage its ‘Grande Partenza’, the Big Start, in Belfast and Dublin on 9-11 May 2014. Three race days will take place in Ireland with the exact race formats and routes to be confirmed. Days one and two will be staged in Belfast with day three’s race travelling from Armagh to Dublin. The Giro d’Italia is one of the world’s foremost cycling spectacles, an iconic Grand Tour of huge significance to cycling fans and indeed all sports fans around the globe. 1 Plans are already in motion to make the occasion a fabulous celebration worthy of Italian cycling traditions and the maglia rosa (the pink jersey) itself. There will be a whole range of special events staged in the run up to the arrival of over 200 of the world’s top professional cyclists. girostart2014.com #GIRO2014 Sport & Activities Belfast offers many different opportunities to stay active from zip-wiring to urban sports, hillwalking to golf, watersports by PressEye.com Picture to mountain biking. Adventure Sports Golf Inject some adrenaline into your Visiting Northern Ireland to Whether you enjoy a night at the rugby, a Belfast Giant’s city break with some high octane walk the hallowed ground of adventure sports. Whether you’re golfing giants Rory McIlroy, Ice hockey game, a soccer match or fancy checking out jumping off cliffs with Clearsky Darren Clarke and Graeme a fast-paced gaelic football or hurling match, Belfast is Adventure Centre, trying Todd’s McDowell? Then tee off in a great city for sports fans, with ample opportunities for Leap’s Drop Zone (first purpose Belfast! Boasting fourteen spectating. built recreational freefall stunt courses and golf centres within Prefer life on two wheels rather than two feet? Belfast jumping facility in Europe), karting the City’s boundary, Belfast is a is very bike friendly, with riverside cycle paths, easy to at Eddie Irvine Sports, BMX-ing golfer’s paradise. Close by are arrange bike hire and bike tours starting at both Queens at t13 Urban Sports Academy, the stunning 18 hole parkland and Cathedral Quarters. Up for a challenge? Sign up to practicing your Parkour at courses of Royal Belfast, the annual Belfast City Marathon and take to the streets Bridges Urban Sports Park, Shandon, Malone and Belvoir with over 20,000 participants from all around the world. experiencing the dizzy heights of Park Golf Clubs. The famous Ireland’s only Tree Top High Wire links courses of Royal County Or see the city from on high, with a walk up Black Adventure Course at The Jungle Down and Royal Portrush are Mountain or the iconic Cave Hill, stopping to enjoy or letting it rip with some airsoft only an hours drive away. not just the views but the ancient standing stones, action at Trigger Happy Fun, cairns and mysterious earth rings that form part of the there’s nowhere quite like Belfast dramatic backdrop to the city. Tours, routes and further for a bit of action to whet your information available from the Belfast Hills Partnership. appetite. 1 Ulster Rugby

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Family Fun Belfast is a great holiday destination for those with more than luggage in tow! There’s plenty of entertaining 3 4 attractions for the young (and the young at heart) around the city.

Belfast’s Odyssey Pavilion is sure to be and trails to follow, as well as panoramic Transport Museum, which has one of a highlight for the younger visitor, with views across Belfast. Or get up close the best rail galleries in Europe and a bowling alley, gaming area, multiplex and cuddling with Streamvale Farm’s which allows visitors to experience what cinema, W5 interactive science little animals. There’s tasty milkshakes, life would have been like 100 years ago museum, Belfast Giants Ice Hockey traybakes and lunches to enjoy too. in its outdoor folk museum. matches, hamburgers and ice cream... Or if prehistoric beasts are of more But for the authentic rail experience all under one roof! interest to your young dinosaur hunter, take a steam train excursion. All little Sample the sweet treats at the city’s head over to the Ulster Museum in train conductors will relish the chance very own Aunt Sandra’s Candy Factory Queen’s Quarter, with its interactive to get onboard. See the Railway where seeing is believing as you can learning zones full of great activities to Preservation Society of Ireland website watch the sweets being made! Plus, keep the kids happy and its stylish café to find out more. adults and kids alike can learn about for mums and dads to re-fuel! Family event highlights include St the city’s maritime heritage as The Venture out of the city to enjoy a Patrick’s Carnival Parade, Belfast’s Belfast Barge and Titanic Belfast are wealth of National Trust properties with Children’s Festival in March, Orangefest in both family-friendly. glorious gardens to explore and plenty July, the Monster Mash Halloween Ascend the City’s Cave Hill for of family events during the year. Make spectacular in October and the Christmas activities from tots to teens in Cave a splash at Bangor’s Aurora Aquatic Lights switch-on in November. Hill Adventurous Playground, with its & Leisure Complex, Lisburn’s Lagan cradle swings, slides, spring rockers, Valley LeisurePlex or the Valley Leisure spectacular space net and aerial runway, Centre in Newtownabbey, or they 1 Belfast Zoo 2 Belfast Titanic Maritime festival or go really wild at Belfast Zoo with can get their skates on at Dundonald 3 Ulster Museum spectacular wildlife, fun feeding times Ice Bowl. Visit the Ulster Folk and 4 Interactive fun at Titanic Belfast

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And if you want to fit it all into an Morrison, Snow Patrol, Gary Moore Tours afternoon, see behind the scenes, and many more. discover the history or find a few sights Follow the footsteps of Titanic’s On the bus, on your off the tourist trail, then a guided tour is builders and explore the key sites of bike, in a taxi, on a the perfect way to start your adventure. Titanic’s construction with a tour of the boat, or with your Experience the City’s culture, politics, Titanic Quarter. The first stop on the walking shoes on, history, environment or landmarks from tour is S.S Nomadic, then the original there’s no better way the back seat of an authentic Belfast drawing offices, Titanic’s slipways and Taxi, with your driver as your guide finish by climbing to the base of the Dry to experience a city and plenty of opportunities to stop off, Dock at Titanic’s Dock & Pumphouse. than by getting out and see the sights and take some photos. And when you’ve got your sealegs, get about to explore. Tours can be tailored to suit your area ready to experience a river sightseeing of interest and the amount of time you adventure aboard the Titanic Boat Tour have available, so if you only have an or a high-speed Belfast Sea Safari. afternoon in Belfast this is the perfect Or keep things cultured with the way to see the murals, peacewall and Belfast Literary Tour, which will take you living culture of the city. through the literary city and the many Or see the whole city in a morning shades of our history, taking you from from an open-topped bus on a hop-on, the splendour of City Hall or the lives hop-off tour of all of Belfast’s sights commemorated in Writer’s Square to from the Titanic Quarter to Queens back alleys and quiet suburban streets 1 Titanic Dock & Pumphouse Tour University. To take a trip through the across the city where the finest of our 2 Culinary Belfast Bred Tour heart of a great rock and roll city writers lived, walked and worked. 3 Belfast bike tour 4 Historical Pub Walking Tour don’t miss the Belfast Music Bus Tour To find out more about any of these 5 Black Mountain Tour where you will hear about legends Van tours visit www.visit-belfast.com

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Take things at a different Also on foot you can explore pace and get off the 300 years of Belfast’s history and architecture with the Historic Belfast beaten trail to get a new walking tour, or get up close with the perspective. ‘spirits’ of Belfast with a Haunted Pub Tour or for more spooky goings on try Enjoy the city at a more leisurely pace the Belfast Ghost Walk. on your own two feet, take a wander Saddle up and harness the power round some of Belfast’s historic pubs of two wheels on a Bike Tour. There on a Historical Pub Walking Tour, are two options, one takes you along Uncover the unique community stories through the old entries of Belfast. the scenic Lagan Towpath to visit the and explore Belfast’s rich cultural See the Albert Clock, the city’s own ancient site of the Giant’s Ring and diversity with Belfast iTours. There are 10 walking tours with over 70 points leaning tower and cross where the enjoy stories of bygone years. The of interest. So go online and download river Farset once flowed through the other starts in the Cathedral Quarter the tours for free and discover Belfast town centre and gave its name to focussing on the sights and sounds of like never before. Belfast, Beal Feirste, the crossing the city. All details available from the visit-belfast.com place or sandbank. Visit Belfast Welcome Centre.

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Belfast’s most recently Belfast’s millennium project, the Odyssey, acts redeveloped Quarter as the gateway to Titanic Quarter, aimed at Highlights entertaining all ages, from the fun discovery is full of innovation, The Titanic Quarter is the starting excitement and centre W5, ten-pin bowling, cinema, eateries, point for anyone hoping to opportunities for bars and nightclubs and not forgetting the Arena trace their family tree. PRONI, itself, home to the Belfast Giant’s Ice Hockey Northern Ireland’s public record discovery, alongside team. From there, you’ll be quickly immersed office, is able to offer visitors access to improved facilities, history, heritage and in Titanic heritage, whether taking the various tradition. including interactive, touchscreen tours or visiting Titanic’s Dock and Pumphouse, information points with visual marvelling at the engineering feats of Edwardian and audio content, free Wi-Fi, Belfast. Mixing old with new, the iconic Titanic an enlarged Search Room with Belfast building sits next to the renovated S.S. electronic ordering, internet access and laptop points and a Nomadic, Titanic’s tender. It’s not all Titanic, the Reading Room with 80 desks. area is truly 21st Century, with innovation and So whether you’re on the trail of creativity at its heart - t13, Ireland’s biggest skate, Belfast’s most famous maritime BMX and urban arts centre provides high octane creation or tracking down your own ancestor’s, the Titanic events and workshops. 1 Titanic Belfast Visitor Attraction Quarter is the place to visit! 2 Public Records Office (PRONI) visit-belfast.com 3 Titanic Walking Tours

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The centre for Already on the tourist trail, many visitors come to see Irish language and the area’s famous political murals and peace wall Highlights but there’s plenty more to discover. Join one of the culture is in the The Gaeltacht Quarter has west of the city and Gaeltacht Quarter’s organised tours taking in two famous a unique programme of is characterised by cemeteries, or many of its political sites, head up Divis entertainment which offers Mountain to discover some fantastic views, or visit something for everyone a lively culture of Belfast’s only protected bogland, ‘The Bog Meadows whether it’s traditional music, dance and drama every music, debate, drama, Nature Reserve’ with its diverse range of flora and fauna. great eateries and night of the week. Féile an But even if you’re more of a fan of the great indoors, Phobail, Europe’s biggest traditional pubs. Belfast’s Gaeltacht Quarter has plenty to keep you community festival, with its occupied. Start with a visit to An Chultúrlann, the Quarter’s Spring and August Festivals flagship culture and arts centre containing an excellent are particular highlights and provides a great opportunity restaurant, book and gift shop, theatre and gallery. Don’t to tap into the rhythms miss Clonard Monastery with its French Gothic style. which define this vibrant and Every inch of wall, ceiling, archway, alcove and window creative part of the city. is adorned with pattern, carved, inlaid with gold, or set visit-belfast.com with intricate mosaic tiling or the twin spires of St Peter’s 1 West Belfast murals 2 An Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich Cathedral, a much-loved landmark of West Belfast. 3 Traditional music

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Taking its name from In recent years, the Cathedral Quarter has taken on a St. Anne’s Cathedral, pivotal role as the focus for Belfast’s burgeoning arts and Highlights crafts scene. The Quarter is home to many visual and the Cathedral Make time for afternoon tea Quarter is packed performing artists, as well as community groups. in the luxurious Merchant full of fascinating The Cathedral Quarter contrasts the old with the new, Hotel to admire the opulent with St. Anne’s Square, home to the Metropolitan Arts surroundings, huge domed architecture, ranging Centre (MAC) and upmarket eateries alongside some of ceiling and Ireland’s largest chandelier. Highlights of any from distinguished the oldest streets in Belfast, dating back to the seventeenth banks and public visit to Cathedral Quarter century. But it’s not all history - we promise you won’t be have got to include al fresco buildings, to stuck to find something to do when you visit this Quarter! entertainment in Custom cosy pubs and Take the time to visit the Oh Yeah Music Centre, where House Square, whether trendy warehouse you can catch a live gig or see an exhibition or call into you’re enjoying ChilliFest or an open-air gig. Cotton restaurants. the Belfast Circus School, the epicentre of the annual Court is another boutique Festival of Fools, which brings the best of International open-air performance space Street Performance to the city. Each year visitors to this in the area, which features in quarter can enjoy the winter warming Out to Lunch festival Belfast’s Summer Sundays programme, great for in January, Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival in April/May, 1 Afternoon tea at the Merchant families to enjoy. 2 St Anne’s Cathedral Belsonic in August and Culture Night in September. So 3 Coppi Restaurant, St Anne’s Square there’s never a dull moment!

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The leafy area spread Recommended stop offs include the Naughton around Queen’s University Gallery in Queen’s University for a spot of visual Highlights culture, taking in the exhibitions and enjoying in the south of the city, As a centre for culture and the Queen’s Quarter the architecture of the Ulster Museum. Break learning, there’s plenty is home to a treasure up the day with a coffee and scone in Belfast to explore in the Queen’s gourmet coffee chain Clements with outposts Quarter, so watch out for trove of eclectic shops, on Botanic Avenue, the Stranmillis Road murals, sculptures and statues around the area. cafes, bars, galleries, live and in the Queen’s Student’s Union. While entertainment venues, the It’s also a great area for live away an afternoon exploring vintage clothes music, featuring venues like beautiful Botanic Gardens and second-hand bookshops in search of the Mandela Hall, Speakeasy and the Ulster Museum. a must-have classic, and finish your visit off and Empire Music Hall, with a stroll around the elegant Victorian Palm acoustic nights in local cafes and bookshops, the Sonic House in Botanic Gardens or by taking in an Arts Research Centre at art-house movie at the Queen’s Film Theatre, Queen’s and the Crescent or catch the latest live theatre performance Arts Centre. at Northern Ireland’s only full-time producing, visit-belfast.com award-winning Lyric Theatre. 1 Palm House, Botanic Gardens 2 Queen’s University Belfast 3 Lyric Theatre

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The City of Lisburn is one of Spend an afternoon exploring the Key Events Northern Ireland’s newest picturesque villages of Hillsborough Circuit of Ireland, Lisburn and Moira with their spectacular floral cities but you can step back in Saturday 19th April time as you wander through displays and unusual antique, craft and speciality shops. Don’t miss a Balmoral Show the Historic Quarter in the Balmoral Park, Maze Long Kesh house and garden tour of the stunning City Centre, an attractive 18th Wednesday 14th - Friday 16th May Hillsborough Castle (available from April Century streetscape which has Airtricity Garden Festival to end of September). remained largely unchanged Hillsborough Castle Shopping in Lisburn offers a Friday 23rd - Sunday 25th May to the present day. memorable experience. Whether you National Countrysports Fair are looking for large high street names Moira Demesne or small intimate shops, Lisburn is Saturday 31st May & Sunday 1st June Start your walk in the recently restored a great place to shop. There’s also Summer Festival of Racing Castle Gardens then pay a visit to the a wide range of entertainment on Down Royal Racecourse award winning Irish Linen Centre & offer with the very best of theatre, Friday 20th - Saturday 21st June

Lisburn Museum, which tells the story live music up close and personal or Festival of Speed of the Irish Linen industry with skilled cutting edge dance at the Island Arts Balmoral Park, Maze Long Kesh demonstrations of hand spinning Centre and family entertainment at its Saturday 30th - Sunday 31st August and handloom weaving and a display best at Lisburn Leisure Park. Sporting Hillsborough International of historic artefacts including linen. enthusiasts won’t be disappointed Oyster Festival Discover the magic of brewing by with a thrilling night at Drumbo Park Tuesday 2nd - Sunday 7th September visiting Ireland’s oldest independent Greyhound Stadium or one of the many For more information brewery, in the 19th century courtyard annual race meetings at Down Royal visitlisburn.com of Hilden House, also home of the Race Course. 1 Irish Linen Centre & Linen Museum, Lisburn superb Tap Room Restaurant. 2 Hilden Brewery 3 Hillsborough Castle 4 Castle Gardens, Lisburn 48 / Belfast 2014 visit-belfast.com

1 Bangor, Holywood

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North Down: 16 miles Bangor Aurora Aquatic & Key Events of fabulous coastline, Leisure Complex Enjoy the newest attraction to North Down. Easter Parade, Bangor spectacular scenery and Monday 21st April rich history. Featuring 3 swimming pools, leisure waters and extensive gym facilities, Aurora offers May Day, Holywood a great family fun day out. Leisure waters Monday 5th May

Bangor: 20 minutes from Belfast are home to flumes, inflatable fun and Summer Event, Bangor Walk along Bangor’s bustling promenade Northern Ireland’s only ‘Sidewinder’ ride. Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th June taking in the views of one of Northern Groomsport Music & Fireworks Ireland’s largest marinas. Take a visit to Holywood: 10 minutes from Belfast Saturday 5th July Project 24 a unique art project on Bangor Take the short trip to Holywood and enjoy Seafront, housing brightly coloured artist all the fantastic activities on offer. Sit back Summer Entertainment pods, an event space and a community and relax in one of the many cafes with a Programme, Bangor July & August garden. Head towards Pickie Fun Park, coffee, or why not visit some of the small the ideal location to take the children to boutiques offering the latest fashions. Also, Aspects Irish Literature ride on the giant pedal swans, the Pickie nearby is the award winning Ulster Folk & Festival, Bangor September puffer train or enjoy a round of mini-golf Transport Museum where you can revel in or simply sit back and relax in the café all the history from 100 years ago. Seapark Fireworks, Holywood overlooking Belfast Lough. Saturday 25th October Groomsport: 10 minutes from Bangor For more information visit Bangor Castle Walled Garden Visit the historic fishing village of Groomsport northdowntourism.com Relax and unwind in the peaceful and discover the fascinating story which surroundings of the walled garden before surrounds the quaint 1900’s Cockle Row 1 Bangor Marina visiting North Down Museum and enjoying Cottages (Cottages open seasonally). 2 Bangor Castle Walled Garden lunch in the museum café. 3 Pickie Fun Park

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Newtownabbey 3

Newtownabbey is the Situated on the northern shoreline of the Theatre at the Mill sit comfortably gateway to one of the Belfast Lough, it provides the perfect alongside celebrations of a bygone world’s greatest road stopping off point for visitors preparing era: The White House, Patterson’s journeys, the Causeway to steer a path through this land of Spade Mill, or Sentry Hill Historic Coastal Route. myth and majestic beauty. House. Newtownabbey has a myriad of With stunning scenery and a palpable attractions, from the manicured greens sense of history; Newtownabbey and of its local golf courses, to top class the surrounding area offers visitors a fishing and horse riding. And when it fascinating blend of old and new. comes to dining and shopping, visitors Nowhere exemplifies this more are spoiled for choice with the Abbey than the recently revamped Lough Centre, the ideal spot for some retail Shore Park, with fantastic caravan therapy. and camping facilities complimenting Whether you’re starting out on the area’s natural resources. Let the that personal odyssey along the stresses of the world drift away as Causeway Coastal Route, or looking to you wander along walkways with finish your journey with a flourish, why panoramic views of Belfast Lough, not explore what Newtownabbey has stop for a relaxing picnic by the water’s to offer? edge, or sample culinary delights in the 1 Newtownabbey shoreline 2 Patterson’s Spade Mill on-site restaurant. For more information 3 Sentry Hill Historic House & Visitor Centre State-of-the-art facilities such as newtownabbey.gov.uk/visitors

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3 4 Antrim...Jewel of the Lough

The Borough of Antrim is From leisurely cruises on Lough Neagh been lovingly restored. Visitors can set in rolling countryside to retail therapy at Junction One enjoy meandering walks through the located on the north-east International Outlet Centre and Castle garden wilderness and discover the shores of the largest fresh Mall, from the glorious gardens to many delights of the formal gardens and water lake in the British relaxation at The Spa at Antrim Forum, water features. No visit to the gardens Antrim Borough can cater for everyone! would be complete without a stop off Isles, Lough Neagh. Within a short walking distance of at Clotworthy House to browse through Antrim town centre you will find a range the art and garden heritage exhibitions, of stunning built heritage attractions of sample the delights of the coffee shop unrivalled historical significance. The or buy a gift from the visitor shop. heartbeat of the town is the recently So come and visit soon. There really restored Old Courthouse at Market is something for everyone in Antrim Square. This unique 300 year old Borough...the Jewel of the Lough. building offers information services for visitors, a cafe and boasts a multi-use theatre that plays host to a year-round programme arts and entertainment. Nearby is one of the finest historic For further information contact 1 Old Courthouse, Antrim landscape gardens in Ireland, Antrim Old Courthouse Information Centre 2 Antrim Castle Gardens 3 Antrim Lough Shore Park Castle Gardens. The gardens occupy T: 028 9442 8331 4 Clotworthy House, Antrim Castle Gardens an area of over 60 acres and have www.antrim.gov.uk

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Belfast: Gateway City 1

While there’s plenty to Just twenty minutes from Belfast even a grass roof. Don’t miss the keep you entertained in visitors can discover pristine seafronts, oldest licensed distillery in the world; Belfast, it’s also worth country parks, boutique village Bushmills and the Carrick-a-Rede rope keeping in mind that the shopping and plenty of places to enjoy bridge. the gourmet gastro-pub or country Or to the northwest, it’s a short trip city makes a great base house experience. by train or bus to Derry-Londonderry, for exploring the rest of County Antrim’s Causeway Coastal which was last years UK City of Culture. Northern Ireland. Route runs north from Larne, and There’s plenty to see in the historical is the gateway to the Nine Glens of walled city, with its lively cultural scene, Antrim with Glenariff Forest Park at its impressive architecture, carnivals, heart. On the northern coast you’ll find festivals and visitor attractions. the Giant’s Causeway, the only world And don’t miss out on the chance 1 The world famous Giant’s Causeway heritage site in Northern Ireland and to go island hopping in the unspoiled 2 Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge recently named in Tripadvisor’s Top 10 Fermanagh Lakelands, or to pay a 3 Mark Caverndish wins stage one at the 2013 Giro d’Italia team presentation dramatic landscapes in the world. visit to Armagh, stunning National 4 Bonamargy Friary The Giant’s Causeway’s new state- Trust properties, unmatched Georgian 5 The new Causeway Visitor Centre 6 Lough Neagh of-the-art visitor centre, featuring new architecture and two Saint Patrick’s 7 Strangford Lough exhibition space, a cafe, shops and Cathedrals.

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Giro d’Italia In 2014 the world’s foremost cycling spectacles, the Giro 2 d’Italia, will stage its ‘Grande Partenza’ (the Big Start) in

3 Belfast and Dublin on 9-11 May 2014. Three race days will take place in Ireland. Days one and two will be staged in Belfast with day three’s race travelling from Armagh to Dublin. girostart2014.com

discover northern ireland.com To find out more about Northern Ireland and all that it has to offer 4 visit the Northern Ireland Tourist Board website. Discover pristine discovernorthernireland.com seafronts, a world heritage site, country parks and boutique village shopping.

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Belfast 2014 / 53 Visitor Information Visit Belfast 8-10 Donegall Square North Belfast BT1 5GB T: +44 (0)28 9024 6609 Call into our new F: +44 (0)28 9031 2424 E: [email protected]

Welcome Centre October - May opening hours Official Visitor Information for Belfast & Northern Ireland Mon - Sat: 9am - 5.30pm Sun: 11am - 4pm June - September opening hours Mon - Sat: 9am - 7pm Start your journey in the new Visit maps of the city and discover Sun: 11am - 4pm Belfast Welcome Centre. Belfast’s ‘story’ brought to life on Located opposite Belfast City special plasma TVs. Souvenir Belfast International Airport Hall, you’ll find information on pretty hunters will find uniquely Belfast gifts Tourist Information Desk much everything, whether you here too. T: +44 (0)28 9448 4677 need to book accommodation, buy Free wi-fi will enable you to F: +44 (0)28 9448 4673 tickets for events or find out more access and download information Monday - Saturday: 7.30am - 7pm about visitor attractions, tours, and straight to your smart phones or Sunday: 8am - 5pm transport. Our friendly travel advisers devices, making it even easier to George Best Belfast City Airport are here to help plan your perfect plan your time in Belfast. Tourist Information Desk trip to Belfast and Northern Ireland. Make the Visit Belfast Welcome T: +44 (0)28 9093 5372 Look out for exciting, fun, new Centre your first stop shop - we have F: +44 (0)28 9093 5373 features, including a video ‘wall’, the information and the tickets to help Monday - Saturday: 8am - 7pm self-service touch screens, digital you explore the city and beyond. Sunday: 10am - 5pm

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Travel Tips

Accommodation also open on Saturday mornings. The Stay Safe Belfast offers visitors a wide choice of main post office is located on Bridge Belfast is one of the safest cities accommodation: hotels, guesthouses, Street in the city centre and is open in Europe with an extremely low apartments, self-catering, campus, 9am to 5.30pm, Monday to Saturday crime rate. However, it is always caravans, camping and hostels. For wise to be sensible and to follow more information, please see our Banking good advice when exploring a new accommodation listings on pages Most banks are open Monday to destination. To enhance the safety of 56 to 69, or for booking enquiries, Friday 9am to 5pm. All major credit visitors to Belfast, the city centre is contact the Visit Belfast Welcome cards are widely accepted in the city monitored by CCTV cameras. There Centre on +44 (0)28 9024 6609, or and some shops will accept euro. are also a number of Emergency visit www.visit-belfast.com There are foreign exchange facilities in Contact Points in the city which are the Visit Belfast Welcome Centre and monitored by the police. Communications various retail outlets across the city. The international code for Northern Smoking Ireland is 00 44 28. The number for Shopping Belfast has been a smoke free city emergency services is 999. This will Many shops in the city centre follow since 2006. It is against the law to connect you to the fire brigade, police, these opening hours: smoke in bars, restaurants, cafés, ambulance, lifeboat and mountain Monday - Wednesday: 9am-6pm hotels, offices, factories and other rescue services. Thursday: 9am-9pm places of work. The majority of Friday & Saturday: 9am-6pm hotels in Belfast no longer offer Directory enquiries can be contacted Sunday 1pm-6pm smoking rooms - please check this on 118 500 or dial 0 from a public when booking your accommodation. telephone for operator assistance. Shopping centres may have extended Many bars, clubs and restaurants opening hours midweek. have installed outdoor smoking areas. Internet and Wi-Fi access is widely available throughout the city. Belfast Tipping is one of 10 UK cities set to become Most restaurants add a discretionary a Super-connected City by 2015. service charge to the bill for parties Plans include city wide access to high of six people or more. If this charge speed ultrafast broadband as well as is added to your bill, tipping is not widespread WiFi. necessary. If a service charge is not included, a discretionary tip of 10-15% Most post offices are open Monday to is customary. Friday 9am to 5.30pm and some are

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New NITB Quality Grading Scheme Accommodation NITB operates the Quality Grading Scheme for tourist accommodation and provides businesses with quality assessments and grading services. The scheme is the ‘Common Standards’ scheme and is used by Visit Scotland, Visit England, Visit Wales, AA, Guernsey and The Isle of Man. The scheme accesses quality and the visitor experience. Premises have the ability to achieve between 1 and 5 stars

To view the most up to date grading’s please visit www.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

Price Key B&B Bed and Breakfast pps per person sharing SS single supplement

Symbols Key P Parking G Family room available on request ) TV in bedrooms F Lift/elevator j Licensed premises 9 Swimming pool on premises } Gym on premises w Spa facilities on premises WiFi Wireless internet access [ No smoking in bedrooms k Credit cards accepted € Euro accepted

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Culloden Estate and Spa Hilton Belfast 142 Bangor Road, Belfast BT18 0EX 4 Lanyon Place, Belfast BT1 3LP T: (028) 9042 1066 www.hastingshotels.com T: (028) 9027 7000 www.hilton.co.uk/belfast Standing on the wooded slopes of the Holywood A 5 star contemporary chic hotel, Hilton Belfast hills overlooking Belfast Lough is the magnificent has breathtaking views overlooking the city’s Culloden Estate and Spa, originally built as an architecture to the north & the Lagan River to the south. Northern Ireland’s only international 5 official palace for the Bishop of Down. Located 10 105 rooms, 105 ensuite. 198 rooms, 198 ensuite. star hotel boasts 198 luxurious, air-conditioned Prices on request. minutes from George Best Belfast City Airport. Prices on request. bedrooms including a selection of stunning river-view corner suites overlooking the historic Harland & Wolff shipyard which built the P G ) F w 9 } WiFi k j € [ P G ) F } WiFi k j € [ infamous Titanic.

The Merchant Hotel Benedicts of Belfast 16 Skipper Street, Belfast BT1 2DZ 7-21 Bradbury Place, Belfast BT7 1RQ T: (028) 9023 4888 www.themerchanthotel.com T: (028) 9059 1999 www.benedictshotel.co.uk Situated in the heart of Belfast city centre’s Boutique style hotel with 32 spacious historic Cathedral Quarter, the grandeur of the bedrooms, close to Belfast City centre and original Grade A listed building is complemented Queen’s University. The restaurant serves a wide by an elegant Art Deco inspired wing with a 62 rooms, 62 ensuite. multitude of exciting amenities.These include a 32 rooms, 32 ensuite. variety of traditional and modern dishes offering Prices on request. stunning luxury spa, a rooftop gymnasium with Prices on request. the best local produce in an exquisite setting at panoramic city views, a dedicated meeting and an affordable price. Free WiFi access. events suite and a fabulous jazz bar. Luxury and comfort at all times. P G ) F w } WiFi k j [ G ) F WiFi k j € [

Clandeboye Lodge Hotel Dukes at Queen’s 10 Estate Road, Bangor BT19 1UR 65-67 University Street, Belfast BT7 1HL T: (028) 9185 2500 www.clandeboyelodge.com T: (028) 9023 6666 www.dukesatqueens.com The friendly atmosphere, the warm welcome, Dukes at Queen’s is located in the heart of Belfast’s helpful staff, and exceptional service: these will Botanic Avenue. Our guests will experience a be the hallmarks of your stay with us. Stylish, retreat from the bustle of the city into a world of contemporary guest rooms and award-winning 43 rooms, 43 ensuite. gastro-pub dining. Our aim is seamless, 34 rooms, 34 ensuite. indulgence and wellbeing. Formerly Dukes Hotel, d£35-72.50pps. s£70-100. consistent quality throughout - an approach d£35-60pps. s£70-120. the new transformation brings with it modern that’s been recognised in 2013 with a Tripadvisor sophistication and intuitive service. Dukes at Certificate of Excellence and NI Tourism Customer Queen’s is the ultimate expression of style. Perfect Service Excellence Award. P G ) F WiFi k j € ) F WiFi k j € [ for corporate, leisure or romantic breaks.

Dunadry Hotel Europa Hotel 2 Islandreagh Drive, Dunadry BT41 2HA Great Victoria Street, Belfast BT2 7AP T: (028) 9443 4343 www.dunadry.com T: (028) 9027 1066 www.hastingshotels.com Unlike any other, this Hotel enjoys the best of both People like Presidents, Prime Ministers and worlds, providing a rural retreat only 20 minutes celebrities choose the Europa with its choice of from Belfast city centre. Genuine hospitality, 272 newly refurbished bedrooms - including 92 executive bedrooms and suites along with 83 rooms, 83 ensuite. wonderful food and a charm all of its own, there’s 272 rooms, 272 ensuite. conference facilities. Elegant décor, contemporary Prices on request. nowhere better to spend time in Northern Ireland. Prices on request. bistro, bustling bar and relaxing piano lounge. The hotel also boasts a superb city centre location with shops, restaurants, theatres and more - right at the front door. P G ) w 9 } WiFi k j € [ P G ) F WiFi k j [

Galgorm Resort & Spa Hilton Templepatrick 136 Fenaghy Road, Ballymena BT42 1EA Castle Upton Estate, Templepatrick BT39 0DD T: (028) 2588 1001 www.galgorm.com T: (028) 9443 5500 www.hilton.co.uk/templepatrick Located in 163 acres of breathtaking scenery, the A luxurious 129 bedroom hotel and country club, resort boasts 75 ensuite rooms, 6 self catering situated in the Castle Upton Estate, centrally located and just 10mins from the heart of Belfast. cottages and 6 riverside log cabins. Relax in the Accommodation ranges from standard to superior 75 rooms, 75 ensuite. Spa where you will find a true sanctuary of luxury 129 rooms, 129 ensuite. and family rooms, with stylish furnishings. The Prices on request. and vitality. Dine in either Gillies Bar & Grill or Prices on request. hotel also boasts a superb 18-hole championship Fratelli Ristorante for a relaxed style of dining. golf course, tennis court & Livingwell Health Club For fine dining the 2 AA Rosette River Room with pool, steam room, Jacuzzi and beauty room. P G ) F w WiFi k j € Restaurant is a truly gastronomic experience. P ) F w 9 } WiFi k j € [

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Holiday Inn Belfast La Mon Hotel & Country Club 22-26 Ormeau Avenue, Belfast BT2 8HS 41 Gransha Rd, Castlereagh, Belfast BT23 5RF T: (028) 9032 8511 www.holidayinn.com/belfast T: (028) 9044 8631 www.lamon.co.uk This impressive 4 star hotel is centrally located La Mon Hotel and Country Club is a superb venue and offers full leisure facilities and free WiFi just 15 minutes from Belfast City centre but in the throughout. The facilities include 170 bedrooms, heart of County Down. It is complete with a luxury Junction Restaurant and contemporary bar offering health club, including a 15 metre swimming pool, 170 rooms, 170 ensuite. the best of international & local cuisine. The Spirit 121 rooms, 121 ensuite. gym, tennis court and beauty and hair studio. Prices on request. Health Club has a 15m swimming pool, gym, Prices on request. Closed 24th and 25th December. sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and beauty facilities. Shopping and entertainment is within walking distance. G ) F 9 } WiFi k j € [ P G ) F 9 } WiFi k j €

Malmaison Malone Lodge Hotel 34-38 Victoria St, Belfast BT1 3GH 60 Eglantine Avenue, Belfast BT9 6DY T: (028) 9022 0200 www.malmaison.com T: (028) 9038 8000 www.malonelodgehotelbelfast.com A stunning city centre boutique hotel, this one Located between Lisburn Road & Malone Road. time seed warehouse is one of Belfast’s landmark 1 min from westlink/M1/M2. 5 min walk from buildings. Perfectly situated for sightseeing & Queen’s University, Botanic Gardens & Ulster Museum, Belfast City Hospital; 5 min drive from 64 rooms, 64 ensuite. shopping. With its luxurious hotel rooms and lavish 46 rooms, 46 ensuite. Royal Victoria Hospital, Musgrave Park Hospital d£44.50-90pps. suites. Malmaison is renowned for its funky style, s£70-150. and Ulster Independent Clinic. Titanic 1 mile. Hotel great food and mouth watering cocktails - you just facilities; bar & award winning restaurant, WiFi, won’t want to leave. private car park. Head Chef of Year 2011, Institute of Hospitality N.I. ) F } WiFi k j [ P G ) F WiFi k j € [

Park Avenue Hotel Radisson Blu Hotel Belfast 158 Holywood Road, Belfast BT4 1PB 3 Cromac Place, Ormeau Road, Belfast BT7 2JB T: (028) 9065 6520 www.parkavenuehotel.co.uk T: (028) 9043 4065 www.radissonblu.co.uk/hotel-belfast Independent hotel close to George Best Belfast City Airport. Two miles from the heart of the city and close The Radisson Blu Hotel is a 4 star hotel located in to the Odyssey, Waterfront Hall, Titanic Quarter and Belfast city centre. We are situated in the Gasworks Stormont Buildings. Free on-site parking and fitness area of the city, offering you a quiet yet convenient 56 rooms, 56 ensuite. 119 rooms, 119 ensuite. base to explore the bustling city and its many d£44.50-99.50pps. s£69-129. room. Close to local amenities. Closed 24th/25th Prices on request. attractions such as Titanic Belfast and Victoria December. Square. We have 120 bedrooms & 6 meeting rooms all with free WiFi. Enjoy dining options in P ) F } WiFi k j P G ) F WiFi k j € [ Filini restaurant or Gasworks Bar & Cafe.

Ramada Plaza Belfast Stormont Hotel 117 Milltown Road, Shaws Bridge, Belfast BT8 7XP 587 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast BT4 3LP T: (028) 9092 3500 www.ramadaplazabelfast.com T: (028) 9065 1066 www.hastingshotels.com The Ramada Plaza Belfast is a leading 4-star hotel The hotel is situated in a quiet residential situated in the picturesque surroundings of Lagan area overlooking the landscaped grounds of Valley Regional Park, just 10 minutes by car from Parliament Buildings. Stormont Hotel is 4 miles Belfast’s thriving city centre. 120 rooms, 120 ensuite. 110 rooms, 110 ensuite. from Belfast City centre. It is renowned for the Prices on request. All guests can avail of complimentary access Prices on request. warmth of its welcome and standards of service to LA Fitness including swimming pool, steam and professionalism. room and sauna. Free car parking and Wi-Fi is also included. P G ) F w 9 } WiFi k j [ P G ) F WiFi k j € [

Ten Square Hotel Balmoral Hotel 10 Donegall Square South, Belfast BT1 5JD Blacks Road, Dunmurry BT10 0NF T: (028) 9024 1001 www.tensquare.co.uk T: (028) 9030 1234 Distinctive charm and warmth and unrivalled www.balmoralhotelbelfast.co.uk in its service and setting, Ten Square offers This hotel is situated 10 minutes from Belfast handsomely appointed guest rooms with City centre with convenient access to the super king low slung beds, flat screen TVs and 22 rooms, 22 ensuite. plush linens, stylish Grill room and Bar and 42 rooms, 42 ensuite. motorway. The Lady Ann Bar and Grill serves d£32.50-135pps. s£65-265. the refreshingly unique Porcelain events suite Prices on request. bistro style food throughout the day while for corporate gatherings or social events. A the Glenriver Restaurant serves a full dinner unique experience combining contemporary menu. Accommodation and facilities have been sophistication and classic charm awaits you. P G ) F WiFi k j € [ P G ) WiFi k j € refurbished throughout.

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Beechlawn House Hotel Clarion Hotel 4 Dunmurry Lane, Belfast BT17 9RR 75 Belfast Road, Carrickfergus BT38 8PH T: (028) 9060 2010 www.beechlawnhotel.com T: (028) 9336 4556 www.clarioncarrick.com Situated in the leafy suburb of Dunmurry, less Conveniently located 15 minutes from Belfast than 10 minutes drive from Belfast and Lisburn city centre at the gateway to the beautiful City Centres, an ideal location for shopping, Causeway Coastal Route. The Clarion Hotel nightlife, leisure and visitor attractions. Only 1 42 rooms, 42 ensuite. mile from the M1 motorway with easy access to 70 rooms, 70 ensuite. has 68 bedrooms, all designed with the guest Prices on request. the George Best City and Aldergrove International d£35-45 pps. s£60-80. in mind, each featuring king-sized beds, direct airports, ferry, train and bus terminals. dial telephone, satellite TV with in-house Free on-site parking. Intimate Bistro & Bar. movie channels, executive desk, hairdryer and Complimentary WiFi. P G ) WiFi k j € P G ) F WiFi k j [ complimentary tea and coffee making facilities.

Corrs Corner Hotel Best Western Crescent 315 Ballyclare Road, Newtownabbey BT36 4TQ Townhouse Hotel T: (028) 9084 9221 www.corrscorner.com 13 Lower Crescent, Belfast BT7 1NR Corr’s Corner Hotel is located 7 miles from Belfast T: (028) 9032 3349 www.crescenttownhouse.com City Centre, whilst sitting at the gateway to the The Crescent Townhouse is situated in the Causeway Costal Route. The hotel is only 14 University area, approximately 15 minutes walk 68 rooms, 68 ensuite. miles from Larne harbour and Belfast International 17 rooms, 17 ensuite. from Belfast City Hall. With an abundance of d£39.50-59.50pps. s£69-109. Airport. Popular with locals, an extensive grill d£42.50-50pps. s£70-90. restaurants, bars and nightclubs on its doorstep, menu is served all day. Offering unlimited wifi it is a perfect location for your stay in Belfast. access and car parking, this family run property is P G ) F WiFi k j [ the ideal base to explore Northern Ireland. G ) F WiFi k j € [

Days Hotel Belfast Holiday Inn Express Antrim 40 Hope Street, Belfast BT12 5EE Junction One Retail Park, Antrim BT41 4LL T: (028) 9024 2494 www.dayshotelbelfast.co.uk T: (028) 9442 5500 www.hiexpressantrim.co.uk In the heart of Belfast city, this hotel offers The Holiday Inn Express Antrim is situated at excellent value accommodation within 5 minutes Junction One, Ireland’s largest International of the Grand Opera House, Waterfront Hall, Shopping Outlet. Ideally located within 2 minute drive of the M2 motorway, 5 minutes from Belfast 250 rooms, 250 ensuite. Ulster Hall and Great Victoria Street Bus and 90 rooms, 90 ensuite. International Airport and only 20 minutes from s£39 Train Station. The hotel’s great location means Prices on request. Belfast City Centre, it’s the perfect choice for it offers easy access to all that the city of Belfast leisure and business travelers. The hotel is also has to offer. a good base for those guests visiting the famous Causeway Coast! P G ) F WiFi k j € [ P G ) F WiFi k j € [

Holiday Inn Express Belfast Jurys Inn Belfast 106a University Street, Belfast BT7 1HP Fisherwick Place, Belfast BT2 7AP T: (028) 9031 1909 www.hiexpressbelfast.com T: (028) 9053 3500 www.jurysinns.com A newly refurbished modern hotel within the Excellent city centre location, close to shops, University Quarter of Belfast next to Queen’s cafés, restaurants and pubs. With spacious rooms University, Botanic Gardens and Ulster Museum. that can accommodate up to 3 adults or 2 adults 114 rooms, 114 ensuite. The main shopping and business areas of the city 190 rooms, 190 ensuite. and 2 children, it is the perfect place for a leisure s£49. centre such as Victoria Square and Castlecourt Prices on request. or business stay. Conference and concert venues are within walking distance of the hotel, as are the are all only a few minutes away. Why not whet Waterfront Hall, Grand Opera House and the city’s your tastebuds in our bar & restaurant. P ) F WiFi k [ major public transport links. G ) F WiFi k j € [

Londonderry Arms Hotel Park Inn by Radisson Belfast 20 Harbour Road, Carnlough, Co. Antrim, BT44 0EU 4 Clarence Street West, Belfast BT2 7GP T: (028) 2888 5255 www.glensofantrim.com T: (028) 9067 7700 www.parkinn.co.uk/hotel-belfast This beautiful Georgian hotel was built in 1847 The Park Inn by Radisson is located in the heart of and was once owned by Sir Winston Churchill. Belfast City Centre amongst the hustle & bustle & With its open log fires, private lounges, award- venues such as the Ulster Hall, Belfast Waterfront, winning restaurant, and popular bistro, this The Grand Opera House, the Odyssey & City 35 rooms, 35 ensuite. premier hotel in the Glens of Antrim is the perfect 145 rooms, 145 ensuite. d£27.50 pps. s£35. Prices on request. Hall. All rooms come fitted with air-conditioning, place to stay and discover the north eastern part LCD TV, tea & coffee making facilities and WIFI. of Ireland. Onsite guests can enjoy the thrill of the grill in our P G ) WiFi k € P G ) F } WiFi k j € [ magnificent RBG Bar & Grill with beer garden.

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Rosspark Hotel Strangford Arms Hotel 20 Doagh Road, Kells, Ballymena BT42 3LZ 92 Church Street, Newtownards BT23 4AL T: (028) 2589 1663 www.rosspark.com T: (028) 9181 4141 www.strangfordhotel.com Set in 10 acres of beautiful countryside in the Ideally located in the lively market town of heartland of Co Antrim, convenient to airport and Newtownards, a perfect base to enjoy North just 25 mins from Belfast or the North Coast, Down’s top visitor attractions, shopping, golf Rosspark is the perfect setting for any occasion. and leisure activities. Less than 15 minutes drive 39 rooms, 39 ensuite. Stay with us for a relaxing break in one of our 36 rooms, 36 ensuite. from Belfast City centre and George Best City Prices on request. recently refurbished bedrooms and enjoy our Prices on request. Airport, and less than 10 minutes from Bangor extensive menus from light meals to our popular marina. The hotel also boasts the lively LeWinters High Tea menu. Complimentary unlimited WiFi Bistro, Bar & Restaurant. Free on-site car parking. Complimentary WiFi. P G) F }WiFi k j [ and car parking. P G ) F WiFi k j

ETAP Hotel Wellington Park Hotel 35 - 39 Dublin Road, Belfast BT2 7HE 21 Malone Road, Belfast BT9 6RU T: (028) 9032 8126 T: (028) 9038 1111 www.mooneyhotelgroup.com www.ibis.com/gb/hotel-7186-etap-belfast/ index.shtml This long established independent Hotel is situated close to Queen’s University, only 5 In the heart of Belfast city centre. Etap Hotel minutes from Belfast City centre and convenient offers essential comfort, modestly priced rooms. Free wifi throughout. 24 hour reception. Snacks 75 rooms, 75 ensuite. to Belfast Waterfront Hall, Odyssey Arena, The 146 rooms, 146 ensuite. and drinks available 24 hours. Good value buffet d£40-70pps. s£69-140. Lyric Theatre and Grand Opera House. Famous for Prices on request. breakfast. its cosmopolitan, lively atmosphere, the Hotel is a popular choice for guests from all over the world. P G ) F WiFi k j € [ Spacious private car & coach park . G ) F WiFi k [

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast IBIS Belfast City Centre 1-3 Great Victoria Street, Belfast BT2 7BQ 100 Castle Street, Belfast BT1 1HF T: (028) 9044 2080 T: (028) 9023 8888 www.ibishotel.com www.fitzwilliamhotelbelfast.com Ibis Belfast City Centre is a contemporary 124 Cocoon yourself in sumptuous surroundings and bedroom hotel located in the heart of Belfast City create your own oasis of comfort; crisp Egyptian centre. The hotel is within walking distance of all linen, duck down duvets and bathrooms on the main attractions of the city centre, including 130 rooms, 130 ensuite. request fitted with all luxuries make for a truly 124 rooms, 124 ensuite. the shopping and business districts, Waterfront Prices on request. relaxing stay. High speed broadband, 24 hour Prices on request. Hall, Grand Opera House and Belfast City Hall. room service and CD players with MP3/iPod Breakfast is available from 4am to 12 noon and connections. the hotel serves a full snack menu 24/7. P G ) F } WiFi k j € [ P G ) F WiFi k j € [

IBIS Belfast Queen’s Quarter Madisons Hotel 75 University Street, Belfast BT7 1HL 59-63 Botanic Avenue, Belfast BT7 1JL T: (028) 9033 3366 www.ibishotel.com T: (028) 9050 9800 www.madisonshotel.com This contemporary boutique 56 bedroom hotel, Wine, dine, party & stay. We have an excellent located within Belfast’s leafy Queen’s Quarter, bar and restaurant offering fine wines, specialty opened in November 2009. The hotel is next to coffees, classic cocktails and great food, while Queen’s University, Botanic Gardens and Ulster those looking to stay out that little bit longer can 56 rooms, 56 ensuite. Museum. It is 1km from Belfast City Hall and is 35 rooms, 35 ensuite. savour the atmosphere in our nightclub. We have Prices on request. close to all shopping, entertainment and cultural d£39pps. s£68. 35 newly refurbished ensuite bedrooms equipped attractions. Breakfast is available from 4am to 12 to the highest possible standards. Awarded for noon and the hotel serves a full snack menu 24/7. excellence in standards of service. G ) F WiFi k j € [ ) F WiFi k j € [

Maldron Hotel Marine Hotel Ballycastle Belfast International Airport, Ballyrobin Road, 1-3 North Street, Ballycastle BT54 6BN Belfast BT29 4ZY T: (028) 9445 7000 T: (028) 2076 2222 www.maldronhotelbelfast.com www.marinehotelballycastle.com Only 50 metres from Belfast International Airport, Ideally located between the Glens of Antrim and contemporary service and style awaits you at the the Causeway Coast, the Marine Hotel lies only Maldron Hotel. Centrally situated in the heart of 2 minutes from the beach and 2 minutes from 104 rooms, 104 ensuite. the province, close to all major road networks 31 rooms, 31 ensuite. the ferry terminal to Rathlin Island. The hotel has Prices on request. and only 20 minutes from Belfast city centre, it’s d£35-60pps. s£60-100. all conveniences including free WiFi throughout ideally located. With a choice of dining options and friendly staff to help you plan your day. from Stir Restaurant and the bustling Lobby Bar, Almost all rooms have a spectacular sea view and P G ) F WiFi k j € [ you are sure to relax and enjoy your stay. P G ) F WiFi k j [ Interlinking and family rooms are available.

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Premier Inn Belfast City Premier Inn Belfast Cathedral Quarter City Centre 2-6 Waring Street, Belfast BT1 2DX 23 Alfred Street, Belfast BT2 8ED T: 0871 527 8070 www.premierinn.com T: 0871 527 8068 www.premierinn.com Located in the bustling Cathedral Quarter, Premier An excellent City Centre location, within 5 Inn Waring Street is the ideal location for a visit to minutes of the main shopping areas and sights. Belfast. The hotel is within easy walking distance We have an integrated bar and restaurant (Barest) 171 rooms, 171 ensuite. of the major attractions in the city centre and 148 rooms, 148 ensuite. offering food from 7am-10pm. The hotel offers Prices on request. public transport. Four Corners bar and restaurant d£14.50-50 pps. s£29-100. excellent service and a great atmosphere, backed on premises. up by a ‘Good Night Guarantee’-a good night’s sleep, or your money back! G ) F WiFi k j [ G ) F WiFi k j [

Premier Inn Belfast Ramada Encore Belfast Titanic Quarter St. Anne’s Square, 20 Talbot Street, Belfast BT1 2LD 2a Queens Road, Belfast BT3 9FB T: (028) 9026 1800 www.encorebelfast.co.uk T: (028) 9073 5800 www.premierinn.com Ramada Encore Belfast City centre is one of Belfast’s Ideally situated at the gateway of the Titanic newest hotels, located in the fashionable Cathedral Quarter of Belfast, our hotel is also located across Quarter area of the city - overlooking St. Anne’s from the fantastic Odyssey Arena and Pavillion, Square and within walking distance of Waterfront 121 rooms, 121 ensuite. within easy access of the George Best City 165 rooms, 165 ensuite. Hall and other major attractions. Stylish and Prices on request. Airport. With Belfast city centre only a stone’s Prices on request. contemporary in design, with excellent cocktail bar throw away, it is ideal for both business and and restaurant. leisure guests. P G ) F w WiFi k j [ ) F WiFi j €

The Salty Dog Travelodge Belfast Central 10-12 Seacliff Road, Bangor BT20 5EY 15 Brunswick Street, Belfast BT2 7GE T: (028) 9127 0696 www.saltydogbangor.com T: (028) 9033 3555 www.travelodge.ie/belfast-hotel The Salty Dog Hotel & Bistro offers a variety of dining experiences all serving great local produce Travelodge Belfast is located in the heart of Belfast in own inimitable style. City. The ideal location to base yourself while working in or visiting Belfast. The train and bus 15 rooms, 15 ensuite. Only 15 minutes from the George Best Belfast City 90 rooms, 90 ensuite. station is across the road from the Travelodge, which Prices on request. Airport and 20 minutes from Belfast City centre. Prices on request. features on all major routes. The universities of both Queen’s and Ulster Belfast are within a 10 minute walk. There is a vast array of restaurants, pubs and P G ) WiFi j [ G ) F WiFi k j [ clubs locally. Prices are room only.

Guest Accommodation

Farset International Tara Lodge 466 Springfield Road, Belfast BT12 7DW 36 Cromwell Road, Belfast BT7 1JW T: (028) 9089 9833 www.farsetinternational.co.uk T: (028) 9059 0900 www.taralodge.com Farset International opened its doors for business Let us look after you at Tara Lodge, the metro in 2003 and has built a reputation for quality style city property, with 34 bedrooms, located in conferencing, banqueting and accommodation the heart of Queen’s Quarter, Belfast. Enjoy a warm at reasonable prices. Central location on the 34 rooms, 34 ensuite. welcome from our friendly team, and be delighted 38 rooms, 38 ensuite. outskirts of Belfast City centre. Panoramic views d£39.50-59.50pps. s£69-89. with our stylish and luxurious rooms. Close to s£30. of the city by day and amazing lights of city life Queen’s University, the Ulster museum and only by night. two train stops from Titanic Belfast, you’ll be P ) F WiFi k € perfectly placed in the heart of the city. P G ) F WiFi k €

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Rayanne House An Old Rectory 60 Demesne Road, Holywood BT18 9EX 148 Malone Road, Belfast BT9 5LH T: (028) 9042 5859 www.rayannehouse.com T: (028) 9066 7882 www.anoldrectory.co.uk Multi-award winning boutique accommodation & Former church rectory built 1896, private car park, private dining restaurant. Winner of the NITB award near US Consulate, Queen’s University & King’s Hall. for Best Serviced Accommodation NI 2013, 2011& Spacious bedrooms, hospitality trays/magazines. 10 rooms, 9 ensuite. 2010. Beautiful rooms 5 miles from Belfast, famed 5 rooms, 3 ensuite. Morning paper in guest drawing room, library. Best Prices on request. for its gourmet breakfast & Titanic menu, listed in the d£43pps. s£45-55. breakfast award-AGA, 2007. Breakfast includes fresh top 5 best restaurants in Ulster by the Food&Wine orange juice, Ulster fry. Vegetarian options include magazine awards 2013. A stunning period house stuffed portobello mushrooms, fruit. Supper menu P G ) WiFi k j € with spectacular views over Belfast Lough. P G ) WiFi € Mon-Fri. Close Christmas, New Year & Easter.

Ardtara Country House Avenue Guesthouse 8 Gorteade Road, Upperlands, Maghera BT46 5SA 23 Eglantine Avenue, Belfast BT9 6DW T: (028) 7964 4490 www.ardtara.com T: (028) 9066 5904 www.avenueguesthouse.com Ardtara is a Victorian Country House set in eight Award winning 4 star luxury accommodation close and a half acres. All bedrooms are ensuite with to Belfast’s city centre. A lovingly restored Victorian power showers and furnished with antiques. Each (1880s) home set in a quiet location yet within 9 rooms, 9 ensuite. room is individually decorated and even has the 4 rooms, 4 ensuite. walking distance of Queen’s University, the Botanic Prices on request. original fireplace. Award winning restaurant. Most d£35-37.50pps. s£50-55. Gardens, Ulster Museum and award winning Romantic Hotel (AA), Ireland’s Blue Book listed. restaurants. Owned & managed by Mrs Alice Kelly. We aim to ensure that our guests have a comfortable P G ) WiFi k j P ) WiFi € stay with us and a great experience of Belfast.

Caldhame Lodge Keef Halla Country House 102 Moira Road, Crumlin BT29 4HG 20 Tully Road, Crumlin BT29 4SW T: (028) 9442 3099 www.caldhamelodge.co.uk T: (028) 9082 5491 www.keefhalla.com Luxury guesthouse centrally located to Belfast and Nearest 4 star guest house to Belfast International just 5 minutes from Belfast International Airport. Airport. Free long term airport car parking. Keef Set on a working farm with garden overlooking Halla Country House is an ideal base for visitors 8 rooms, 8 ensuite. Lough Neagh, it is close to local pubs, restaurants 7 rooms, 7 ensuite. on business or pleasure. It is a central location Prices on request. and Nutts Corner Motorsport. Benefits from Prices on request. for visiting Northern Ireland and is convenient to 24 hour taxi service. Free WiFi High Speed Antrim, Belfast and Lisburn. connection. Free Car Parking for the airport. P G ) WiFi k € Bridal Suite with Jacuzzi and Sauna. P G ) WiFi k €

Ravenhill Guest House Shelleven Guest House 690 Ravenhill Road, Belfast BT6 0BZ 61 Princetown Road, Bangor BT20 3TA T: (028) 9020 7444 www.ravenhillhouse.com T: (028) 9127 1777 www.shellevenhouse.com Restored Victorian home 2 miles from city centre A Victorian townhouse with great charm, providing on Metro bus route 7. Comfortable, well equipped luxurious accommodation in a relaxed atmosphere. bedrooms and a restful sitting room make this an Situated in a quiet area of Bangor, close to the 5 rooms, 5 ensuite. ideal base for business or leisure visitors. Free WiFi 11 rooms, 11 ensuite. Marina, Promenade and town centre, Shelleven is d£42.50 pps. s£55-60. throughout house. Our breakfast muesli, granola, d£37.50-45 pps. s£40-70. set back from the road with gardens and private preserves, fruit compote and wheaten bread are all parking. Train and bus station 5 minutes away. WiFi home made. Menu includes kippers, a vegetarian available. Several golf courses within a radius of 5 P ) WiFi k € dish and breakfast grill. Free car parking. P G WiFi k j € miles. Some rooms with view of Bangor Bay.

Ballylagan Organic Cairn Bay Lodge Farm Guesthouse 278 Seacliff Road, Bangor BT20 5HS 12 Ballylagan Road, Ballyclare BT39 9NF T: (028) 9146 7636 www.cairnbaylodge.com T: (028) 9332 2129 www.ballylagan.com Stunning Edwardian seaside villa set in extensive A recently restored 19th century farmhouse on gardens directly overlooking Ballyholme Beach. a working organic farm. The farm’s location Luxurious individually styled bedrooms, a warm Irish in rural South Antrim is complemented by the 3 rooms, 3 ensuite. welcome and gourmet breakfasts explain why the 4 rooms, 4 ensuite. elegantly styled bedrooms. All meals served in d£37.50-42.50pps. s£50-60. Times voted this one of ‘The 30 Coolest B&B’s in Prices on request. the Guesthouse are prepared with 100% organic Britain’. Sea Beauty salon offering wide range of ingredients, many of which are produced on the beauty & natural therapy treatments. Gift Shop selling farm. The Farm also has a shop (officially opened P G ) WiFi k € local craft. 5 mins walk from town centre and marina. P G ) WiFi k by The Prince of Wales) and Tea Room.

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Camera House Maranatha Guest House 44 Wellington Park, Belfast BT9 6DP 254 Ravenhill Road, Belfast BT6 8GJ T: (028) 9066 0026 www.cameraguesthouse.com T: (028) 9046 0200 www.maranathahouse.com Elegant townhouse set in the heart of South Maranatha House is a private, boutique Belfast, with its Victorian mansions and graceful guesthouse which provides visitors with an terraces. Situated on quiet tree lined avenue, attractive and unique setting. Fully refurbished, and located just a short distance from Queen’s we offer a range of modern accommodation, 9 rooms, 4 ensuite. University and the city’s main tourist attractions, 10 rooms, 10 ensuite. and can cater for groups, families and corporate d£31.35pps. s£34. cultural and business centre. An ideal base for d£35-45 pps. s£45-55. clients. Located within walking distance of Belfast business and leisure visitors, offering a warm city centre, Central railway station and 10 minutes welcome and personal attention from owners. drive from Belfast City Airport and Titanic Belfast. G ) WiFi k P G ) WiFi k

Roseleigh House 19 Rosetta Park, Belfast BT6 0DL Download your T: (028) 9064 4414 www.roseleighhouse.co.uk FREE Belfast App Roseleigh House is located in Rosetta Park, south Belfast, 2 miles from the city centre on bus route Packed with info, ideas and No 7. We are just a few minutes walk from the inspiration on things to do and Ormeau Road with a choice of bars, shops and places to go and many deals and offers to enjoy the UK’s best value 6 rooms, 6 ensuite. restaurants. Five minute drive from the city centre, city for even better value! d£37.50-42.50pps. s£45-50. Titanic Quarter, the Odyssey Arena, W5, ferries and George Best City airport. Varied breakfast visit-belfast.com menu catering to all tastes. Free WiFi and on-site parking. P G ) WiFi k € Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Android

Campus

Queen’s Elms Village Stranmillis University College 78 Malone Road, Belfast BT9 5BW Stranmillis Road, Belfast BT9 5DY T: (028) 9097 4403 www.stayatqueens.com T: (028) 9038 4251 www.stran.ac.uk Queen’s University provides a perfect base for Set within a quiet location yet only 2 miles from discovering Northern Ireland. Set in a leafy the city centre, Stranmillis University College residential area, this modern, village-style offers comfortable and affordable accommodation residence is located 800 metres from the for those wishing to visit the city. Located 1,200 rooms, 800 ensuite. University campus and is a 15 minute walk to 459 rooms, 84 ensuite. only 15 minutes from the George Best City Prices on request. Belfast city centre. Prices on request. Airport and less than 30 minutes from Belfast International Airport. Group bookings of 10 or more only. Please contact the college for the latest P WiFi P WiFi k information. Belfast visit- iTours belfast.com Uncover the unique Go online and check out community stories and everything Belfast from explore Belfast’s rich cultural what’s on to all the latest diversity with Belfast iTours. offers and events. We’ve got something for everyone. visit-belfast.com

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Abbeydene House Beech Hill 20 Abbeydene Manor, Newtownabbey BT37 9JQ 23 Ballymoney Road, Holywood BT23 4TG T: 07810 781 533 www.abbeydene.co.uk T: (028) 9042 5892 www.beech-hill.net Abbeydene House is a beautiful Victorian Lovely Georgian style house situated in peaceful mansion set in a quiet location overlooking Holywood hills. Only 15 minutes from Belfast Belfast Lough. It was built in 1850 and enjoys City Centre, George Best Belfast City Airport and Titanic Centre, 20 minutes from Belfast Docks 3 rooms, 1 ensuite. a great history when, in 1945, General Dwight 3 rooms, 3 ensuite. . Three ensuite bedrooms on ground floor with d£35 pps. s£35. Eisenhower visited the House. d£45-50 pps. s£55-60. tea trays, telephones, flat screen televisions and free WIFI. 10 minutes from Holywood, Bangor, Newtownards, Dundonald. Dogs welcome. Large garden. Private parking. P G ) WiFi € P G ) WiFi k €

207 Upper Malone Road Bridge House 207 Upper Malone Road, Dunmurry, 5 Bridge Road, Helens Bay BT19 1TW Belfast BT17 9JX T: (028) 9061 2432 T: (028) 9185 2330 www.sleepbridgehouse.co.uk 207 Upper Malone is a modern red brick detached Situated in Helen’s Bay, close to Belfast and family home situated in a sought-after, quiet leafy Bangor, Bridge House is the ideal base for both area of south Belfast. We have private parking and business and pleasure. Family run B&B offering gardens to the front and rear. The property has 3 rooms, 3 ensuite. comfortable ensuite accommodation with a variety 2 rooms, 2 ensuite. been fully modernized and has full central heating Prices on request. of countryside, forest and seaside walks directly Prices on request. and double glazing. The lounge has an open fire from the house. Only 2 minutes from the Helen’s which we light for effect in cooler weather. Bay train station. P ) WiFi k € P WiFi €

All Seasons B&B Anna’s House 356 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 6GJ 35 Lisbarnett Road, Comber BT23 6AW T: (028) 9068 2814 www.allseasonsbelfast.com T: (028) 9754 1566 www.annashouse.com All Seasons offers spacious ensuite This beautiful country house serving organic food accommodation in a prime location with private with true hospitality is highly recommended by parking. Easy access to Queen’s University, King’s Michelin, Bridgestone, Special Places, Lonely Hall, Belfast city centre, ferry terminals, airports Planet, Georgina Campbell and Time Out (all 7 rooms, 7 ensuite. and motorways. Recently refurbished to a very 4 rooms, 4 ensuite. 2008). George Best Belfast City Airport 11 miles, d£25pps. s£35. high standard. Prices on request. Belfast City centre 14 miles. Strangford Lough, nature reserves and National Trust gardens nearby. Voted UK’S best “Home from Home” by P G ) WiFi k € P G ) WiFi k € BMW Touring Guide (2009).

Ardmore Autumn Winds 7 Ardmore Avenue, Ormeau, Belfast BT7 3HD Bed & Breakfast T: 07725 552 175 76 Ballymaconnell Road, Ballyholme, Bangor, Charming Victorian House where old fashioned BT20 5PU T: 07815425379 features mix with modern comfort and luxury. Contemporary seaside villa, in a tranquil setting, The bus stop – virtually outside – makes the a 5 minute walk to Ballyholme beach, hub for City Centre, Queen’s and Titanic Quarter very water sporting enthusiasts. Situated close to 2 rooms, 0 ensuite. accessible. Bedrooms have comfy double/King 2 rooms. transportation links. Accommodation is bright, d£35 pps. beds, are bright, welcoming and cosy. A ‘help d£35pps. s£35. spacious and tastefully decorated to a modern yourself’ breakfast is provided. Wifi is available contemporary finish. There are tea and coffee in all rooms. The house is located on a very quiet facilities provided, fridge with complimentary mini G € residential street. G ) WiFi k snack bar, TV, DVD and free WiFi.

Botanic Rest Bramble Lodge 7-13 Cromwell Road, Belfast BT7 1JW 1 Bryansburn Road, Bangor, Co. Down, BT20 3RY T: (028) 9032 4820 www.botanicrest.com T: (028) 9145 7924 Located in the Queen’s Quarter and minutes A cosy little B&B located just minutes from from the City Centre on foot is Belfast’s largest Bangor centre, Marina and train & bus station. Bed and Breakfast with 27 Rooms with Single, Your hosts will make you feel at home and share double, triple and family rooms. A home from their extensive local knowledge to help you make 15 rooms, 3 ensuite. home providing a Free Cooked Breakfast, with 3 rooms, 3 ensuite. the most of your visit. We take breakfast very d£16-49 pps. s£27-59. Free Wifi. The location is second to none with d£32.50pps. s£40. seriously at Bramble Lodge, offering a hearty full bars, restaurants, cafes, museums and the Botanic Ulster breakfast as well as a daily special,anything Gardens all on the doorstep. A must consider from salmon with scrambled eggs to apple and P G WiFi k € place for any visit. P ) WiFi k € cinnamon crepes.

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Dunhill Cottage Glendona House 47b Carnreagh, Hillsborough BT26 6LJ 22 Gobrana Road, Glenavy, Crumlin BT29 4LQ T: (028) 9268 3024 www.dunhillcottage.co.uk T: (028) 9442 2283 www.glendona.com Dunhill Cottage, offers the very best in luxury An elegant Victorian mansion set in 4 acres of accommodation. Only 5 minutes walk to the mature gardens and woodland. Built at the turn picturesque, Georgian village of Hillsborough. of the 19th century, previously owned by Lord Enjoy a tour around Hillsborough Castle or a walk Abingdon. A unique blend of historical, charming, 2 rooms, 2 ensuite. in Hillsborough Forest. The village boasts fine 3 rooms, 2 ensuite. country life and modern convenience make d£30-40pps. s£40. dining in the award winning bar/restaurants The d£22.50 pps. Glendona House truly exceptional. Plough, The Hillside and The Parsons Nose. Only 15 mins drive from Belfast and close to Down P G ) WiFi k € Royal Race Course. P G ) WiFi k €

Greenmount B&B Kate’s B&B 45 Andersonstown Road, Belfast BT11 9AF 127 University Street, Belfast BT7 1HP T: 07904 103 970 www.greenmountbandb.com T: (028) 9028 2091 This family-run business provides a friendly Terraced Victorian townhouse close to Queen’s atmosphere with attention to personal detail. University, restaurants and theatres. Our motto is Shopping centres, cafés, restaurants and pubs ‘a home from home’ and our best efforts are made within walking distance. Two minutes from both to provide exactly that. Pets welcome. 2 rooms, 1 ensuite. M1 and M2 motorways and a 10 minute bus 9 rooms, 3 ensuite. d£25-35pps. s£35-42. or taxi ride from Belfast City centre. Providing d£25 pps. a ‘home from home’ atmosphere. Parking available on request. P ) WiFi k G )

Maryville House Tearooms Oakfield B&B & Boutique B&B 9 Crumlin Road, Lower Ballinderry, 2 Maryville Park, Belfast BT9 6LN Lisburn BT28 2JU T: (028) 9068 1510 www.maryvillehouse.co.uk T: (028) 9265 1307 www.oakfieldguesthouse.com Maryville House is a fine example of a Victorian Converted period farmhouse circa 1850, on the Gentleman’s residence situated on the cosmopolitan shores of the scenic Lough Beg. Close to all Lisburn Road in South Belfast. Renovated and amenities, it offers a friendly family atmosphere. opened in 2010, it is the only boutique Bed & 6 rooms, 6 ensuite. 5 rooms, 5 ensuite. The large garden is great for a barbecue. Oakfield Breakfast in Belfast.All rooms ensuite, with TV d£45-55pps. s£45-60. d£30pps. s£40. B&B is the perfect place to relax and a great base and free WIFI.Private parking,easy access to to explore the Glens of Antrim and Mountains motorway and other transport links.Extensive choice of breakfast,lunches and afternoon teas of Mourne. P G ) WiFi k served in our tearooms. P G ) WiFi

Somerton House Windermere House 22 Lansdowne Road, Belfast BT15 4DB 60 Wellington Park, Belfast BT9 6DP T: (028) 9037 0717 www.somertonhouse.co.uk T: (028) 9066 2693 www.windermereguesthouse.co.uk Beautiful Victorian townhouse convenient to Belfast City centre and closest B&B to the ferry Convenient for city centre shopping, theatres and terminal, shops, pubs, restaurants, Belfast Castle, restaurants, this Victorian house is situated in a zoo and golf course. Just 10 minutes from air, quiet residential area near Queen’s University and 8 rooms, 6 ensuite. rail, ferry terminals and shopping outlets. Free 11 rooms, 2 ensuite. Botanic Gardens. A warm homely atmosphere and Prices on request. computer access and WiFi available. Prices on request. welcome prevails.

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Abbey Self Catering Ballystockart Farm Cottages 451 Shore Road, Newtownabbey BT37 9SE 17 Hillhead Road, Dundonald BT16 1XD T: (028) 9085 4777 www.abbeyselfcatering.co.uk T: (028) 9187 2682 www.bfcottages.com These properties are located by the shore These cottages are part of a recently converted overlooking, and with private access to, Belfast corn mill and have been finished to a very high Lough. They are conveniently located to the main standard. Although housed in an old building, 3 units, sleeps 6. motorway network so are an ideal base for exploring 2 units, 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4. they have a modern feel and the original features Prices on request. the Antrim Coast. Prices on request. have been retained where possible, including the original well. 8 miles from Belfast City Centre, close to all major transport links. P € P €

Rosevale Farm Cottages Victoria Apartments 76 Cootehall Road, Crawfordsburn 26-28 Windsor Park, Belfast BT9 6FR Bangor BT19 1UW T: (028) 9185 2880 T: (028) 9066 6400 www.victoriaapartments.co.uk www.coastalandcountry.com Victoria Apartments is situated in the Queen’s Quarter Home comforts in traditional Irish cottages. Full on the South side of Belfast City Centre and is refurbished cottages with their origins in the 18th only a 15 minute drive from the city airport. More 4 cottages, 1-3 bedrooms. century. Secluded country views. Rare breeds 8 units, 1 bedroom, sleeps 2. specifically, the apartment block is uniquely situated Sleeps 2-6 farm. Turf-burning stove. Authentic furnishings. Prices on request. on a quiet tree lined street, yet within easy walking From £400-600 per week. Central heating and free WIFI. Check out our distance of the hustle and bustle that the famous website for further information. Lisburn Road has to offer. P ) WiFi k € P ) WiFi k

Aubrey Properties The Colonel’s Lodge C/O 14 Deramore Drive, Belfast BT9 5JQ 23 Ballymoney Road, Holywood BT23 4TG T: (028) 9066 6046 T: (028) 9042 5892 www.beech-hill.net www.aubreyproperitiesbelfast.com Small cottage set in garden of Beech Hill B&B. Apartments in Central and South Belfast suitable 15 minutes from Belfast. Open gallery double for 2-6 people. All fully furnished and equipped bedroom upstairs under the rafters. Single bedroom downstairs with bathroom, sitting room 1-3 bedroom units, sleeps 2-6. to high standard. All units have TV, video, DVD, 2 bedrooms, sleeps 3. and large kitchen/living room. Peaceful country £350-£600 per week. CD player, washer/dryer, microwave, dish washer, £450-500 per week. views. As this is a working farm and there is a fridge/freezer and WiFi. Rates are competitive and small pond in the garden, the recommended age are negotiable for loner stays. Visit the website for of children is 12+. Also available on B&B basis. Free Wifi. Private parking. P ) WiFi € further details. P WiFi k €

Strangford Arms Self Catering Willesden Park 92 Church Street, Newtownards BT23 4AL 15 Willesden Park, Malone Lower, Belfast BT9 5GX T: (028) 9181 4141 www.strangfordhotel.com T: (028) 9045 9762 Located on the same terrace as the Strangford www.willesdenpark-belfast.co.uk Arms Hotel, this serviced self-catering 2 bedroom Situated only 15 minutes from Belfast, in a house features all modern conveniences, peaceful residential area, this wonderful house including a fully fitted kitchen, living/ dining/ 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4. reception area with a 32” digital TV, DVD, direct 3 bedrooms, sleeps 5. in Willesden Park is ideally suited for short term Prices on request. dial telephone and free WiFi. Private yard to the £550 per week. lease by families and business people alike. rear of property. Free parking. Guests have access If you are looking to stay in Belfast for a short to the hotel facilities and LeWinters Bistro, bar time, this fully serviced, recently renovated 1930’s € & restaurant. P WiFi k house is a perfect place to find rest and relaxation.

Hallmount Cottage Staybelfastcity 53 Ballylesson Road, Belfast BT8 8JS Apartment 401 Somerset Studios T: (028) 9069 3507 www.hallmountcottage.com Marcus Ward Street, Belfast BT7 1RP T: 07765 376 469 www.staybelfastcity.com Stay in this unique, traditional 1800’s, rural cottage set in the quiet, peaceful countryside yet Somerset Studios is a stunning city centre duplex apartment set in a converted mill, offering an be in the heart of lively downtown Belfast within ideal location to visit Belfast and the surrounding 2 bedrooms, sleeps 3. 10 minutes.This 2 bedroom cottage is ideally 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4. area. Great Victoria Street Bus & Train station £325-425 per week. situated to offer you a central base from which to £450-600 per week. and the busy / lively city centre are a 2 minute explore the city and the province. walk away. We offer a high standard of service to our customers and strive to meet all their P ) WiFi P ) WiFi k requirements. Very competitive rates offered.

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Balmoral Villa Belfast Breaks 18 Strangford Avenue, Belfast BT9 6PG South Belfast T: 07973 117 092 www.balmoralvilla.co.uk T: (028) 9077 6889 www.belfastbreaks.com A rare opportunity to let a property in this Two self catering homes both with 4 bedrooms, prestigious ‘Malone’ location. Convenient to 20 minutes’ walk from Belfast City centre. Situated everything Belfast has to offer & making an close to the city centre in the south of the city. The ideal base to explore the whole of Northern properties are within walking distance of Queen’s University, Ulster Museum and Botanic Gardens. 4 bedrooms, sleeps 7. Ireland, with major tourist attractions like Giant’s 4 bedrooms, sleeps 5. The Grand Opera House and Lyric Theatre are Prices on request. Causeway only 1 hour away. Ideal for those From £450 - £600 per week seeking style & luxury, this bright and spacious 4 only a 15min stroll away. bed villa offers quality accommodation & location P G WiFi [ € second to none. P €

Brookhill Serviced Castlewood Apartments Apartments Paradise Walk, Templepatrick BT39 0GA 41 Eglantine Avenue, Belfast BT9 6EW T: (028) 9032 4333 T: 07531 379 497 www.brookhillapartments.net www.castlewoodapartments.co.uk Brookhill luxury Serviced Apartments are situated Castlewood Apartments are situated next to the in the beautiful tree lined Eglantine Avenue, Hilton Hotel within the grounds of the Castle between the leafy suburbs of the Malone Road Upton estate at Templepatrick. Belfast City Centre 5 units, 1 bedroom, sleeps 2. and the Lisburn Road, one of the city’s upcoming 36 units, 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4. is a 10 minute drive away and motorway access to Prices on request. hotspots for fine dining and boutique shopping. Prices on request. the North Coast is close by. Ideal for corporate or business users, tourists, golf trips, families and wedding parties. WiFi k €

City Resorts Cordia Serviced City centre, Queen’s Quarter and South Belfast Apartments T: (028) 9087 2457 www.cityresorts.com 355-367 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7EP City Resorts provides serviced accommodation T: (028) 9038 0900 www.cordiaapartments.com and rentals for vacation and business. We Luxurious serviced apartments located on the have a great choice of properties - from simple stylish Lisburn Road provide breathtaking views studio condominiums, to luxury apartments and over the Black Mountains for those who want a 1, 2, 3 + 5 bedroom units, family homes across the City. City Resorts are 23 units, 1-2 bedrooms plus home away from home. Within walking distance sleeps 2-9 unsurpassed in quality and service. sofa beds sleeps 2-6. of Belfast’s fashionable boutiques, restaurants, From £339 per week Prices on request. cafes, bars, supermarkets and only 2 minutes from Great Victoria Street bus and railway station and the city centre. P ) WiFi k € P ) WiFi €

Flat 1 The Flat, Churchfield House Flat 1, 268 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 6GF 3 Bangor Road, Ballykeel, Holywood BT18 0NT T: (028) 9020 9956 T: (028) 9042 4109 www.churchfieldhouse.com Situated 1.5 miles from Belfast City Centre on a main arterial route with a bus service every ten A period 1st floor flat suited for 1/2 people on a minutes. Close to cafes, bars, supermarkets and business/leisure stay (1 night-few months). Set in a all amenities. Within walking distance of Queen’s Victorian house with own entrance, garden & private 2 bedrooms, sleeps 3. University Belfast and Botanic Gardens. Self 1 bedroom, sleeps 2. off-road parking, the flat comprises living room £350 per week. contained parking. £320 per week. with compact kitchen, dbl bedroom via 3 steps with en-suite shower-room. The flat is fully serviced inc laundry service. Cafes 2 min, station 10 min, City P € P WiFi € airport 5 min drive.

Malone Lodge Apartments Mullan Property Eglantine Avenue, Belfast BT9 6DY Properties in Titanic Quarter & Belfast City Centre T: (028) 9038 8056 T: (028) 9032 2228 www.mullanproperty.com www.malonelodgehotelbelfast.com Apartments are located in the heart of Belfast City Combining luxury hotel guestrooms, 23 self catering Centre just a few minutes’ walk from the bustling apartments comprised of spacious one, two and Cathedral Quarter, City Centre shops and popular three bedrooms as well as our stunning new Malone pubs, clubs and restaurants. For details on our 20 units, sleeps 2-6. SUITES, it’s easy to see why our guests return time 1-2 bedroom apartments, properties, please visit our website. Prices on request. and time again. The Malone Lodge is one of Belfast’s sleeps 2-4 finest boutique townhouse hotels with recent awards Prices on request including GO BELFAST Hotel of the Year. P ) k € P ) WiFi k

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Sandhurst House Superior Short Stays Fitzroy Avenue, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT7 1HT 2 Lesley Mews, 19 Church View, Holywood T: (028) 9033 0700 BT18 9DP T: (028) 9146 1992 Sandhurst House is a newly built block of www.superiorshortstays.co.uk apartments situated near the University district of Modern first floor apartment in the heart of Belfast, which is full of shops, bars, restaurants, Holywood, Co Down. Two well proportioned etc. The building is completely new and finished bedrooms. Sleeps 4. Generous sized lounge/ to a high standard, and consists of 1 and 2 dining room. Free WiFi. Balcony area off 20 units, 1 bedroom, sleeps 2. 2 bedrooms, sleeps 3. lounge. Secure parking via electric gates with bedroom, fully furnished apartments. The Prices on request. £450-550 per week. allocated space. 2 minute walk to train station. apartments have a kitchen and a dining area, 1 (2 train halts to Titanic Belfast). 5 minute drive toilet, 1 or 2 shower rooms, and a lounge. to George Best City Airport. 10 minute drive to WiFi k P WiFi k Belfast City Centre.

Hostel + Camper/Motorhome Hire

Arnie’s Backpackers Belfast International 63 Fitzwilliam Street, Belfast BT9 6AX Youth Hostel T: (028) 9024 2867 22 Donegall Road, Belfast BT12 5JN www.arniesbackpackers.co.uk T: (028) 9031 5435 www.hini.org.uk We are a small hostel situated in the beautiful Queen’s Uni area and only a 10–15 minute walk A hostel with single and large group rooms and from Belfast City centre and bus/rail stations. ensuite options. Bus/train stations and City Hall/ FREE breakfast and WIFI is included in the price Belfast City centre all nearby. Café, library, foreign 27 beds. and we have a self -catering kitchen and free tea/ 202 beds, 54 ensuite. exchange and 24 hour reception. Group rates and Beds £12-16. d£12-16pps. s£44. coffee also! Our real coal fires make the hostel Beds £10-15.50. facilities on site. Closed 12th July. a very cosy place to stay.We can organize black d£10-15.50pps. s£21.50-31.50. taxi/bus tours of Belfast and tours to the Giant’s Causeway! P G WiFi k € P G F k €

Dundonald Touring Bunk Campers Caravan Park T: (028) 9081 3057 www.bunkcampers.com 111 Old Dundonald Road, Belfast BT16 1XT Bunk Campers are the UK & Ireland’s leading T: (028) 9080 9100 www.theicebowl.com campervan rental company. We offer affordable and Located only 5 miles from Belfast, Dundonald stylish campervan hire from depots close to Belfast Touring Caravan Park is the ideal base for & Dublin airports. From budget 2 person campers exploring the city and the scenic County Down to large 6 person motorhomes, there’s something coast. The 22 pitch site is open from mid- March Prices from £15 - £23 per night. Hire a Campervan from only to suit everyone. On board facilities include gas to October and an Aire de Service facility is hob, fridge, heating, shower, iPod connectivity available throughout the winter months from £30 per day. November to early March. and comfortable beds. Prices start from £30 per day and include insurance for one named driver, breakdown cover and unlimited mileage.

Causeway Campers T: 07790 775 471 www.causewaycampers.com If you’re looking for a cool and stylish holiday in a classic or modern Volkswagen camper van, you can live the dream with Causeway Campers. With 3 pickup locations in Northern Ireland, Causeway Campers offers the perfect way to explore the Rent a campervan from £55 Causeway Coast and Glens of Antrim, or any part of per day. Ireland for that matter.

Belfast 2014 / 69 Getting Here

BY AIR Airport Transfers George Best 028 7126 9996 Belfast City Airport www.airporter.co.uk The airport is situated just three miles from BY SEA Belfast City Centre. The Belfast is easily accessed SCOTLAND Airport Express 600 bus by sea with crossings service runs from the from both Scotland and airport terminal to the city England. Travel by state centre every 20 minutes of the art superfast ferries (06.00 - 22.05) Monday to with journey times from Friday. (Please check the just 2 hours 15 minutes. timetable for services on Saturdays and Sundays). BY RAIL Belfast The Enterprise service Belfast runs 8 times daily IRELAND International Airport (5 times on Sundays) Belfast International from Dublin to Belfast. Airport at Aldergrove is The journey time is Belfast 30 minutes drive via the approximately 2 hours. M2 Motorway. The Airbus T: 028 9066 6630 WALES ENGLAND service 300 operates Enterprise tickets and between the airport and seat reservations Belfast City Centre every T: 028 9089 9409 15 minutes during peak www.translink.co.uk times Monday to Friday, every 20 minutes on BY BUS Saturday and at 30 or Dublin Airport Express 60 minute intervals on a Coach Service operates Sunday. Please check from Dublin Airport the timetable for services 24 hours a day, with during off peak times and a journey time of weekends. approximately 2 hours. 028 9066 6630 www.translink.co.uk Portrush Bushmills

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70 / Belfast 2014 visit-belfast.com Scheduled Airline Services

George Best Newcastle — Ferry Reservations Car Hire Belfast City Airport Newquay Aer Lingus — — belfastcityairport.com Southampton aerlingus.com Stena Line Car Hire NI 028 9093 9093 East Midlands 0871 718 2020 stenaline.co.uk carhireni.co.uk — Paris, CDG (via Exeter) London Heathrow 0844 770 7070 028 9091 8250 FlyBE — London Gatwick — — flybe.com Citywing Malaga Steam Packet Enterprise Rent A Car 0871 700 2000 citywing.com Faro steam-packet.com enterprise.com Aberdeen 0871 200 0440 Palma de Mallorca 0872 299 2992 0800 800 227 Birmingham Isle of Man — — Cardiff Blackpool (via IoM) P&O Europcar Edinburgh Oxford (via IoM) poirishea.com europcar.co.uk Exeter Gloucester (via IoM) 0871 6644 999 Belfast City Centre Glasgow — — 028 9032 5520 Inverness British Airways Belfast Harbour Belfast International Jersey britishairways.com belfast-harbour.co.uk Airport Leeds/ Bradford 0844 8484 888 028 9055 4422 028 9445 9644 London Gatwick London Heathrow George Best Belfast Manchester Taxis City Airport — 028 9073 9400 Value Cabs — valuecabs.co.uk Rhino Car Hire Belfast Krakow Faro 028 9080 9080 rhinocarhire.com International Airport Liverpool Geneva — 0845 508 9845 belfastairport.com London Gatwick Ibiza fonaCAB 028 9448 4848 London Luton Jersey fonacab.com Depots located at: — London Southend Lanzarote 028 9033 3333 Belfast International easyJet London Stansted Malaga — Airport, George Best easyjet.com Malaga Menorca (Mahon) International Airport Belfast City Airport, 0870 600 0000 Malta Murcia Taxis Company Belfast Titanic Quarter Alicante Manchester Palma Majorca belfastairporttaxis.com and Belfast City Centre. Amsterdam Newcastle Pisa 028 9448 4353 Barcelona Nice Reus Birmingham Palma (Majorca) Salzburg Bristol Paris Charles de Gaulle Tenerife Bordeaux — — Edinburgh Jet2 United Faro jet2.com united.com Geneva 0871 226 1737 0845 607 6760 Glasgow Alicante New York/ Newark Ibiza Blackpool Jersey Dubrovnik

Scheduled Ferry Sailings Value Cabs Depart Arrive Carrier Sailing Time Privilege Partner Cairnryan Belfast Stena Line (ferry) 2 hours 15 mins Douglas Belfast Isle of Man Steam Packet Co 2 hours 55 mins Scheme Liverpool Belfast Stena Line 8 hours Present a Value Cabs receipt Cairnryan Larne P&O Irish Sea (fast-craft) 1 hour within 7 days of your journey to Cairnryan Larne P&O Irish Sea (ferry) 2 hours any of their participating partners Troon Larne P&O Irish Sea (fast craft) 1 hour 50 mins including restaurants, cafes, Holyhead Dun Laoghaire Stena HSS (Stena Express) 2 hours entertainment venues, clubs Holyhead Dublin Port Stena Line (ferry) 3 hours 15 mins and service providers to avail of Fishguard Rosslare Stena Line (ferry) 3 hours 30 mins exclusive offers and discounts. valuecabs.co.uk

This information is correct at time of publication but is subject to change without notice. Please check with carriers for confirmation of flight/ferry operating schedules.

Belfast 2014 / 71 Let us make you No.1 when you visit Belfast, and beyond.

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