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Why travel to Belfast: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Belfast
- Belfast, Northern Ireland's capital city and the birthplace of the notorious lost ocean liner RMS Titanic, was once a prominent shipbuilding powerhouse.
- When you mention Belfast, images of conflict may come to mind for a specific generation. However, such conclusions would be incorrect in today's world.
- Thanks to the peace process and power-sharing government, Belfast, like the rest of Northern Ireland, has experienced a rebirth and rapid development in recent decades.
- Year after year, visitor numbers continue to rise, and for a good reason. Expect a friendly greeting, a wicked sense of humour, and a fascinating history.
- The Titanic Quarter and a variety of other areas of interest associated with the ill-fated ship are among the highlights of a visit.
- At Victoria and Donegal Squares, there are excellent shopping choices and a range of restaurants and dining options.
- Capital: Belfast
- International Airport: Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Population: 635,000
- Currency: pound sterling
- Time: UTC +0
- Driving side: Right
- Main Electricity: 230 V
- Official Language: English and Irish
- Religion: Roman Catholic
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Belfast
- Attend a performance at Waterfront Hall.
- At Titanic Belfast, you can immerse yourself in maritime history.
- At the Ulster Museum, learn about the history of Northern Ireland.
- Visit Belfast City Hall for Free
- Visit the Grand Opera House for a Night
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Belfast
- Belfast has been a significant Irish tourist destination in recent years, with new restaurants, hotels, and attractions attracting more visitors.
- The best time to visit Belfast to see all the fuss is from May to October, when the city is tempting due to warmer weather and a packed calendar of cultural events.
- Belfast comes alive at Christmas time when the city lights up the streets and organises a spectacular holiday market at City Hall.
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Belfast
Titanic Belfast
- Belfast's top tourist attraction is the beautiful, star-shaped Titanic.
- The Titanic Museum is a state-of-the-art multimedia spectacular that covers the history of Belfast and the construction of the world's most renowned ocean liner.
- It stands magnificently at the top of the Titanic's slipway.
- Take a shipyard tour, explore the decks, meet the passengers, and hear about the disaster.
City Hall
- Belfast's classical Renaissance-style City Hall was completed in 1906 and is made of excellent white Portland stone.
- The lavish, wedding-cake Italian marble of the dome; an opportunity to sit on the mayor's seat in the council chamber; and the eccentric portraits of prior lord mayors highlight the free 45-minute guided tour.
- A series of memorial stained-glass windows and a visitor exhibition with displays on Belfast's history divided across 16 rooms are located on the ground floor and are available outside of tour times.
- Belfast was revolutionised in the 19th century by the Industrial Revolution.
- The tower reflects the city's quick development to prosperity.
- A pretty glum Queen Victoria statue stands in front of the hall, saying, "We are not amused."
- The textile and shipbuilding industries are represented by bronze figures on either side of her.
- The child in the back symbolises education.
- Sir Edward Harland, the Yorkshire-born marine engineer who created the Harland & Wolff shipyards and served as mayor of Belfast from 1885 to 1886, is commemorated with a statue in the northeastern part of the grounds.
- A memorial to the Titanic victims can be found to his south.
Ulster Museum
- The Armada Room, with artefacts recovered from the 1588 wreck of the Spanish galleon Girona; the Egyptian Room, with Takabuti, a 2500-year-old Egyptian mummy unwrapped in Belfast in 1835; and the Early Peoples Gallery, with the bronze Bann Disc, a superb example of Celtic design from the Iron Age; and the Egyptian Room, with Takabuti, a 2500-year-old Egyptian mummy unwrapped in
- The kid-friendly, interactive Nature Zone explores geological time, evolution, and natural history on the second level, with highlights like the Snapshot of an Ancient Sea Floor, a 200-million-year-old seabed with jumbled ammonite shells and petrified driftwood.
- The top floors are dedicated to Irish and European art, focusing on Sir John Lavery (1856–1941), a Belfast native.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Belfast Off the Beaten Track
Crown Liquor Saloon
- The National Trust's Crown Liquor Saloon is one of the few historical sites where you can sip a pint of Guinness.
- Patrick Flanagan restored Belfast's most famous pub in the late 19th century, displaying Victorian decorative flamboyance at its peak (he was looking to pull in a posh clientele from the train station and Grand Opera House opposite).
- Despite being a tourist draw, by 6 p.m., the tavern is packed with residents.
- The inside (1898) features a plethora of stained and cut glass, marble, ceramics, mirrors, and mahogany, lit by authentic gas mantles to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
- A long, ornately adorned bar dominates on one side of the pub, while a row of ornate wooden snugs occupies the other.
- Gunmetal plates (from the Crimean War) are used to strike matches, while bell-pushes allow drinkers to order refills without leaving their chairs (no longer).
Crumlin Road Gaol
- Guided tours of Belfast's legendary Crumlin Road Gaol take you from the tunnel beneath Crumlin Rd, built-in 1850 to transport inmates from the courthouse across the street (and reportedly the origin of the judge's line "carry him down") to the genuinely horrific execution chamber.
- Tour reservations should be made in advance. The pedestrian entrance of the jail is on Crumlin Rd, while the car-park entrance is on Cliftonpark Ave to the north.
- From Éamon de Valera to the Reverend Ian Paisley and feminist Dorothy Evans to the 'Shankill Butcher' killer Lenny Murphy, Crumlin Road Gaol has held a diverse range of historical characters since its inception in 1846.
- 'The Crum,' patterned on London's Pentonville prison and designed by Charles Lanyon (the architect of Queen's University and many other local monuments), was also the site of 17 executions between 1854 and 1961. Until 1996, it was a functioning prison.
- Check the jail's calendar for four-hour "paranormal tours" and frequent, incredibly atmospheric performances.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Belfast Culture and Traditions
- Northern Ireland's cultural life tends to follow the contours of political and sectarian divisions and is defined by various shibboleths.
- For example, Roman Catholics and Protestants may listen to the same song but call it by different names; however, age, gender, and class play at least as significant a role in explaining many differences in music, drinking, and social life as religion does.
- Northern Ireland is a traditional society in many aspects. Church attendance is high (though on the decline), family life is essential, and community ties are strong.
- Most people's everyday interactions are limited to members of their local community, whether in urban areas or rural villages.
- In Catholic communities, dancing, singing, and cultural and community festivals abound, especially in the months after St. Patrick's Day (March 17th).
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Belfast: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Irish breakfast
#food
- A Northern Irish fried breakfast includes sausages, bacon, black pudding, eggs, potato cakes, mushrooms, and beans.
- It's a genuine joy to start your day with this massive platter of fried goodies known as an Ulster fry, though bear in mind that it's not the healthiest meal you'll find.
- This heaping serving of delectable food is usually served with your choice of bread and a pot of tea or coffee.
- A glass of orange juice could be added for a healthy touch. The portions are incredibly filling and will keep you going all day.
Whiskey
#food
- Whiskey is a well-known spirit associated with Scotland, while Ireland has several excellent distilleries.
- Bushmills is the most well-known Northern Irish whiskey. It is, in reality, the world's oldest licenced operational distillery.
- You may tour the distillery and sample several older blends in County Antrim, north of the country.
- Irish whiskey differs slightly from its Scottish counterparts in that it has a creamier finish.
- There are a variety of blends available, ranging from smooth to smokey.
Soda bread
#food
- Soda bread is a Northern Ireland staple, either as a side dish or the foundation for a sandwich. Baking soda is used as a leavening agent instead of yeast.
- When you take up a loaf of soda bread, the weight is the first thing you'll notice. It's much thicker than regular sandwich bread.
- Soda bread comes in a wide range of colours and flavours, with brown and white versions being prevalent and more unusual flavours like Guinness, olives, and honey.
Belfast’s arts and crafts stores
#Fashion
- SpaceCraft in the Fountain Centre sells a varied and distinctive mix of art and handmade objects supplied by the Craft and Design Collective, Northern Ireland's most prominent craft network.
- Local artists' work is displayed at Sheldon Art Galleries.
- Handcrafted Irish brogues will be introduced to you at Robinsons Shoemakers in Queen's Arcade.
- Try Steensons for locally crafted modern jewellery, most of it influenced by their experience as Game of Thrones® costume jewellery designers.
the famous Victorian market
#Fashion
- Since 1604 a Friday market has been held in the famed St. George's Market.
- Its offerings have lately been expanded to include Saturday and Sunday markets.
- It's one of Belfast's oldest and most colourful attractions, housed in a lovely Victorian edifice.
- The Friday Market has 248 vendors, 23 of which are fish stalls, so it's a fantastic place to get fresh produce.
- Saturday features live music from local bands and city food, crafts, and gardening inspiration.
- On Sunday, when it combines the best of both with the addition of antique dealers, there is no rest
Victoria Square and CastleCourt
#Fashion
- Victoria Square Shopping Centre and CastleCourt are there for you like two trusty friends.
- Explore over 70 welcoming shops and restaurants at Victoria Square, including Ted Baker, Hollister, Tommy Hilfiger, LK Bennet, and Hugo Boss, to mention a few.
- After that, go to the dome for a 360-degree perspective of the city.
- You'll be able to see the entire city, including the iconic Harland & Wolff Cranes, known to the locals as Samson and Goliath.
- Its simple mantra is Shop. Eat. Play. Repeat. Which you can do at over 80 high-street stores, including Matalan, Vila, Dorothy Perkins, Miss Selfridge, New Look, and more.
Thorpe Park
#fun
- Thorpe Park is a theme park, attraction, and hotel in Surrey that provides enjoyment for the entire family with various rides and attractions.
- Thorpe Park has been open since 1979 and has grown to become one of the most well-known and famous amusement parks in the UK, attracting people from all over the country.
- The location contains the well-known theme park, attractions, and the Crash Pad Hotel in Chertsey, Surrey, less than an hour from central London.
- The park is divided into themed zones such as The Swarm Island, Saw Island, Port Atlantis, Lost City, and more, with over 25 rides to enjoy.
- The park offers a fun-filled, adrenaline-packed day out for the whole family, with various rides, activities, and shows.
Drayton Manor
#fun
- A theme park, hotel, resort, and zoo are all part of Drayton Manor. There is entertainment and attractions for the whole family in Staffordshire.
- Drayton Manor is set on the grounds of historic Drayton Manor, a former historic home set in picturesque Staffordshire environs.
- The theme park began as an amusement park in 1949 and has since grown to include a growing number of rides and thrilling roller coasters.
- The facility, which includes a hotel, resort, and zoo, is one of the most well-known and frequented theme parks in the United Kingdom.
- The park is divided into themed regions such as Action Park, Ariel Park, Fisherman's Wharf, Pirate Cove, and Thomas Land, with over 30 rides and activities.
Adventure Island
#fun
- Adventure Island is a theme park and entertainment complex located on the Southend seafront with rides and attractions for the entire family.
- Adventure Island is a theme park located on the Southend seafront near the iconic Southend Pier.
- It was first opened as an amusement park in 1976 and has since developed to include more rides and attractions. Adventure Island is a renowned tourist attraction that combines amusement park thrills with beach pleasure.
- Visitors can enjoy over 30 rides and attractions, with the park rides divided into three categories: major adventure blue band rides, junior green band rides, and little red band rides.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Belfast: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- The Botanic Gardens were founded in 1828 and have been owned by Belfast City Council since 1895 when it was transformed into a public park covering 28 acres.
- Sir Charles Lanyon designed the exquisite Palm House, which features a variety of tropical flora, including birds of paradise and luscious hanging baskets.
- The structure, formed of curved iron and glass, is one of the earliest instances of a glasshouse of this type, demonstrating how developments in technology permitted horticulturists to grow exotic species at the time.
- Built in 1889, the Tropical Ravine is home to exotic plants like bromeliads, bananas, orchids, cinnamon, and some of the world's oldest seed plants.
- The gardens are also a popular setting for concerts and festivals and previously held a performance by U2, a well-known Irish band.
- Queen's University, with its excellent Tudor-style buildings, sits just north of the grounds.
- Belfast Zoo, located on 55 acres with views across Belfast Lough, is just three minutes drive from Belfast Castle.
- This entertaining family destination, with over 140 animal species, was founded in 1934 and is one of Northern Ireland's oldest tourist attractions.
- It has been considerably refurbished in recent years, and it currently attracts over 300,000 visitors each year.
- The highlights are ring-tailed lemurs, Asian elephants, monkeys, Malayan sun bears, Sumatran tigers, and Barbary lions.
- The rainforest exhibit, which features tropical vegetation alongside exotic animals like sloths and fruit bats, is a must-see.
- Details on the zoo's daily animal talks and feeding schedule can be found on its website
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Belfast Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- Every year in the final half of January, the Temple Bar TradFest (say that ten times fast) takes place for five days to mark the end of winter and the arrival of spring.
- This festival, now in its 13th year, continues to grow in popularity.
- The name of the festival genre is self-explanatory; this is a small-scale celebration of traditional Irish music.
- At least, that's how it started; presently, the festival has grown to include a diverse range of musical genres to appeal to both the traditionalist and the musical generalist.
- TradFest's roots are in traditional Irish music, but folk and even rock and roll have a home there.
- This festival in Ireland, which has been going on for almost two decades, has resulted in something quite remarkable.
- The Gathering is a well-attended celebration that celebrates Irish culture, including music, jigs, storytelling, and ceilidhs.
- Even masterclasses taught by musicians to teach the trade of instrument construction.
- Some workshops and professionals can teach you how to play the violin, accordion, flute, or other instruments.
- From February 26th to March 1st, 2020, the festival will occur.
- Because of the festival's scale, events, shows, and workshops will be held in various locations throughout town, ranging from fashionable pubs and luxury hotels to classic ballrooms.
- However, the Gleneagle Hotel will serve as its headquarters.
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