The Belfast Hills Heritage Festival celebrates the fascinating history of this lovely region. Taking place from July 2nd to July 8th, it offers a window on the past to reveal how people lived and worked from the turn of the 20th century through the Roaring Twenties, the war years, and beyond. Enjoy discussions, music, art, tours, stories, and old-fashioned games in the hills surrounding Belfast, Lisburn, Antrim and Newtownabbey. Belfast Castle, the HQ for Belfast Hills Heritage, will host fascinating talks from local history and archaeological experts, a thrilling Murder …
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Belfast Christmas Events Guide 2009
This holiday season why not head for the vibrant city of Belfast in Northern Ireland? Belfast has become a thriving cosmopolitan city and at Christmas time it is a magical place to be. This Christmas, there is something to tempt everyone whether it be the Christmas markets, craft fairs, the shows and pantomimes or the fantastic shopping opportunities! Find out what Belfast has in store for its visitors this Christmas. Turning On of the Christmas Lights This is the official start of Christmas in Belfast, so get yourself down to …
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Belfast City Hall Reopening Celebrations
Belfast City Hall is a major landmark and tourist attraction located in Donegall Square, in Belfast’s vibrant city centre. Belfast City Hall divides the commercial district from the business district and is due to re-open to the public this October after a major £11m refurbishment. For further details on the re-opening celebrations of this iconic building please read on…. Belfast City Hall was designed by Alfred Brumwell Thomas, and is today the home of Belfast City Council. It has been said that Belfast City Hall was built to represent a …
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Top 10 Nightclubs in Belfast
Belfast is a wonderful city with much to offer today’s visitors. If you are looking for some nightlife suggestions and nightclubs are your thing, then look no further! The following article takes a look at just 10 of Belfast’s most exciting nightclubs… 1. The M Club One of Belfast’s most popular clubs, the M Club is ideally located in the city centre, surrounded by lively pubs, clubs and restaurants. The music changes depending on the night of the week, with Tuesdays and Thursdays offering a mix of dance, RnB and chart music, and Fridays celebrating 70s music with Groovy Train. Saturday …
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Belfast One of the Top Cities To Visit in 2010
Just this year Belfast was named as being one of the top 12 tourist destinations to visit in 2010 by the well-known travel guide Frommer’s. For further details on this top holiday destination please read on…. Belfast city is located in Northern Ireland in County Antrim at the mouth of the River Lagan, close to the border of County Down. Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland and the second largest city on the island of Ireland after Dublin. The city and people of Belfast suffered greatly during the …
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Belfast Airport Coaches
There are many options to choose from if you are planning to travel to Belfast Airport using public transport. The following article looks at Belfast coaches and lists the many coach services available to those wishing to travel to and from the airport. For further details please read on…. Metro The Metro number 21 operates every 20 minutes from Sydenham, which is just a 5-minute walk from the airport to City Hall Monday to Saturday. On Sunday Metro numbers 101 and 102 run to the airport from Belfast City centre. …
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The Belfast Shopping Festival 2009
Belfast has emerged from the dark days of the sectarian troubles into a stylish city, and a renowned place for shopping! Given the economic climate at the moment, everybody’s looking for that extra value for money, and hunting for that bargain or two! The very first Belfast Shopping Festival runs throughout the month of April 2009, so if you are in Belfast make sure to drop along and get the chance to fill those shopping bags at great prices! Read on for more… The retail sector of Belfast offers great choice for the consumer, …
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10 Picks For Your Belfast Hen Party
Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland and is also the capital destination for delivering electric nightlife and entertainment for those who enjoy a drink and a boogie! Perhaps you prefer the great outdoors and are up for a challenge? Or relaxation and pampering is your thing? Whatever you choose make sure to choose Belfast as your hen party destination. Here are just a few of suggestions for activities ideal for a great hen party in Belfast: Where to eat For all those party animals that enjoy partying into the …
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Top Events at the Odyssey Arena this Spring
The Odyssey Arena, Belfast is host to many events this Spring. You can choose from an Ice Hockey match, wrestling, concerts or a Disney production. Have a look at our brief guide for some ideas… Belfast Giants Playoff Home Match Coors Belfast Giants will play the 2nd leg of the Knock Out Cup against The Phoenix from Manchester. This fast paced ice hockey game is due to start at 7.00p.m. on the 26th of March. Disney On Ice presents Disney Pixar’s Finding Nemo The story of the adventures of …
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Children and Family Events in Belfast for 2009
Belfast certainly has a lot going on for it in the way of family entertainment and events over the next few months. With such a wide variety on offer, the family will enjoy carnival parades, 5 a side football competitions, steam train rides and much more. Why not have a look at our very brief guide for a few ideas… St. Patrick’s Day Carnival and Concert Belfast The theme of this year’s carnival parade is “Legends, Myths, and Stories”. On the day you will see performers jigging along to both …
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