Belfast is a city that has been transformed from the dark days of the political troubles to a cosmopolitan city with so much to see and do, including some classic architectural landmarks! Check out our guide to the must see historic buildings of Belfast. The following are some of the historic buildings that we recommend viewing in Belfast (in no particular order): Queens Quarter Area - Take a visit to the Queens Quarter Area, the architectural centre of Belfast. The Queens Quarter contains some very impressive buildings including the 100 …
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One of the best ways to get around Belfast is on foot, particularly in the Cathedral Quarter, however if you don’t know your way around or you don’t feel up to walking, you could just hop in a taxi. Be very careful though, you could end up paying an arm and a leg for a short trip to some landmark that you really want to visit! Avoid getting bitten by exorbitant taxi rates in Belfast. Read on for more… One of the main taxi ranks in Belfast city centre is …
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Is your big day approaching? Or are you the best man for the groom? Then there’s the little matter of that stag party to organise. We’ve put together a list of 10 of the top things (in no particular order) to make that big night unforgettable before the knot is tied! Try a round of golf. If golf is your game, then Belfast is the place for you! There are several quality courses located just a short drive from the city centre. Check out our guide to the Top 6 …
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With a whole host of attractions, both in the city and in the surrounding area, you’ll never be stuck for something to do when in Belfast. We’ve sussed out the top 7 day trips, from visiting the zoo to navigating your way across a rope bridge from cliff face to cliff face! Read on for more. Here are our top 7 suggestions: Belfast Castle… Standing on the slopes of Cave Hill, Belfast Castle boasts stunning views over Belfast City. Here you can learn about the castle’s rich history, dating back …
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A great way to get from A to B in Belfast is to use the city’s metro. This is Belfast’s answer to a bus service and covers all corners of the city. So sit back, relax, and let the metro take you there! Belfast’s metro service operates a ’12 Quality Bus Corridor’ system also know as QBC. The metro also offers other additional routes, including a nightlink service, and there are 5 bus stations scattered throughout the city. The 12 main Corridors within the Metro… Antrim Road - Metro 1 Shore …
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When it comes to eating out in Belfast you’ll be spoilt for choice. There’s an abundance of fine restaurants and cafés scattered throughout the city. We’ve even gone so far as to compile a list of the 10 reasons why we think Belfast is best for dining out. Belfast has some of the finest and highest rated restaurants in the world. Many have won several prestigious awards; some have even achieved glistening Michelin Stars. Local celebrity Chef Paul Rankin put Belfast on the culinary map and has opened a number …
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Travelling to Belfast? You’ve a number of options - by road, sea, rail and air. Flying is the quickest and most hassle free way to get there. We’ve put together a few tips on how to get to the cheapest flights to Belfast to save you a few pounds. Belfast is serviced by two airports, the George Best Belfast City Airport, which is located just 2 miles from the city centre, and Belfast International Airport, situated that bit further away, approximately 13 miles west of the city centre. Direct flights …
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No trip to Belfast would be complete without sussing out one or two of its pubs. Check out our guide to the 10 most historical pubs where you can soak up the atmosphere, be entertained with traditional music, meet the locals, have a bite to eat, and of course sample a pint of the black stuff! McHugh’s Bar: McHugh’s is one of the oldest bars and buildings in Belfast. Established in 1711, it’s now a Grade A Listed Building. It’s located right in the centre of Belfast on Queen’s Square, just …
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Visiting Belfast? Whether it’s for the cheap shopping or countless attractions, Belfast has something for everyone. And if fine art and paintings is your fancy, Belfast has plenty of top art galleries that you can browse through at your leisure. These are our “‘Top 7 Art Galleries in Belfast”: The Mullan Gallery… Located on the Lisburn Road, the Mullan Gallery is a wonderful place to drop in and visit. It’s known for its promotion and support of local artists. Featuring mainly Irish art, the gallery has great interest in sculpture …
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Whether it’s an interactive trail of key Titanic sites, a walking tour, being driven in a luxury Mercedes or a boat trip around Belfast Harbour, we have all the ”ins and outs” on the best Titanic tours to take? Some include a guided tour of the historic Harland & Wolff Shipyard, but what all promise is to give you an insight into the construction and maiden voyage of the most famous cruise liner in history. Titanic Tours Belfast… This is a really good tour and the price includes picking you …
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