Belfast has a huge heritage in the ship building trade. The most famous ship in history, ”The Titanic” was actually built here at the Harland and Wolff shipyard, once the world’s largest shipyard. So if you’re headed to Belfast you might want to learn a thing or two about the legendary passenger liner that sank on her maiden voyage. History of the Titanic… In 1907 the shipping firm White Star Line commissioned Harland and Wolff, the Belfast Shipbuilding Company, to construct three superb steam liners that would hit new heights …
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Steeped in history and with many tales from times past, Crumlin Road Gaol is a famous landmark in Belfast City and a very popular tourist attraction. It’s the only Victorian prison of its era in Northern Ireland and it’s of huge historical importance. And as it’s a Grade A Listed Building it’s of notable architectural significance as well. Crumlin Road Gaol was designed by Sir Charles Lanyon and was complete in 1845. Sir Charles Lanyon is also responsible for designing Belfast Castle, Queens University and Palm House in the Botanic Gardens. …
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There’s no better place to take a break from the hustle and bustle of Belfast’s city streets than by visiting the Botanic Gardens. This oasis of calm is a great place to spend an afternoon - check out our guide to the Botanic Gardens to find out what to see, how to get there and more! Belfast Botanic Gardens is located just south of Belfast city between the River Lagan and Queens University, close to the junction of Botanic Avenue and Malone Road. Established in 1828 as ‘The Private Royal …
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From housing some fascinating historical documents to playing a major role in Irish history, the Linen Hall Library in Belfast is definitely worth a visit. Check out our guide to this important building as we trace its history and find out what there is to see here. Also take a look at the second part of this article: Tours of the Linen Hall Library & How to Get Here. History of the Linen Hall Library… The library was created in 1788 as the Belfast Reading Society. This was during the …
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Following on from our article on the “History of the Linen Hall Library Belfast & What To See Here” we have details on how to get here, tours of the Linen Hall Library and opening times. Read on for more… Firstly check out part 1 of this article: History of the Linen Hall Library Belfast & What to See Here. Opening times… The opening times of Belfast’s Linen Hall Library are as follows: Monday to Friday: 9.30am to 5.30pmSaturday: 9.30am to 1pm. The library is closed for a week in …
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If you’re looking for a breather from the shopping streets or tourist attractions of Belfast why not hit the fairways for a round of golf? We suss out the top golf courses in the Belfast region and give you the low-down on each so you can enjoy a golfing break in Belfast. The following are some of the top golf courses in Belfast. Malone Golf Club… Malone Golf Club, which was founded in 1895, has been part of the golfing community in Belfast for over 100 years. It has welcomed …
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The Belfast Maritime Festival will run from 13th August to 16th August 2009 and celebrates Belfast’s links to seafaring life. The highlight of this 4 day event will be the arrival of the 20 Tall Ships Race as they complete the 7,000 nautical miles across the Atlantic from Halifax in Canada. The first Belfast Maritime Festival took place in July 2006. It has since laid the foundations and prepared Belfast for the exciting and much anticipated Tall Ships race. The Tall Ships Race will visit Belfast from 13th August to …
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Planning a trip to Belfast before Christmas? Whether it’s to fill those shopping bags to bursting point, or just to enjoy a leisurely break in this cosmopolitan city, make sure you include the Queen’s Quarter. Also known as the University Quarter it’s filled with stunning architecture, character and interesting places to explore. The Queen’s Quarter is located in southern Belfast, and is home to the famous Queen’s University. Recognized as being the architectural centre of the city, it is an area that is laced with charm and history, and it …
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Fancy a night with a difference in Belfast? Why not take in a thrilling night’s entertainment by watching the Belfast Giants Ice Hockey team? Ice Hockey is a game of great skill, pace and power, and features six players per team on a pitch, five outfield players and one goaltender, who battle for supremacy by scoring points with a flying puck! Interested? The Belfast Giants are a successful ice hockey team that compete in the Elite Ice Hockey League, which features the cream of ice hockey’s talent and covers the …
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Belfast Ferry Port is Ireland’s busiest ferry port and is the gateway to Northern Ireland. It continues to grow each year, with around 1.2 million passengers passing through its terminals and 0.5 million freight units annually. There’s a direct motorway link to the port making access really easy. Read on for more… Belfast Ferry Port has a central location to accommodate both passenger and freight and is situated at the hub of the main road network system. 57% of Northern Ireland’s population lives within 30 kilometres of the ferry port …
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