Attractions around Belfast
Explore 20 attractions, restaurants, shops around Belfast
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Titanic Belfast
Queen's Road 1 Olympic Way, Titanic Quarter, Belfast BT3 9EP Northern Ireland
The Titanic Belfast visitor attraction extends over nine galleries, with multiple dimensions to the exhibition. Drawing together special effects, dark rides, full-scale reconstructions and innovative interactive features you will explore the Titanic story in a fresh and insightful way from her conception in Belfast in the early 1900s, through her construction and launch, to her infamous maiden voyage and catastrophic demise. The journey goes beyond the aftermath of the sinking, to the discovery of the wreck and continues into the present day in the Ocean Exploration Centre.
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Crumlin Road Gaol
Crumlin Road, Belfast BT14 6ST Northern Ireland
The Crumlin Road Gaol dates back to 1845 and closed it's doors as a working prison in 1996. After extensive renovations the gaol has re opened as a visitor attraction and conference centre. Today you can take a guided tour of the prison and hear about the history of the site from when women and children were held within it's walls through to the political segregation of republican and loyalist prisoners and learn about why the decision was taken to close the prison.During the tour of the gaol you will be taken by your tour guide to visit the underground tunnel that used to connect the gaol to the Crumlin Road Courthouse, you will get a chance to sit in the Governor's chair, view all the wings from the circle and of course pay a visit to the condemned mans cell before seeing the execution cell where the majority of the 17 men were hanged.
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Belfast City Hall
Donegall Square, Belfast BT1 5GS Northern Ireland
At the centre of Donegall Square proudly stands City Hall; the civic headquarters of Belfast City Council. City Hall is open to the public 7 days a week. It is a multi-purpose venue hosting a large number of events in its large functions rooms or outdoors on the beautiful lawns. Daily tours of the building allow visitors to admire the superb art collection, formal rooms such as the Council Chamber and Great Hall while its opulent interiors are lit by a stunning collection of stained glass windows. Guests can relax and refresh in the Bobbin Coffee Shop or pick up souvenirs in the Gift Shop. A 16 room visitor exhibition explores the history of the city through themed and interactive displays. City Hall grounds are the primary green space in Belfast City Centre and host continental markets and open air concerts. The grounds feature a number of statues and memorials relating to Belfast’s leading figures and historic past, including the Titanic Memorial Garden.
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Ulster Museum
Stranmillis Road Botanic Gardens, Belfast BT9 5AB Northern Ireland
Housed in an iconic building in the beautiful surroundings of Belfast's Botanic Gardens, the Ulster Museum is a place of awe and wonder; a place with open doors for open minds. Uniquely, it is a resource that locates Ulster's shared and contested past within the broader context of the museum's multidisciplinary Art, History and Natural Sciences collections; offering new perspectives and complementary prisms on the wider world. Free to enter, the museum is a welcoming and inspiring destination for locals and tourists alike.
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SS Nomadic
Hamilton Dock Queens Road Hamilton Dock, Belfast BT3 9DT Northern Ireland
The SS Nomadic is known as Titanic's little sister. Built at the same time, by the same people, in the same Harland and Wolff shipyard as Titanic, Nomadic brought those boarding the great liner at Cherbourg to the ship. That was the start of an adventurous life, as she played a part in WW One and Two, carried many famous people to the great trans-Atlantic liners, became a floating restaurant in Paris and was saved from being scrapped by the people of Belfast.Now completely refurbished as a visitor attraction, you can walk in the footsteps of history, learn her story, and become part of the new chapter of her dramatic existence.
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Botanic Gardens
College park ave. Rose Gardenia, Belfast BT9 5AB Northern Ireland
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St. George's Market
12 East Bridge St, Belfast BT1 3NQ Northern Ireland
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Grand Opera House
2-4 Great Victoria Street, Belfast BT2 7HR Northern Ireland
The Grand Opera House in Belfast is Northern Ireland's premier theatre, presenting a range of drama, dance, opera, comedy, musicals, pantomime, family and West End shows. Established in 1895, the theatre boasts the majestic Victorian main auditorium designed by renowned architect Frank Matcham.
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Peace Wall
15 Cupar Way, Belfast BT13 2RX Northern Ireland
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Parliament Buildings
Stormont Upper Newtownards Road Stormont Estate, Belfast BT4 3XX Northern Ireland
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Belfast Castle
Antrim Road, Belfast BT15 5GR Northern Ireland
Belfast Castle is one of Belfast’s main visitor attractions with over 100,000 visitors per year. Set on the slopes of Cave Hill Country Park, the castle is a talisman for the city. It has a commanding a view from 120 metres above the heart of Belfast. With its deeply connected history, a sweeping driveway and beautiful landscaped gardens, the Castle attracts both tourists and local people. Many use the castle's country park as part of their daily routine. The castle is renowned for its popular coffee shop and good reputation for food through the years. The unique venue is home to several rooms suitable for conferences, social events and private functions. It is also popular with tours, cruise passengers and school groups. Annually the castle hosts a number of large-scale public events, including wedding and event fairs, concerts, seasonal events and community gatherings.
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Bobby Sands Mural
49 Falls Rd, Belfast SY22 5HS Northern Ireland
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Cathedral Quarter
69 Donegall St, Belfast Northern Ireland
Posh, upscale neighborhood lined with glass and chrome buildings, cafes and wine bars.
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Shankill Road
Shankill Rd, Belfast Northern Ireland
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HMS Caroline
Queens Rd Alexandra Dock, Belfast BT3 9DT Northern Ireland
Much of HMS Caroline has undergone extensive restoration to her 1916 appearance from the Battle of Jutland. Visitors can discover a wide range of historic spaces, including the Captain's Cabin, Royal Marines Mess, and Seamen's Wash as well as the very important engine room, sick-bay and galley kitchen. During their visit, visitors will discover the importance of the Battle of Jutland, learning what life at sea was like the over three hundred crew who served on board HMS Caroline during 1916. Visit the Torpedo School and explore the role of naval weaponry; peruse the Virtual Access Suite a contemporary, comfortable space where all visitors can explore the ship; Grab a bite to eat or a refreshing drink in the Mess Deck Cafe, and finally visit the Gift Shop, to bring home a reminder of your visit to HMS Caroline.