Although the pace in Belfast is slower on Sundays, there are still a wide variety of activities and places to visit to ensure you have a great day out in the city.

Sunday mornings in particular tend to be quiet, with shops not opening until 1pm and many of the attractions opening after 12pm. However, you can see all the City’s many sights and landmarks including the colossal Harland and Wolff cranes, which are located in the same shipyard that was central in the building of the Titanic, and the famous political murals on one of the bus tours.  In the summer months take a guided boat trip down the River Lagan to see where the Titanic was launched from or take your own self guided Awakin interactive tour from Belfast Welcome Centre.

Take a trip to the stunning Belfast Castle and Cavehill visitor centre, set in the picturesque Cavehill Country Park. Learn about the fascinating history of the castle and browse around the antique shop situated next to the Cellar restaurant. (9am-5.30pm) For something a little different, the Ulster Folk and Transport museum at Cultra brings history to life, with exhibit buildings including furnished houses, mills, shops, schools and churches that illustrate how people in Northern Ireland lived in the past. The museum also boosts the only permanent Titanic exhibition in Northern Ireland. See the penguins flap, sea lions dive, and the lions roar at Belfast Zoo.

You’ll find lots fun to keep children occupied in Belfast. The Odyssey entertainment complex has something for everyone, from the fascinating W5 interactive discovery centre where the kids (and the big kids!), can learn about the fun aspects of science, to the Odyssey Bowl and Storm Cinema.   Belfast's Big Wheel located in the grounds of City Hall gives panoramic views of the city and beyond; the wheel is to remain open till the end of 2008. 

Visit the east of the city and view the Parliament Buildings, known as Stormont home of the Northern Ireland Assembly. The public park is open until 7.30pm and you can walk from the main gates to the statue of Carson, along the Prince of Wales Avenue. You can also enjoy the glen walk and visit the excellent facilities at the children’s playground.

Enjoy a pint of Guinness in the beautifully preserved Victorian pub, the Crown Liquor Saloon that was built in 1849 and owned by the National Trust. Many local hostelleries have traditional music sessions or afternoon jazz or just good old fashioned craic and banter.

Belfast has a number of Beautiful churches. St. Anne’s Cathedral is one of the most magnificent cathedrals in Ireland. Designed by distinguished Irish architect, Sir Thomas Drew, in the Hiberno-Romanesque’ style, the Cathedral took 77 years to complete. Clonard Monastery in West Belfast has a rich and colourful history while St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Cathedral was recently restored to its former glory after substantial work and renovations.

Belfast is a golfer’s paradise, with eleven high quality courses and golf centres located inside the city boundary to choose from. Ireland’s oldest golf club, The Royal Belfast and Malone Golf Club are located within 20 minutes of the city centre.

Alternatively take advantage of this quiet time to recover from partying the night before and take a leisurely stroll along the beautiful River Lagan towpath or one of the City’s many parks including the Japanese Garden at Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park, or the horticultural brilliance of the bedding displays and herbaceous borders in Grovelands. (All Belfast Parks are open dawn-dusk.)

For further information contact the Belfast Welcome Centre at 47 Donegall Place on 028 9024 6609.

For useful information on Sunday Activities in Belfast see table below:

Belfast Welcome Centre Donegall Place Tel:  028 9024 6609	For tourist information, Craft Shop, Bureau de Change, Internet access, and freephone for Value Cabs, the shuttle bus will drop you outside the Welcome Centre. Open 11am-4pm
Pubs	Sample a pint of Guinness in one of Belfast's many pubs including the Crown Bar, Northern Ireland’s best-known pub.  Open 12.30pm-10pm
Value Cabs Tours Tel:  028 9080 9080	Tours for up to 4 people sharing:  Belfast City Tour, Giant’s Causeway Tour, Mount Stewart House and Gardens
City Sightseeing Belfast Open Top Tours Tel: 028 90459035	Bus Tours of Belfast 10am - 5.00pm approx every 30 mins. Includes St Anne’s Cathedral, Titanic Quarter, Shankill and Falls Road political wall murals, City Hall, Queens University (Stormont before 2pm). ADT £12 CONC £10
City Sightseeing Walking Tours Tel: 028 90459035	Take a walking tour to discover some of Belfast’s secrets and visit the Entries, Cathedral Quarter, Custom House Sq and Albert Clock 11am and 2pm £5
Allens Tours Bus Tour of Belfast, Chichester Street Tel: 028 9091 5613	Bus Tours of Belfast 10am - 4pm approx every hour. Tour highlights include Shankill & Falls Road political wall murals, the City Hall, Queen’s University, St Anne’s Cathedral, the Titanic Shipyard and Stormont. ADT £12 CONC £10
Lagan Boat Company Tel: 028 9033 0844	Titanic Boat tours on the River Lagan, sailing from Donegall Quay at 11, 12.30, 2 and 3.30pm. Tours last approx 75 mins and cost £10. Please telephone to book.
Shopping	Sunday shopping from 1pm to 6pm. Buy Irish gifts in Belfast Welcome Centre, Donegall Place and the Wicker Man, High Street both open from 11am.
Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich, 216 Falls Road	Arts centre celebrating Irish language and culture. Open from 10am
Coiste	Guided walking tours of republican and loyalist communities, led by political ex-prisoners at 2pm. Booking available through Belfast Welcome Centre. Tickets £8
Black Taxi Tours	Visit the Belfast Welcome Centre for details of these tours.
Titanic Trail	A world first – a self-guided multimedia walking tour along the Belfast Titanic Trail. Hire Node Explorer at Belfast Welcome Centre for £8
Tours of the Titanic Dock & Pump-House, Queens Rd Tel: 028 9073 7813	Learn about the design and building of the Titanic by visiting the area where the ship was fitted out. Tours at 2pm ADLT£3.50 CON £3 Tickets available from Belfast Welcome Centre
Historic Belfast Walking Tour	Guided walking tour of old Belfast, departing 2pm from Belfast Welcome Centre for£6 and lasting 90mins.
Queens University University Road	Queens University Visitors Centre open 10am-4pm
CS Lewis Bus tour (July only)	Follow in footsteps of the author who grew up in Belfast. Departs from Linen Hall Library at 2pm, lasting 2 hours. Tickets from Belfast Welcome Centre £8 ADT, £5 CONC
Ulster Scots Bus Tour Departs from Belfast Welcome Centre, Donegall Place (July only)	Guided Tour incorporating Carrickfergus Castle & Andrew Jackson Centre. Sit back, relax and explore the history & culture behind Ulster Scots and before going home enjoy a cup of tea with the Mayor of Carrickfergus. 2pm £10 ADLT, £8 CONC Tickets available from Belfast Welcome Centre. Tour lasts 3 hours and will drop off at Maasdam.
Titanic Walking Tour Tel 07904 350339	Walking tour at 12.30pm departing from front door of the Odyssey.  Walk lasts 90mins. Tickets £7
Friar’s Bush Graveyard Tour,  Stranmillis Road	Friar’s Bush Graveyard is Belfast`s oldest burial ground and a recognised historical site. Tours depart at 3pm and cost £4. Tickets are available from Belfast Welcome Centre
Belfast Zoo, Antrim Road Tel:  028 9077 6277	Meet the animals and enjoy fantastic views of the city. Antrim Road, Metrobus No. 1A - 1H Open 10am - 5pm
Belfast Castle, Cavehill Country Park & Visitor Centre Tel:  028 9077 6925	On the slopes of Cave Hill - in the style of a Scottish Baronial Castle the castle offers panoramic views over Belfast as well as beautiful gardens and walks. Visitors Centre open 9am - 6pm. Antrim Road. Metro Bus 1A – 1H
Botanic Gardens University Road	Take a walk through Botanic Gardens and visit the Victorian Palm House and Tropical Ravine.
Belfast Wheel, City Hall	Enjoy the panoramic views of Belfast and beyond. Open 10am - 9pm. Cost £6.50
Ulster Folk & Transport Museum, Cultra Tel:  028 9042 8428	This museum includes a Titanic Exhibition and illustrates the way of life past and present.  Based at Cultra, 7 miles east of Belfast (Ulsterbus B1 or B2 from Laganside Bus Centre). Capri car day, a static display of 40 vehicles. Open 11am - 6pm.
W5 Tel: 028 90467700	Ireland’s first interactive discovery centre based at the Odyssey.  Open 12noon - 6.00 pm
Crumlin Road Gaol Tours  (June-Sept)	Learn about the conditions and inmates of the Victorian Gaol on a guided tour. Tours between 10am-4.45pm Tickets £5 ADLT, CONC free. Booking essential with Belfast Welcome Centre