Attractions

Belfast has a wealth of visitor attractions which provide the ideal opportunity for an enjoyable day out and a chance to soak up a little of the local culture and heritage.

The city is compact and intimate, with a rich legacy of Georgian, Victoria and Edwardian architecture which includes Belfast City Hall, The Grand Opera House, Queen’s University and Belfast Castle.

Local museums and places of interest including The Titanic’s Dock and Pumphouse and the Ulster Folk Transport Museum offer an insight into the history, industrial heritage and times gone by; while award winning attractions including Belfast Zoo and W5 Interactive Science Centre provide great family days out.

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St Annes Cathedral

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Belfast Castle aerial view

Stunning scenery and beauty right on your doorstep.


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Belmont Park

Visit and explore the city's parks and gardens.


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Mount Stewart Gardens

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Founded in 1788, The Linen Hall Library is the oldest library in Belfast and the last subscribing library in Ireland. It is renowned for its unparalleled Irish and Local Studies Collection, ranging from comprehensive holdings of Early Belfast and Ulster printed books to the 250,000 items in the NI Political Collection, the definitive archive of the recent troubles. 17 Donegall Square North,
BELFAST, BT1 5GB
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9032 1707 Email Website
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Kingsland Play and Picnic Area is a popular recreation area for families, here you can picnic with great views out to sea with views as far as Antrim and Scotland, You can also enjoy a game of tennis or putting while the kids can enjoy the great playground. Kingsland is close to Ballyholme with its cafes and bars. Seafront location in Bangor,
BANGOR, Down, BT20 5ED
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9127 0069 Fax: +44 (0) 28 9127 4466 Email Website
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Ormeau Park is the oldest municipal park in Belfast, officially opening to the public in 1871. It is still one of the largest parks in Belfast and offers a great mix of horticulture, woodland, flower displays and wildlife. The park is also a popular venue for sport, with a range of facilities, including bowling greens and pavilions, tennis courts and soccer pitches, located with Ormeau Park Playing Fields. A number of events are held in the park each year, including concerts and band performances. Ormeau Road,
BELFAST, Antrim, BT7
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9049 1813 Email Website
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Paddle in the surf along the mile-long beach, a long-time favourite for families to take a dip and build sand castles. Take a walk along the sands to the National Trust nature reserve at Ballymacormick Point now a favourite with thrill seekers and wind surfing. Keen walkers can indulge in a scenic wander over the Point towards Groomsport village.

Ballyholme Esplanade,
BANGOR, BT20 5ED
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9127 0069 Fax: +44 (0) 28 9127 4466 Email Website
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Interesting 18th-century mansion, famed for its mixture of architectural styles. Features one classical and one gothic façade. It has a dramatic setting overlooking Strangford Lough. Children can dress up and play with period toys in the Victorian Past Times Centre or learn about local wildlife at the Strangford Lough Wildlife Centre. Strangford,
DOWNPATRICK, Down, BT30 7LS
Tel: +44 (0) 28 4488 1204 Fax: +44 (0) 28 4488 1729 Email Website
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This attraction boasts the largest play frame in Northern Ireland, mini 6-a-side football pitch and mini go-karts. Suitable activities for babies up to 11 years old in a secure monitored area. Unit 2, 169 Clandeboye Road, 169 Clandeboye Road,
BANGOR, Down, BT20 3JH
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9147 7913 Email Website
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Alderman Tommy Patton Memorial Park, situated in east Belfast, is also commonly known as Inverary Playing Fields.

The park, which is named after a local councillor, offers sports facilities, including a bowling green, and a children’s playground.

Inverary Avenue, Holywood Road,
HOLYWOOD, BT4 1RN
Tel: +44 (0) 77 2153 7410
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Pretty 17th-century 'Plantation' home with a significant costume collection. Celebrated collection of costumes, from the 18th century to 1930s in an outstanding new Costume Museum exhibition. Home to beautiful walled gardens, estate walks and a tea-room. 20 Springhill Road, Moneymore,
MAGHERAFELT, BT45 7NQ
Tel: +44 (0) 28 8674 8210 Fax: +44 (0) 28 8674 8210 Email Website
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The Andrew Jackson Cottage highlights Carrickfergus' strong American and Ulster-Scots connections as well as telling the story of Andrew Jackson, 7th President of USA.

2 Boneybefore,
CARRICKFERGUS, BT38 7EQ
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9335 8049 Fax: +44 (0) 28 9335 0350 Email Website
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Established in the 1860s it is a beautiful natural garden with an outstanding collection of trees, shrubs and other plants. Comprising of 52 acres Rowallane in spring abounds with colour.
SAINTFIELD, BT24 7LH
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9751 0131 Fax: +44 (0) 28 9751 1242 Email Website
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Families

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Belfast is the ideal city to keep all of your little ones throughly entertained. Whether it's ice skating or extreme bowling Belfast is happy to put a smile on the face of all the family.

 

Did you know?

London’s Sloane Square and Sloanies are named after County Down born and Belfast educated Sir Hans Sloane, the man largely responsible for the formula for chocolate bars.