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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The longest established resource in Northern Ireland for artists wanting to work in the various printmaking media. The workshop provides facilities for professional artists for intaglio, relief, screen printing and stone lithography. Cotton Court, 30 – 42 Waring Street,
BELFAST, BT1 2ED
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9023 1323 Fax: +44 (0) 28 9023 0323 Email Website
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Botanic Gardens is an important part of Belfast’s Victorian heritage and a popular meeting place for residents, students and tourists. It contains two important buildings, the Palm House and the Tropical Ravine, as well as a children’s playground, a bowling green, walking routes, a rose garden and assorted tropical plants, mature trees and flower beds. Botanic Gardens is often used for events, such as Garden Gourmet, as well as band recitals, concerts and opera performances. The park is supported by the Friends of Botanic Gardens group which meets on the first Thursday of each month. New members are always welcome. College Park, Botanic Avenue, Botanic Avenue,
BELFAST, Antrim, BT9
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9031 4762 Email Website
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Heritage Island - Ireland's Visitor Attractions brings together Ireland's leading visitor attractions and Heritage Towns on the island of Ireland.

Marina House, 11-13 Clarence Street, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin Tel: (0) 353 1 205 4998 Fax: (0) 353 1 284 4845 Email Website
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Falls Park is located in west Belfast and is popular with families, children and sports teams. It contains many fine mature trees, beautiful flowers and grassland areas. The park is supported by the Friends of Falls Park group who meet regularly to support the area’s management team and organise park events. It also hosts a Saturday Club as part of our Watch This Space scheme on alternate Saturdays in the park’s bowling pavilion. The park is also home to the popular Falls Park Playing Fields.

Falls Road,
BELFAST, Antrim, BT12
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9027 0611 Email Website
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The last working water-driven spade mill in daily use in the British Isles vividly captures life during the Industrial Revolution. Discover the history and culture behind the humble spade. The demonstration includes the use of original hammers, turbines and a press, and explains the history and culture of the humble spade. 751 Antrim Road,
TEMPLEPATRICK, BT39 0AP
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9443 3619 Fax: +44 (0) 28 9443 3619 Email Website
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This modern, multi-award winning cultural centre is at the cutting edge in provision of the Irish language and culture. In addition to the provision of Irish language classes and craft workshops, An Droichead is widely recognised as one of Ireland’s premier traditional music venues.

20 Cooke Street, Ormeau Road,
BELFAST, BT7 2EP
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9028 8818 Fax: +44 (0) 28 9028 7828 Email Website
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Dunville Park, located in west Belfast, is popular with young people, sports teams and families with children. The park is supported by the Friends of Dunville Park group which meets every month to discuss issues of importance to the park.

Falls Road,
BELFAST, BT12
Tel: +44 (0) 7917 543626 Email Website
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The Wheel of Belfast has been operating in the Grounds of City Hall since October 2007. Shortly it will be celebrating its 2nd Birthday despite originally being scheduled to stay for only 6 months.

Donegall Square East,
BELFAST, BT1 5GS
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9031 0607 Email Website
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No theatre-lover's visit to the city would be complete without a night out at Northern Ireland's famous repertory theatre which presents classical and contemporary plays with a strong emphasis on Irish productions, as envisioned by founder Mary O'Malley. Administration Office, 88A Stranmillis Road,
BELFAST, BT9 5AD
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9038 1081 Email Website
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Thompson Dock is the final place where the celebrated RMS Titanic rested on dry ground. See the ship's physical footprint in history, learn about Belfast's shipbuilding legacy in the new visitor centre or take a guided tour. Check website for opening times. Private bookings on arrangement (minimum 8 per group).

Northern Ireland Science Park, Queen's Road,
BELFAST, BT3 9DT
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9073 7813 Email Website
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Belfast is the bargain hunter's dream. If you're careful with the pennies then we're happy to point you in the right direction.

 

Did you know?

Belfast hosted an annual harpers’ festival, which attracted hundreds of musicians for 150 years until the middle of the 19th Century.