Prepare to rock the rafters of the Odyssey Arena in Belfast on Friday 12th September 2008 when Canadian rockers Nickelback hit the stage! Check out our guide to this exciting event with details on the music, where to get tickets and how to get to the venue. The award-winning Canadian rock group Nickelback will take the Odyssey Arena by storm with their unique brand of chart topping rock music that has earned them a worldwide fan base. Best known for hits such as ‘Hero’ (from the Spiderman movie), ‘How You …
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Be it ice skating, ten pin bowling, a day at the zoo, a few hours at an interactive discovery centre or a journey into the sky, Belfast is well equipped to keep the most active kids busy. Find out how to entertain your little darlings with our guide to kids attractions in Belfast. W5 – Whowhatwherewhenwhy Located at Belfast’s Odyssey Arena, W5 is home to over 160 interactive features and exhibitions that are designed to educate and entertain simultaneously. You can delve into a world of science and imagination as …
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Attracting more than 295,000 visitors annually, Belfast Zoo is one of the top tourist spots in Northern Ireland. Check out our guide to Belfast Zoo with details on its residents, how to get there and top tips for an enjoyable day out at the zoo! Belfast Zoo is on a 55-acre site, located in North Belfast at the top of the Antrim Road, where more than 1,200 animals and over 140 different species have set up home. And what makes Belfast Zoo much more than just a tourist attraction is …
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Queen’s University in the heart of Belfast has been regarded as the seat of learning for this part of the world for a century and a half and has attracted (and still does) many famous students in the past. Along with it’s colourful history and stunning architecture, Queens has become a tourist attraction in it’s own right – check out our guide to this historic Belfast landmark. Founded in 1845 by Queen Victoria, Queens University is located within walking distance of the city centre. It was designed and built by Charles …
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Not only is Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter the new nightlife and entertainment centre of the city it’s also the historic and cultural heart of Belfast as well as the centre of the arts and craft scene. The cobblestone streets are lined with some of Belfasts best night spots including trendy cafés, restaurants as well as plenty of pubs packed with revellers. You’ll also find an art college, some very facisinating architecture, a piazza, and of course St Anne’s Cathedral. Read on for more… The Cathedral Quarter, the focal point of which …
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If you’re planning your big day and need some inspiration, why not pop along to the Wedding Extravaganza of the year which will be held at the Odyssey Arena from 3rd – 5th October. Whether you’re well down the road with your wedding plans or whether you’ve just got engaged then get yourself along to this weekend at the Odyssey. This Wedding Extravaganza is the biggest and most impressive wedding fair and show in the North of Ireland. It really is a “one stop shop” for all your wedding needs …
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Belfast city is a city on the rise. It is fast becoming one of the top city break destinations in Europe. Chances are, if you visiting here, you’ll be flying into one of two airports – Belfast International Airport or George Best City Airport. Read on to find out more about these airports… Belfast International Airport Belfast International Airport is the main airport in Belfast. It is, in fact, the 2nd busiest airport in Ireland after Dublin. The airport is located about 21km northwest of Belfast city and is also …
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Belfast has a nightlife scene to match the best in Europe. So before you grab your glad rags and party your way along the streets of Belfast, check out our guide to Belfast’s hottest nightspots – from it’s pulsating clubs to it’s welcoming pubs. Belfast really is a good drinking town and some of its best bars include Benedicts of Belfast, a hotel, bar and restaurant on Bradbury Place, while the Botanic Inn on Malone Road is hugely popular with students. Other popular night spots, many of which have musical …
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