Parking in any strange city can be a bit of a nightmare, so here’s a guide to Belfast’s main car parks if you’re thinking of taking the car. Belfast city is pretty compact so there’s really no need to drive from attraction to attraction. Just park up the car in one of the following car parks Probably the most central car park in Belfast city is Smithfield car park. It’s located right in the heart of Belfast city centre just steps from Castle Court Shopping Centre. Entry to this car …
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Dollymania will hit Belfast on Tuesday June 24th and Wednesday the 25th of June when the Grammy Award winning country music singer, songwriter and legend Dolly Parton comes to the Odyssey Arena. So come on y’all, this country gal is definitely not to be missed!  Dolly Parton’s highly anticipated visit to Belfast is part of the Backwoods Barbie European Tour 2008. Some of her best-known hits include “9 to 5″, “Jolene” “Coat of Many Colours” and “I Will Always Love You” and she’s had no less than 42 top-10 country …
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Did you know that Belfast city has a staggering 40 public parks and gardens? We have selected the main ones, so when you feel the need to escape the hustle and bustle of the city to enjoy some relaxation, make sure you make your way to one of the following city parks… One of the most popular parks in the city is the Belfast Botanic Gardens, which are located in the University district. It opened in 1828 and now occupies 28 acres of beautiful gardens, which are always busy with …
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Whether you’re a history buff, a lover of culture and the arts or you just want to enjoy an educational and fun day out in Belfast why not visit one of its many museums and galleries?  Here’s a list of some of the top galleries and museums in the city… Ulster Folk & Transport Museum This museum is actually located in Holywood County Down but is just about a 10 minute drive from Belfast city centre so it’s well worth a visit. It features an outdoor folk museum and an …
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When in Belfast, make sure you take the time to visit one of the city’s hidden gems – Belfast Castle. It can be found perched above the city on Cave Hill so it offers superb views of the city below and Belfast Lough. The history of the site on which the castle stands stretches back as far as the 12th century when the Normans first built a castle here. It was later replaced with a stone and timber castle which was burnt down in 1708. The Scottish baronial style castle …
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Did you know that the Titanic was built in Belfast? Not alone was it just built here, it was also designed and launched here, so Belfast can clearly claim to be the true home of the Titanic and as they say in Belfast “She was alright when she left here!”. The construction of the world famous ‘unsinkable’ Titanic got underway in Belfast city on March 31st 1909. It was built in the Harland and Wolff shipyards where up to 35,000 were once employed. The ill-fated Titanic was to be the …
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You really can’t miss Cave Hill when you’re in Belfast. All you have to do is face north and you’ll see it overlooking the town! Cave Hill forms part of the northern skyline in Belfast city and and if you really want to get a bird’s eye view of the city, it’s the place to go as its about 1,200 feet above sea level, so it offers incredible views! On a clear day it’s said that you can actually see the Isle of Mann and Scotland! There are three caves …
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The Crown Liquor Saloon is probably one of the most famous bars in Ulster. Read on to find out what makes this bar one of the most popular landmarks and a must see attraction when in Belfast. The Crown Liquor Saloon is regarded as one of the best bars in the world, so no visit to Belfast city would be complete without popping in here for a pint or two! This ‘Victorian Gin Palace’, which is owned by the National Trust, can be found on Great Victoria Street, in the …
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Belfast has undergone some transformations in the past few years and is now a thriving cosmopolitan city. Its Victorian city centre is full of life and packed with new shopping outlets, fashionable restaurants and lots of friendly bars. Whether you’re a shopper, reveller or sight-seer – Belfast will not disappoint! Check out what options are available for getting to Belfast…. Fly to Belfast Belfast city has two airports. The largest airport is Belfast International Airport (also known as Aldergrove), which lies 21km northwest of Belfast city centre. This is the …
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The Black Taxi tours of Belfast have become world famous in their own right as they are a fun, interesting and educational way of exploring the city. There’s simply no better way of seeing Belfast than from the back of one of these renowned Black Taxis. Belfast’s political history is of huge interest to most visitors who come to this city. By taking a tour in a Black Taxi you will learn all about the city’s turbulent history and sectarian divide from the well-informed and educated tour guides. The tour …
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