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Summer 2022 Belfast City & Region Guide
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City of Music
From international
artists to the best local
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talent, there’s a feast of
outdoor music events
to enjoy this summer.
Maritime Mile
Take a stroll to
explore this historic
area and discover
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the rich history and
tradition of the city’s
shipbuilding heritage.
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Belfast’s Best Beer Garden Urban Adventure
Check out our guide to the best city Add a thrilling twist to
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rooftop bars and beer gardens for you your city break by taking
to enjoy during the summer months. time out at one of our
many adventure centres.
Belfast Region
Take a breather and
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discover some of the other The Directory
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fantastic things to see and Sightseeing tours, restaurants,
do, all just a few minutes’ cafés, bars or clubs… we’ve got it
drive outside the capital. all covered.
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MUST DO:
BELFAST BUCKET LIST
Check out our guide to the best Belfast events
not to be missed!
MUSIC 04
Belsonic
13 - 26 June
Ormeau Park
Outdoor music festival
with a top line up including
Calvin Harris, Lewis
Capaldi, Picture This, Tiesto
and Liam Gallagher.
belsonic.com
SCIENCE 05
01 Our Place in Space
11 June - 10 July
Divis & Black Mountain
We’ve managed to shrink
MARITIME 01 FESTIVAL 02
the solar system to fit into
Sundays on the Belfast International a 10km trail along Divis
Maritime Mile Photo Festival and the Black Mountain.
Throughout Summer 2 - 30 June You can jog to Jupiter, visit
Stop by the Maritime Mile Venus and sit by the Sun
every Sunday to experience Various locations
Celebrating the finest without ever leaving Earth.
the best local musical
talent popping up at various national and international ourplaceinspace.earth
locations. From buskers to contemporary photography
bands, to operas and choirs, and visual culture, the 11th FAMILY FUN 06
there is something for annual festival explores the
everyone to enjoy! Elmer’s Big Belfast Trail
maritime-mile.com/ theme of “The Verge”.
maritimemilestones belfastphotofestival.com 20 June - 31 August
Various locations
CULTURE 03
Elmer and 30 of his
uniquely decorated friends
Belfast Book Festival will appear on the streets of
10 - 19 June Belfast to form the biggest-
Queen’s Quarter ever public art trail the city
An eclectic mix of local has seen. Pick up a free
and international writers copy of the illustrated map
hosting readings, launches, or use the official Trail app
workshops and more. to help you explore.
belfastbookfestival.com elmerbelfast.co.uk
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CULTURE 13
EastSide Arts Festival
4 - 14 August
Various locations
An annual summer festival
that showcases the brilliant
creative talent that lies
09 within East Belfast.
eastsidearts.net
FESTIVAL 07 EXPERIENCE 10 MUSIC 14
12th July Celebrations Dreamachine CHSq 2022
12 July 25 July – 4 September 7 - 27 August
Various locations in Carlisle Memorial Church Custom House Square
Belfast Join us on a once-in-a- Outdoor music festival
lifetime journey to explore the
Join thousands of people as with a top line up including
extraordinary potential of your
they celebrate The Twelfth, Simple Minds, Ben Nicky, Van
own mind. The Dreamachine
a festival which showcases is an immersive experience Morrison, Stereophonics,
aspects of Ulster’s rich with music and light, Tom Greenan, Paolo Nutini
heritage and culture. designed to be enjoyed with and Ryan McMullan.
belfastcity.gov.uk/events your eyes closed. customhousesquare.com
unboxed2022.uk/
ENTERTAINMENT 08 dreamachine-belfast FESTIVAL 15
Belfast Summer Cinema CREATIVITY 11 Belfast Mela
16 - 17 July 20 - 28 August
Belfast City Hall Grounds Craft Month Botanic Gardens
Summer Cinema at Belfast August Belfast’s biggest celebration
City Hall is back this July! Various locations
of cultural diversity bursts
Buy, see, make and learn
Free tickets will be available into the city for its 16th
about craft! August Craft
online from 10am on Friday Month is NI’s annual year with a week long
24th June. celebration of craft. programme of events
belfastone.co.uk craftni.org including the anticipated
return to Botanic Gardens.
FESTIVAL 09 CULTURE 12 belfastmela.org.uk
Belfast Pride August Féile MUSIC 16
22 - 31 July 4 - 14 August
Various locations Various locations Emerge
Belfast will burst into a rainbow This internationally 27 - 28 August
of colour this summer, to acclaimed festival presents Boucher Playing Fields
celebrate Pride Day. This award an eclectic mix of inclusive
A brand new weekend
arts and cultural activities
winning festival is a celebration event coming to Belfast this
including music, comedy,
packed with a variety of visual arts, talks, youth summer, bringing world class
events including the Pride & family events, theatre, international electronic artists
Parade on Saturday 30 July. sports, and much more. and new talent to the stage.
belfastpride.com feilebelfast.com emergebelfast.com
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MUST SEE:
BELFAST BUCKET LIST
Check out our essential list of places
not to be missed this summer in Belfast.
TIME OUT 01 TOUR 05
Belfast City Hall Visitor Discover some Urban Art
Exhibition The Cathedral Quarter
This exciting exhibition offers a distinctly varied and
showcases the journey modern street art scene.
from the city’s past to Take some time to stroll
present, sharing the around the area to view
vibrancy and diversity of these amazing pieces of art
Belfast City Hall across and don’t miss the fabulous
six themed zones. Audio ceiling of rainbow-coloured
tours also available. illuminated umbrellas above
SEE MAP D4 Commercial Court.
SHOPPING 02 MARKETS 04 EXPERIENCE 06
Victoria Square St George’s Market Titanic Belfast
An exceptional shopping Browse stalls full of the finest This state-of-the-art
experience with spectacular fresh produce, local arts and visitor experience tells
360° views across the city crafts and delicious hot food the story of the Titanic,
from The Dome. Four levels at the charming Victorian St from construction to her
of shopping, including George’s Market every Friday, launch and subsequent
Frasers department Saturday and Sunday. place in history.
store, and great places SEE MAP D4 SEE MAP E2
to eat and drink.
SEE MAP D4
DISCOVER 03
Ulster Museum
Surrounded by the beautiful
Botanic Gardens, the Ulster
Museum’s impressive
galleries and interactive
discovery zones bring history,
science and art collections to
life for visitors of all ages.
SEE MAP C6
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EXPERIENCE 07 OUTDOORS 09
Game of Thrones Cave Hill and
Studio Tour Belfast Castle FAMILY FUN 11
Located at the authentic Enjoy a walk around the
gardens and scenic trails Belfast Zoo
filming location of Linen
which offer uninterrupted A great summer day out
Mill Studios in Banbridge,
views over the city and for all the family where the
step inside the Seven
cheeky monkeys, loud lions
Kingdoms for an immersive Belfast Lough. Relax over
and giant giraffes will keep
experience and explore the lunch or afternoon tea in the
beautiful surroundings of the everyone entertained.
world of Game of Thrones
like never before. Whether 1870 baronial style castle.
you’re a Game of Thrones
mega fan or looking for TIME OUT 10
an epic film experience,
it’s the ultimate day out. The Maritime Mile
Enjoy a walk or cycle around
Belfast’s iconic waterfront
EXPERIENCE 08
while discovering its seafaring
Crumlin Road Gaol history, vibrant quaysides
Try life behind bars with and historic docks. There’s
a tour of the 150 year old flexible distances, loads of
gaol and learn first-hand space, amazing views and
how this Victorian prison wonderful places to pause FAMILY FUN 12
evolved through history. and contemplate nature.
SEE MAP B2 Colin Glen
Located just a short drive
from Belfast city centre,
Colin Glen is perfectly
placed for a fun-filled,
action-packed adventure!
From Alpine coasteering
to Ireland’s longest 700m
zipline, SKYTrek high-ropes
to laser tag and golfing
to scenic forest walks
and the Gruffalo Trail,
Colin Glen offers fun for
08 everyone this summer!
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EXPLORING BELFAST
CITY AREAS
For locations,
check out our
handy maps on
pages 63-68.
Exploring a city can be tricky if you don’t know your way around,
or even what to look out for. Get a flavour of Belfast with this taster
to help navigate your way around the city’s areas and quarters.
CITY CATHEDRAL LINEN TITANIC
CENTRE QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER
Home to the iconic Packed full of Belfast was Steeped in memories
Belfast City Hall, St fascinating once nicknamed of a bygone era, the
George’s Market and architecture, buzzing “Linenopolis” as it was Titanic Quarter is now
the main shopping beer gardens, the world leader in the a fun and energetic
district. You’ll be spoilt trendy warehouse production of linen urban waterfront
for choice with the restaurants, in the 19th Century. development. Visit
abundance of cool cobblestoned streets, Just south of City or take a tour of
cafés, great pubs, and colourful street Hall, you can enjoy the the many historic
trendy bars and an art, this area of town architecture of the old
and state-of-the-
amazing restaurant contrasts the old linen mills which house
scene. Start off in the with the new, with St. art Titanic visitor
a mix of offices, chic
Visit Belfast Welcome Anne’s Square, home bars and renowned attractions, or simply
Centre (opposite to the Metropolitan restaurants. This is a stroll around the
City Hall) to pick up Arts Centre (MAC) and great part of town to Maritime Mile to learn
information, book a piazza of welcoming enjoy dinner and drinks more about the city’s
tours and find out eateries, alongside before an entertaining shipbuilding heritage.
everything to make some of the oldest show at the Grand
the most of your visit. streets in Belfast. Opera House.
QUEEN’S GAELTACHT EAST THE
QUARTER QUARTER SIDE SHANKILL
The area around The centre for Irish EastSide was once Straddling North
Queen’s University language, music the beating heart of and West Belfast,
is a treasure trove and culture is in the the city’s industrial the Shankill is home
of eclectic shops, west of the city. An past with thousands to a wide collection
Cultúrlann showcases of people employed of painted murals
boutiques, cafés,
cultural Irish Gaelic in linen mills, rope depicting the social
bars and art galleries. and political history
Visit the collections traditions and contains factories, engineering
a restaurant, gift works and shipyards. of the area. Places of
of the Ulster Museum, interest include the
shop, theatre and EastSide is now
stroll around Botanic Peace Wall, the Old
gallery. Explore the thriving once again
Gardens. The Shankill Graveyard,
stunning Clonard but this time as a dating back to the 14th
neighbouring Lisburn Monastery or enjoy the hub of culture and
Road offers designer century, the Shankill
3 mile Divis Summit creativity. Make the Memorial Park and the
shopping, cafés, Trail, a specifically EastSide Visitor ancient Bullaun Stone.
artisan delis, salons designed loop walk on Centre your first stop, The Spectrum Centre,
and wine bars. Divis Mountain with with information on a major landmark in the
spectacular views key attractions in area, hosts a range of
over Belfast. east Belfast. events and exhibitions.
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CITY OF MUSIC
Belfast will be filled with
international artists
and the very best of
local talent as the city
becomes an outdoor
stage for the summer.
Check out our guide to the
best live music festivals
not to be missed!
AVA Festival August Féile CHSq 2022
3 - 4 June 4 - 14 August 7 - 27 August
Titanic Slipways Gaeltacht Quarter Custom House Square
AVA returns with another Ireland’s top community Returning to the historic
weekend in the company festival will host an exciting surroundings of Belfast’s
of the dance scene’s programme of events iconic Custom House, with
most innovative artists at this August. Highlights 10 nights of great live music
Belfast’s Titanic Slipways. include the Feile Carnival including Madness, Simple
Parade (6 Aug), the Feile
A shining star in the global Minds. Ben Nicky, Van
Diversionary Dance night
festival calendar, AVA Morrison, Stereophonics,
(8 August), Imelda May,
Festival brings a huge Damien Dempsey and Tom Greenan, Paolo Nutini
weekend of top music, Kneecap headline the Falls and Ryan McMullan.
including a homecoming Park concert (12 August), customhousesquare.com
for Belfast-born duo BICEP. as well as over 70 talks and
avafestival.com debates, world class tours Belfast Mela
and community events. 20 - 28 August
Belsonic feilebelfast.com
Botanic Gardens
13 - 26 June
EastSide Arts Festival Experience the wonder
Ormeau Park
4 - 14 August of Belfast’s diversity with
Returning to the picturesque EastSide a spectacular week long
location of Ormeau Park, programme of world music,
Belsonic is a summer This annual summer festival dance, food and art across
showcases the brilliant
institution bringing the best the city. Culture, colour and
creative talent that lies within
acts from around the world East Belfast, as it serves up creativity comes together
to Belfast. This year’s line- a sizzling feast of live music, with a magical series of
up includes Calvin Harris, comedy, movies, theatre, events finishing with the
Lewis Capaldi, Picture This, talks, workshops, exhibitions long awaited return of Mela
Tiesto and Liam Gallagher. and poetry events. Day at Botanic Gardens.
belsonic.com eastsidearts.net belfastmela.org.uk
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VISITBELFAST.COMLIVE MUSIC VENUES
WORTH THE TRIP:
Emerge Open House Festival Hilden Beer &
27 - 28 August 11 - 29 August Music Festival
Boucher Road The Walled Garden, Bangor 26 - 28 August
Lisburn
A brand new multi-stage Open House Festival returns
outdoor music festival with an exciting line-up of With great beers, great
coming to Belfast this music, comedy, theatre, craic and great music,
summer, bringing world classic film and spoken Ireland’s longest running
class international word events. Headline acts beer and music festival
electronic artists and include Beth Orton, Martha hits all the right notes. Held
new talent to the stage. Wainwright, Paul Brady, in the grounds of Hilden
The weekend’s line-up Paddy Raff, Eddi Reader, Brewery, enjoy craft beers
includes Eric Prydz, Villagers, Duke Special and and ciders from the UK and
Fjaak, Michael Bibi, the Hothouse Flowers, as Ireland, gourmet food and a
Peggy Gou, Disclosure, well as festival favourites huge range of live musical
Patrick Topping, Mall Celtic Soul, Ronnie Greer acts across two stages.
Grab and Kettama. and Manukahunney. hildenbrewery.com/
ticketmaster/ie openhousefestival.com event/beer-festival
Belfast has recently become a UNESCO City of Music,
recognising the importance of music to the city and
celebrating its rich musical heritage. As a UNESCO city,
Belfast is now part of the global Creative Cities Network
and will showcase its music story on a worldwide stage.
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VISITBELFAST.COM 11BELFAST’S BEST BEER GARDENS Belfast has a huge selection of watering holes, but on a sunny day nothing beats a refreshing drink outdoors. Here are some of our favourite rooftop bars and beer gardens for you to enjoy during the summer months. Duke of York FLAXX at Linen Quarter The Dirty Onion Commercial Court Brunswick Street Hill Street This traditional bar offers a An exciting new outdoor This old bonding warehouse true Belfast welcome of craic, social space along Brunswick in the Cathedral Quarter music and humour, boasting Street, this recently opened has been transformed into cold beer, great Guinness colourful hub is set to become one of the city’s coolest and the largest selection of a vibrant spot for people bars and boasts one of Irish whiskeys in Ireland. In to enjoy social and cultural the biggest beer gardens the summer months, outside experiences. Relax and enjoy in Belfast. Enjoy live is where you’ll find most of outdoor seating for food and entertainment 7 nights a Belfast standing along the drink, a games area complete week, with a strong focus fairy light lit cobblestoned with a pétanque court, a on contemporary live courtyard. Visited by many and performance area with a bands and acoustic acts. missed by few, it’s one of the stage for small concerts and Open daily from 12 noon “must see” places in the city. a cool lighting projection. and admission is free. dukeofyorkbelfast.com linenquarter.org thedirtyonion.com 12 VISITBELFAST.COM
BEER GARDENS
The Bone Yard an indoor-outdoor feel with beers, cocktails and some
plants growing from the of the best pizza this side of
Bedford Street rafters and a very tempting Naples, plus an array of sides.
A quirky outdoor venue on cocktail menu put together Open daily 12.30pm-late.
Bedford Street with picnic with local produce. Outside whitestavernbelfast.com
tables inside and out (available in the National Garden you
on first come, first served can kick back and relax
basis), or book a private living The Treehouse
with summer slushies,
room container. Enjoy a wide regular live music sessions Upper Arthur Street
range of drinks, watch live and a BBQ serving 4-8pm One of Belfast’s hidden
sport on the big TV screens every Friday & Saturday. gems, just a stone’s throw
and tuck into something thenationalbelfast.com away from Belfast’s City Hall.
from the on-site food trucks. This covered and uncovered
Dogs are welcome too! rooftop lounge is a great place
theboneyardbelfast.com The Jailhouse
to catch up with friends on
Joys Entry a summers evening, with
Kelly’s Cellars The Jailhouse offers a fantastic a laid back vibe for buzzing
range of traditional food, local nights and parties by sunset.
Bank Street drinks and entertainment thetreehousebelfast.com
Built in 1720, Kelly’s Cellars alongside the heritage of Joys
is one of Belfast’s oldest Entry. Among the historical
traditional Irish pubs. The Cutters Wharf
buildings in the entry, there’s
garden in front of Kelly’s a cosy outdoor seating Lockview Road, Stranmillis
Cellars transforms in summer area that is often decked What better place to enjoy
with picnic benches, beer out for different seasons. the sun than a lazy day down
barrels and bar stools to thejailhousebelfast.com by the river? This scenic
perch on where you can spot sits on the banks of
enjoy live traditional music the River Lagan and always
in the “garden sessions”. White’s Garden
has a buzzing atmosphere.
kellyscellars.co.uk Winecellar Entry It’s the perfect space for
An outdoor food and drink hall relaxing and enjoying
The National attached to Belfast’s oldest delicious food, cocktails
Tavern (1630) on Winecellar and barbecues throughout
Skipper Street Entry. Enjoy a summer long the summer months.
Open daily from midday to garden party at White’s with cutterswharf.co.uk
late, the National boasts live music, local DJs, ice cold
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MAKE IT AN EXPERIENCE
Discover some hidden gems and try something new to add some
truly memorable experiences to your visit to Belfast.
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Art of Craft Cookery School, roll your pottery’ night at Loaf Pottery
Make sure to take time sleeves up and get hands to learn how to make your
to visit one of the city’s on to create your very ownown pot before enjoying
great brewpubs. Inside the culinary masterpiece! some tasty artisan wood
Deer’s Head you’ll find Bell’s fired pizza. Lake & Oak
Brewery on full display, Ginaissance Coppersmithing 03 offer the
where you can observe the From distillery tours to chance to try this ancient
entire brewing process, up tasting experiences, Belfast craft and bring home your
close and personal, from the is a gin-lover’s dream. You own unique copper jewellery
comfort of your seat. Out can enjoy an exciting range or take a Foraging & Nature
of Office is Belfast’s first of gin drinking and making Tour with HartyCulture to
dedicated brewery and experiences in the city discover what nature offers
taproom, offering a range centre and beyond including us seasonally, sampling
of freshly brewed-on-site the Belfast Gin & Spirit new flavours with surprising
beers and other local School, Belfast Artisan Gin treats all around.
craft offerings, with tours School, Hinch Gin School
available from August. Experience, Copeland Incredible Food Markets
Distillery and Rademon A good market reflects a
Find your Inner Chef Estate or take a guided city’s attitude to its food
One of the best ways of ‘Belfast Gin Jaunt’ around and award winning St
learning how to up your the city’s top gin bars to George’s Market is one
game in the kitchen, meet sample these locally made of the best around. Step
star chefs and become craft gins for yourself. inside at the weekend and
more acquainted with the you’ll be bowled over with
incredible local produce, is Unleash your the incredible array of local
to take a cookery class. From Creative Spirit produce. The sights, sounds,
traditional breadmaking You can enjoy some fantastic smells and tastes of this
to preparing fresh seafood, creative experiences in the place puts it up there with
if you want to know how to Belfast Region. Check out the best on the planet – it’s
cook we have you covered. Eden Pottery 02 to enjoy an endless gastronomic
Book a class at Waterman some artistic decorating adventure.
House 01 or Forestside or book in for a ‘pizza and
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ENJOY OUR
GREEN SPACES
From formal, manicured flowerbeds to Belfast Hills
sprawling meadows and woods, there are Surrounding the Belfast
area, the hills provide a
some fantastic places to be enjoyed, so this unique backdrop to the city.
summer pack a picnic and explore one of our A walking trail around Cave
beautiful green spaces. Hill or Black Mountain is a
great way to get some fresh
Belfast Botanic Gardens eco trails and orienteering air and enjoy the wildlife,
and Palm House routes as well as a children’s upland heath, wildflowers and
This public park contains an playground. There are also fantastic panoramic views
extensive rose garden, long a range of sports facilities across the city and beyond.
herbaceous borders and on offer including soccer
rare oaks. The Palm House pitches, bowling greens, a
(1852) contains a range of
tropical plants, hanging
BMX track, and basketball,
tennis and netball courts.
TOP TIPS
baskets, seasonal displays Belfast City Hall
and birds of paradise, and is Sir Thomas and A summer institution for
a masterpiece of moulded Lady Dixon Park locals and visitors is to
glass and wrought iron. The International Rose relax in the picturesque
Garden at Sir Thomas and grounds of Belfast City
Barnett Demesne Lady Dixon Park is amongst Hall. Grab some food
Home to Malone House, the best in the world, with ‘to go’ from one of the
an elegant mansion dating over 45,000 roses in bloom many surrounding
back to the 1820’s, which during the summer months. coffee shops and find a
space on the lawn, steps
commands stunning views Enjoy picturesque walking
or benches to relax and
over acres of magnificent trails, a children’s playground,
soak up some sunshine.
parkland, Lagan Valley and barbecue area and The
the Belfast Hills. Barnett Stables Coffee Shop. Our Place in Space
Demesne is also home to an 11 June – 10 July
arboretum, daffodil garden Belfast Castle Estate The solar system will
and a number of woodland The estate contains be shrunk to fit into a
and wildflower meadows. landscaped gardens and 10km trail along Divis
Enjoy walks linking to the mature mixed woodland, and the Black Mountain,
adjacent Lagan Towpath. and offers superb views of a popular walking spot
the city. It’s home to many with panoramic views of
Ormeau Park different species of wildlife Belfast and beyond. You
Not far from the River and Belfast’s rarest plant; the can jog to Jupiter, visit
Lagan, this is the oldest town hall clock. Look out for Venus and sit by the Sun
municipal park in the city. the nine cats depicted in the without ever leaving Earth!
Popular with walkers and paving, sculptures and garden ourplaceinspace.earth
joggers, with a range of furniture of the Cat Garden.
18 VISITBELFAST.COMMARITIME MILE The Maritime Mile begins on the city side of the river, linking Belfast’s historic Sailortown across to Titanic Quarter. Take a stroll to explore this historic area and discover the rich history and tradition of the city’s shipbuilding heritage. 20 VISITBELFAST.COM
MARITIME MILE
SINCLAIR along the Maritime Mile, from hotel where you can relax and
SEAMEN’S CHURCH AC Hotel past Titanic Studios enjoy lunch, dinner or even a
Built by Charles Lanyon in to HMS Caroline. Take a stroll cocktail or two. This breath-
1857–58 to meet the spiritual to rediscover the most iconic taking room is where many of
needs of visiting sailors, this moments from the saga the world’s most famous ocean
part church, part maritime immortalised in stained glass. liners, including RMS Titanic,
museum has a pulpit shaped were painstakingly designed.
like a ship’s prow, a brass ship’s THE BELFAST BUOYS
wheel and binnacle (used as a The three buoys are estimated RIVERBOX
baptismal font) salvaged from to be around 80 years old, Take a walk along the Titanic
a WWI wreck and the ship’s bell and would have been used Slipways and experience
from HMS Hood. by mariners to find a safe one of the latest addition to
channel to and from port. the Maritime Mile - Riverbox!
BELFAST HARBOUR Recently restored to their Equipped with cutting edge
COMMISSIONERS original colours, they have video and audio technology it
This stunning building dates been installed as a permanent can host video installations,
back to 1847, and you can visit display at Abercorn Basin. interactive projects, live events
an exhibition in the Heritage and a wide range of audio
Room which celebrates SS NOMADIC experiences. Take a moment
400 years of Belfast’s The last remaining White Star and enjoy!
maritime history, detailing Line vessel, SS Nomadic, has
Belfast’s emergence as a major been restored to her original THE GREAT LIGHT
port and the city’s subsequent glory and is back home in the This former lighthouse
growth and development as an historic Hamilton Dock, near optic is a unique heritage
industrial hub. Titanic Belfast. Come on board object with significance to
and experience over 100 years Belfast’s economic industrial
CLARENDON DOCK of authentic maritime and maritime past. Originally
& CITY QUAYS social history. serving both Mew and Tory
The dry docks where Island lighthouses, the optic
Belfast’s shipbuilding industry TITANIC BELFAST is the largest of its kind ever
was born date back to 1800- One of the world’s leading constructed and dates back
1826. Both docks were used visitor attractions is housed to 1887. It is lit all year round
to work on ships’ hulls and the in an iconic six-floor building. and has amazing views over
workshop was designed for With nine interpretive and Belfast Harbour and Lough.
working on the rigging of sailing interactive galleries that
ships. The area has now been explore the sights, sounds, HICKSON’S POINT
transformed into the City Quays smells and stories of Titanic, Make a stop to ‘rest your wee
development, home to a mix as well as the city and people legs’ while out enjoying the
of commercial offices, shops, which made her, Titanic Belfast Maritime Mile. Offering an
cafes, restaurants as well as is an unmissable experience. authentic 1900’s public house
the AC Hotel by Marriott Belfast. setting, serving up perfect
TITANIC & pints and classic Clangers
THE BIG FISH OLYMPIC SLIPWAYS with traditional music, heritage
The beautiful blue scales on Behind Titanic Belfast you’ll décor and a beer garden!
the Salmon of Knowledge find the historic slipways Located on the plaza outside
(affectionately known as where these famous ships Titanic Belfast, Hickson’s Point
The Big Fish) are made up of were built and launched over a is open daily and dog-friendly!
ceramic tiles depicting scenes hundred years ago. Containing
from the city’s history. Legend many original features, a SOUND YARD
has it that if you kiss the fish Memorial Garden illustrates the SoundYard is a playful art
you’ll gain all of its wisdom! proportion of Titanic’s victims installation inspired by the
and survivors from each of the sounds of Belfast’s shipyards.
LAGAN WEIR passenger classes and crew. Located on Queen’s Quay close
A wide, modern foot and cycle The outline of the sister ships to the Odyssey and Abercorn
bridge connecting the city illuminate at night and are the Marina, visitors can enjoy this
centre with Titanic Quarter. perfect space to reflect. interactive sound and play
Beautifully illuminated in the experience which brings to life
evening, take a seat and enjoy TITANIC HOTEL BELFAST the story of Belfast’s maritime
the views of the city from the The original red brick building is heritage.
River Lagan. a truly authentic part of Titanic’s
story. Harland and Wolff had two
GLASS OF THRONES main drawing offices within the
You’ll find 6 Game of Thrones building, Drawing Office Two To discover more visit
stained glass windows dotted is now the vibrant heart of the maritime-mile.com
VISITBELFAST.COM 21GEORGE BEST
HOUSE-
HOME OF THE
BELFAST BOY
16 Burren Way, in the heart of east Belfast’s
Cregagh Estate, is the family home of
footballing superstar George Best.
Now in the stewardship of Barbara McNarry. Visitors insights into George’s early
local regeneration charity who walk through the door childhood growing up in
EastSide Partnership, this of this special property are east Belfast as well as family
unique heritage asset has transported back to the 1960s, anecdotes and highlights
been sensitively retro- to a home decorated and from his incredible life and
refurbished to become one of furnished in the style from the career. Tours cost £8 per
Belfast’s most authentic and time when a fifteen year old person (under 12s go free)
immersive visitor experiences, George left to go and follow with income generated put
celebrating one of the his dreams in Manchester. back into preserving this
city’s most famous sons. local heritage asset and
George Best House is open inspiring future generations.
EastSide Partnership led for guided tours every Friday For those after an even
this thoughtful heritage morning (April – Sept). Led more immersive experience,
refurbishment with input by local EastSide Tour Guide the property is available
every step of the way Peter McCabe, these 45-min to rent as self-catering
from George Best’s sister, guided tours offer unique tourist accommodation.
22 VISITBELFAST.COMHISTORIC BELFAST
house, at his own request,
that George’s final journey
took place on December
2005, to be laid to rest beside
his mother in Roselawn
Cemetery. The garden and
hedges around the house
were covered in flowers,
shirts, cups, scarves, flags
and pictures, left there by his
fans from all over the world.
A bespoke audio tour offers
unique family insights as
George’s sister shares fond
memories of growing up in
this special home with ‘Our
George’. These memories
highlight the importance of
this special home to both
George and the rest of the
family. EastSide Partnership
has also produced The
George Best Trail, a self-
guided walking route
bringing visitors up close
to east Belfast as it was
back when George was a
boy highlighting locations
which would have been
important to him growing
up in the area in the 1950s.
BOOK A STAY
For more information on how
to immerse yourself in the
story of ‘the Belfast boy’ or to
Both staying and non-staying The Bests moved to Burren book a stay in George Best
guests can enjoy flicking Way, the first street to be House visit our new website
through old school reports completed in the Cregagh www.GeorgeBestHouse.com.
and letters a young George Estate, in January 1949. Also check out
wrote home to his parents in George was just two and
www.VisitEastSide.com
his early days with Manchester a half years old. He would
United. There are personal come back home throughout for more information and
family photos on the walls, his footballing career and inspiration on other things to
iconic images from George’s at the height of his fame see & do and places to eat &
illustrious playing career and an the house was often under drink as well as events and
illustrated timeline of his time siege by the press and fans day trip ideas in east Belfast.
spent playing for other football hoping to catch a glimpse
clubs all across the world. of their idol. It was from this
VISITBELFAST.COM 23Shopping in Belfast is a dream come true for fashionistas, savvy shoppers and foodies alike, with a huge variety of high street favourites, independent retailers, speciality emporiums, exclusive boutiques and traditional markets. RETAIL THERAPY Victoria Castle Donegall Square Court Place Victoria Square is Belfast’s This one-stop shopping In the heart of the City premiere shopping spot on Royal Avenue is Centre you will find the destination featuring over home to a whole host main shopping district, 70 international and local of your favourite fashion lined by eight huge masts brand stores including stores including; Jack & which represent famous Frasers, Apple, Urban Jones, New Look, Miss ships that were engineered Outfitters, Ted Baker, Selfridge, Dorothy Perkins and built in Belfast. You Hollister and Reiss. The and Burtons as well as will find everything from centre is also home to popular plus size stores big brand chain stores a variety of cafés and Evans and Yours Clothing. and bijou boutiques to restaurants as well as the It’s a fashion fix for the gourmet coffee shops Odeon cinema, and with whole family and with and delectable local delis. panoramic views that 15 great food places to Don’t miss the historic and stretch for miles across the choose from and on-site charming Queen’s Arcade, city, the iconic Dome is a parking, there’s never been containing many of the must visit when in Belfast. a better time to visit. city’s more opulent stores. SEE MAP D4 SEE MAP C3 SEE MAP D4 24 VISITBELFAST.COM
SHOPPING PROFILE
Hidden
Gems
From cool
boutique
to so unique,
Belfast has
some hidden Craft NI The Steensons Born & Bred
gems on our Conveniently located in Leading designers A unique treasure trove of
the Cathedral Quarter in handcrafted beautiful souvenirs and
side streets in Belfast city centre, contemporary jewellery, gifts for friends, family
that are Craft NI Gallery sells a their Belfast store boasts and you. All products are
very worth variety of craft pieces a large range of their own created by local makers
exploring. – thrown ceramics, locally made products, as and celebrate Belfast,
Happy hunting! sculptural glass pieces, well as work from various Northern Ireland and
woodturning, jewellery, European, British and beyond.
textiles and more. Irish Designers.
St George’s Lisburn Sustainable
Market Road Shopping
Get down to St This walkable Queen’s Discover the brands in
George’s Market and Quarter stretch has a Belfast city centre that are
experience the wonderful sprinkling of designer committed to sustainability,
atmosphere, with street boutiques, art galleries, reducing environmental
food from around the home accessories and impact and providing
world, and an amazing to-die-for shoes, jewels eco-friendly products. Find
selection of traders and and lingerie. Bespoke quirky gifts at Born and Bred
stalls offering some of baby gifts, melt-in-the- (Ann Street), vintage clothing
the finest local produce, mouth chocolates and at 4good Oxfam Store
arts and crafts. The Friday relaxing day spas are (CastleCourt), traditional
Variety Market is open all there for the asking. artisan sweets at Old Time
Favourites (Smithfield), art
8am-2pm, the Saturday With an assortment
and craft at Craft NI Gallery
City Food & Garden of cafés, bars and
and UNIQUE Art & Design
Market is open 9am-3pm restaurants you can
Shop (Royal Avenue) as well
and the Sunday Market is easily make a day of it.
as high street favourites
open 10am-3pm. SEE MAP A8
H&M, FatFace and the Body
SEE MAP D4
Shop in Victoria Square.
VISITBELFAST.COM 25FAMILY FUN
There are plenty of fantastic
attractions and activities around the
city to keep the kids, tweens and teens
entertained. Here’s our top boredom
busting tips for a great family day out!
Ulster Folk Museum Cathedral Gardens
LEARN & EXPLORE Uncover a way of life from Play Park
100 years ago and discover Make a stop at this family
Aunt Sandra’s cottages, farms, schools friendly zone in the heart
Candy Factory and shops as you wander of the city which features
Travel back in time and through the beautiful a giant spinning ‘hamster’
learn how toffee and sweets parkland Folk Museum.
wheel, outdoor musical
were made from 100 year nmni.com/ufm
instruments, a swinging
old recipes. Make your own bridge, and colourful
candy floss and shop for Ulster Transport Museum
Climb aboard steam mushrooms on a carpet of
yummy treats including rainbow grass. Seating and
yellow man, raspberry locomotives, horse drawn
carriages, electric trams, picnic tables available.
ruffles and macaroons.
fire-engines and vintage cars
auntsandras.com
or experience the sensation of W5
flight in the Transport Museum. W5 has been completely
Gruffalo & Stickman
nmni.com/utm transformed with two
Guided Walk
reimagined exhibition
Bring your little ones CS Lewis Square
along and go right inside floors to excite and
Return to Narnia with a walk inspire, with exhibits and
the glorious Gruffalo and through CS Lewis Square. Your experiences covering
Stickman stories – search for little book worms will discover
the famous characters in the seven bronze sculptures everything from climate
woods, listen to the classic change and nature to film
of much loved characters
tales and take home your including Aslan, Mr Tumnus, and TV production, optical
very own Julia Donaldson The White Witch and more. illusions, built engineering,
and friends book, sticker and Free trail maps can be found medical science and
certificate, to keep forever! in EastSide Visitor Centre. much, much more.
colinglen.org visiteastside.com w5online.co.uk
26 VISITBELFAST.COMFAMILY FUN
the Reptile filled rainforest Let’s Go Hydro
ANIMAL KINGDOM where a snappy crocodile Water sports and activity
and green gecko hide. resort offering a range of
The Ark Open Farm explorisni.com family friendly activities
A great day out for all including a Drive-In
the family, with lots of cinema, aqua park, cable
educational and fun ACTION PACKED water sports, open water
experiences including swimming, outdoor
feeding and handling Airtastic swimming pool along with
opportunities. A multitude A great family fun day out, the an accommodation resort.
of activities such as an activities include a massive letsgohydro.com
extensive outdoor play area, Inflata Park, 12 lane ten pin
kangaroo bouncer and quad bowling alley, space themed The Lost City Adventure Golf
trailer rides are sure to keep 18 hole adventure golf course, Choose from two 18-hole
the kids entertained. soft play centre, a prize winning rainforest themed Indoor
thearkopenfarm.co.uk amusement arcade and a courses. Make your way
delicious American style diner. around the course, amidst
Belfast Zoo air-tastic.com simulated thunder and
Home to more than 1,000 lightning storms and
animals and 150 species, Colin Glen challenge your skills against
Belfast Zoo is a family favourite. A spectacular 200-acre forest rainforest animals and
Visit the California sea lions, park located just 5 minutes moving walls. If you get a hole
the Sumatran tigers and watch from Belfast City Centre in one on the 18th hole, much
the penguins play in their pool. where you’ll find Ireland’s Inca Gold will come your way.
belfastzoo.co.uk only official Gruffalo Trail, the lostcityadventuregolf.com
Sky Trek high-ropes course,
Castle Espie Ireland’s first Alpine Coaster We Are Vertigo
A quackers day out for all! and longest Zipline! So bring Get your adrenaline pumping
Meet the ducks & geese, comfy shoes, and a sense of at the world’s largest Inflatable
spot the colourful kingfishers adventure! Park and adventure play park
or venture into the mossy colinglen.org at the Newtownbreda site or
glades through the Secret experience Indoor Skydiving,
Swamp Walk. Dundonald International the Ninja Master Course and
wwt.org.uk/castleespie Ice Bowl Inflatable Park at the Titanic
Skate around this Olympic Quarter site.
Exploris Aquarium size ice rink, become king wearevertigo.com
Discover what really of the lanes in the Xtreme
happens under the sea as Tenpin Bowling Centre or
you visit the home of sharks, go wild in the Indiana Land
jellyfish, otters and seals. play kingdom. For more family fun ideas, see
Explore the dark depths of theicebowl.com visitbelfast.com
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HISTORIC BELFAST
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Over four hundred years have passed since the first settlers
made Belfast their home: public buildings, museums and visitor
centres will let you discover the city’s rich history and heritage.
01 02 03
The history of Belfast oldest library (1788) and day. There’s also a strong
begins at Clifton House 01 . houses one of the most focus on Orangeism around
Through the use of world renowned collections of the world with a fascinating
class immersive technology, Irish material in the world. collection of artefacts.
you will be transported Browse the collections, orangeheritage.co.uk
back in time to the Belfast visit the gift shop or relax
Poor House (1774) which in the coffee shop. Based in a former
provided sanctuary to linenhall.com Presbyterian church,
thousands of people Cultúrlann McAdam Ó
right up to 1882. The Mary The James Connolly Fiaich is an arts and cultural
Ann McCracken Walking Visitor Centre 03 (Áras Uí centre with a strong focus
Tour takes place every Chonghaile) tells the story on Irish language and
Friday at 2pm or the of Connolly, exploring his culture. The interactive
House and Graveyard role as a pioneer of the early space on the 1st floor,
Tours run every Saturday trade union movement, provides an insight into
and Sunday at 11am. and his travels throughout the development of Irish
cliftonbelfast.com Britain and America. Learn language and culture in
of his key role in the Easter Belfast and on how Irish
St Anne’s Cathedral 02 is Rising, his subsequent has influenced English.
Romanesque in style with court-martial, death culturlann.ie
exquisite mosaics, carvings sentence and execution.
and stained glass. You can Heritage Trail tours also Visit the Discover Ulster
take a self-guided tour of available starting at City Scots Centre on Gordon
this stunning building to Hall. arasuichonghaile.com Street where you can
learn its history and learn discover thousands of
about the people who helped The Museum of Orange years of history, from the
shape this sacred place. Heritage focuses on the formation of the Giant’s
belfastcathedral.org history and traditions of Causeway (which links
the Orange Institution, County Antrim with the
The Linenhall Library, beginning with the Glorious Western Isles of Scotland)
located opposite Belfast Revolution, and travels right right up to the present day.
City Hall, is the city’s through until the present discoverulsterscots.com
VISITBELFAST.COM 29ARTS & CULTURE
ARTS &
CULTURE
FOR A GREAT DAY The MAC interior lends itself perfectly
OUT THAT IS BOTH St Anne’s Square to changing exhibitions of
With free admission to its paintings, photography
EDUCATIONAL AND FUN,
three outstanding galleries, and installations.
VISIT A MUSEUM OR seven days a week, The MAC goldenthreadgallery.co.uk
GALLERY. FROM LOCAL showcases the very best
HISTORY TO MODERN of local and international Craft NI Gallery
ART AND DINOSAURS talent, from a wide range of 115-119 Royal Avenue
exciting exhibitions to newly A lovely combination of shop
TO SPACE ROCKETS, commissioned works and and gallery, showcasing a
THERE’S SOMETHING monumental sculptures. range of ceramics, jewellery,
FOR EVERYBODY. themaclive.com sculptures, design items,
fabrics, cards and art by local
Belfast Exposed makers. The crafts exhibited
Ulster Museum Photography Gallery change constantly and also
Botanic Gardens Donegall Street showcase work by young,
A treasure house of the past Born from engagement emerging artists.
and the present, the Ulster with the community, craftni.org
Museum is home to a rich Belfast Exposed houses
collection of art, history and contemporary photography War Memorial Gallery
natural sciences. Discover galleries, a bookshop, and Talbot Street
the story of the people of a Troubles image archive. A must see attraction for
the north of Ireland from belfastexposed.org visitors with an interest
earliest times to the present in the Home Front and
day. Impressive galleries and Golden Thread Gallery US Forces in Northern Ireland
interactive discovery zones Great Patrick Street during the Second World
bring history, science and On the fringes of the War. The exhibition recalls
art collections to life. Cathedral Quarter stands the contribution of the Home
nmni.com/um this red brick building Front, the Belfast blitz of
whose ground floor houses 1941 and the presence of US
one of Belfast’s coolest art forces from 1942 to 1944.
galleries. The stark concrete niwarmemorial.org
30 VISITBELFAST.COMDAY TRIPS
North Down Museum
Town Hall, Bangor
Telling the story of the area
from the Bronze Age to the
present day. Key artefacts on
display include the Bronze
Age Ballycroghan Swords, the
Bangor Bell from the Bangor
Abbey settlement, and the
Raven Maps, the only complete
folio of Plantation era maps
in Ireland.
northdownmuseum.com
Ulster American Folk Park
Castletown, Omagh
Examine life in Ulster in the
18th and 19th centuries and
learn how the settlers endured
the arduous Atlantic crossing
before adapting to the new
and unfamiliar environment
of America. Wander through
Ulster Folk Museum painters and sculptors to the outdoor museum which
Bangor Road, Holywood photographers and collage- brings both the Old and New
Worlds to life.
Step back in time and makers. The exhibition space
nmni.com/uafp
experience what life was hosts a new show each
like in Ulster over 100 years month with all showcased
ago. Wander through the work for sale.
beautiful parkland where you artisann.org
will encounter costumed
locals demonstrating Gerard Dillon Gallery
traditional crafts in cottages, Cultúrlann McAdam
farm dwellings, schools Ó Fiaich, 216 Falls Road
and shops. The gallery is dedicated
nmni.com/ufm to Gerard Dillon RHA
RUA 1916-1971, an artist
Ulster Transport Museum from the Falls Road area
Bangor Road, Holywood of Belfast who earned Seamus Heaney HomePlace
Bellaghy
Explore one of the most worldwide fame. The
Standing at the heart of the
comprehensive transport gallery focuses on work place and people which so
collections in Europe. You’ll from professional artists inspired him, HomePlace is
find majestic locomotives, and generally hosts eight an arts and literary centre
horse-drawn carriages, exhibitions per year. that includes a stunning
vintage motorbikes, and culturlann.ie exhibition dedicated to the
cars at the Ulster Transport life and work of one of
Museum, along with exhibits The Naughton Gallery Ireland’s greatest writers.
seamusheaneyhome.com
of historical materials Lanyon Building,
including photographs of Queen’s University Irish Linen Centre
the Titanic. One of Belfast’s most Market Square, Lisburn
nmni.com/utm vibrant and exciting art Explore Ireland’s industrial
galleries, featuring a rolling heritage in the museum’s
ArtisAnn Gallery programme of works from award-winning exhibition.
Trace the history of linen
70 Bloomfield Avenue Queen’s own collection,
production in Ulster, from the
Based over two floors, the touring exhibitions and earliest times to the present
gallery features an array of shows by local and day, and see live spinning and
artworks by both emerging international artists. weaving demonstrations.
and established artists, from naughtongallery.org lisburnmuseum.com
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BELFAST
Belfast is a buzzing and diverse city offering a
range of colourful events and vibrant nightlife. PRIDE
Home to the largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and Belfast Pride Festival
transgender festival in Ireland, the city has a 22 - 31 July
thriving LGBT+ community and gay scene. Belfast will yet again
burst into a rainbow of
colour this summer,
NIGHTLIFE open mic sessions are with Belfast City Hall
lighting up in rainbow
unmissable, taking place
Belfast’s best gay bars and colours to celebrate
every Wednesday.
clubs are located in the Pride Day. This award
city’s Smithfield and Union maverickbelfast.com
winning festival is a
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city centre on the edge of Kremlin
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the Cathedral Quarter. from film and music to
The city’s most famous gay
club is probably Kremlin on drama and debate. This
Union Street Bar year the unmissable
8–14 Union Street Donegall Street. A Soviet-
style industrial opulence Pride Parade makes its
Situated in a 19th century
exudes throughout the way through the city
shoe factory, Union Street
venue’s extravagant decor, centre on Saturday
Bar is one of the city’s most
with the Tsar Cocktail 30 July at 1pm.
stylish bars with a cool
yet comfy vibe. Upstairs, Lounge, the Long Bar and belfastpride.com
the Green Room Cocktail Red Square continuing
Lounge is particularly worth the communist-chic
a visit, and the adjoining vibe. A huge variety of
Shoe Factory provides theme nights, celebrity
wacky entertainment, performances and the More Information
from bingo and karaoke friendliest up-for-it The Belfast LGBT Centre is
to quizzes and cabaret. clubbers gives Kremlin the located at 23-31 Waring Street
unionstreetbar.com reputation of being the in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter,
best gay venue in Ireland. which houses a number
Maverick Bar kremlin-belfast.com of charities including the
1 Union Street Rainbow Project and Cara
Maverick Bar on Union Other Bars Friend, providing counselling,
Street is a popular gay Other gay-friendly bars befriending, information and
bar, well-loved for its include Muriel’s on Church a health and social space for
eclectic live music nights Lane and The Spaniard the lesbian, gay, bisexual and
and comedy shows. The on Skipper Street. transgender community.
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34 VISITBELFAST.COMACTION ACTIVITIES
The Jungle NI Barnett Demesne Bridges Urban
Just a 45 minute Trails & Jumps Park Sports Park
drive from The Barnett Demesne The perfect place for
Belfast, awaits a Jumps Park has skateboarding, in-line
daring adventure been designed to skating, Parkour and
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