Belfast

Whether you are travelling for a relaxing break or a fun-filled holiday with the family, Belfast has it all. With a growing population of 270,000 it is a hotspot in the tourist industry because of its prime location and variety of entertainment and activities for everyone. Situated to the East of Northern Ireland, Belfast is surrounded by rolling hills, sandy coastlines and small towns. Classed as Northern Ireland’s Capital City it boasts hundreds of shops and numerous shopping centres (including the new and impressive Victoria Court), decorative gardens, a zoo, museums, a planetarium, and the list goes on!

Waterfront Hall Belfast Belfast City Hall and Belfast Eye

There is something for everyone who visits Belfast and those who do visit will not be disappointed. For those who are interested in Maritime history, Belfast is abundant with information and museums most popular being the ‘Titanic’s Dock and Pump House’ where the renowned Harland and Wolff construction company built the White Star Line vessels Britannic, Olympic and the famous Titanic, with guided tours of the site and a visitor centre this museum is definitely a must see. Families have a large range of options from Belfast Zoo which is a bus journey away from the city centre, an aquarium in Portaferry which will entertain even the youngest of children and is definitely worth a visit, or just to take advantage of the many gardens and walks on the outskirts of the city.

In the city centre you will find a various choice of restaurants, pubs and café’s that all provide great food with friendly staff and customers. At night the city comes alive with live entertainment in most bars and there is always something enjoyable on in the impressive Odyssey Arena where some of the biggest names in music and show business have performed which is placed just a ten minute drive from the centre. Comfortable and relaxing accommodation in Belfast is not hard to come by, with a vast choice of hotels, bed and breakfasts, and hostels whether you prefer to stay in the hustle and bustle of the city centre or the quietness of the suburbs.

Belfast is steeped in culture and history and is a delightful place to travel to whether you are looking for a week’s holiday or a romantic weekend away for two. With a friendly atmosphere and an array of things to do and places to visit Belfast will fail to disappoint!