Belfast Destination Guide

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Things to do in Belfast
Eating and drinking in Belfast
Belfast weather
When to go to Belfast
Flying to Belfast

Introduction to Belfast

Belfast is a upcoming coastal city and Northern Ireland’s capital and has become a very popular travel destination in recent years, having survived the troubled period which began in the late 60s and lasted for over thirty years. These days, Belfast is a trendy place to enjoy a city break and also an upcoming business destination due its favorable business climate. Hotels in Belfast are excellent and although the city has a reputation for being a party town, there’s also much of cultural interesting place to see as well, notably its maritime heritage. Famous for being the city which built the Titanic ( the famous Cruise ship from the movie Titanic ), there are frequent reminders of the ill-fated ocean liner in Belfast, and in 2012 (the centenary of Titanic’s demise) a huge festival was planned to commemorate the building of the doomed ship.

Find Things to do in Belfast

The Botanic Gardens - Including the Tropical Ravine and the 1852 glasshouse, Palm House

Titanic’s Dock - Learn about Belfast’s maritime history, including the famous cruise ship Titanic

Wheel of Belfast - Spectacular views from Belfast’s as answer to the London Eye

Things to do in Belfast

Belfast in Northern Ireland hosts many interesting cultural sites, including Belfast Castle, which is in fact a Victorian stately home in the Scottish Baronial style, with famous views from its commanding position on Cave Hill. The Ulster Museum, Northern Ireland’s national museum and art gallery in one, only therefore already a must see in Belfast; the exhibit is the treasure that washed ashore during the Spanish Armada.

St Anne’s Cathedral is also worth a visit, while the impressive City Hall offers guided tours and also has a memorial to the victims of Titanic in its grounds, as the Titanic was build in Belfast. The Belfast Zoo is a fun family day out for all ages; the zoo is a ‘cageless’ zoo housing over 140 different types of animals, the majority endangered. Don’t miss the prairie dogs, who run under much of the park and mostly run free.

If the mood for a little shopping? Head for St George Market, a Victorian covered market opened in 1896 and the last in the region. Round off a day of sightseeing with a visit to the Crown Liquor Saloon, Belfast’s most famous and popular public house. Owned by the National Trust, it is as noted for its historical and continental interior as it is for its drinking and dining with its typical Northern Ireland atmosphere.

Eating and Drinking in Belfast

Whatever your taste or budget, Belfasts' restaurants have something for you, from continental style cafes to fancy Michelin star restaurants. The Cathedral Quarter is the main focus for the Belfast social scene and therefore loaded with cafes and restaurants, though the Docks area is also a good place to find authentic Irish pubs.

Traditional Irish cuisine is similar to that of Britain as a whole; stews are especially common. Make sure you try the so-called ‘Ulster Fry’, a popular local dish consisting of sausages, bacon, eggs, tomatoes, soda bread and potato bread, which are fried together in a pan; just a delicious dish for your Belfast trip.

Belfast weather

The weather around Belfast is cool and rainy all year round, with the greatest rainfall between August and January, Autumn and Winter. Belfast average temperatures are around 18 degrees Celsius in summer and 6 degrees in winter. The city’s coastal position means that extreme weather is rare, though a little snow or sleet can be expected during winter in Belfast.

When to go to Belfast

Belfast can be visited at any time of year. St Patrick’s Day in March is a fun time to go to Belfast, with a carnival festival and air concerts. Visit Belfast during May to September for Music in the Parks, a series of concerts with a range of musical genres. For culture and the great atmosphere you can visit Belfast all year round.

Flying to Belfast

There are numerous budget flights to Belfast from all around the world, for example the UK or Europe. Belfast International Airport receives both international and domestic flights and is located around 30km from the city center of Belfast. The journey to the center is just 25 minutes by bus or taxi. Belfast City Airport receives mainly domestic flights and is just 3km north of the center.

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