Things to Do in Belfast


Overview

 

Whatever your age or interests, Belfast is home to a superb range of visitor attractions, events and activities to ensure you’re kept entertained throughout your trip.  Whether you’re in Belfast for business or for pleasure, ensure you take in Belfast’s superb attractions. Belfast’s long and distinctive history has ensured an exciting range of cultural and historic attractions are peppered around the city for you to explore. Take a tour around Belfast’s most historic areas; view the city’s world famous murals and paintings; browse Belfast’s superb shopping outlets; experience the renowned restaurants located in the city, and wander around the historic Titanic Quarter – the birth place of the ill-fated liner. Whatever you choose to do, Belfast will not disappoint. Browse our highlighted attractions below and start planning your trip to Belfast today.

 

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Belfast Attractions

The following are some of Belfast's top tourist attractions:


  • Giant's Causeway: Discover the amazing 40,000 interlocking basalt columns which have formed as the result of volcanic activity from years past. Located in Co. Antrim on the northeastern coast of Northern Ireland, the Giant's Causeway is one of the island of Ireland's most magical attractions. 

 

  • W5 Interactive Discovery Centre: Featuring 200 interactive exhibits in four incredible exhibition areas, W5 provides a unique experience as well as fantastic fun for visitors of all ages. Features a range of interactive Science demonstrations, exhibitions and displays.

 

  • Titanic Quarter: Take a stroll through the Titanic Quarter, where you'll find one of area's most historic areas. The titanic quarter is home to the old shipyards, one of the largest ship manufacturing sites in the world in its prime, where the ill fated Titanic liner was created. Take one of the area's guided tours to learn about the story of the ill fated liner, and Belfast's pivotal role in its history.

 

Visit our 'Attractions' page for more information on Belfast's top activities.


Belfast Events

 

Belfast is home to a vast array of exciting festivals, concerts, shows, parades and sporting fixtures. Make sure you check out what events are taking place during your trip to Belfast, and enjoy Belfast’s vibrant cultural scene. Please check out the following links for more information:

Belfast Event Calendar

Belfast Odyssey Arena – Concerts Listings

Belfast Tourism Links

 

For more information on Belfast’s tourism scene, including attractions, events, transport, and restaurant guides, please check out the following links:

Belfast City Tourism Website

 

Discover Northern Ireland Tourism Website