Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Belfast

"OK, so a bit like Belfast Zoo, the Botanic Gardens is in fact in the city, but it’ll feel like you’re a million miles away from the hustle and bustle. Although the Botanic Gardens was established as a private park in 1828, it wasn’t until 70 years later that they were fully opened to everyday people. The big attraction here is the Palm House."

"The Cathedral Quarter is named after its majestic resident, St. Anne’s Cathedral. Consecrated in 1904, the cathedral boasts the eye-catching Spire of Hope, added in 2006. Inside are marvellous mosaics, striking sculptures, spectacular stained glass windows and the poignant Titanic Pall, as well as the shrine of Edward Carson, leader of the Unionist movement during the partition of Ireland."

"s Cathedral sits at the heart of Belfast and is famous for being the seat of not one, but two serving bishops ?. the Bishop of Connor and the Bishop of Down and Dromore. The historic building was, until 2007, noticably different to most European cathedrals because it had no spire."

"Built in imposing Hiberno-Romanesque style, St Anne's Cathedral was started in 1899 but did not reach its final form until 1981. As you enter you'll see that the black-and-white marble floor is laid out in a maze..."

"Guided tours of Belfast's notorious Crumlin Road Gaol take you from the tunnel beneath Crumlin Rd, built in 1850 to convey prisoners from the courthouse across the street (and allegedly the origin of the judge's phrase 'take him down'), through the echoing halls and cramped cells of C-Wing, to the truly chilling execution chamber. Advance tour bookings are recommended. The jail's pedestrian entrance is on Crumlin Rd; the car-park entrance is reached via Cliftonpark Ave to the north."

"Guided tours of Belfast's notorious Crumlin Road Gaol take you from the tunnel beneath Crumlin Rd, built in 1850 to convey prisoners from the courthouse across the street (and allegedly the origin of the judge's..."

"Designed by architect Charles Lanyon, who designed numerous buildings across Belfast, Queen’s University’s gothic Lanyon Building is well worth a visit. Not an inch of this architecturally magnificent building would be out of place on the set of Harry Potter, making it a must for keen photographers. Don’t forget to venture through the entrance hall to photograph Galileo, who stands just through the main doors of the building."

"Part of Queens University on the first floor of the Lanyon Building, The Naughton Gallery is is an exciting visual arts space showcasing a rolling programme of contemporary exhibitions. Past artists include Adham Faramawy, Marie Jacotey, Aidan Koch and Locky Morris. It was founded to display the University collection of artworks, sculptures, furniture and silver that were gifts, bequests and purchases."

"Northern Ireland's most prestigious university was founded by Queen Victoria in 1845. In 1908 the Queen's College became the Queen's University of Belfast and today its campus spreads across some 250 buildings...."

"The architecture of the Metropolitan Arts Centre is a piece of art itself. The semi-abstract basalt tower demands the attention of those in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. Often called the art hub of Belfast, the MAC’s only permanent piece of artwork – ‘The Permanent Present’ by Irish artist Mark Garry."

"The Mac can also be a good shout for a few photographs as it can have art exhibitions on. Snap a picture of yourself in front of the artwork and voila, Instagram material!. This awesome colour feature is also well worth a visit."

"Slightly further afield, but well worth the extra distance, Belvoir Park Forest is exactly as the name suggests – a forest. It’s actually one of the only working forests in the world within a city boundary, and thus offers a bit of a unique experience. You’ll need to grab the 6d bus from the centre to get there (or walk for 90 minutes), but on arrival you’ll be treated to a stunning woodland with flowers and plenty of wildlife to see, including foxes, owls and kingfishers."

"The Odyssey (SSE Arena Belfast) would mak the beginning of the main stretch along Belfast Docks and the Titanic Quarter. And the building, which is really hard to miss, is a bit of a white elephant when it comes to visiting during slower hours. As it is really used more for big events and is the home stadium to the Belfast Giant’s Ice Hockey Team which may be worth seeing on a night out (what’s on here)."

"Sports fans and novices alike will love watching the Belfast Giants, ice hockey champions, play at the SSE Arena (a popular event venue as well as ice rink). Not familiar with the game?. Give this attraction a try anyway for a night of excitement and one hell of an atmosphere."

"Visit Northern Ireland's biggest indoor arena, the city's favorite location for concerts and comedy shows, and home to the Belfast Giants ice hockey team."

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"Just next to the Botanic Gardens entrance is the Ulster Museum, a free to visit Belfast tourist attraction, that is definitely worth seeing. I vaguely remember visiting the Ulster Museum for a school trip as a kid, and my main takeaway was the displays of dinosaur bones, and more so the Egyptian mummy (Takabuti). A literal real-life (dead) mummy, wrapped in creepy bandages, and lying all stiff and weird in an open sarcophagus."

"Explore Art, History and Nature Zones and get up close and personal with an Egyptian Mummy at this big museum set in beautiful Botanic Gardens."

"Come face to face with dinosaurs, meet an ancient Egyptian mummy and see modern masterpieces with a visit to the Ulster Museum."

"For history buffs, the Northern Ireland War Memorial recounts the impact of the two World Wars on Belfast and Northern Ireland as a whole. The small museum has an interesting exhibit on the Belfast Blitz 1941 and a number of artifacts related to the wartime industries that dominated Belfast life during WWII. There are also several pieces of art that serve as memorials to those lost during the wars, as well as a wealth of information about the role U.S. forces played in Northern Ireland during the Second World War."

"The war memorial gallery is a must-see attraction for visitors with an interest in the Home Front and US Forces in Northern Ireland during the Second World War. The activities of the local people on the Home Front and the US Forces are displayed in life size dioramas. The fallen are remembered in a magnificent stained glass window, a commemorative wall in black Belgian marble and a granite plinth containing Books of Remembrance from both world wars."

"Located in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter beside Belfast Cathedral, the War Memorial Gallery is a ‘must see’ for anyone with an interest in Northern …"

"The Museum of Orange Heritage seeks to educate, encourage understanding, address negative perceptions and build confidence with all those that come to visit. This site focuses on the history and traditions of the Loyal Orange Institution, beginning with the Glorious Revolution, and takes the visitor on a journey through 300 years of history to the present day. There is also a strong focus on Orangeism around the world with a fascinating and exciting collection of artefacts to enhance the story of the Institution."

"The Museum of Orange Heritage, Schomberg House, focuses on the history and traditions of the Orange Institution, beginning with the Glorious Revolution, and travels right through until the present day. There is a strong focus on Orangeism around the world with a fascinating and exciting collection of artefacts to enhance the story of the Institution. You can experience the Orange story through new audio visual technologies and interactive facilities, and view the stunning artefacts, dating from 1689."

"The Museum of Orange Heritage, Schomberg House, aims to educate, encourage understanding, address negative perceptions and build confidence with all those that …"