NORTHERN IRELAND
BELFAST INFORMATION PAGE

On this page you will find places to go and see, things to do and other information. The information is an extremely small part of what the City has to offer. Please check out the Northern Ireland links to other sites and information, such as the Northern Ireland Tourist Board.  
THE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Belfast City Council
The Cecil Ward Building
4-10 Linenhall Street
Belfast BT2 8BP
028 9032 0202 Ext. 3585/3581
Check out http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/events/  
RECOMMENDED
PUBS & RESTAURANTS
(I HAVE DRAWN AN ARBITRARY DIVIDING LINE ROUGHLY NORTH/SOUTH OF THE CITY HALL)
NORTH BELFAST - SOUTH BELFAST
 
Belfast City Hall
If you see the City Hall like this, you are facing South.
BELFAST'S ATTRACTIONS

BELFAST HERITAGE
Belfast City Council Development Department
Cecil Ward Building

4-10 Linenhall Street
(028) 9027 0225
E-mail: crozierb@belfastcity.gov.uk
 

BELFAST CITY HALL
Donegall Square
(028) 9027 0456
Guided tours, Monday - Saturday
FREE. Book.
Standing on the site of the original Belfast merchants Linen Hall is the home of Belfast City Council. The City Hall, finished in Portland stone, is a splendour not to be missed, from the ornate dome, to the grand staircase, to the fascinating history.

 

BELFAST CASTLE
Antrim Road
(028) 9077 6925
WEBSITE
Open daily.
FREE. Book.
On the slopes of Cavehill overlooking Belfast Lough, this is the place for history, cuisine, scenery and gardens. Nearby is the Cavehill Heritage Centre and Country Park.
Belfast Zoo BELFAST ZOO
Antrim Road
(028) 9077 6277
WEBSITE
Email strongej@belfastcity.gov.uk
Open daily, April-September, 10am-5pm. October-March, 10am-2.30pm
Admission fee (Free parking).
A 50 acre site overlooking Belfast Lough holds this world class zoo and its 160 or more rare or endangered species. restaurant, shop, playground and disabled facilities.
CROWN LIQUOR SALOON
Great Victoria Street
(028) 9027 9901
Open daily.
Probably the world's most famous Victorian Pub as well as the best treasure in the National trust portfolio, or am I biased? More details here.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE
Great Victoria Street
(028) 9024 1919
(028) 9024 1919
WEBSITE
e-mail: info@goh.co.uk
Performances Monday-Saturday
Admission by ticket.
A late Victorian Masterpiece, restored in 1980. Excellent venue for comedy, pantomime opera and all things musical. More details here.
LAGAN LOOKOUT
Donegall Quay
(028) 9031 5444
e-mail: lookout@laganside.com 
Admission fee.
Historical guide to Belfast and the regeneration of the Laganside and construction of the weir. Beautiful at night with the coloured spotlights shining on the bridge and water.
LAGAN BOAT COMPANY
Donegall Quay
(028) 9033 0844
Tours seven days a week. £4.00..
Belfast's first river taxi service and guided tour of the Lagan. The tour takes about one hour but stops can be made at any of the staging points along the river. 
LINENHALL LIBRARY
17 Donegall square North
(028) 9032 1707
WEBSITE
e-mail: info@linenhall.com  
Admission free.
Founded in 1788, this is the city's oldest library and the building has been refurbished. Well worth a visit to check Irish politics and culture.
BELFAST GUIDED WALKING TOURS
CONTACT: William Dickson, 31 Broadway Parade, Belfast
(028) 9029 2631
WEBSITE
Email Walking Tours
Belfast City Walking Tours brings a range of interesting guided walking tours. Art and Culture Services specialize in giving the visitor the best introduction to the heart of Belfast.
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