NORTHERN IRELAND
BELFAST INFORMATION PAGE
The information given here is not all encompassing but it is as up to date as possible.
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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. |
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DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Belfast City Council The Cecil Ward Building 4-10 Linenhall Street Belfast BT2 8BP 028 9032 0202 Ext. 3585/3581 |
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http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/events/
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If you see the City Hall like this, you are facing
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BELFAST'S ATTRACTIONS
BELFAST HERITAGE Belfast City Council Development Department Cecil Ward Building 4-10 Linenhall Street (028) 9027 0225 |
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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.
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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. |
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BELFAST
ZOO Antrim Road (028) 9077 6277 WEBSITE Email strongej@belfastcity.gov.uk |
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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. |
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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? |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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REMEMBER
TO CHECK OUT OTHER INFORMATION LINKS AT THE
Northern
Ireland links
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