Donegall Square , Belfast Plans for the City Hall began in 1888 when Belfast was awarded city status by Queen Victoria. This was in recognition of Belfast’s rapid expansion and thriving linen, rope-making, shipbuilding and engineering industries. During this period Belfast briefly overtook Dublin as the most populous city on the island of Ireland. Construction began in 1898 under the [...]

Queen’s Square , Belfast The clock tower is built on marshy, reclaimed land, the top of the tower leans four feet off the perpendicular and is known colloquially as Belfast’s “Leaning Tower of Pisa”. The Albert Clock is visible from High Street, and situated nearby Queen’s Square and Custom’s House Square two attractive, modern public spaces with trees, fountains and [...]

High Street , Belfast BT2 7BA – Tel: +44 (0)28 9023 1275 The site of St. George’s Church marks the very beginning of Belfast. It is the place where settlement began and which gave the city its name. There are records of a chapel at Beal Feirste (Irish for “the sandy ford at the mouth of the Farset”) going back [...]

Belfast BT4 3XX Designed by Sir Arnold Thornley in the Greek classical style and fronted in Portland stone. It was opened by Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII) on 16 November 1932.  The grounds are open to the public and is a popular destination for walkers and joggers.  There is also a playground and picnic facilities Further Information… [...]

University Road Belfast BT7 1NN Tel: +44 (0) 28 90245133 Queen’s University Belfast is a university in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The university’s official title, per its charter, is “Queen’s University of Belfast”. It is often referred to simply as “Queen’s”, or by the abbreviation “QUB”. It is one of two universities in Northern Ireland, the other being the University of [...]

46 Great Victoria Street, Belfast BT2 7BA – Tel: +44 (0)28 9027 9901 This historic bar is now owned by the National Trust and one of the most vibrant places for visitors to stop for a well earned drink. The bar opened its doors in the 1800s and tourists and locals alike can be found enjoying a drink in the [...]

Antrim Road, Belfast, BT15 5GR – Tel: +44 (0)28 9077 6925 The castle is a well known landmark in Belfast, sitting 400 feet above sea level and offering spectacular views over the city and Belfast Lough. Set in the grounds of Cavehill Country Park, Belfast Castle is a great day out for all the family and is often used for [...]