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City trips Belfast.

Capital City Northern Ireland.

Districts in Belfast : Ballymacarrett, Belfast City Centre, Falls Road, New Lodge, Shankill Road, Short Strand, Stormont, Turf Lodge, Ballymurphy

The City of Belfast is situated quite far to the north. In consequence it both endures short winter days and enjoys long summer evenings.

To the north of Belfast are the Glens of Antrim in County Antrim, and to the south, the Castlereagh Hills in County Down. Overlooking the city are Divis Mountain, Black Mountain and Cavehill - the famous "Napoleon's Nose" is a basaltic outcrop here which forms the border with neighbouring Glengormley.


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Car Hire Belfast

  

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Hostels Belfast / Youth Hostels

 
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Hotels Belfast

 Hotels in Belfast

 Jurys Inn Belfast ***, Fisherwick Place, Great Victoria Street, BT2 7AP Belfast
Jurys Inn Belfast is located in the centre of Belfast, adjacent to the Opera House, Belfast City Hall and the city's main commercial district. The hotel is just two minutes' walk from the prime shopping areas, while the city's golden mile, with its range of lively bars and restaurants, is also within walking distance.

 Days Hotel Belfast ***, 40 Hope Street, BT12 5EE Belfast
This quality 3 star hotel, located in the heart of Belfast City, offers guests great value accommodation. The city centre, entertainment and shopping districts are all located on the doorstep of the hotel. Free on-site car parking.

 

Travel Agents / Travel operator


Superbreak offer leisure hotel breaks and features 2-5 star hotels, with the majority in the 3-4 star+ rating.

 
Cheap City Breaks in Belfast

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Travel Guides Dublin / Related books

Belfast and the North of Ireland  -  Sean Sheehan
Belfast maybe not the first place on a tourist itinerary but this would be a mistake. Life has returned to this city as big money has poured in. The tourist infrastructure is sorted: hotels are bursting out of the pavement, restaurants have Michelin ratings and its pompous 19th-century architecture isa worthy monumnet to th emen who built this city and a solid counterpoint to the flimsy steel and glass of the city's more modern developments. Packed with things to do as well as where to get the best food, drinks and clubs and if you get tired of this, take a ride along the stunning Antrim coast road.
Paperback 256 pages (April 29, 2005); Publisher: Footprint Handbooks; Language: English; ISBN: 1904777392
Belfast Pocket Guide 
Paperback (July 23, 2002); Publisher: Ordnance Survey; ISBN: 1873819706
Coast  -  by Christopher Somerville
Accompanying the BBC series, Coast is not only a superbly illustrated celebration of Britain s coastal areas but a practical guide to all that they have to offer. The first part of the book is divided into the 12 coastal regions as featured in the programme, with lavish photography, maps and evocative essays. The second part is a region-by-region reference of places, people, activities, natural history, historic events and fascinating facts all clearly laid out to help you plan your own trip. Whether destined for the coffee table, your reference library or the car, Coast takes you there with charm and style.
Paperback 192 pages (July 8, 2005); Publisher: BBC Books

Transport / How do I travel to Belfast

 Belfast City Airport
 Belfast International Airport

 Airport Parking  -  discounted secure airport parking throughout the UK

  Opodo  -  
Flight tickets Belfast

 

 
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  Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights  -  Flights to belfast / price comparison possible

  
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  -  Coach Line to Belfast
You name it, they go there. National Express carries over 16 million passengers a year to 1000 different places in the UK, and thousands of others to destinations across Europe and Ireland. They run more services to and from UK airports than anyone else, and they even lay on special services to festivals like Glastonbury!

 Lagan Boat Company 
Provider of authentic Titanic Boat Tours around the shipyards of Harland & Wolff in Belfast.
 Hoverspeed  -  Seacat  -  From Liverpool and Troon to Ireland
Connects you, quickly, efficiently and directly, to some of the greatest destinations the UK and Ireland have to offer.
 P&O Ferries

 Port of Larne and Port of Belfast

 Maps International  -   
Mapsinternational.co.uk is one of the largest map shops online.
 Multimap.com 
Street-level maps, road maps; door-to-door travel directions; aerial photographs; and local information.


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 Travel Insurance  -  online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents

 Belfast  -  Got to Belfast  -  Tourist Board belfast
Offers the buzz and vibrancy of a capital city whilst being a gateway to the rural retreat of Northern Ireland. Belfast is teeming with a multitude of stylish bars, gourmet restaurants, trendy clubs and some of the best shopping in the UK. Visitors can enjoy traditional Irish music in a local pub or dance the night away to the latest vibes.
The birthplace of the Titanic, Belfast's industrial heritage has shaped a city steeped in culture, portrayed at its best at the Ulster Museum, City Hall, the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum and the many buildings still standing. The many parks, gardens and galleries offer a perfect haven to relax.
Within a couple of hours of Belfast, visitors can marvel at the Giant's Causeway, walk the Mountains of Mourne, fish in Fermanagh or visit the many picturesque villages in Northern Ireland - a perfect location to discover the rest of Northern Ireland!

 Belfast  -  Belfast City Council
Whether it's exploring the undiscovered depths of hidden side-streets on a guided tour or shopping in one of the many boutiques that would be the envy of any of Europe's major cities you're certain not to be short of something to do in Belfast.
 Belfast  -  Port of Belfast
The Port of Belfast is Northern Ireland's principal maritime gateway, serving the Northern Ireland economy and increasingly that of the Republic of Ireland. It is a major centre of industry and commerce and has become established as the focus of logistics activity for Northern Ireland. Around two thirds of Northern Ireland's seaborne trade, and a quarter of that for Ireland as a whole, is handled at the port

 Discover Northern Ireland  -  Official Website of the Northern Ireland Tourist Board

 Ballymacarrett
 Belfast City Centre
 Falls Road
 New Lodge
 Shankill Road
 Short Strand
 Stormont
 Turf Lodge
 Ballymurphy

 Botanic Gardens
 Cathedral Quarter
 City Hall Belfast
Built in classical Renaissance style in fine, white Portland stone, it was completed in 1906 and paid for from profits of the gas supply company.
 Crown Liquor Saloon
National Trust's Crown Liquor Saloon is one. Belfast's most famous bar was refurbished by Patrick Flanagan in the late 19th century and displays Victorian decorative flamboyance at its best.
 Grand Opera House  -  one of Belfast's great Victorian landmarks
Opened in 1895, and completely refurbished in the 1970s. The interior has been restored to over-the-top Victorian pomp, with swirling wood and plasterwork, purple satin in abundance, and carved elephant heads in the auditorium.
 The Entries
Cluster of narrow alleyways (known as 'entries') running off High and Ann Sts is all that remains of Belfast's oldest quarter

 University of Belfast  -  Queen's Univeristy in Belfast
Queen's University is a fine example of Victorian architecture, surrounded by beautiful landscaped grounds. It was built by Charles Lanyon in 1849 and remains the intellectual heart of Ulster.

 News from Belfast  -  Belfast Telegraph 
The Belfast Telegraph is a daily evening newspaper published in Belfast, Northern Ireland by Independent News and Media.
 TV  -  Ulster television 

Cuisine - Belfast Cooking

 Cookbooks Online
Recipe books with a difference, traditional dishes from all around the British Isles, English, Scottish, Irish and Welsh containing hundreds of good food recipes to wet your appetite

History of Belfast / Northern Ireland

 Belfast's History  -  Wikipedia
The site of Belfast has been occupied since the Bronze ages, and the remains of Iron Age hill forts can still be seen. The original Belfast Castle was at Castle Junction, where several roads meet at the top of the High Street...

 Northern Ireland's History  -  Wikipedia
Early 20th century, Late 20th century, After the Good Friday (Belfast) Agreement.
 Nidex  -  Northern Ireland History
History and Landscape: The Guide to National Trust Properties in England, Wales and Northern Ireland 
Lydia Greeves
Completely revised and update, this is the an illustrated guide to the National Trust properties.
Hardcover 448 pages (May 20, 2005); Publisher: National Trust; Language: English; ISBN: 0707803691

Music, Culture & Entertainment

 Belfast Dialect
Although the Belfast dialect can not be considered Scots it does include a number of features of Ulster Scots origin. Belfast lies between Ulster Scots speaking areas to the north and south. Consequently the speech of Belfast contains numerous vocabulary, grammar and syntactical features of Scots origin brought to the city by 19th and 20th century incommers from Down and Antrim

Traditional Folk Music from Northern Ireland 
Audio CD (August 1996); Number of Discs:1; Label: Outlet; ASIN: B000024NCI; Catalogue Number: CDNI101
 Irish Traditional Music Webring 
 Traditional Music in the Glens of Antrim 
Traditional culture survived well in the Glens of Antrim because of their remoteness and the Irish language was in daily use around Cushendall until early this century. Feis na nGleann was founded in Glenariff in 1904 under the inspiration of the celebrated Belfast folklorist and historian F J Bigger There were competitions in language, traditional music and dancing as well as athletics and hurling. The Feis was maintained by the Gaelic League (Connradh na Gaeilge) which fostered the 20th century revival of national culture throughout Ireland. This enthusiasm for traditional culture has survived into modern times, and there are many notable singers and musicians associated with this area.

Web Directory / Search Engine / Portal

 Belfast.org 

 Yahoo  -  Belfast Directories

 National Trust
 Newry online  -  A Gateway to Newry & Mourne
 Nidex  -  The Northern Ireland Index
Whether you're interested in Northern Irish tourism, business, industry or just want to find out more about our great country, then hopefully you'll find the links you need here.
 Sustrans  -  the sustainable transport charity
Works on practical projects to encourage people to walk, cycle and use public transport in order to reduce motor traffic and its adverse effects.
 The Big List  -  Northern Ireland Entertainment On The Internet - Pub, Restaurant, Club Whats On Guide

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