Titanic Belfast
Shipbuilding stories and the city’s waterfront, told at the original shipyard.
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Six places to build a Belfast break around. These are our editorial starting points, with the full guide below.
Giant's Causeway
Basalt columns and Atlantic coastline for a carefully planned coastal day.
Belfast Castle
A castle above the city, with gardens and a view worth pausing for.
Crumlin Road Gaol
An atmospheric guided visit through the former Victorian prison.
Cave Hill Country Park
A hillside landscape above Belfast, with paths linking castle and skyline.
St George's Market
A covered market for food, local makers and an unhurried wander.
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113 places, from a morning in Belfast to a full day on the coast. Explore the highlights first, or find something closer to home.
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Distances are straight-line estimates, not driving distances. Open directions for your route.Titanic Belfast
Shipbuilding stories and the city’s waterfront, told at the original shipyard.
Giant's Causeway
Basalt columns and Atlantic coastline for a carefully planned coastal day.
Belfast Castle
A castle above the city, with gardens and a view worth pausing for.
Crumlin Road Gaol
An atmospheric guided visit through the former Victorian prison.
Cave Hill Country Park
A hillside landscape above Belfast, with paths linking castle and skyline.
St George's Market
A covered market for food, local makers and an unhurried wander.
Ulster Museum
Art, natural history and local stories beside the Botanic Gardens.
Botanic Gardens
Victorian glasshouses and green paths in the Queen’s Quarter.
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
A famous coastal crossing with headland views and a timed-visit approach.
Dunluce Castle
A ruined castle above the sea, with striking coastal views.
Grand Opera House
Ornate theatre interiors and a changing programme of live performance.
HMS Caroline
Step aboard a preserved naval ship in the city’s historic Titanic Quarter.
Woodvale Park
A local green space with paths and a little breathing room.
Alexandra Park
A neighbourhood park for a short green detour in north Belfast.
Clonard Monastery
A distinctive church interior and a reflective stop in west Belfast.
Black Mountain
A hill walk on Belfast’s skyline, best chosen for clear weather.
St Patrick's Church
A city church and an architectural stop on Donegall Street.
St Peter's Cathedral
A landmark cathedral on the west side of the city.
Belfast Cathedral
A quiet architectural stop in the city’s Cathedral Quarter.
Metropolitan Arts Centre
Contemporary exhibitions and performances in the Cathedral Quarter.
Albert Memorial Clock
A distinctive clock tower close to the historic waterfront.
Linen Hall Library
A thoughtful stop for books, collections and the city’s literary life.
Queen's Arcade
A small covered arcade with historic character and independent shops.
Belfast City Hall
A handsome civic landmark at the centre of the city.
Crown Liquor Saloon
An ornate historic pub for a quiet look at Belfast’s decorative past.
St George's Church
A quiet historic church close to the city’s busy waterfront streets.
The Big Fish
A riverside sculpture whose tiled surface tells stories of the city.
Victoria Square Shopping Centre
City-centre shops and a chance to look over Belfast’s rooftops.
SSE Arena
Concerts, sport and large live events in the Titanic Quarter.
Ulster Hall
A characterful concert venue for an evening in the city.
SS Nomadic
Step aboard the small ship with an extraordinary transatlantic story.
St Malachy's Church
An unexpectedly decorative church close to the Linen Quarter.
Waterfront Hall
Live performance beside the Lagan, close to the city centre.
Divis
Open upland walking with broad views beyond the city.
Belfast Zoo
A hillside wildlife outing with room for a longer family day.
Queen's University Belfast
A red-brick landmark and a natural starting point for the Queen’s Quarter.
Lyric Theatre
A riverside theatre with a programme shaped by local and visiting voices.
Ormeau Park
Tree-lined paths and generous green space south of the centre.
Belvoir Park Forest
Woodland paths within easy reach of Belfast’s southern neighbourhoods.
Holywood
A compact coastal town for cafés, independent shops and a slower afternoon.
Stormont Estate
Formal avenues and green space on the eastern edge of Belfast.
Parliament Buildings
An architectural landmark at the head of Stormont’s long avenue.
Giant's Ring
A striking ancient earthwork in a green setting south of Belfast.
Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park
Gardens and walking paths for a softer-paced afternoon outdoors.
Ulster Folk & Transport Museums
Two museum experiences exploring everyday lives and remarkable journeys in the Cultra area.
Lisburn Cathedral
A cathedral landmark in Lisburn’s historic centre.
Carrickfergus Castle
A substantial coastal castle overlooking Carrickfergus harbour.
Helen's Bay
A beach and a quieter stretch of shoreline for a sea-air escape.
Scrabo Tower
A hilltop landmark with a sweeping outlook over the surrounding landscape.
Bangor Abbey
An ancient religious site to pair with a coastal visit to Bangor.
Bangor Castle
A town landmark overlooking the gardens and Bangor’s coastal streets.
Ballyholme
A broad shorefront for a seaside walk near Bangor.
Bangor Marina
Waterfront views and an easy starting point for a coastal wander.
Hillsborough Castle
A historic house and gardens in the village of Hillsborough.
Hillsborough Forest
A lakeside forest walk to pair with time in the village.
Castle Espie
Wetland landscapes and birdlife beside Strangford Lough.
Antrim Castle Gardens
Formal garden walks and a historic landscape near the Six Mile Water.
Mount Stewart
A house and garden visit on the shores of Strangford Lough.
Nendrum Monastery
An atmospheric monastic site on the edge of Strangford Lough.
The Gobbins
A dramatic coastal path experience that needs advance planning.
Greyabbey
A village and ruined abbey to pair with an Ards Peninsula drive.
Donaghadee Lighthouse
A harbour landmark for a coastal day around Donaghadee.
Lough Neagh
A broad inland lough with varied shoreline stops and outdoor landscapes.
Copeland Islands
An island landscape off the Ards coast, reached through planned boat trips.
Slemish
A distinctive volcanic hill for a weather-dependent countryside outing.
Carnfunnock Country Park
Gardens, woodland and family space on the Antrim coast.
Inch Abbey
Ruined abbey walls in a peaceful riverside setting near Downpatrick.
Down Cathedral
A hilltop cathedral in Downpatrick, rich in local historical associations.
Audley's Castle
A small tower-house setting overlooking the waterside landscape.
Castle Ward
A house, estate walks and a landscape beside Strangford Lough.
Exploris
An aquarium visit in Portaferry for a family day on the peninsula.
Glenarm Castle
A village and estate setting on the Causeway Coastal Route.
Castlewellan Forest Park
An estate landscape with lakeside walks and space for a full outdoor day.
Dundrum Castle
A ruined castle above the village with wide coastal views.
Glenariff Forest Park
Forest paths and waterfall scenery in the Glens of Antrim.
Tollymore Forest Park
Woodland walks, stone bridges and a river through the forest.
Newcastle
A seaside town beneath the Mournes, made for a promenade walk.
Springhill House
A historic house and garden visit in the Mid Ulster countryside.
The Argory
A country-house setting by the Blackwater, with estate walks.
Slieve Donard
A demanding mountain day for prepared walkers, with weather-led planning.
Mourne Mountains
A mountain landscape for scenic drives, planned walks and slower exploration.
Armagh Observatory
An astronomy landmark in Armagh, with visits planned through its official programme.
Armagh Planetarium
A space-themed visitor outing for a family day beyond Belfast.
Silent Valley Reservoir
A mountain reservoir landscape for a quieter view of the Mournes.
St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh · Catholic
A twin-spired landmark overlooking Armagh’s streets and hills.
St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh · Church of Ireland
A cathedral on Armagh’s historic hill, suited to a city walking visit.
Benburb Castle
A ruined castle above the Blackwater valley, for a quieter historical stop.
Navan Fort
An ancient landscape and visitor setting near Armagh.
Cushendun
A small coastal village with a strong sense of place.
Rostrevor
A village base for wooded walks and the landscape around Carlingford Lough.
Kilbroney Park
A parkland setting near Rostrevor for walking and time outdoors.
Beaghmore
Stone circles in an open landscape, reached as a planned countryside detour.
Torr Head
A rugged coastal viewpoint reached along narrow scenic roads.
Ballycastle, County Antrim
A harbour town with beach walks and a gateway to the north coast.
Ballintoy Harbour
A small harbour with sculpted coast and a remarkable sense of scale.
Dunseverick Castle
Ruined walls above a dramatic section of the north coast.
White Park Bay
A wide coastal landscape for a shoreline walk and open views.
Old Bushmills Distillery
A distillery visit to pair with an overnight or coastal itinerary.
Sperrin Mountains
A broad mountain region for scenic routes and a slower outdoor escape.
Rathlin Island
An island day with wildlife and coastal landscapes, planned around the ferry.
Portrush
A seaside town with beaches and an easy coastal holiday atmosphere.
Portstewart Strand
A long sweep of sand backed by dunes on the north coast.
Downhill House
A ruined mansion and open grounds above the north coast.
Mussenden Temple
A dramatic clifftop landmark within the Downhill landscape.
Binevenagh
A high escarpment and a striking landscape for experienced outdoor explorers.
Ulster American Folk Park
An open-air museum exploring migration and everyday lives across the Atlantic.
Guildhall, Derry
A civic landmark beside the walled city with detailed interiors.
Tower Museum
A museum stop within Derry’s historic city setting.
Castle Coole
A country house estate near Enniskillen, suited to a longer excursion.
Enniskillen Castle
A castle museum setting beside the waterways of Enniskillen.
Florence Court
A country house and estate setting for a full-day Fermanagh visit.
Marble Arch Caves
A cave visitor experience for a longer escape into Fermanagh.
Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail
A planned upland walk with a boardwalk route in the Fermanagh landscape.
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