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Weekend in Belfast

Make the most of your weekend in Belfast city. Read our insider’s guide to the top visitor attractions, shops, tours, restaurants, bars and things to do.

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Here, you can search for things to do and find out what’s on in Belfast and across Northern Ireland. Get information about Belfast hotels, accommodation, attractions, sightseeing tours, restaurants and bars, and be inspired by our Titanic heritage and Game of Thrones territory.

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St Patrick's Day in Belfast

Experience a Belfast St Patrick’s Day on Tuesday 17 March 2020! Here’s your guide to what’s on, things to do and where to find the perfect pint of Guinness.

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Explore Our Maritime Heritage

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  • HMS Caroline
    HMS Caroline
    Attractions

    HMS Caroline

    3.55KM

    Step aboard HMS Caroline, a unique survivor of The Battle of Jutland in World War One.

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  • Titanic Belfast
    Titanic Belfast
    Attractions

    Titanic Belfast

    2.72KM

    Titanic Belfast is the world's largest Titanic visitor experience and a must-see on any visit to Belfast and…

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  • Titanic Slipways
    Titanic Slipways
    Attractions

    Titanic Slipways

    3.12KM

    Behind Titanic Belfast you can walk along the historic slipways where Titanic and Olympic were built and launched…

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  • SS Nomadic
    SS Nomadic
    Attractions

    SS Nomadic

    2.3KM

    RMS Titanic's tender ship and the last remaining White Star Line vessel has been restored to her original…

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  • Samson & Goliath Cranes
    Samson & Goliath Cranes
    Attractions

    Samson & Goliath Cranes

    3.79KM

    The two great yellow-painted gantry cranes Samson and Goliath have become icons of Belfast, dominating the entire city…

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  • Titanic Public Art: The Masts
    Titanic Public Art: The Masts
    Attractions

    Titanic Public Art: The Masts

    0.23KM

    Eight well-known Belfast-made ships are represented by spectacular sculptured masts that line the east side of Donegall Place.

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  • Titanic Memorial Garden
    Titanic Memorial Garden
    Attractions

    Titanic Memorial Garden

    0.05KM

    The Titanic Memorial Garden commemorates the 1,512 people who perished on RMS Titanic in 1912.

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  • Hickson's Point
    Hickson's Point
    Attractions

    Hickson's Point

    2.54KM

    Inspired by one of the first ship builders in the city, Hickson’s Point at Titanic Belfast offers an…

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Hotel Offers

Escape the winter blues with a budget-friendly city break in Belfast! Browse our hotel offers and find the perfect excuse for a relaxing getaway.

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Activities

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  • Jungle NI
    Jungle NI
    Activities

    Jungle NI

    83.3KM

    The Jungle NI is a leading outdoor adventure centre offering exciting activities, events and funky accommodation suitable for…

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  • Belfast Hills Partnership
    Belfast Hills Partnership
    Activities

    Belfast Hills Partnership

    11.18KM

    When visiting Belfast, why not take a walk in the beautiful hills which look down on the city,…

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  • Let's Go Hydro
    Let's Go Hydro
    Activities

    Let's Go Hydro

    8.93KM

    Let’s Go Hydro is Ireland’s largest aqua park and alternative accommodation resort. A beautiful and brilliantly designed resort…

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  • Odyssey Bowl
    Odyssey Bowl
    Activities

    Odyssey Bowl

    1.48KM

    The game's on at this state-of-the-art 20-lane ten pin bowling alley with pool tables, an arcade, glo-bowling and…

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  • GoT To Escape
    GoT To Escape
    Activities

    GoT To Escape

    0.61KM

    GoT To Escape is Belfast’s only dedicated Game of Thrones inspired escape room destination.

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  • Lost City Adventure Golf
    Lost City Adventure Golf
    Activities

    Lost City Adventure Golf

    1.53KM

    Enjoy an epic adventure at The Lost City Adventure Golf - food, drinks and indoor fun for all…

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  • Prison Island Belfast
    Prison Island Belfast
    See & Do

    Prison Island Belfast

    4.3KM

    Prison Island Belfast is a totally unique concept in Northern Ireland with 25 different prison-themed challenge cells. Are…

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  • Bangor Golf Club
    Bangor Golf Club
    Activities

    Bangor Golf Club

    31.15KM

    Bangor Golf Club is in the centre of the seaside town Bangor and is Quality Assured by Discover…

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  • Stena Line Belfast Giants
    Stena Line Belfast Giants
    Activities

    Stena Line Belfast Giants

    1.48KM

    Catch the coolest game in the city with Belfast's one and only professional ice hockey team, the Stena…

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  • Vertigo Titanic Park
    Vertigo Titanic Park
    Activities

    Vertigo Titanic Park

    2.57KM

    Having a history of providing Northern Ireland with leading adventurous pass-time experiences, (Inflata- Park, ski-slopes and Adventure Centre)…

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Discover the Titanic Story

Explore the shipyard, walk the decks, travel to the depths of the ocean and uncover the true legend of Titanic in the city where it all began

Discover Titanic

What's On

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  • Nathan Carter
    Nathan Carter
    Music and Concerts

    Nathan Carter

    1.05KM
    Sat, 28 Mar 2020, 7:00pm

    Nathan Carter has announced that he'll be returning to Belfast in 2020 to play for one night only…

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  • JLS Beat Again Tour
    JLS Beat Again Tour
    2020 Highlights

    JLS Beat Again Tour

    1.87KM
    11 - 13 Nov 2020

    JLS have announced details of their return to music as they are set to embark on a mammoth…

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  • St Patrick’s Day Carnival Parade and Concert
    St Patrick’s Day Carnival Parade and Concert
    2020 Highlights

    St Patrick’s Day Carnival Parade and Concert

    0.19KM
    Tue, 17 Mar 2020, 12:30pm

    Belfast will mark the city's St Patrick’s Day celebrations with a vibrant carnival parade and free open-air concert…

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  • Steve Martin and Martin Short
    Steve Martin and Martin Short
    Comedy

    Steve Martin and Martin Short

    1.87KM
    Thu, 12 Mar 2020, 7:30pm

    This critically acclaimed comedy tour is coming to Belfast in March 2020!

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  • 10cc
    10cc
    Music and Concerts

    10cc

    0.27KM
    Thu, 28 May 2020, 7:00pm

    10cc will be returning to Belfast with their National Tour in May 2020!

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  • Easter Egg Hunt at Jungle NI
    Easter Egg Hunt at Jungle NI
    2020 Highlights

    Easter Egg Hunt at Jungle NI

    83.3KM
    11 - 14 Apr 2020

    Join Jungle NI on Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday in a daring Easter Egg hunt through the enchanted…

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  • The Script
    The Script
    Music and Concerts

    The Script

    1.87KM
    Tue, 03 Mar 2020, 7:00pm

    The Script will bring their Sunsets and Full Moons tour to the SSE Arena, Belfast on 3 March…

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  • Radio Ga Ga – The Ultimate Tribute to Queen
    Radio Ga Ga – The Ultimate Tribute to Queen
    Music and Concerts

    Radio Ga Ga – The Ultimate Tribute to Queen

    1.87KM
    Fri, 23 Oct 2020, 7:00pm

    The UK’s authoritative Queen Concert Show performed live, in a two-hour rock spectacular!

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  • Belfast Festival of Learning at Belfast Zoo
    Belfast Festival of Learning at Belfast Zoo
    2020 Highlights

    Belfast Festival of Learning at Belfast Zoo

    6.46KM
    25 - 26 Mar 2020

    Belfast Zoo will be holding ‘Extinction in Focus’ workshops as part of the Belfast Festival of Learning 2020.

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  • Katie Melua
    Katie Melua
    Music and Concerts

    Katie Melua

    0.27KM
    Mon, 23 Nov 2020, 7:00pm

    Multi-award winning artist, Katie Melua is performing live at the Ulster Hall in November 2020!

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Belfast Plus

You can easily access both countryside and sea shore within a short drive of Belfast.
Enjoy a variety of exciting attractions, historic places of interest, informative tours,
outdoor activities and amazing scenery. Belfast Plus… make the most of your visit.

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Food & Drink

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Explore Northern Ireland

Discover hidden gems, geological wonders of the world and real-life fantasy locations, just a short drive from Belfast

Sightseeing Tours

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Game of Thrones

Northern Ireland is the Home of Thrones. Get the full experience and explore the filming locations with a Game of Thrones tour.

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