Belfast is packed with free experiences that bring the city’s past, culture and natural beauty to life. From iconic museums and historic buildings to leafy parks and scenic escapes beyond the city centre, there’s no shortage of things to see and do without spending a penny. 

Art, Culture & History

CS Lewis Square

  • 278 - 280 Newtownards Road

Rediscover The Chronicles of Narnia with a walk through CS Lewis Square, a public space commemorating the Belfast-born author, CS Lewis. Featuring seven bronze sculptures from 'The Lion, The Witch…

Ulster Museum

  • Botanic Gardens

Come face-to-face with dinosaurs, meteorites and Spanish sailors with a visit to Ulster Museum. Ulster Museum is home to Northern Ireland’s treasures of past and present. Home to rich…

Ulster Museum

Linen Hall Library

  • 17 Donegall Square North

Belfast's oldest library with famous Irish and genealogy collections, housed in a listed Victorian linen building. Founded in 1788, The Linen Hall is the oldest library in Belfast and the…

Linen Hall Library

Discover Ulster Scots Centre

  • 1-9 Victoria Street

Discover more about your Ulster-Scots roots through a free genealogy research point, or find out about Ulster-Scots events. Discover Ulster-Scots Centre is on the ground floor of the Corn Exchange…

Discover Ulster Scots Centre

Northern Ireland War Memorial Museum

  • 21 Talbot Street

Discover the story of Northern Ireland during the Second World War The Northern Ireland War Memorial is an engaging and welcoming museum that provides a window on Northern Ireland’s key role in…

Northern Ireland War Memorial Museum

Tours & Trails

Things To Do

Belfast's Maritime Mile

  • 4 min read

Walk the maritime mile to discover a number of attractions, tours and activities, from the historic Sailortown area to Titanic Belfast and the vast Thompson Dry Dock, and explore Belfast’s Heritage waterfront​. Belfast has a world-famous maritime history. As the home of Harland & Wolff, once the…

Belfast's Maritime Mile
Game of Thrones

Glass of Thrones Trail Map

  • 3 min read

Find the locations of the Game of Thrones®-themed stained glass windows in Belfast, and follow the trail past the very place the show was filmed at Titanic Studios. To celebrate 10 years of filming in Northern Ireland, Tourism Ireland created six giant, stained glass windows depicting some of the…

Glass of Thrones Trail Map

Belfast Free Walking Tour

  • Unit 15 Duncrue Industrial Estate

Belfast Free Walking Tour is the only local, independent free tour company in Belfast, and all of the guides love to share their city and its stories with visitors. Belfast is one of the most vibrant, historical and up-and-coming cities in Europe. The best way to explore this compact city and experience the unique atmosphere is on foot. Participate in a free tour every day at…

Belfast Free Walking Tour

Outdoor & Nature

Belfast City Hall

  • Donegall Square

One of Belfast's most iconic buildings, Belfast City Hall first opened its doors in August 1906 and…

Belfast City Hall

Stormont Estate

  • Upper Newtownards Road

Stormont Estate is a major tourist and visitor attraction on the outskirts of Belfast.  There are…

Stormont Estate

Botanic Gardens

  • College Park

Botanic Gardens is an important part of Belfast's Victorian heritage and a popular meeting place for…

Botanic Gardens

Free Events

Browse our top free events in Belfast and elsewhere in Northern Ireland, including festivals, children's events, exhibitions and talks.

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