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Family Fun – Belfast Plus

Find something for all the family to enjoy with our picks for family fun attractions in both Ards and North Down and Lisburn and Castlereagh, only a few minutes away from Belfast…

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Sustainable Travel in Belfast and Beyond

There are plenty of ways to see Belfast sustainably. Be an environmentally-friendly explorer by following our advice on how to get around Belfast in an eco-conscious way.​ On Foot Step up and step out on your visit to Belfast. There is no mode of transport more eco-friendly than your own two feet…

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Student Guide to Belfast

Experience everything Belfast has to offer with our Ultimate Student Guide. Explore the city, culture and nightlife whilst you study and create unforgettable memories in our wee city!​…

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The CS Lewis Story

Belfast-born CS Lewis was one of the most influential writers of the 20th Century and creator of The Chronicles of Narnia. Discover his legacy in the east of the city. Who is CS Lewis? Clive Staples Lewis was a writer and theologian, most famous for creating The Chronicles of Narnia. He was born in…

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Halloween Family Fun

A bewitching Halloween awaits in Belfast and beyond, with scarily good fun for all the family including pumpkin patches, enchanted gardens and ghost trails…

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Scariest Things to do this Halloween

If you’re looking for a real scare this Halloween, Belfast has some brilliant eerie events that will satisfy your frightful needs. From terrifying tours to horrifying movie nights, you’ll be left spooked for sure! We’ve picked our spookiest recommendations to help you plan the perfect Halloween…

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Autumn Half-Term Break

Enjoy the October half-term with your little ones in Belfast and beyond. Think ahead of the game and have fun family activities marked in the calendar. We have plenty of ideas on how you can spend quality time together, making new memories and having fun…

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Pub Quizzes in Belfast

Looking to test your knowledge and strain your brain? Nothing beats a good pub quiz and finding a decent one can be really quite difficult. So we’re here to help with a list of the best pub quizzes in Belfast. The Reporter Bar Grab your team mates and some cool craft cans, top shelf whiskey or tasty…

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Day Trip to North Down, Strangford Lough & Ards Peninsula

Enjoy peaceful walks along the coast and uncover fascinating tales from the area’s unique history and heritage. Explore National Trust monuments and gardens, distilleries, museums, Aquarium and farms, there really is something for all the family to enjoy!​…

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Literary History in Belfast

The city of Belfast has been the homeplace to many famous Irish literary figures. C. S. Lewis, author of The Chronicles of Narnia, was born in Belfast as were, playwright Marie Jones and poet John Hewitt, just to name a few. Belfast has also helped to inspire other brilliant minds within the…

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