Got New Year goals or just want to shake up old routines? We’ve got lots of inspiration to help you stick with it. And remember, trying a new hobby or learning something new doesn’t have to wait for January!

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Winter Walks

Wrap up and head out for a walk in the stunning parklands, hills and estates in Belfast and across Northern Ireland. From forest parks full of wildlife to seaside strolls and stately homes’ gardens, discover the beauty of our landscapes in the winter.

Cave Hill Winter Walks

Train for the Marathon

Get those running shoes on and get outside this year! The Belfast City Marathon starts on 3rd May and the Belfast City Half Marathon returns to the city on 20th September 2026. Running for a good cause close to your heart will get you motivated to get fit. You can even get a relay team sorted and enjoy the team effort when you finally cross the finish line.

Marathon running

Water Sports

Kick off the New Year with a fun day on the water at Strangford Lough Activity Centre. Just a short drive from Belfast, you can try paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, e-foiling and more on the beautiful lough. With friendly, qualified instructors and activities for all ages and abilities, it’s a great way to get outdoors,

A group kayaking on Strangford Lough.

Outdoor Sports

There are plenty of great places to enjoy outdoor sports in and around Belfast. It is never to late to try a new sport or rediscover a long-time sporting passion.

Group of footballers enjoying a Forze Football session.

Learn to Golf

It's never too late to try your hand at a new sport! Learn from Colin Glen's resident pro golfer, Peter Martin who can guide you through the basics using some of golf's latest video technology. Lessons are available for all ages and abilities, sold singly or in a 5 lesson pack, and are a great way to keep fit.

Young boy playing golf at Colin Glen driving range.

Learn Something New

Bakehouse NI

  • 4a Scribe Road

Bakehouse NI is a small, homely cookery school set in the countryside near the village of Bellaghy in…

Bakehouse NI

Eden Pottery

  • 218A Abbey Road

Pottery decorating is a creative, fun activity that suits all ages and abilities, an activity where the…

Eden Pottery

Belfast Exposed

  • 23 Donegall Street

Belfast Exposed’s vision is to enrich people’s lives through the power of photography. About…

Belfast Exposed

Linen Hall Library

  • 17 Donegall Square North

Belfast's oldest library with famous Irish and genealogy collections, housed in a listed Victorian…

Linen Hall Library

Art Studio 23

  • Various Locations

A Belfast Experience You’ll Never Forget Step away from the sightseeing trail and dive into…

Art Studio 23

SUSI Stories

  • The Gas Office

Discover the joy of creativity at our candle-making workshops in the heart of Belfast! At Susi Stories…

SUSI Stories

Think Sustainability

Learning

Walking Tours in Belfast

  • 1 min read

With plenty of history, architecture and storytelling, it's time to walk the walk and book one of Belfast's most popular walking tours.​…

Walking Tours in Belfast

Sustainable Travel in Belfast and Beyond

  • 3 min read

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…

Sustainable Travel in Belfast and Beyond
Food & Drink

Local Cuisine in Belfast

  • 2 min read

Ever eaten a boxty? Or sipped on an Irish coffee after a tasty, traditional meal? Are you looking to see the abundance of fresh fish and seafood caught from the surrounding waters of the Atlantic Ocean? Check out all the best places to try authentic local cuisine in Belfast. Ulster Fry Start your…

Local Cuisine in Belfast

Broaden Your Mind

Titanic Belfast

  • 1 Olympic Way, Queen's Road

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

Titanic Belfast

Save Money

Things To Do

Free Things To Do in Belfast

  • 1 min read

Visiting Belfast on a budget? Here are the top fun things to do for free. From museums to parks, discover the best of Belfast and beyond without having to spend a penny!

Free Things To Do in Belfast

Listen To More Music

The Belfast Bucket List

This year why not try and tick these must-do activities off your Belfast bucket list during your visit to the city.

Things To Do

Top Things to do in Belfast

  • 3 min read

No matter how long you are staying, make sure to tick off our bucket list of top things to do during your time in Belfast.​ Enjoy City Hall Gardens A popular green space right in the heart of the city, with park benches and a large lawn, Belfast City Hall is the perfect spot for lying around with a…

Top Things to do in Belfast