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Belfast
With direct
access from the US, Canada and Europe, world class conference
venues seating up to 8400, numerous international hotels,
and fantastic social program options, Belfast is the new conference
destination.
It is nestled
on the coast below Cave Hill and the Black Mountain, Belfast
is a vibrant city where the hospitality is legendary and the
warmth of the people is genuine.
Dramatically
transformed in recent years, Northern Ireland’s capital
is a warm and welcoming place just waiting to be discovered.
Packed with
activities, you can step back in time to see where great ships
like the Titanic were built, or immerse yourself in Belfast’s
buzzing city life, with fine restaurants and bustling pubs.
Ideal to explore on foot, Belfast is brimming with cultural
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Why
Belfast?
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Belfast
Visitor and Convention Bureau
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Activities
View
Activities Map
Below is just a
selection of activities to be found in the Belfast area. For more
information click
here
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Belfast
Indoor International Horse Show
First-class horsemanship and the world’s biggest names
in the sport take you on a rollercoaster ride of excitement.
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Fishing
Lough Neagh is one of Europe’s largest eel fisheries.
Visit after dusk for the best action. The River Mourne and The
River Foyle and its tributaries are good for brown trout, sea
trout and salmon. |
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Horse Racing
Lisburn City is home to Ireland's oldest horseracing Venue.
Down Royal Racecourse dates back to 1685 and today hosts 12
race meetings per year. |
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Ice Skating
Dundonald International Ice Bowl is an Olympic sized rink and
is open for public skating seven days a week. |
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Live Sports
Depending on what time of year you visit there’s a great
choice of top class sport to enjoy, including Ulster Rugby Union
and Gaelic football |
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Off Road Driving
For the adventurer inside you, The Northern Ireland Off Road
Centre caters for drivers seeking the ultimate in off-road driving.
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Pub Tour
Take a walking tour of Belfast’s fascinating pubs. A good
place to start is the National Trust-owned Crown bar on Great
Victoria Street, which dates back to 1826. |
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Walks Check out the Botanic
Gardens on Botanic Avenue, Belfast Castle Estate, Belvoir Forest
Park , Musgrave Park and The Belfast City Centre walk known
as Highway to Heath. |
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Waterfront Area
Explore the redeveloped waterfront area, a centre for culture
and entertainment. |
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Culture
View
Culture Map
Below is just a selection of cultural
attractions to be found in the Belfast area. For more information
click here
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Belfast Festival
at Queen’s www.belfastfestival.com Ireland’s largest
arts fest is 42 years old and still growing. |
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Belfast Film Festival
Now enjoying a worldwide reputation, the Belfast Film Festival
is packed with exciting premieres, classics, workshops and musical
events. |
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Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival
Enjoy poetry readings in cafés, plays in pubs, visual
arts exhibitions in shops, circus on the street and folk music
on a boat. |
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Festival of Fools
Non-stop comedy with the Belfast Community Circus School. |
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Folk Galleries
Illustrates the way of life past and present, and the traditions
of people in the north of Ireland. |
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Grand Opera House
Designed in 1894 by architect Frank Matcham, the lavish Grand
Opera House offers a varied program of drama musical, opera,
ballet and comedy shows. |
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International Rose Week
Visit the world-famous rose garden at Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon
Park during Rose Week and view over 45,000 roses on display.
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The W5 Centre
Based at The Odyssey Arena, discover the who, what, when, where
and whys of 140 interactive exhibits. |
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Golf
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Golf Map
Below is just a selection of Golf
courses to be found in the Belfast area. For more information click
here
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Ballyearl Golf Club
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Balmoral Golf Club |
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Belvoir Park |
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Clandeboye Golf Club |
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Craigavad map |
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Dunmurry Golf Club |
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Fortwilliam Golf Club |
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Knock Golf Club |
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Malone Golf Club |
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Royal Belfast Golf Club |
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Shandon Park Golf Club |
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History
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History Map
Below is just a selection of historical
attractions to be found in the Belfast area. For more information
click here
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Belfast City Hall
Completed in 1906 to commemorate Queen Victoria granting city
status to Belfast in 1888, its crowning features are the main
dome and the grand staircase designed in three types of Italian
marble |
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Linen Hall Library
Belfast’s oldest library dates from 1788 and provides
a free public reference service and a range of early Belfast
and Ulster printed books. |
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Queen’s University
Founded in 1845, Queen's opened in 1849 when the first students
entered the magnificent new college building designed and built
by Charles Lanyon. |
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St Anne’s Cathedral
Built on the site of St Anne’s Church, Belfast’s
first Church of Ireland Parish, it boasts a beautiful Romanesque
building and the largest Celtic cross in Ireland. |
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Stormont Castle
Situated near Belfast and built in 1830 by Rev John Cleland,
the original house was a plain late Georgian rectangle building.
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The Albert Memorial Clock,
Albert Square, Victoria Street Leaning 1.25 meters (4 feet)
off the vertical, the tower is 35 meters high and centers around
Prince Albert, Victoria’s consort. |
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Titanic Experience
Explore Belfast’s rich industrial heritage, including
the Harland and Wolff shipyards where the Titanic was built.
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Luxury
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Luxury Map
Below is just a selection of luxury
attractions to be found in the Belfast area. For more information
click here
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Fine Dining
A handful of talented young chefs and restaurateurs have created
a style unique to the city. Check out Deane’s (tel +44
028 9056 0000) and Cayenne. |
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Linen and Tweed Northern Ireland
Home to a thriving linen and tweed industry. Visit the Craftworks
Gallery on Bedford Street for linen, tweed and colorful knitwear
ranges from the looms of Donegal. |
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Lisburn Road
Home to the trendiest shops and bars in Belfast and is definitely
the place to be seen. |
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Restaurant Week
Held in October and is a must for food buffs. |
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Staying Places
Look no further for stylish accommodation. Check out Malmaison
for its simple elegance to Victoria Street, while Ten Square
offers Oriental chic. Click here for other places to stay. |
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Top Shopping
The Northern Irish crafts fraternity is blossoming with innovative,
striking and beautiful pottery, jewelry, glassware, woodwork,
and ceramics. |
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Scenery
View
Scenery Map
Below is just a selection of scenic
attractions to be found in the Belfast area. For more information
click here
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Barnett Demesne
, Malone Road William Barnett
The breeder of the first Irish horse to win the Derby, bequeathed
his house and grounds to the people of Belfast upon his death
in 1943. |
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Botanic Gardens
With the celebrated 1839 Palm House and unique Tropical Ravine,
the Gardens are located beside Queen's University and the Ulster
Museum. |
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Helen’s Bay
Helen’s Bay is situated at Grey Point on the coast just
north of Crawfordsburn and west of Bangor. |
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Lagan Valley Regional Park
The Lagan Valley Regional Park was established in the late 1960s,
to protect the countryside of the Lagan Valley between Belfast
and Lisburn. |
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Sir Thomas & Lady Dixon
Park
Dixon Park is over 130 acres of rolling parkland, including
the world-renowned international Rose Garden and Japanese Garden.
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