Blog https://visitbelfast.com/blog/ Blog Sun, 25 Jan 2026 22:09:31 +0000 Family Indoor Activities https://visitbelfast.com/blog/post/rainy-days-in-belfast/ https://visitbelfast.com/blog/post/rainy-days-in-belfast/#comments https://visitbelfast.com/blog/post/rainy-days-in-belfast/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Don't let the rain stop you from leaving the house, there are plenty of indoor activities and attractions for the whole family to do in Belfast. Whether you’re looking to learn, explore, or simply spend quality time together, the city is full of great options to keep the whole family entertained,

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Whether you’re planning a short city break or a weekend escape, this budget-friendly itinerary will help you discover the best of Belfast. Getting around is simple with Translink Metro’s unlimited all-day travel ticket for just £4, making it even easier to explore more for less!

Start with a

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Take a look at the range of attractions, bars & cafés offering special discounts and events taking place across Belfast Maritime Festival weekend!

Visitor Attractions

HMS Caroline

Discover one ship, 100 years of history, and 1000 incredible stories!

Step on board HMS Caroline, a First World War

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Belfast has all the right ingredients for an exciting day out. Enjoy city tours, water sports, family activities and more.​

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Belfast has plenty of walking trails in the city centre which are worth discovering. Retrace the steps of Belfast’s famous figures on George Best, CS Lewis and Van Morrison walking trails, take an audio tour of the city centre or follow the Titanic Trail and Maritime Mile into a bygone shipbuilding

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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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Northern Ireland is an epic destination for a road trip. It’s small, beautiful and packed with things to do. ​Jump in your car and discover hidden gems, geological wonders of the world, secluded bays and real-life fantasy locations, just a short drive from Belfast.

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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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One of the great things about Belfast is that within a short drive from the city you can discover a region filled with lush valleys, a stunning coastline, country parks, magnificent estates, wonderful wildlife and historic attractions. Experience Belfast Plus and uncover stories, culture and much,

]]> Day Trip to Lisburn and Castlereagh https://visitbelfast.com/blog/post/day-trip-to-lisburn-castlereagh/ https://visitbelfast.com/blog/post/day-trip-to-lisburn-castlereagh/#comments https://visitbelfast.com/blog/post/day-trip-to-lisburn-castlereagh/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0100

The Lisburn and Castlereagh area lies 6-9 miles from Belfast. The area features an abundance of history and heritage, including the story of the Irish linen industry, plenty of family fun and outdoor adventures.

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