Blog https://visitbelfast.com/blog/ Blog Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:17:53 +0000 New Year, New You https://visitbelfast.com/blog/post/new-year-new-you/ https://visitbelfast.com/blog/post/new-year-new-you/#comments https://visitbelfast.com/blog/post/new-year-new-you/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000

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

]]> The CS Lewis Story https://visitbelfast.com/blog/post/the-cs-lewis-story/ https://visitbelfast.com/blog/post/the-cs-lewis-story/#comments https://visitbelfast.com/blog/post/the-cs-lewis-story/ Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0100

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

]]> Urban Exploring https://visitbelfast.com/blog/post/urban-exploring/ https://visitbelfast.com/blog/post/urban-exploring/#comments https://visitbelfast.com/blog/post/urban-exploring/ Mon, 25 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0100

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

]]> Quirky and Unique Tours in Belfast https://visitbelfast.com/blog/post/quirky-sightseeing-tours-belfast/ https://visitbelfast.com/blog/post/quirky-sightseeing-tours-belfast/#comments https://visitbelfast.com/blog/post/quirky-sightseeing-tours-belfast/ Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0100

Discover Belfast in a unique way, hop into a taxi and get transported back in time, or head on a tasty walking tour around Belfast.

]]> Literary History in Belfast https://visitbelfast.com/blog/post/literary-history-in-belfast/ https://visitbelfast.com/blog/post/literary-history-in-belfast/#comments https://visitbelfast.com/blog/post/literary-history-in-belfast/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0100

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

]]> History of Belfast Tours https://visitbelfast.com/blog/post/history-of-belfast-tours/ https://visitbelfast.com/blog/post/history-of-belfast-tours/#comments https://visitbelfast.com/blog/post/history-of-belfast-tours/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0100

Discover Belfast’s rich history with this wide range of guided and self-guided tours. Choose from cycling, walking, taxi tours and more and let the experts show you the city.

]]> History of Titanic https://visitbelfast.com/blog/post/history-of-titanic-belfast/ https://visitbelfast.com/blog/post/history-of-titanic-belfast/#comments https://visitbelfast.com/blog/post/history-of-titanic-belfast/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100

In 1912, RMS Titanic sailed out of Belfast Lough to embark on her maiden voyage. Only in Belfast can you trace the Titanic story to its source, discover the passion and pride of those who designed and built her and relive the excitement of the Titanic era when the city was at the height of its

]]> Derry Girls Filming Locations in Belfast https://visitbelfast.com/blog/post/derry-girls-filming-locations-in-belfast/ https://visitbelfast.com/blog/post/derry-girls-filming-locations-in-belfast/#comments https://visitbelfast.com/blog/post/derry-girls-filming-locations-in-belfast/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 22:00:00 +0100

Channel 4’s famous sitcom Derry Girls was filmed in Northern Ireland, with some scenes shot in Belfast. Why not have a look at our top film locations found around Belfast down below. You’ll definitely be able to recognise different shots from seasons 1, 2, and 3. Take a self-guided tour or hop into

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