Visitor attractions and information - Belfast
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 Belfast Castle, Antrim Road, Belfast BT15
5GR - Tel: 02890 776925. Belfast Castle is a familiar landmark
situated on the Cave Hill. It was first built by the Normans
in the late 12th century. Weddings would commonly be held at
the castle. The castle offers many services such as a bar/restaurant,
an antiques shop and a visitors centre. Location: On the northwest outskirts of Belfast. |
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Cave
Hill, Belfast. Cavehill is a basaltic hill which overlooks the
city of Belfast. It offers views across the city and on clear
days the Isle of Man. Like Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, it offers
a strenuous climb, just a few miles from the centre of a major
connurbation. Cavehill rises to almost 370 metres (1,200 feet)
above sea level and stretches from Hazelwood in the north to
Carr's Glen in the south. Most of its lower-east side is comprised
of the Belfast Castle Estate. Situated to the right of Cave Hill
is Belfast Zoo. Location:
On the outskirts of Belfast. |
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Colin Glen Forest Park, 163 Stewartstown Road,
Dunmurry, Belfast BT17 0HW - Tel: 028 9061 4115. Colin Glen Forest
Park is made up of over 200 acres of parklands, wildlife ponds
and a lake, and is divided by the Colin River. Officially recognised
as the starting point of the Ulster way, the forest park leads
you to the Belfast Hills including Divis Mountain. Location: On the southwest outskirts
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The
Odyssey, 2 Queens Quay, Belfast BT3 9QQ - Tel: 02890 451055.
The Odyssey features night clubs, restaurants, bars and includes
bowling, ice hockey, and a large cinema. Concerts and other shows
are held here. There is also the W5 complex and Sheridan IMAX.
Location: In the centre
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Queen’s University of Belfast, University
Road, Belfast BT7 1NN - Tel: 02890 245133. Queen’s University
is one of the oldest universities in the UK, having been founded
in 1810, and has a well-deserved reputation for academic excellence.
Location: In the centre
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Botanic
Gardens - One highlight of the park is the beautiful glass-domed
Victorian Palm House, built between 1839-52. This palm house
pre-dates the one in Kew Gardens and is one of the earliest curved
glass and iron structures in the world. Location: In the centre of Belfast. |
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Dundonald International Ice Bowl, 111 Old
Dundonald Road, Belfast BT16 1XT - Tel : 028 9080 9100. Dundonald
International Ice Bowl is one of Northern Ireland's premier leisure
and entertainment facilities, with an Olympic size Ice Rink,
30 lane Ten Pin Bowling Alley and indoor adventure playworld.
About 6 miles east of
Belfast. |
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Belfast
Zoological Gardens - The 50-acre zoo has a dramatic setting on
the face of Cave Hill, enjoying spectacular views. Attractions
include the award-winning primate house (gorillas and chimpanzees),
penguin enclosure, free-flight aviary, African enclosure. About 3 miles from Belfast. |
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Welcome to our page of information, attractions
and places of interest around Belfast. The Belfast
hotels listed below are either in the town or we have given
a rough guide as to how far they are from Belfast. Northern Ireland
is a land of blue mountains and deep forests, lakes, windswept
moors and white Atlantic sands. The scenic beauty and the variety
of the landscape make Northern Ireland a great place to explore.
We hope you enjoy your stay and find your ideal accommodation
from our list of Belfast hotels.
