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When it was built in the 1980s, Dundonald Ice Bowl was the UK's first Olympic-sized ice rink, and it remains the largest rink in Ireland. In addition to ice skating, it offers 20 lanes of fully computerised tenpin bowling and a... more
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The Belfast City Skin Works houses what must be one of the most unusual Belfast museums; 'The Celtic and World Tattoo Museum'. This rare collection of designs, photos, books and instruments has been put together by David "Skull... more
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A popular club located in the city centre with a very swanky, chandelier-adorned interior on two floors, and an equally swanky looking clientele. Weekends are a seriously housie event here at Thompson's with celebrity DJs hitti... more
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Situated in a splendid woodland setting close to Belfast Castle, Belfast Zoo offers great views over the city. One of the most up-to-date zoos in Europe, it has expanded its grounds in recent years to allow maximum enclosure sp... more
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Katy Daly's is the place to be if you want to view the local band scene. Apart from the alternative pub quiz on Mondays, every other night is filled with musical treats. Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays play host to live bands... more
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This magnificent house has been the home of the Dukes of Marlborough since 1704, when Queen Anne gave a ruined royal manor and dukedom to John Churchill as a gift for his victory at the battle of Blenheim on the Danube. Winston... more
Real Travelers who've been here
Danielle said
…...stuck there forever... Today we visited Blenheim Palace, supposedly known for Winston… continue reading »
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Situated next to Queen's University, the Botanic Gardens have provided a sanctuary from the pressures of city life since 1827. Especially prized is the iron and glass hothouse known as the Palm House - a splendid example of Vic... more
Real Travelers who've been here
jordan_norstrom said
… than before so we went to the Ulster Botanical Gardens. We walked in to a virtual rainforest… continue reading »
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Set on the wooded slopes of the dramatic Cave Hill is the 19th-century edifice of Belfast Castle. The castle was built in 1870 and was previously home to the Earl of Shaftesbury. Within the castle are two rather expensive resta... more
Real Travelers who've been here
Karen Watkins said
… it cleared a little so we braved the showers and headed for Belfast Castle, a disappointing affair built… continue reading »
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From early to late, you can do everything you could possibly want to do in a dining and drinking establishment right here: from breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner to cocktails, karaoke, quizzes, funk or retro discos and happy hou... more
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Auntie Annie's is an old-style alternative for anyone tired of theme pubs or glitzy, showbiz boozers. The bottom bar has a fine lunchtime and evening menu available for those who fancy a bite to eat, while providing a laid-back... more
Belfast Travel Experiences
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Home Trip
Since I have been home, I have not stopped eating, and drinking, and staying out late. I went to the Castle, the old dam, the war memoria... Continue reading »
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A Terrible Beauty
The title to this entry is a line from a poem by William Butler Yeats, the nationalist Irish poet writing about the time of the Irish Eas... Continue reading »
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England = Jerks
14:06I have never felt so uncomfortable in my life. Belfast is beautiful and so...tension filled. I felt safe--don't get me w... Continue reading »
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Belfast, Ireland
Belfast, Ireland Ferry from Stranraer (Southwest of Glasgow) "Imposing architecture... foot-stomping music in packed out pubs" s... Continue reading »
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Back Into English Territory
Well we have made it back into the place where english is the first language! It's been fun trying to learn other languages but it... Continue reading »
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Popular Belfast Hotels
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