Belfast Things to Do

Carrickfergus is officially twinned with Portsmouth, New Hampshire, where the ship the Ranger was built before it sailed off to its encounter with H.M.S. Drake near Carrickfergus in 1778. Much later came the connection with the... more

A local terraced house from the 1930s is recreated within Fernhill House: The People's Museum and you get a real sense of the way Protestant people lived in working-class Belfast at the time of the great Depression. It has exhi... more

The police force in Northern Ireland has usually been despised and revered in equal measure. The RUC Museum charts the eventful history of policing Northern Ireland, starting from the Irish Constabulary's formation in 1822 (bef... more

Belfast mushroomed under the double boom of the linen and shipbuilding industries in the 19th century and is often referred to that period. Its roots though are much older than that. This guided walking tour is an excellent way... more

The James Street Tavern is a fun little venue tucked away off Cowley Road. With its beautiful bay windows and flowering pots, it's a delight to behold from the outside. Once inside, you're confronted with an old-style pub where... more

No frills here at the Mad Hatter, just well-prepared meals and a friendly atmosphere. There's an extensive breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea menu to choose from, with breakfast served all day - always a popular choice as a han... more

This is a truly luxurious cafe: the decor is spectacular, the coffee and food are exquisite, and the cost is inordinate. This is definitely a place to come for a treat or just to fritter some money away. The Grand is a gilded,... more

Knock Golf Club was designed in 1920 by the renowned golf architects Colts, Allison and MacKenzie, (Mackenzie went on to design the US Masters course as well as other famous courses around the world). Located four miles east of... more

This locally based orienteering club take their title from the old Roman name for York, Eboracum. Their members are spread across the eastern half of North Yorkshire, including Malton, Selby and Scarborough. From the steep vall... more

Bewley's began in Dublin in the last century, and has since established itself as an Irish legend. It is 'the' place to go for a sticky bun and a coffee. Located in the Donegall Arcade, this Belfast branch of the famous Dublin... more