48 HOURS IN BELFAST
WHERE TO VISIT
With a range of tourist hotspots, restaurants and cafes, Belfast is a city full of energy.
The Guardian named Belfast Best UK City in 2016. Belfast was then voted as the Rising Star of 2017 by National Geographic with Lonely Planet recently awarding the City Top Place to Visit in 2018.
Visit Belfast partners offer a range of discounts and offers to conference delegates.
Experience the best of Belfast in 48 hours, along with all the best things to see and do as an event delegate.
For those looking to extend their stay, Discover Northern Ireland has plenty more to explore.
ICONIC LANDMARKS
THE TITANIC BELFAST
Located beside the Titanic Slipways, the Harland & Wolff Drawing Offices and Hamilton Graving Dock – the very place where the Titanic was designed, built and launched, Titanic Belfast tells the story of the Titanic from her conception, through her construction and launch, to her maiden voyage and subsequent place in history.
From the historic slipways to the last remaining White Star Line vessel - SS Nomadic, it's unmissable and unforgettable, just like the Titanic herself.
ST GEORGE'S MARKET
Built between 1890 and 1896, the market has won local and national titles and awards for its fresh, local produce and great atmosphere.
It was named the UK's Best Large Indoor Market 2019 by the NABMA Great British Market Awards. St George's Market is open Friday to Sunday, where you can find live music and an electric atmosphere.
Visit for the Friday variety market, the Saturday city food and craft market or the Sunday craft and antiques market.
BOTANIC GARDENS
The Botanic Gardens were established in 1828 by the Belfast Botanic and Horticultural Society, in response to public interest in horticulture and botany.
Originally known as the Belfast Botanic Garden, the site contained an impressive collection of trees and plants from the southern hemisphere.
Today, the park is popular with residents, students and visitors and is an important venue for concerts, festivals and other events.
CATHEDRAL QUARTER
This historic trading quarter is a maze of cobblestoned streets and warehouses that are now home to trendy bars, beer gardens, clubs and restaurants.
Visitor attractions include the Metropolitan Arts Centre (the MAC), St Anne’s Cathedral, the NI War Memorial, the Oh Yeah Music Centre and the Discover Ulster Scots Centre.
Visit the vibrant, creative soul of Belfast full of colourful street art, buzzing music, and fun all night.
GIANT'S CAUSEWAY
Flanked by the wild Atlantic Ocean and a landscape of dramatic cliffs, for centuries the Giant’s Causeway has captured the imagination of all who see it.
Discover Northern Ireland's only UNESCO World Heritage Site with guided tours by booking Visitor Experience tickets which includes a guided tour, use of the audio guides, access to the shop, café and exhibition.
Alternatively, walk one of the four walking trails across 5km of this World Heritage site.