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Linen Hall Library
Founded in 1788, Belfast’s oldest library is a focal point for the city’s cultural community. Join the saints and scholars as they leaf through the books or simply enjoy those fantastic views across the City Hall. If you’re into the history of the Troubles, seek out its unrivalled Northern Ireland Political Collection of books, posters, […]
Read MoreLagan Weir
The concrete walkway spanning the city’s river from the docks to the Odyssey complex is more than a mere footbridge. Built in 1994, the Lagan Weir pioneered riverside rejuvenation by controlling water levels and helping to clean up the dirty old river. The Lookout, at the docks side of the Weir, was once a neat […]
Read MoreHarbour Commissioners Office
The earlies building (east front) was designed in 1854 by the Board engineer George Smith with a clock tower to regulate sailings. The second phase in 1895 (Corporation Square) contains the splendid public rooms; the modern office block was added in 1970. The headquarters of the Harbour Commissioners, responsible for overseeing the development and running […]
Read MoreHMS Caroline
B1 30 HMS CAROLINE Alexandra Dock, Queens Rd, Belfast BT3 9DT, t. 028 9045 4484, HMS Caroline is a 5 star visitor attraction in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter. Explore the impressively recreated cabins of HMS Caroline, restored as if the crew just left the ship yesterday, listen in on the everyday sounds in the Officers’ cabins […]
Read MoreGrand Opera House
Since opening its doors on 23 December 1895, the Grand Opera House has delivered an unrivalled programme of entertainment, playing host to some of the greatest names in theatre and music. Designed by the prolific theatrical architect Frank Matcham, the theatre was a huge success from the outset, hosting a vibrant programme of opera, drama, […]
Read MoreGeorge Best Belfast City Airport
The George Best Belfast City Airport enjoys a unique location, because not only is it close to Belfast, it is also the ideal gateway for visitors to the Kingdoms of Down. Renamed in 2006 in honour of world famous Belfast born footballer George Best the airport has a comprehensive route network from the United Kingdom, […]
Read MoreCustom House Square
The chiselled heads of Neptune, Britannia and Mercury gaze down from this stately 1850’s Italianite building whose sweeping steps have long been a platform for protests and speeches galvanising the working man. Look out for the bronze sculpture of a Speaker representing this oratorical past. Victorian novelist Anthony Trollope used to work here, and is […]
Read MoreCrumlin Road Gaol
The black basalt and red sandstone Crumlin Road Gaol (pronounced jail) was designed by Sir Charles Lanyon and inspired by the cutting-edge layout of London’s Pentonville Prison. The Gaol’s four Wings (A-D) radiate from a centre Circle and rise three storeys, with a fourth basement level. Each small prison cell was built for single occupancy, […]
Read MoreClarendon Dock
Clarendon Dock, located at the heart of Belfast harbour, is recognised as Northern Ireland’s most prestigious business park. Clarendon Dock was the first completed site within the Laganside portfolio and it has without doubt achieved its objective of creating a highly significant and high quality environment for office and residential units. The site houses 45 […]
Read MoreCentral Library
This red sandstone and black granite building was opened in 1888 – the same year Belfast achieved city status. A grand staircase sweeps upward from the ground floor, and the first floor Reading Room boasts a fine domed ceiling. Should you be inspired to peruse the tomes, head for the particularly renowned Belfast Ulster and […]
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