Easter in nineteenth century Belfast was one of the biggest social events of the year with thousands of people heading out of the city to the slopes of Cave Hill for the annual Easter Monday Fair
At 370 metres above sea level, the Cave Hill dominates much of north Belfast and can be spotted from many locations across the city. On really clear days you can see much of the Antrim plateau including Trostan, Scrabo Tower in Newtownards, the mountains of
Historic photographs taken on board the Titanic have just gone on display in a brand new exhibition in Belfast. The photographs were taken by Father Frank Browne, an Irish priest who was a passenger on board the Titanic in 1912 on the ship’s ill-fated maiden
The people of Belfast are well-known for their love of theatre and the arts. Venues like the Waterfront Hall, the Lyric Theatre, the Grand Opera House and the Empire are all familiar names. And even if you add on the names of theatres which are
Enjoy a stroll around the grounds of Belfast City Hall and discover some fascinating facts about the city and its history. When the Countess of Shaftsbury sold land to Belfast Corporation for the building of a new City Hall back in the late 1800s
Belfast Cathedral, known as St Anne’s Cathedral, was built on the site of an older Church dedicated to St Anne. It is on Donegall Street – right in the city centre so easily walked to or hop off your Belfast City Sightseeing tour at stop
Belfast has a thriving gay scene and puts on one of the best Pride events anywhere in Europe – this years Pride event is on Saturday 1st August 2015 and this year is the 25th anniversary. There are plenty of gay friendly venues throughout the
When the Grand Opera House in Belfast opened in December 1895 it was described by its owner as “a credit to our flourishing city”. And 120 years later that description is just as apt today. It is a magnificent example of Victorian architecture
whowhatwherewhenwhy – W5 is Ireland’s award winning science and discovery centre at Odyssey in Belfast. With over 250 amazing interactive exhibits in four incredible exhibition areas, W5 provides a unique experience as well as fantastic fun for visitors of all ages