Top Picks - Belfast City

Some of the better known Belfast attractions include Belfast Zoo, St Anne's Cathedral, the Belfast Wheel and of course the titanic quarter, birthplace of the famous RMS Titanic. However we also have our hidden treasures. Why not visit our own version of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory, Aunt Sandra's Candy Factory, take a boat tour along the Lagan or try comedy nights at the Empire bar which is housed in an old church.

Everywhere you'll come across country fairs, street markets, carnivals, drumming contests, road bowls in progress or a regatta on the lake. When the nights draw in, popular venues in town and cities are packed to capacity.

From the iconic Harland and Wolf cranes to Belfast Castle and beyond there is something for everyone and we have listed our top picks of Belfast attractions here.

Give your visit an extra dimension by fixing your holiday to coincide with some special event in Northern Ireland or perhaps you are looking for something fun to do over the weekend? If so, check out our Weekend in the City page for a list of latest events.

Don't forget to book your accommodation in Belfast as a base to try everything from.

Just Some Ideas

	Parliament Buildings, Stormont, Belfast Parliament Buildings is home to the Northern Ireland Assembly, the legislative body for Northern Ireland established under the Belfast Agreement 1998, or the Good Friday Agreement
	Belfast City Hall, Belfast Iconic Belfast City Hall referred to by William Pirrie as 'the stone Titanic,' has many links with Titanic including the Titanic Memorial located in its grounds. There is also an opportunity to get an insight into the manufacture and export of linen.
	St. George's Market, Belfast The present St. George's Market, built 1890-1896, is one of Belfast's oldest attractions. The market is home to some of the finest fresh produce, with customers travelling near and far to sample the delights of Friday, Saturday and Sunday markets.
	Belfast Botanic Gardens and Palm House, Belfast First established in 1828, the gardens have been enjoyed as a public park by the people of Belfast since 1895. There is an extensive rose garden and long herbaceous borders and the tree enthusiast can seek out the rare oaks planted in the 1880's.
	Cave Hill Visitor Centre, Belfast A re-created 1920s bridal suite – plus an intriguing display of wedding pictures are features of Cave Hill Visitor Centre housed within Belfast Castle. Embark here on a journey of discovery, from Stone Age cavedwellers, through the 1800s
	W5 whowhatwherewhenwhy, Belfast W5 is a world-class interactive discovery centre and is located at Odyssey in the heart of Belfast. The centre has over 160 amazing interactive exhibits which are housed in five action packed exhibition areas – WOW, START, GO, SEE & DO.
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