DESTINATIONS UK & IREND | BELFAST


we love... BELFAST


Catch the key sights in Northern Ireland’s buzzing capital with Natalie Marsh’s guide


star attraction...


Titanic Belfast One of the city’s biggest draws, Titanic Belfast provides a thorough insight into the history of the doomed ocean liner, which set off across the Atlantic from here. Reconstructions and an inter- active ‘ride’ through the shipyard show how the Titanic was built and the role it played in the city’s construction industry. Tickets are £19 for adults.


getting there...


Flight or ferry Ryanair, easyJet, Flybe, Aer Lingus and British Airways fly to either Belfast City airport or Belfast International airport, with flight times from London of about one hour and 15 minutes. There are also ferry connections from Liverpool, Cairnryan in Scotland and the Isle of Man.


St George’s Market For delicious food, local produce and artwork, head to St George’s Market in the centre of the city. Stroll past stalls where traders showcase homemade arts and crafts and stack tables high with food and drink from around the world, or pause for a break to listen as local musicians play live.


book it...


Super Break Three nights’ room-only at the four-star Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre starts at £229 per person, including flights from Stansted to Belfast International on July 12. superbreak.com/agents


make time for...


Kelly’s Cellars The oldest pub in Belfast, Kelly’s Cellars is right in the heart of the city. It was built in 1720 and still maintains its traditional look and feel. The pub is popular among locals as well as tourists and hosts Irish musicians for live music performances – plus, it serves a delicious Irish stew, the perfect hearty dish to accompany a pint of Guinness.


where to stay...


Grand Central Hotel Belfast The latest addition to Hastings Hotels’ stable, this 23-storey property – the tallest in Northern Ireland – has 300 luxury rooms with great views over the city. It takes its name from the original Grand Central, a grand-dame hotel that opened in 1893 and hosted the likes of Winston Churchill and the Beatles. Rates start at £190 including breakfast. grandcentralhotelbelfast.com


54 23 MAY 2019 travelweekly.co.uk


PICTURES: Tourism Northern Ireland; Jack Hardy; NITB/Brian Morrison; Shutterstock


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