murals and other Belfast, United Kingdom Things to Do Tips

i haven't done this, basically becasue im sick of the whole politics of the place, but all visitors seem to want to take the mural tour around the protestant (shankill) and catholic (falls) areas to see the wall paintings. these people are actually really talented? why cant they get a propr job instead of being in terrorist organisations? worth a look, bring the camera.

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Address: Falls & Shankill Rds.

botanic gardens belfast are a great place to spend the afternoon, if the weather holds up; further out there is lady dixon park, cairnburn park and of course stormont (see my travellog) all in the east of the city. park-walking is a popular pastime for dog owners; and you will always meet someone you know. my far the most spectacular is stormont with its mile long drive sweeping up to parliament buildings, carson statue, woodland walks, fabulous old trees and a great view form the top of east belfast and dundonald.

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Address: Botanic Park; Ormeau Park; Waterworks Park
Directions: Botanic Park is situated at the junction of University Road and Sranmillis Rd. Cross R. Lagan to Ormeau. Waterworks btwn Anrim & Cavehill Rds. Ctch bus from centre

on the newly redevelopped laganside development lies one of the most famous buildings in belfast - the waterfront hall, home to high brow plays, theatre, school musicals, plays, festivals, massive conferences and much much more!!!

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Address: the waterfront
Directions: the lagan river!

Free entry, opens at 5.30am (be here early for the best produce) St Georges Market is a long established market near the train station which has been running for year. Previously rather run down and tacky looking, it (like many other areas of belfast) underwent extensive renovation and now hosts a wide range of items and foods, fresh fish (the best in belfast) produce and local crafts. A restaurant is on the upper floor and on special occasions (xmas, st paddys day or easter) a special display is organised

Open 5.30am-1pm Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat

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Address: May Street BT1
Directions: Near the train station on may street.

Despite its name, the ice bowl, built in the 1980s is mostly an attraction for local kids from the age of 13-15 to hang out and be cool. however, if you can get past some of the dowdy decor, it is a really fun day out for all the family too. when it was built it was the bigget ice rink in the uk, and remains the biggest in ireland. there is bowling and glow in the dark bowing and indiana land - a massive jungle gym thing for kids. i used to liuuuurrrrve it. restaurant and cafe on site, as well as function rooms for parties.

also home to the Belfast Giants and the Castlereagh nights - ice hockey teams who kick ass, although most are 3rd generation canadian immigrants with irish forefathers!!!

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Address: Dundonald, top of east link road
Directions: from belfast follow signs for dundonald
Website: www.theicebowl.com

A great day for the family - before heading to the ice bowl and something to eat (see other tips) adventure golf at dundonald ice bowl is great fun with some crazy settings here. Mini golf with a pirates theme

prices £5.50 £3.75 (under 11s) or £2.10 (under 2s) for 18 holes, anout double that for 36

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Address: ice bowl dundonald
Website: http://www.piratesadventuregolf.com/home.php

The Grand Opera House is one of the city's great signature buildings. Restored to its Victorian glory in 1980, it is a masterpiece in gilt and plush scarlet; the pièce de la resistance of this lavish interior being the elephants that support the boxes! (Pavarotti got his first break here.) The venue maintains its operatic traditions, with regular visits by some of the world's great opera companies. In recent years, the Royal Ballet and the San Francisco Ballet have both performed at this venue. Ticket prices vary per performance; check out the Website for details.

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Phone: +44 28 9024 1919
Website: http://www.goh.co.uk
Other Contact: info@goh.co.uk