How to spend a weekend in Belfast

If you’re looking for a weekend break that’s quick and easy to get to, look no further than Belfast. The second largest city on the Irish island, Belfast is steeped in history and stunning architecture.

It takes just 1 hour and 30 minutes to travel there from London Luton Airport, and we now fly to two Belfast airports: George Best Belfast City Airport AND Belfast International Airport.

Here’s our recommended to-do list:

Visit the Titanic Belfast

Head down the maritime mile and visit the birthplace of the Titanic, once titled “the ship of dreams”. The building itself is designed to replicate aspects of the ship's design and inside you’ll be treated to stunning cabin recreations, interactive displays, rides and more.

Head to solitary in Crumlin Road Gaol Prison

Opened in 1846 and closed in 1996, Crumlin Road Gaol (known locally as “The Crum”) is Northern Ireland’s only remaining Victorian-era prison. In its 150+ years of operation, The Crum detained over 25,000 prisoners including men, women and even children.

Learn something new at the Ulster Museum

Set in the beautiful Botanic Gardens, the Ulster Museum is home to a range of art, history and natural sciences. It’s free to enter, and there are interactive zones to keep the kids entertained. Expect dragons, sculptures, meteorites, Spanish sailors and more.

Climb aboard the HMS Caroline

Take another trip to the maritime mile and visit First World War survivor, the HMS Caroline. Step back in time and experience the biggest naval battle in British History with the state-of-the-art Battle of Jutland experience.

Take a road trip to Giant’s Causeway

So this one isn’t actually located in Belfast… But would a trip to Northern Ireland be complete without a visit to Giant’s Causeway? The site is made up of around 40,000 interlocking basalt columns which formed as a result of underwater volcanic activity, or if you believe in the myths, by giants! Book a coach trip or hire a car and visit at your own pace.

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