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Donegall Quay Belfast BT1 3FE
Marriott’s 4-star AC Hotel Belfast brings a breath of fresh air to your city stay. With a unique riverside location enjoy easy parking, comfy beds, iconic views, outside terrace and restaurant or in-room dining with drinks. Built from the ground up with a designers' eye, this contemporary hotel has thoughtful touches of luxury enhanced by its extensive glass façade and direct access to the Maritime Mile. Explore the city on foot by day and by night enjoys the buzz of “Novelli at City Quays”, where multi-Michelin starred chef Jean Christophe Novelli brings his flare to the hotel dining experience. AC Hotel Belfast is an urban retreat in a modern city that is rich in history and culture inspiring memorable experiences.
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Titanic Hotel Belfast Belfast BT3 9DT
Indulge in fine finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones and mouth-watering pastries served with Thompson’s finest Tea. Served daily in the elegant surroundings of Drawing Office Two or the Presentation Room. To book, visit Titanic Hotel Belfast's website.
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Belfast leaning tower, the Albert Clock was built in 1869. The tower was built on marshy land around the River Farset and soon after it was finished, the building started leaning towards the river. The tower was named after Queen Victoria’s husband Prince Albert, and features a statue of Albert, along with angels and lions.
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At the furthest point of the Maritime Mile, is the Alexandra Dock. As Harland & Wolff began to design larger ships, they needed larger docks to house them. The Alexandra Dock was built between 1885-89, just over 800 feet long and 80 feet wide, and was the largest dry dock in the world at the time. It was also designed to be separated into 3 sections, using caissons to have a combination of dry and flooded dock space. The caissons for the dock were built by another local shipbuilder, Workman Clark, and given the yard numbers 53 and 54. The Dock was named for the Princess of Wales, Princess Alexandra, who cut the first sod. The Alexandra Dock is now permanently flooded and home to HMS Caroline.
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65-65A Dock Street Belfast BT15 1LF
Located in Sailortown, this historic bar was established in 1876 and is the sister bar to the Sunflower Bar. They host regular music and arts performances including Jazz on Friday nights, Rhythm and Blues Club on Saturday afternoon and Open Mics on Sunday.
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65-65A Dock Street Belfast BT15 1LF
Located in Sailortown, this historic bar was established in 1876 and is the sister bar to the Sunflower Bar. They host regular music and arts performances including Jazz on Friday nights, Rhythm and Blues Club on Saturday afternoon and Open Mics on Sunday.
Queen's Quay Belfast BT3 9QQ
Catch the coolest game in the city with Belfast's one and only professional ice hockey team, the Stena Line Belfast Giants. Playing their home games in The SSE Arena, Belfast, and with plenty of on and off-ice entertainment, there's something for everyone. The season promises plenty of fast and furious action that will have you on the edge of your seat, from bone-crunching hits to last minute game-winning goals.
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Corporation Square Belfast BT1 3AL
Belfast Harbour hosts a permanent exhibition in its Harbour Office entitled ‘A Port that Built a City’ to celebrate 400 years of Belfast’s maritime history. As well as interactive displays examining the Harbour and its unique art collection, the space also includes a stunning stained glass window by local artist, Ann Smith, the ‘Titanic table’ and artefacts from the Harbour’s past.
Visit their website for more info.
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Belfast Harbour Marina Belfast BT3 9DT
Located in the heart of Belfast’s Titanic Quarter, the 85-berth marina was installed to host the Belfast Tall Ships Festival in August 2009. Situated only a 10-minute walk from the City Centre, the facility has 775m of pontoons available and is dredged to a depth of 4m. The marina can handle recreational vessels up to 15m LOA and are allocated on a ‘first come- first served’ basis.
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10 Short Street Belfast BT1 3AF
This City Quay’s café offers working men’s breakfast/lunch, popular with locals and tourists alike. There is a small seating area inside, or feel free to bring your order into the American Bar next door! They also offer delivery and a catering service.
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The Caisson Gate is the original Hamilton Dock gate and sits at the other end of the Hamilton Dock to the SS Nomadic. Built in 1867, the Caisson gate is one of the oldest remaining Harland & Wolff constructions, and is actually a vessel, given the hull number 50 in H&W’s shipping register. A hollow vessel built from wood and steel, the Caisson was a watertight entrance gate that allowed the dock to be emptied.
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T13 Building Belfast BT3 9DT
CARGO by Vertigo is Belfast’s largest outdoor licensed venue. Located just under the iconic Harland and Wolff cranes with stunning views of the surrounding Titanic Quarter, the al fresco restaurant serves delicious pizzas and refreshing drinks including amazing cocktails. CARGO is perfect for hosting a party, a get together with friends or couples date night.
The restaurant requires online booking for table reservations and VIP Private Containers, all covered by huge marquees with trendy fire pits to keep diners cosy. The restaurant is table service only, with an ordering app available for extra drink and food orders to ensure a relaxed experience for all. From intimate dinners to large parties and events, CARGO is an experience not to be missed when visiting Belfast.
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2 Clarendon Road Belfast BT1 3FD
Centra City Quays offers a range of freshly made food, from hot meals to salads and sandwiches. Plus, enjoy some of Belfast’s best viewpoints including Belfast Lough and the open sea, the spectacular Titanic Belfast building and Belfast’s famous yellow H&W cranes.
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2 Queens Quay Belfast BT3 9QQ
Cineworld Belfast is located at Odyssey and features 13 state-of-the-art screens including IMAX, 4DX extreme cinema and 270-degree ScreenX.
The shiny new cinema also features an in-cinema café, serving Lavazza coffee, as well as all your cinema snack favourites, including Rollover hot dogs, Candyking Pick & Mix and ICEE frozen drinks.
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The oldest remaining docks in Belfast Harbour are the Clarendon dry docks, built in the 1800s, by Belfast’s first commercial shipbuilder, William Ritchie. He originally set his shipyard up at the Old Lime Kiln Dock (where Corporation St is now) but Ritchie needed a dry dock so Belfast Harbour agreed to build a dock which Ritchie built himself, completing it in 1800. Known as Ritchie’s Dock for years, it was later renamed Clarendon Dock No 1. The second Clarendon Dock was completed in 1826. The Victorian dry docks are no longer used but remain an important link to Belfast’s maritime past.
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The Custom House was built in 1856-7 and designed by Belfast architect Charles Lanyon. For hundreds of years, merchants would have arrived in Belfast with goods to trade, and had to register at the Custom House. The building has statues of Neptune, Mercury and Britannia, and winged figures representing Manufacture, Peace, Commerce and Industry. There’s also a statue of unicorn!
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Titanic Hotel Belfast Belfast BT3 9DT
Drawing Office Two is the vibrant heart of the hotel where you can relax and enjoy lunch, dinner or even a cocktail or two. This breath-taking room is where many of the world’s most famous ocean liners, including RMS Titanic, were painstakingly designed.
Why not indulge in the delicious Maritime inspired 'Shipyard Chowder' Curried Chowder, Smoked Haddock, Salmon, Hake, Mussels and Prawns.
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The former Harland & Wolff Headquarter Building and Drawing Offices dates from 1886 and was the centre of H&W activities for more than a century. It was in this building where men created, and designed thousands of ships including the White Star Olympic Class Liners – Olympic, Titanic and Britannic and naval warships such as HMS Belfast. The building was vacated by H&W in 1989, and restoration work began in 2016 to turn the derelict building into Titanic Hotel Belfast, which opened in September 2017. Many of the heritage features have been retained and restored, and the two Drawing Offices are stunning reminders of the grandeur of Harland & Wolff’s passenger liners.
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Sydenham Road Belfast BT4 1GW
Meet ordinary people from east Belfast’s past through artwork and stories on the EastSide Lives Heritage Trail. Catch a glimpse of social history and learn about those who helped shape our community.
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1. 68 Newtownards Road, BT4 1GW
2. 88 Newtownards Road, BT4 1GW
3. 149 Newtownards Road BT4 1AB
4. Gawn Street, BT4 1HF
5. Manderson Street, BT4 1TR
6. Parkgate Avenue, BT4 1JA
7. 308 Albertbridge Road, BT5 4GX
8. 337 Albertbridge Road, BT5 4PY
9. Thorndyke Street, BT5 4GU
10. 143 Bloomfield Avenue, BT5 5BW
11. 1 Greenville Rd, BT5 5EP
12. Imperial Street, BT6 8JJ
13. Titanic Walkway, BT3 9DT
14. Lisbon Street BT5 4DA
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49 Lisavon Street Belfast BT4 1LG
Three unique terraced houses in East Belfast inspired by the RMS Titanic and Irish fairytales. One of the homes dates from the 1860s, and they are all located close to Victoria Park and CS Lewis Square in East Belfast. Book your stay in one of the Tourism NI certified holiday homes via https://www.emeraldisleretreats.com/
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The Hamilton Dock is the oldest graving dock on the Co. Down side of the River Lagan, built between 1864 and 1867. A graving dock is a nautical term for an enclosed basin into which a ship can be taken for underwater cleaning or repair. The Hamilton Dock is now listed as a historic scheduled monument, and for more than 120 years it was used for repairing, maintaining and fitting out ships. The Hamilton Dock is now home to the SS Nomadic.
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The Belfast Harbour Office has been the headquarters for the Harbour Commissioners for more than 150 years. Built in sections, the first section was designed by the Harbour’s engineer George Smith and opened in 1854. An additional section was designed by celebrated Belfast architect William Lynn, reflecting an Italian palazzo and completed in 1895. The flax flower is seen throughout the building, emphasising the importance of the linen industry to Belfast and Belfast Port. The Harbour Offices has some beautifully ornate rooms, such as the Barnett Room, with its curved ceilings and stained-glass windows, and artwork reflecting the maritime history of the Harbour.
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1 Olympic Way Belfast BT3 9EP
Inspired by one of the first ship builders in the city, Titanic Belfast’s destination bar Hickson’s Point offers an authentic 1900’s public house setting, serving up the spirit of the shipyard with traditional music, entertainment, heritage décor and locally produced food.
Located on the plaza outside Titanic Belfast, Hickson's Point is open seasonally and is dog-friendly
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Unit 5, OBEL 66 Donegall Quay Belfast BT1 3NL
As Boat Tours are suspended for the foreseeable future, why not visit the Lagan Boat Company shop on Donegall Quay, as recently visited by Irish Pickers. Here you can purchase exclusive Titanic T shirt ’she was alright when she left here’ and other unique items of nautical and historical interest from Harland & Wolff and beyond. Open Friday and Saturday from 11.00 to 15.00 or by prior arrangement by appointment by emailing info@laganboatcompany.com
Currently closed. Watch here for updates or visit their website for more info.
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90 Donegall Quay Belfast BT1 3FE
Featuring a double height glazed façade with stunning waterfront views of Belfast’s iconic skyline. This riverside restaurant offers all day dining from a Mediterranean inspired brasserie style menu, created by the UK and Ireland’s favourite French chef, Jean Christophe Novelli. The perfect place to pause for a relaxed lunch, catch up over coffee or delicious dinner. Dine in the bright and airy restaurant or go al fresco on the terrace. Family friendly including your four legged friends, with dogs welcome in the lounge and outside terrace.
Visit their website for more info.
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2 Titanic Boulevard Belfast BT3 9HQ
The Public Records Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) The Public Record Office of Northern is the official archive for NI, holding over 3 million public and privately deposited records. Holding the Harland & Wolff archive which is one of the most extensive business archives held in the Public Record Office, with around 16,000 documents. The collection includes minute books detailing key decisions throughout the company's history, sea trial records, photographs, and other items that document most aspects of the history of Belfast's famous shipbuilding firm.
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2 Titanic Boulevard Belfast BT3 9HQ
The Public Records Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) The Public Record Office of Northern is the official archive for NI, holding over 3 million public and privately deposited records. Holding the Harland & Wolff archive which is one of the most extensive business archives held in the Public Record Office, with around 16,000 documents. The collection includes minute books detailing key decisions throughout the company's history, sea trial records, photographs, and other items that document most aspects of the history of Belfast's famous shipbuilding firm.
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Queen's Road Belfast BT3 9DT
Take a walk along the Titanic Slipways and experience one of the latest addition to the Maritime Mile - Riverbox! Equipped with cutting edge video and audio technology it can host video installations, interactive projects, live events and a wide range of audio experiences. Take a moment and enjoy!
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Queen's Road Belfast BT3 9DT
Take a walk along the Titanic Slipways and experience one of the latest addition to the Maritime Mile - Riverbox! Equipped with cutting edge video and audio technology it can host video installations, interactive projects, live events and a wide range of audio experiences. Take a moment and enjoy!
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195 Airport Road West Belfast BT3 9ED
Visitors to the reserve can enjoy two wildlife watching hides, panoramic views from our Observation Room, and enjoy tea/coffee and treats in our visitor centre. There is also a small kids’ corner in the Visitor Centre to keep little ones entertained.
For more information & opening hours please visit our website https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/belfasts-window-on-wildlife
There are also lots of events throughout the year suitable for all ages. For more information on our upcoming events and to book tickets, please visit events.rspb.org.uk/belfastlough ‘
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The iconic yellow cranes that dominate the city skyline are named after the biblical figures of Samson & Goliath, and are huge gantry cranes still in use today by Harland & Wolff. Manufactured by German engineering firm Krupp, Samson was built in 1974 and is 106metres (348ft) tall, while Goliath was constructed in 1969 and is 96 meters (315ft) tall. Goliath is closer to the city centre, Samson to the sea.
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The Church was designed by Belfast architect Charles Lanyon and named after a local businessmen. The congregation grew out of mission work among the seamen arriving in the Port of Belfast, and the church has lots of maritime artefacts, such as a ships bell and a pulpit shaped as a ship’s prow.
The church is open for visitation on Wednesdays afternoon 2-4.30pm except January and February. Visits can be arranged by contacting church website sinclairschurch.co.uk.
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The Titanic and Olympic slipways were developed especially for the Olympic class liners. Made of reinforced concrete at an angle down towards the sea, the slipways are over 4ft thick in places with a framework of steel. A huge steel Arrol gantry once stood over the slipways to assist with the construction of the ever-bigger H&W ships. The slipways are now scheduled monuments and were restored as part of the development of Titanic Belfast. The Titanic slipway contains the outline of the deck of the Titanic, including the locations of the benches on board, and the Olympic slipway is a Titanic memorial garden, with decked and grassed areas representing the numbers of survivors and victims of the Titanic tragedy.
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Hamilton Dock Belfast BT3 9DT
SS Nomadic is the world’s last remaining White Star vessel and RMS Titanic’s original tender ship, now restored to her original glory and back home in Belfast’s historic Hamilton Dock.
Most famous for the part she played in the Titanic story, a visit to SS Nomadic combines the authentic heritage and atmosphere of this historic ship with the intriguing stories of her passengers and the ups and downs of her dramatic career. Admission on board is now included with tickets for the Titanic Experience at Titanic Belfast.
Walk the decks, explore the ship, and take a journey through over 100 years of authentic maritime and social history.
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Queen’s Quay Belfast BT3 9QQ
The SSE Arena, Belfast is Northern Ireland's premier entertainment venue hosting over 150 events per year. The venue boasts a wide array of events from concerts to comedy and sport to family shows. The SSE Arena is home to the Stena Line Belfast Giants ice hockey team. The venue has welcomed many global superstars since opening in 2000, to include Beyoncé, Rhianna, Bruce Springsteen, Andrea Bocelli, Ed Sheeran, Def Leppard, The Who and many more. The Belfast venue has also hosted world renowned events such as MTV Europe Music Awards, World Police and Fire Games and BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
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St Joseph’s Church, a Grade 2 listed building built in the 1870s, was known as the Chapel on the Quay, with its spire often the first and last sight of home for generations of seamen. Located on Princes Dock Street, the chapel was closed in 2001, and has recently been awarded funding to allow it to showcase its rich Maritime Heritage through photographs, stories, film and exhibitions. The surrounding residential area of Sailortown was once home to thousands of dock workers and their families, and following redevelopment work, St Joseph’s is one of the few remaining heritage sites.
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Unit 6 Block C, Queen's Road Belfast BT3 9DT
Subway Titanic Quarter opened its door in Spring 2019. The store is Subway's new concept fresh forward store. It offers fresh subs, salad bowls and wraps made to order with a number of snack items. The restaurant has a 41-person seating area enabling guests to dine in whilst looking at the view of the lough and enjoying their purchases instore.
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1 Olympic Way Belfast BT3 9EP
Experience sumptuous afternoon tea in the stunning surrounding of the Titanic Suite at Titanic Belfast. Enjoy handmade cakes and delicious pastries, served with luxurious teas or a glass of champagne, all in front of the fabulous replica Titanic staircase.
Currently not available. Watch here for updates or visit their website for more info.
17 Queen’s Road Belfast BT3 9DU
The TEC is a bespoke venue for large-scale events, exhibitions and trade shows in Belfast.
Operated by the team at TBL International, who have considerable experience in the conference and exhibition industry, the TEC offers organisers 5,000 sq.m of dedicated, uninterrupted exhibition and conferencing space. An additional 1,000 sq.m reception area with office, catering and washroom facilities allows organisers to utilise every centimetre of the space to its maximum potential.
Watch out for all upcoming events here.
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Tedford’s Ship Chandlers, Sail & Tentmakers was set up by James Tedford on Donegal Quay in the 1850's. Tedford was also a ship-owner, trading with South America and the Caribbean. The sail loft sits at the original level of the Donegal Quay, and the dockside was once directly in front of it, with the warehouse used for sail making said to date from 1760-1790. The Tedfords Sailmaking business is still in existence in larger premises on the Ormeau Road in Belfast.
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2k Queen's Road Belfast BT9 3DT
Located at the base of the ARC apartments. The Dock Cafe is Belfast’s only Honesty Box Café. Enjoy fresh locally-made coffee, teas, buns and soup (or bring your own food), browse the artwork and local history. Find a cosy corner or a squashy sofa, and if you want, make a donation on the way out - it’s totally up to you!
Opening hours: Tuesday- Saturday 11am - 4pm
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1 Olympic Way Belfast BT3 9EP
Serving up speciality coffee, a range of fine teas, gourmet snacks and local delicacies, The Galley Café is located on the ground floor of Titanic Belfast’s Grand Atrium.
The Express Food Bar offers a 'grab and go' offering using local and seasonal produce, with a selection of soups and sandwiches, traditional sweet pastries and baked goods available each day.
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Located on the Titanic Walkway, the Great Light is one of the largest lighthouse optics of its kind ever built. The optic is around 130 years old, weighs 10 tonnes and measures 7 metres tall. The Great Light served two lighthouses in its time, Tory Island off the coast of Donegal, and Mew Island off the Co. Down coast. The optic would have once produced one of the strongest lighthouse beams, ideal for landfall lighthouses. The Mew Island lighthouse was requested by the Belfast Harbour Commission as an important Aid to Navigation at the southern entrance to Belfast Lough, built at a time when Belfast was the world-centre of linen, ship-building and rope-making, and one of the most important ports in the world.
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Located on the Titanic Walkway, the Great Light is one of the largest lighthouse optics of its kind ever built. The optic is around 130 years old, weighs 10 tonnes and measures 7 metres tall. The Great Light served two lighthouses in its time, Tory Island off the coast of Donegal, and Mew Island off the Co. Down coast. The optic would have once produced one of the strongest lighthouse beams, ideal for landfall lighthouses. The Mew Island lighthouse was requested by the Belfast Harbour Commission as an important Aid to Navigation at the southern entrance to Belfast Lough, built at a time when Belfast was the world-centre of linen, ship-building and rope-making, and one of the most important ports in the world.
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Located on the Titanic Walkway, the Great Light is one of the largest lighthouse optics of its kind ever built. The optic is around 130 years old, weighs 10 tonnes and measures 7 metres tall. The Great Light served two lighthouses in its time, Tory Island off the coast of Donegal, and Mew Island off the Co. Down coast. The optic would have once produced one of the strongest lighthouse beams, ideal for landfall lighthouses. The Mew Island lighthouse was requested by the Belfast Harbour Commission as an important Aid to Navigation at the southern entrance to Belfast Lough, built at a time when Belfast was the world-centre of linen, ship-building and rope-making, and one of the most important ports in the world.
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Thompson Dock
Located at Thompson Dock, a 30ft by 30ft section of the bow of RMS Titanic was built to scale as part of a TV show produced by Channel 4 and National Geographic. The replica part was left as a memorial to the people who worked on the ship. Access Thompson Dock via 401 Café & Bar, open daily, 10am to 3pm Monday-Friday and 10am-4pm Saturday and Sunday.
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The Snooty Owl is a small mobile catering trailer located beside Titanic's Dock and Pump-House. They offer tea, barista coffees, luxury hot chocolate and homemade sweet treats as well as cold soft drinks, candyfloss, crisps, sweets and more!
Opening hours: Fri & Sat 10-7pm and Sun 11-5pm
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Titanic Hotel Belfast Belfast BT3 9DT
Our team of award-winning chefs have crafted a unique menu for The Wolff Grill – a refined dining restaurant with views towards the iconic Titanic Belfast building and historic slipways. Employing the finest locally sourced ingredients, our grill offers a delicious menu and unique atmosphere for guests.
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7 Queen's Road Belfast BT3 9DT
The Linen Lounge is the perfect place for a relaxing morning coffee, a bistro lunch or fine dining experience. During term-time, food is prepared and served by students undertaking professional cookery and hospitality programmes at NI’s largest college. Please refer to website for opening times and to make reservations.
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At the very end of the Maritime Mile is the Thompson Dock. The huge dry dock was built specifically to house the Olympic Class liners that Harland & Wolff had designed. It was completed in 1911 and named after the chairman of the Belfast Harbour Commission, Robert Thompson. RMS Olympic was the first ship to glide into the Thompson Dock. The Olympic class liners just fitted the Dock, which is 850 foot long and 100 foot wide. The dock was used until 2002, and some restoration work was carried out in 2010 allowed it to be opened to the public for guided tours.
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1 Olympic Way Belfast BT3 9EP
Located beside the Titanic Slipways, the Harland and Wolff Drawing Offices and Hamilton Graving Dock – the very place where Titanic was designed, built and launched in 1912, Titanic Belfast tells the story of the Titanic, from her conception in Belfast in the early 1900s, through her construction and launch, to its maiden voyage and subsequent place in history.
The self-guided Titanic Experience is the world’s most authentic way to discover the sights, sounds, smells and stories of the ship, as well as the people and city that made her. Complete your Titanic Experience with a visit to the world’s last remaining White Star vessel and RMS Titanic’s original tender ship – SS Nomadic. Walk the decks, explore the ship, and take a journey through over 100 years of authentic maritime and social history.
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2A Queens Road Belfast BT3 9DT
Journey in the footsteps of Titanic’s builders on our new Titanic Quarter food tour. Jump on board the Titanic tram and discover Belfast’s maritime past and explore the legend of the RMS Titanic. Enjoy culinary delights along the way. Sample local beers and premium gins at historic venues including HMS Caroline and Titanic’s Dock.
Visit their website for more info.
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Queen's Road Belfast BT3 9DT
Titanic Hotel Belfast is located in the heart of Belfast's Titanic Quarter in the former Headquarters of Harland & Wolff. This heritage hotel is home to the magnificent dual Victorian Drawing Offices where hundreds of ocean liners were designed, including the world-famous Titanic.
All of the bedrooms have a nautical personality with streamline Art Deco furniture, hanging ship’s lanterns and maritime artwork. Modern touches have not been forgotten as each room is incorporated with a flat-screen TV and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Discerning guests will appreciate the exceptionally high standards of hospitality. Their award-winning chefs have crafted a unique menu for the Wolff Grill restaurant. Lunch and Afternoon Tea is served in the relaxed surroundings of Drawing Office Two.
The hotel offers seven unique heritage spaces perfect for weddings.
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NI Science Park Belfast BT3 9DT
Explore the world’s only authentic Titanic landmark and visit the last place Titanic rested on dry ground. On this self-guided tour, you will descend 44feet to the bottom of Titanic’s Dock – only here can you fully experience the sheer size of RMS Titanic.
Currently closed. Watch here for updates or visit their website for more info.
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Queen's Quay Belfast BT3 9QQ
Unleash Your Inner Explorer at W5 this Summer
W5, Northern Ireland’s award-winning science and discovery centre has unveiled a packed programme of events and experiences for summer 2022.
Following a major £5million investment last Autumn, W5’s two reimagined exhibition floors and eight interactive zones form the perfect playground for budding explorers with 250+ hands-on exhibits. And this summer, a host of new events and experiences mean there’s even more for all the family to explore.
Shaun the Sheep Summer of Celebration comes to W5
W5 is teaming up with world-famous, award-winning animation studio Aardman, creators of Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Morph this summer. A range of immersive Shaun the Sheep experiences are coming to Belfast, as W5 celebrates 15 years of the world’s most famous sheep.
The Shaun the Sheep Summer of Celebration has kicked off with a new ‘Hide & Sheep’ Augmented Reality (A.R.) trail experience. Over the next few months, W5 will become a virtual stage for an exciting app based A.R. experience, which invites visitors to find Shaun as they explore W5’s popular interactive zones and exhibits.
W5 will also begin a series of exclusive Shaun the Sheep Summer Screenings, showing a range of Shaun the Sheep and Championsheeps episodes back-to-back in a special screening room on selected dates throughout the summer. Meanwhile, a Shaun the Sheep model, used in some of Aardman’s award-winning animations, will take up residence in W5 as part of a special new exhibit due to launch later this month. Expert Aardman model maker, Jim Parkyn will also host a series of special Shaun the Sheep model making workshops on Thursday 4th August.
Shaun the Sheep Summer of Celebration experiences and events are free with admission to W5 this summer, with the exception of the model making workshop, which is priced at £7pp. Find more information at bit.ly/W5-SummerWithShaun
Bright Sparks Summer Camp
W5’s Bright Sparks Summer camp returns in July and August, providing packed week-long programmes of hands-on fun for inquisitive young minds aged 8 to 11. Kids attending Bright Sparks camps will enjoy a range of exciting, science-based activities such as crime labs, rocket races, animation, and building challenges. Each day will have its own theme and young experimenters will be encouraged to explore and learn in a fun and positive environment.
The Bright Sparks Summer Camps runs for five consecutive weeks, beginning Monday 4th July. Places cost £150 per child per week, with a reduction in price for additional children. Places are limited to a maximum of 16 participants per camp, so early booking is advised to avoid disappointment. Find more information at bit.ly/SummerCamp-W5
W5 Late Summer Series
W5 Late returns this summer with four fun-filled after-hours events that will give grown-ups the run of the place. The expanded summer series of W5 Late events kicks off on Thursday 21 July, running on four consecutive Thursdays. With ‘no kids allowed’, adults can explore W5 Reimagined in a child-free environment, picking from a range of quirky themed events: W5 House of Games (21 July); W5 World of Illusion (28 July); Destination Animation (4 August); Music at the Centre (11 August). Find more information at bit.ly/W5LateSummer
For further information and to book, visit www.W5online.co.uk
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Queens Road Belfast BT3 9DT
We Are Vertigo is Ireland’s largest indoor activity centre in the heart of Belfast's Titanic Quarter. The Titanic park centre comprises of an Indoor Skydiving tunnel, Inflatable Park and Ninja Master Course. The ultimate thrill for adrenaline seekers, the indoor skydiving tunnel gives the experience of a real skydive. With packages available to suit people of all abilities, an Indoor Skydive is an exhilarating experience not to be missed.
The Vertigo Inflatable Park is perfect for all ages. In a day full of laughter and awesome fun, bouncers can conquer the obstacles and climbing towers, challenge each other on the battle beam and beat the Dizzy-X.
The Vertigo Ninja Master Course has it all, from swinging through the jungle bars to beating the warped wall, ninjas can bring out their competitive spirit with the ultimate challenge.
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