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I have visited the Ulster Museum several times now since it was
refurbished early in 2010 and always enjoy the experience. In the
main I find it well presented and the sources of information and
history are of a good quality. Personally for me I think the
weakest area is the history of “The Troubles.” [...]
Date Published: May 13, 2012 - 11:38 am
In my opinion these are the top ten attractions in the city of
Belfast. Like most things in life these are subject to opinion and
I guess influenced by your age and the things that you like to do.
Rather than state specifically these are the top ten attractions I
would rather state that these [...]
Date Published: May 13, 2012 - 11:32 am
This tour begins at the Belfast Welcome Centre which is in Royal
Avenue Belfast. Royal Avenue is the main street that faces
the City Hall and the Welcome Centre is on the left hand side about
one hundred yards down. The tour lasts around an hour and a half
but there is no set time [...]
Date Published: May 13, 2012 - 11:29 am
The Belfast Splash Tour was launched in 2011 and I thoroughly
enjoyed this unique experience. Also known as the Duck Tour you
travel on both land and water on what has become known as the
“Duckling.” This is probably the best tour as it suits all ages and
is very novel. You explore the City [...]
Date Published: Apr 08, 2012 - 5:41 am
This Belfast sight seeing tour takes place in a large yellow
coloured open top bus. The tours depart from Chichester Street
every 60 minutes and tours can be booked by calling +442890 809009.
The costs is £12.50 for an adult, £10.50 for a concession, £6.00
for children and a family ticker can be purchased for [...]
Date Published: Apr 08, 2012 - 5:39 am
Belfast Short History – 5,000 Years Ago Long before the actual city
of Belfast existed there was a site known as “The Giant’s Ring”
This henge is well over 5,000 years old. This site became occupied
during what was known as the plantation of Ulster in the seventeeth
century. Belfast took its name from the [...]
Date Published: Apr 07, 2012 - 6:50 am
I am a man and therefore no absolutely nothing about shopping.
However I am a married man with an excellent shopping wife and two
twenty year old shopping daughters. When I came to write this post,
I therefore went to them for their expert advice, so here goes.
With the Peace Process now in place [...]
Date Published: Apr 07, 2012 - 6:42 am
It is probably pointless to say, but I shall anyway, this is always
one of my favourite tours. Pubs have always been an integral part
of Belfast’s social and cultural life. Sadly we lost many old pubs
during “The Troubles” but thankfully many still remain, and
continue to serve the local people of Belfast and [...]
Date Published: Apr 07, 2012 - 6:35 am
This Belfast City Tour, done in association with Allen’s Tours has
been voted the Number One Tour company several times now. I would
have to support this myself and it is certainly the most
comprehensive tour that I have been on. It departs from High Street
Belfast, facing what are known as the In-Shops and [...]
Date Published: Apr 07, 2012 - 6:31 am
If you are looking for a hotel in Belfast and there are many like
the Europa hotel, this will give you a review of most of the
Belfast Hotels. There are now just over 80 hotels in the immediate
Belfast area ranging from cheap hotels to luxury 5 star hotels, so
the choice is varied [...]
Date Published: Apr 07, 2012 - 6:27 am