Albert Memorial Clock
Queen's Square
Belfast
County Antrim
BT1 3FG
Northern Ireland

Tel: 028 9024 6609

Constructed in 1869, the Albert Memorial Clock Tower is a memorial to the late husband of Queen Victoria. This imposing sandstone monument stands 113 feet in height and is colloquially known as the ‘The Big Ben of Belfast’, an epithet that is very clearly appropriate. In recent years a restoration project was undertaken to correct a lean that had developed in the Belfast clock while the foundations were also strengthened at the same time.

The Arts Council Sculpture Park
77 Malone Road
Belfast
County Antrim
BT9 6AQ
Northern Ireland

Tel: 028 9038 1591

Set in lush, verdant gardens, The Arts Council Sculpture Park showcases the work of local artists. Pieces in bronze, ceramics, iron, steel and wood by Deborah Brown, John Aitken and John Kindness, among others, may be enjoyed while strolling through the picturesque park.

Belfast Castle
Antrim Road
Belfast
County Antrim
BT15 5GR
Northern Ireland

Tel: 028 9077 6925

The 19th century Belfast Castle is a magnificent sandstone building with close links to the city’s history, and is a must-see attraction during any trip to Belfast. The castle is one of the most prominent and eye-catching landmarks in the Northern Irish capital and from the castle the views are magnificent. It is also possible to hold wedding celebrations, and meetings and events at Belfast Castle while there is a restaurant, too, named Cellars.

Belfast City Hall
Donegall Square
Belfast
County Antrim
BT1 5GS
Northern Ireland

Tel: 028 9032 0202

Completed in 1906, Belfast City Hall is an impressive structure built in the Baroque Revival style. The hall is the effective division between the commercial and business areas of Belfast. The hall itself is surrounded by verdant gardens that are a popular meeting place for tourists and locals. The grounds are populated with numerous statues and monuments, including the Belfast Titanic Memorial and Belfast's Cenotaph.

Belfast Zoo
Antrim Road
Belfast
County Antrim
BT36 7PN
Northern Ireland

Tel: 028 9077 6277

Belfast Zoo covers an area of 55 acres overlooking Belfast Lough. Containing more than 150 species of rare and endangered animals in award-winning enclosures, the zoo is immensely popular with families. At the zoo there is an A to Z of the animal world, beginning with the African Wild Dog and ending with the Zebra. There are also gardens with many plants, a lake, a rainforest house with bats, ducks, pigeons and thrushes, a bird park, and a giraffe and elephant enclosure. You can cap off your visit with a trip to the cafe too.

Botanic Gardens
College Park
Botanic Avenue
Belfast
County Antrim
BT7 1LP
Northern Ireland

Tel: 028 9031 4762

Opened in 1828, the Belfast Botanic Gardens occupy 28 acres of South Belfast, and are popular with residents and tourists alike on sunny summer days. As well as beautifully kept gardens and plant life there are buildings here in the form of the Palm House and the Tropical Ravine while the setting is also ideal for walking and gentle strolls. A children’s play area, a bowling green and a rose garden go some way further to completing the picture at this striking Belfast location.

Streamvale Open Farm
38 Ballyhanwood Road
Belfast
County Antrim
BT5 7SN
Northern Ireland

Tel: 028 9048 3244

Streamvale Open Farm is particularly popular with families, allowing visitors to feed and pet many different types of pet and farm animal. Ideal for parties and school trips, the farm is set on the outskirts of Belfast and boasts a beautiful countryside setting. Here you can catch a glimpse of the cows giving birth, take a ride on the tractor, bottle feed the new-born lambs and go on an adventure along the nature trail.

Ulster Museum
Botanic Gardens
Belfast
County Antrim
BT9 5AB
Northern Ireland

Tel: 028 9044 0000

At Ulster Museum in Belfast, visitors can explore the past and the present thanks to the various exhibits and hands-on activities. Free to enter, the museum is home to the likes of dinosaurs, modern art and an Egyptian Mummy, items that help visitors learn about the natural sciences, art and history combined. The Ulster Museum is situated within the grounds of the city’s botanic gardens and is itself a building of architectural significance.