Beech Hill Top 10 things to see in Belfast
(in no particular order)
Belfast City Hall: A fine example of classical renaissance
style, this Edwardian masterpiece is the home of Belfast City Council.
As part of a major renovation programme the building will reopen for
tours in 2009. Tel; 028 9027 0456 www.belfastcity.gov.uk/cityhall
Linen Hall Library: The Linen Hall library is the city's oldest
library (1788) and houses one of the most renowned collections of Irish
material in the world. Visitors are welcome to browse the collection.
Free tours should be booked in advance. Tel: 028 9032 1707 www.linenhall.com
Ulster Museum: The Ulster Museum is currently closed
for redevelopement . This £12 million project will reviatalise
one of Northern Ireland's most important cultural institutions. The
Museum is scheduled to reopen in Spring 2009. Tel: 028 9038 3000 www.ulstermuseum.org.uk
Botanic Gardens: Open daily until dusk. The restored
palm house (1852) is a masterpiece of moulded glass and wrought iron,
displaying exotic trees and flowering plants. The Tropical ravine (1889)
features a humid jungle plus a fish pond dominated by giant waterlillies.
www.belfastcity.gov.uk/parksandopenspaces
Crown Liquor Saloon: Belfast's best known pub. Its
ornately extravagent Victorian exterior and interior make it one of
the National Trust's greatest treasures. To order a pint of guiness
and dozen oysters to your snug with a silent signalling system is only
one of its unique features. Tel: 028 9027 9901 www.crownbar.com
Titanic Dock and Pump House: This tour takes in Thompson
Dock where the celebrated RMS Titanic had its final fit-out. Guided
tours run Wed, Sat and Sun 2.00pm duration 1 hour. Tel: 028 9073 7813
www.titanictrail.com
Ulster Historical Foundation: Founded in 1956 to promote
interest in Irish history and genealogy, with particular reference to
Ulster. UHF offers an anscestral research service, publishes books,
organises conferences and lecture tours. Tel: 028 9033 2288 www.ancestryireland.com
Belfast City Sightseeing: Open top tours daily from
Castle Place every 30 minutes (March-September) 10.00am - 4.00pm. 18
hop-on/hop-off stops. Tickets valid for 24 hours. All tours delivered
by fully qualified guides and last approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Tel: 028 9045 9035 www.belfastcitysightseeing.com
Belfast Safaris: Belfast Safaris allows visitors to
experience lesser known sites and local folklore. We offer guided neighbourhood
walking tours, special interest tours, themed tours (political, music,
literature, art, architecture) and hosted visits to local resident's
homes and businesses. Tel: 028 9031 0610 info@belfastsafaris.com
www.belfastsafaris.com
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