Belfast City Breaks

Belfast city breaks - A city on the up
During a Belfast city break, discover how this magnificent capital has rejuvenated itself since the historic signing of the Good Friday Agreement in 1998. Massive British and European investment has achieved greater stability as the country successfully continues to eradicate the memory of less happy times when sectarianism blighted Northern Ireland. Evidence of the Troubles can still be seen in the many murals that line the Falls Road and Shankill Road. A short weekend break is enough time to explore the past and marvel at the future.

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Short breaks in Belfast - Literary inspiration
Belfast is situated near the mouth of the River Lagan and rose to prominence in the 17th century with an influx of English and Scottish settlers. The port city grew during the Industrial Revolution, with booming linen, rope-making and shipbuilding industries. Visit the Harland and Wolff shipyards during a city break and see where the doomed Titanic was built. Venture just outside Belfast to Cavehill, a series of hills believed be the inspiration for Jonathan Swift’s novel, Gulliver’s Travels. Much of the city’s architectural heritage was bombed during World War II but several delightful Victorian and Edwardian buildings remain. See for yourself in a short weekend break.

Belfast city breaks - Full of life
A city break in Belfast will unravel its fascinating history, an abundance of attractions and, above all, the warmth and wit of its inhabitants. As a result of booming tourist numbers, the city has also developed a number of cultural quarters: the Cathedral Quarter hosts a yearly visual and performing arts festival; The Gaeltacht Quarter, in West Belfast, promotes and encourages the use of the Irish language; The Queens Quarter in South Belfast has a large student population and hosts the annual Belfast Festival; The Golden Mile takes in Gt. Victoria St, Shaftesbury Square and Bradbury Place and contains some of the best bars and restaurants in the city. Will a short weekend break in Belfast be enough...