Belfast Essentials
Belfast Essentials & Tourist Information
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Belfast Tourist Attractions
History, unique culture and fun await on a Belfast city break that offers a surprising array of attractions. A trip to Belfast Zoo is always a delight for young and old and is open daily from 10am - 7pm. Take a walk on the wild side for just 8.00 per adult. Spend a relaxing afternoon in the city Botanical gardens featuring a host of tropical plant life and colourful flower gardens and remains open daily until sunset. Regular events and festivals are held and admission is free.
Belfast Opening Hours
Banking hours are from 9.30am - 4.30pm on weekdays with some city centre branches open on Saturday mornings. Like most of mainland UK normal shopping hours are from 9.30am until 5.30pm between Monday and Saturday. Sundays will see almost all shops closed with a few notable exceptions such as the larger chain stores.
History, unique culture and fun await on a Belfast city break that offers a surprising array of attractions. A trip to Belfast Zoo is always a delight for young and old and is open daily from 10am - 7pm. Take a walk on the wild side for just 8.00 per adult. Spend a relaxing afternoon in the city Botanical gardens featuring a host of tropical plant life and colourful flower gardens and remains open daily until sunset. Regular events and festivals are held and admission is free.
Belfast Opening Hours
Banking hours are from 9.30am - 4.30pm on weekdays with some city centre branches open on Saturday mornings. Like most of mainland UK normal shopping hours are from 9.30am until 5.30pm between Monday and Saturday. Sundays will see almost all shops closed with a few notable exceptions such as the larger chain stores.
Belfast Tipping & Etiquette
Most restaurants will include a service charge on all bills which varies from 10 - 15% and no further tipping is required. A visit to a hair salon or a taxi ride should be rewarded for satisfactory service and is entirely up to your own discretion. It is normal practice to tip one or two pounds for hotel or airport porterage.
Most restaurants will include a service charge on all bills which varies from 10 - 15% and no further tipping is required. A visit to a hair salon or a taxi ride should be rewarded for satisfactory service and is entirely up to your own discretion. It is normal practice to tip one or two pounds for hotel or airport porterage.
Food & Drink in Belfast
The standard and variety of food available in Belfast has improved dramatically in recent years and the city rates highly as a short break destination for foodies. Every type of international cuisine can be sampled in the city's eclectic mix of restaurants, cafe bars and pubs. A visit should also include some tempting local cuisine such as glazed corned beef with spiced soda bread or a delicious herring and smoked salmon casserole.
The standard and variety of food available in Belfast has improved dramatically in recent years and the city rates highly as a short break destination for foodies. Every type of international cuisine can be sampled in the city's eclectic mix of restaurants, cafe bars and pubs. A visit should also include some tempting local cuisine such as glazed corned beef with spiced soda bread or a delicious herring and smoked salmon casserole.
Belfast Useful Numbers
• Police – 999
• Ambulance – 999
• Fire – 999
• Police – 999
• Ambulance – 999
• Fire – 999
Disabled Access in Belfast
As Belfast continues its rapid program of regeneration, so disabled access has improved almost beyond all recognition. All buses and trains can comfortably accommodate wheelchair users and popular attractions such as Belfast Zoo provide full assistance to ensure a fulfilling day out. Pedestrianised shopping and charming riverside walks can be enjoyed without restriction.
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