From Thursday, April 2, it will be easier than ever to visit Belfast with direct flights from Dundee Airport.
Belfast has come a long way in a short time and is now one of the UK’s most vibrant and exciting city break destinations, full of great food and friendly faces.
Experience a Titanic city full of surprises and hidden gems. Soak up the lively atmosphere, take a stroll along the fine Victorian streets, enjoy would-class visitor attractions and indulge in a café, restaurant and entertainment scene that can rival any city in Europe.
There’s also plenty to get up to outside of the city including the Gobbins, Rathlin Island, Carrick-a-rede and the Giant’s Causeway.
The city centre
At the heart of the city centre is Belfast City Hall. Opened in 1906, it hosts a visitor exhibition that tracks the city’s history, offers guided tours of the Council Chambers and is home to the Titanic Memorial Garden.
After exploring the shops on Donegall Place and Royal Avenue, or the Victorian St. George’s Market, hunt out the many cool cafés, pubs and tasty restaurants hidden in the streets and avenues.
A Titanic city
Steeped in memories when Belfast was a world of centre of maritime trade, shipbuilding and commerce, the Titanic Quarter is one of the World’s largest urban waterfront regeneration schemes.
Visit or take a tour of the many Titanic related visitor attractions, be wowed by the interactive visitor centre W5, catch a show, concert or ice hockey match at the SSE Arena or discover the fascination history of World War One survivor, HMS Caroline.
Queen’s Quarter
Home to Queen’s University Belfast, the area is abounded with tranquil parks and gardens.
Come face to face with dinosaurs, get up close with an Egyptian mummy, or marvel at some of the best Irish art – there’s plenty to enjoy and loads to love at the Ulster Museum.
EastSide
Once the beating heart of the city’s industrial past with thousands of people employed in linen mills, rope factories, engineering works and shipyards, EastSide is thriving once again but this time as a hub of culture and creativity.
Make the EastSide Visitor Centre your first stop, with information on key attractions in east Belfast and famous people who lived in the area including CS Lewis, George Best and Van Morrison.
Cathedral Quarter
This historic trading quarter is a maze of cobblestoned streets and warehouses that are now home to trendy bars, clubs and restaurants. Visitor attractions include the Metropolitan Arts Centre (the MAC), St. Anne’s Cathedral, the NI War Memorial, the Oh Yeah Music Centre and the Discover Ulster Scots Centre.
Full of colourful street art, this area of town is buzzing with music, entertainment and fun at night.
A taste of Belfast
From local specialties, fantastic food trails and artisan food markets, Belfast is a taste sensation. Eating out is an exciting mix of homegrown flavours, modern techniques and the best local produce, with a restaurant scene that takes in everything from the Michelin-starred Eipic and Ox to other gems like The Muddlers Club and James St and the traditional Long’s Fish and Chips.
Get to know the secret delis and traditional pubs of this vibrant city on the Belfast Food Tour, enjoy a sumptuous Afternoon Tea at Titanic Belfast on a Sunday, or pop into the weekend food market at the 19th century St George’s Market. Either way, stay a while – your tastebuds will thank you for it.
Linen Quarter
Belfast was once the linen capital of the world with factories, warehouses and grand buildings springing up to the south of the Old White Linen Hall, now the site of Belfast City Hall.
Today visitors can enjoy the architecture of these old linen mills which house a mix of offices, chic bars and award-winning restaurants. This is a great part of town to enjoy pre-theatre dinner and drinks before catching an entertaining show at the Grand Opera House.
Fly with Loganair to Belfast and discover the wonders of Northern Ireland. All fares include 15kg luggage as standard, so you’ll have enough luggage allowance to browse the shops and bring home a souvenir or two.
Book now at the Loganair website or via your travel agent.
