21 Talbot St, Cathedral Quarter, t. 028 9032 0392,
www.niwarmemorial.org, /NIWarMemorialMuseum
This accredited museum is a ‘must see’ for anyone with an interest in Northern Ireland’s role in the Second World War. The Museum tells the story of the Belfast Blitz in 1941, the Ulster Home Guard, the role of women in the war and the presence of US Forces. The fallen are remembered in a magnificent stained glass window and a granite plinth containing Books of Remembrance for the First and Second World War. The museum offers a range of family events, as well as workshops and talks for primary schools and community groups. Visit www. niwarmemorial.org or follow NIWarMemorialMuseum on Facebook.
Free Admis¬sion, Monday to Friday, 10am – 4:30pm.
Category: Attractions
VERTIGO INDOOR SKYDIVING
Queens Road, Titanic Quarter, BT3 9DT, t. 0870 0661 533,
info@wearevertigo.com,
Always wanted to skydive? Not too enthusiastic about jumping out of a perfectly good aeroplane?
Why not try the exciting world of indoor skydiving? Our Titanic Park complex, in the heart of Belfast, has Ireland’s only indoor skydiving centre, allowing anyone aged from 4-104 to spread their wings and fly at 120mph! We cater for all flying abilities, from first time flyers to pro flyers, with packages for individuals, groups of flyers and everything in between!
Book via our website wearevertigo.com
TITANIC BOAT TOURS
Dept. pontoon beside The Big Fish sculpture,
t. 028 9024 0124, m. 07718 910423, www.laganboatcompany.com
Daily Guided Titanic Harbour Boat tours tell the
story of Belfast’s rich maritime heritage and
industry and how the Port has developed and
changed from it’s industrial shipbuilding roots to
a major tourist attraction. It embraces the RMS
Titanic story and allows you to view and photograph
the Titanic Quarter from the water. In the
summer the Tour heads round to Musgrave Channel where you may view
Belfast’s large breeding seal colony. Boat hire is available for private parties,
see web site for further details (F4). Visit the Maritime Emporium (E4) ticket
office and gift shop at the base of the Obel skyscraper.
Adult £12, Child £10 Family Ticket £35 (2 Adults and 2 Children 5-16 yrs), under 5 yrs free.
Sixty minute tours dept. April-Oct: daily 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:30pm.
Always check ahead to confirm tour times and price.
MUSEUM OF ORANGE HERITAGE
Schomberg House 368 Cregagh Road, Belfast, BT6 9EY
t. 02890 701122, www.orangeheritage.co.uk
The Museum of Orange Heritage, through excellent
audio visual and interactive exhibits, not only focuses on
the history and traditions of the Orange Institution but
also highlights Orangeism around the world. In addition,
it encourages understanding and addresses many of the
recent negative perceptions of The Orange Order via
well designed and informative exhibits. View many original artefacts, many dating
from 1689, such as King William III’s saddle cloth, a letter written by King William
III with signature and intact seals, The Cork Statuette and many more fraternal
exhibits. Our temporary exhibition for 2018, Service & Sacrifice, marks the contribution
of the Orange Family to the Great War. There is also a very good gift shop
with books and many fine items and a lovely cafe.
Open Tues–Sat 10am–5pm last entry 4pm. Late Opening By Arrangement, Group Bookings welcome
CLIFTON HOUSE
2 North Queen Street BT15 1ES, t. 02890 997022, www.cliftonbelfast.com
Clifton House (1774), Belfast’s oldest working
building, originally looked after the poor and
sick of Belfast. Thousands of people; local
citizens, young and old, to passing sailors,
sought sanctuary within its walls. They were
clothed, fed, educated and empowered to
improve their lives. Behind the scenes were a
group of people perceived as ‘a hot bed of radicals’ yet they were instrumental
in the development of Belfast – challenging C18th beliefs on slavery, reform
and society – ultimately spearheading rebellion! Join our tours and walk in the
footsteps of renowned reformers and hear about the lives of the less privileged.
Visit Clifton Street Cemetery, the resting place of rebels including Mary Ann
and Henry Joy McCracken, Thomas McCabe & William Drennan; poets and
artists; American slaves; wealthy families buried alongside the largest famine
graveyard in Ireland.
IRISH FA EDUCATION AND HERITAGE CENTRE
The National Football Stadium Windsor Park, Donegall Avenue,
BT12 6LU, t. 02890 669458,
Visit the Irish FA Education and Heritage Centre and take
in a tour at the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park.
Discover the unique story of Northern Ireland football
using a variety of media, interactive displays and key
artefacts from the 1880’s to the present day. Visitors can
relive the atmosphere of famous nights, gain insights
into the drama on and off the pitch and feel the rush of emotions shared by
everyone in the stadium – win, lose or draw. Followed by a behind-the-scenes
guided stadium tour allowing visitors to walk in the same steps of our most
famous players. The centre is self-guided and visitors will have 1 hour to explore
the centre before the official stadium tour begins.
To book visit our website. www.irishfa.com/tours. For group enquiries, email: tours@irishfa.com
Discover Ulster-Scots Centre
E4 21 Discover Ulster-Scots Centre
Even though Ulster and Scotland are just 13 miles apart,
the story of the close connections can be hard to find in
most museums. Here you can discover thousands of years of history, from the
formation of the Giant’s Causeway (which links Co. Antrim with the Western
Isles of Scotland) right up to the present day. Highlights include:
• Exhibition panels cover ten major stories, starting with the arrival of Edward
Bruce in 1315. | • Eric Montgomery Gallery shows the history of Scotch-Irish
Pioneers and how they shaped America. | • Journey planner map highlights
other Ulster-Scots places to visit. | • Free Ulster-Scots literature available,
much of which isn’t available elsewhere. | • Gift shop offering books, CDs
and tartanwares. Entry is free of charge!
The Corn Exchange, 31 Gordon Street, Belfast, BT1 2LG
t. 028 9043 6710, www.Discoverulsterscots.com
VICTORIA STREET, CATHEDRAL QUARTER, BELFAST
MONDAY–FRIDAY, 10AM–4PM
Wee Toast Tours
Travel in style and experience Belfast’s
landmarks in a completely different way!
Enjoy a wee toast with up to 15 of your companions
on a cycle tour of Belfast City Centre,
Cathedral Quarter or Titanic Quarter. Bring
Your Own Beverages (BYO) and our Driver and
Barista will serve you. Meet up with others and
experience some of our world famous craic
while visiting Belfast’s historic places and watering holes.
Book online: www.weetoasttours.com or call us for Availability: +44 (0)7591593441. Open
Daily – with hourly tours starting 11:30AM – 9:00PM.
Window On Wildlife (WOW) Belfast
If you’ve never visited the RSPB’s nature reserve in the heart of industrial Belfast then prepared to be WOWed! The newly refurbished Window on Wildlife ( WOW ) offers stunning views of the wide variety of birds and wildlife which call the reserve home. Friendly staff and volunteers are always on hand to help you identify what you see! Two new hides have been constructed from shipping containers to tie in with their industrial surroundings and the visitor centre now features a community room and refreshment area, as well as information on the rich history of the harbour and the formation of the reserve back in 1998.
Free entry for RSPB members. £3 for adults and £1.50 for concessions.
BY BUS: The No. 26/26A bus service from City Hall to Holywood Exchange runs past the reserve on Mon-Fri.
BY ROAD: From Airport Road West (A2), there are two signposted entrances.
From the Dee Street entrance, the reserve is two miles on the left.
From the Holywood Exchange entrance (Closed Sunday), it is one mile on the right.
Belfast’s Window On Wildlife (WOW) Situated off airport Road West, Belfast Harbour estate, BT3 9ED
Call 028 9046 1458, www.rspb.org.uk/belfastlough
The Royal Ulster Constabulary George Cross Memorial Garden
Created to commemorate the service and sacrifice of those who served in the Royal Ulster Constabu-
lary George Cross, it is designed to create a ‘journey throughpolicing’.There is much for visitors to see and
experience. The Garden History Trail has InformationPanels which tell the Story of Policing. In addition,Guides supplement this information with their own experiences of policing. The ‘Area of Peace’ is where visitors can reflect upon the ultimate sacrifice paid by RUC GC officers who were murdered by terrorists and also those who died in Service during the RUC’s lifetime (1 June 1922 -3 November 2001). The whole experience is comple- mented by the memorials, planting and seating areas where visitors can relax and take in the history. Open daily by appointment for visitors and is situ- ated adjacent to the PSNI Memorial Garden inside PSNI Headquarters.
65 Knock Road, belfast, bT5 6le
t. 028 9070 0116, rucgcfoundation@nics.gov.uk