George Best was born in East Belfast on 22nd May 1946. Even from a young age his parents, Dickie and Anne, recognised George’s love for football. His mother, reflecting on her son’s early life, passed the comment “with George it … Read More
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Belfast City Hall
Belfast’s civic building, the City Hall first opened its doors in 1906 and today runs regular free public tours. The classical Renaissance style of the building is a source of pride for the people of Belfast – and it’s not hard to … Read More
Van Morrison
Born in 1945 Van heard his Shipyard worker father’s collection of blues, country and gospel early in life. Feeding off musical greats such as Hank Williams, Jimmie Rodgers, Muddy Waters, Mahalia Jackson and Leadbelly he was a travelling musician at 13 … Read More
Stormont Parliament
Take a tour around Stormont Parliament Buildings and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Stormont Estate.The Parliament buildings are open to the public between 9am and 4pm, Monday to Friday. Visitors can take a free tour of the building and explore … Read More
Titanic Belfast
Built on the slipways where the ship itself was constructed over 100 years ago, Titanic Belfast isn’t just a museum – it’s an experience. Inside the shimmering exterior, you’ll find nine galleries spread across six floors mirroring the height of Titanic, as … Read More
Botanic Gardens
Botanic Gardens Botanic Gardens is home to the Palm House and the Tropical Ravine. The Palm House contains tropical plants and is one of the earliest examples of a glasshouse made from curved iron and glass. The building was designed by … Read More
Belfast Castle
Belfast Castle is located in the Cave Hill area of north Belfast. It was built in the 1860s and is one of the city’s most famous landmarks.For generations, Cave Hill has been synonymous with Belfast, with its imposing outline visible … Read More