Belfast City Hall

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Belfast City Hall
See Belfast
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Welcome...
...to the third issue of See Belfast by Metro. This handy
travel guide has all the information you need to plan a
fabulous city trip, highlighting the top attractions and
things to do in Belfast City. What’s more, this guide
provides you with Metro service information, journey
times and service stop details to help make your
journey and day trip seamless and stress-free.
Everything you need, all at your fingertips. Check out
our directory listings to begin your day trip.
Use the Choose your Belfast (page 3) page to
personalise your trip! Don’t forget to use the handy
Trip Planner and Metro map at the back of this guide
to help you find your way.
Directory
Main Attractions .........................6-11
Family Entertainment ..............12-15
Music, Arts and Culture ...........16-22
Literary Belfast ..........................24-28
Path through History ................32-44
Markets ......................................46-47
Outdoor .....................................48-55
Shopping ....................................56-61
Sports..........................................62-65
Trip Planner .............................. 66-67
Map ............................................ 70-71
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Discover the best of the city, and personalise your visit
to Belfast. Are you visiting with kids, travelling on a
budget, or a luxury lover? Belfast City has something
for everyone!
Belfast hosts a variety of attractions that suits a variety
of tastes and preferences, all easily accessible and
within the Metro bus network.
Simply look out for the following symbols in the guide
below, positioned beside each attraction profile in the
guide, and plan your day on the Trip Planner section at
the back of this guide (see page 66-67). Enjoy!
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Metro City Centre
Departure Map
Main Metro Corridors
1 Antrim Road
5 Castlereagh Road
9 Lisburn Road
Also: 18, 19, 31
2 Shore Road
10 Falls Road
6 Cregagh Road
3 Holywood Road
Also: 10A*, 10H*, 82, 82A,
104, 532, 536
7 Ormeau Road
11 Shankill Road
Also: 27, 28
Also: 57, 57A
4 Upper N’ards Rd
8 Malone Road
Also: 20, 20A, 23
Castle
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Laganside (5-10 min
Buscentre By foot)
17 Donegall Quay
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Translink Ticket
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Castle Street
Metro Ticket &
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Also: 93
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Park & Ride
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Main
Attractions
Belfast has a wealth of visitor attractions
which provide the ideal opportunity for
an enjoyable day out and a chance to
soak up the local culture and heritage
with all the family.
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Belfast Zoo
Belfast Zoo houses more than 1,200 animals and 140 species including
Asian elephants, Barbary lions, a white tiger, and many many more.
Onsite facilities include a restaurant, snack bar, Zoovenir Shop, Children’s
playground and designated picnic areas.
www.belfastzoo.co.uk
Metro Corridor 1& 2 Services
Departs: Upper Queen Street
Stop: Bellevue
Journey Time: 25 min
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Belfast Castle
The beautiful landmark of Belfast Castle overlooks the city from 400 feet
above sea level on the slopes of Cave Hill. It was built in 1870 in the
Scottish Baronial style incorporating an Italian style serpentine staircase.
The original Belfast Castle was located in the city centre but burned
down in 1708. Now owned by Belfast City Council, the castle hosts
an antiques shop, a restaurant and visitors centre. Cavehill Adventure
Playground is located in the grounds of the Estate.
www.belfastcastle.co.uk
Metro Corridor 1 Services
Departs: Upper Queen Street
Stop: Strathmore Park
Journey Time: 20 min
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Belfast City Hall
Free public tours of Belfast City Hall are available Monday to Saturday.
Led by an experienced guide, they last around one hour and uncover
the history of Belfast City Hall, while exploring some of its finest features.
Various statues stand in the grounds, including one of Queen Victoria.
www.belfastcity.gov.uk
Situated in Belfast City Centre, Donegall Square.
Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre,
(see Metro City Centre Departure Map, page 4).
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Crumlin Road Gaol
The courthouse closed in June 1998 after 150 years. Across the road
from the courthouse stood the old Crumlin Road prison which was built
between 1843 and 1845. Partly based in HM Prison Pentonville, it was
one of the most advanced prisons of its day with four wings, up to four
stories in height and 640 cells. The first inmates were forced to walk from
Carrickfergus Prison to Crumlin Road in chains. You will hear stories of
child prisoners, Suffragettes and executions carried out at the Gaol.
www.crumlinroadgaol.com
Metro: 12B - Departs: Donegall Square North
Metro: 57,57A - Departs: Chichester Street
Stop: Mater Hospital
Journey Time: 10 min
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Nomadic Belfast
(SS Nomadic)
SS Nomadic is the largest authentic Titanic artifact in the world! Built
for the White Star Line in 1911, she was to be the tender for the grand
Olympic Class Liners, including ‘Titanic’. Now fully restored, visitors
coming on board can learn about her turbulent and exciting 103 year
history!
www.nomadicbelfast.com
Metro: 26, 26B, 26C, Airport Express 600B
Departs: Donegall Square North
Stop: Belfast Metropolitan College (Queen’s Road)
Journey Time: 7 min
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Parliament Buildings,
Stormont
The seat of the Parliament of Northern Ireland, built in 1932, its initial
purpose was to house all three branches of Government. Visitors to
Parliament Buildings are welcome to view the Great Hall. Guided visits
must be sponsored in advance by an Assembly Member. There are also
fabulous walks in the grounds of Stormont Estate.
www.niassembly.gov.uk
Metro Corridor 4 Services & Metro: 20, 20A, 29
Departs: Metro Corridor 4, 20 & 20A - Donegall Square West
Metro 29 - Howard Street
Stop: Stormont Estate
Journey Time: 25 min
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Titanic Belfast
Visit the worlds largest-themed visitor attraction, located on the very
slipways where she was built. Explore the Titanic story in a fresh
and insightful way; from her conception in Belfast in the early 1900s,
through her construction and launch, to her infamous maiden voyage
and catastrophic demise. The journey goes beyond the aftermath of the
sinking, to the discovery of the wreck and continues into the present day
with a live undersea exploration centre.
www.titanicbelfast.com
Metro: 26, 26B, 26C, Airport Express 600B
Departs: Donegall Square North
Stop: Belfast Metropolitan College (Queen’s Road)
Journey Time: 7 min
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Titanic Dock
& Pump House
At Titanic Dock & Pump House, you have a unique opportunity to explore
the site where RMS Titanic last rested, on the eve of her first and last
voyage in April of 1912. Visit the attraction to absorb the authenticity of
her physical footprint in history.
www.titanicsdock.com
Metro: 26, 26B, 26C, Airport Express 600B
Departs: Donegall Square North
Stop: Belfast Metropolitan College (Queen’s Road)
Journey Time: 7 min
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Ulster Museum
Come face to face with dinosaurs, meet an Egyptian Mummy and see
modern masterpieces with a visit to the Ulster Museum.
www.nmni.com/
Metro: 8A, 8B, 8C
Departs: Donegall Square East
Stop: Queen’s University (University Road)
Journey Time: 4 min
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Family
Entertainment
Keep the whole family entertained
with Belfast’s kid-friendly attractions.
From Leisure Parks to family-friendly
exhibitions: here’s where to take your
children and/or teens.
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Aunt Sandra’s
Candy Factory
Aunt Sandra’s is a unique Belfast sweet shop looking the same as it
did 50 years ago. Since it’s opening on the Castlereagh Road,
East Belfast customers have been enjoying Aunt Sandra’s delicious
honeycomb, traditional fudge and chocolate macaroon cake, all made by
hand.
Here you can enjoy the tastes and smells of old time candy making,
as you watch the famous candy being made in the factory through the
viewing windows in the shop.
www.auntsandras.com
Metro: 5
Departs: Donegall Square West
Stop: Clara Street
Journey Time: 15 min
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Dundonald Leisure Park
Dundonald International Ice Bowl is a leisure facility offering an Olympic
sized ice rink, Xtreme ten pin bowling, and an indoor adventure area for
children. There is also a 36 hole Pirate Adventure Golf complex close by
with waterfalls, fountains and the ghostly fully rigged Pirate Schooner.
www.theicebowl.com
Metro: 19, 29
Departs: Metro: 19 - Donegall Square West
Metro: 29 - Howard Street
Stop: Dundonald Ice Bowl
Journey Time: 25 min
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Movie House Cinemas
Movie House Cinemas are Northern Ireland’s own multi-plex cinema group
showing all the best films in total comfort with the best sound and visual
experience around.
www.moviehouse.co.uk
Dublin Road, 028 9024 3477
Metro Corridor 8 & 9 Services
Departs: Donegall Square East
Stop: Dublin Road, Journey Time: 6 min
Yorkgate/Cityside Mall, 028 9075 5000
Metro Corridor 2 Service & Metro: 61, 64, 64A/B
Departs: Queen Street
Stop: Yorkgate Station, Journey Time: 10 min
Glenwell Road, Glengormley 028 9083 3424
Metro Corridor 1 & 2 Services • Departs: Upper Queen Street
Stop: Church Road, Journey Time: 25 min
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Odyssey Pavilion
The Odyssey Pavilion is located at the heart of the Odyssey complex.
This makes it the ideal meeting point prior to a visit to one of the many
extensive bars and restaurants. Visit the cinema, go to a concert or
see the Belfast Giants in action.
www.odysseyarena.com
Metro: 26, Airport Express 600A, 600B
Departs: Metro: 26 - Donegall Square North
Metro: 600 - Europa Buscentre
Stop: Odyssey
Journey Time: 10 min
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Odeon Cinema,
Victoria Square
Situated in Victoria Square Shopping Centre, the ODEON Belfast is
equipped with 8 screens, a premier seating area, and a Ben & Jerry’s ice
cream parlour.
The Perfect location for a film fanatic.
www.odeon.co.uk
Situated in Belfast City Centre, Level 2, Victoria Square Shopping Centre
Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre,
(see Metro City Centre Departure Map, page 4).
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W5
With nearly 200 amazing interactive exhibits in four incredible exhibition
areas, W5 provides a unique experience as well as fantastic fun for
visitors of all ages. In addition to permanent exhibits, W5 also presents
a daily programme of live science demonstrations and shows and a
changing programme of large and small scale temporary exhibitions
and events.
www.w5online.co.uk
Metro: 26, Airport Express 600A, 600B
Departs: Metro: 26 - Donegall Square North
Metro: 600 - Europa Buscentre
Stop: Odyssey - Sydenham Road
Journey Time: 10 min
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Music, Arts
& Culture
Belfast has a variety of concert halls,
pubs and clubs hosting traditional
music. Visit the famous Cyprus Avenue
that inspired Belfast’s own Van Morrison,
or sit in on an afternoon Ulster Orchestra
recital in the Ulster Hall.
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An Droichead
Get a taste of Irish culture as it really is, alive and catering for everyone.
An Droichead have music, drama, talks and workshops, films and
exhibitions - Irish culture at its best.
www.androichead.com
Metro: 7B
Departs: Howard Street
Stop: University Avenue
Journey: 24 mins
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Belfast Waterfront
Belfast Waterfront is an award-winning conference, arts and
entertainment centre. It holds a range of events including music,
concerts, theatre, shows and exhibitions.
www.waterfront.co.uk
Situated in Belfast City Centre, at Donegall Quay.
Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre
(see Metro City Centre Departure Map, page 4).
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Cultúrlann
Cosmopolitan Arts Centre celebrating Irish language and culture. Among
the many events organised by Cultúrlann are concerts, visual arts
exhibitions, drama, book launches and poetry readings. The book/gift
shop sells a wide range of Irish language titles and learning materials as
well as attractive gifts and craftware.
www.culturlann.ie
Metro Corridor 10 Services
Departs: Queen Street
Stop: Falls Water Street
Journey Time: 10 min
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Empire Music Hall
A converted church in the heart of Belfast, boasting the city’s most
diverse entertainment 7 nights a week including live gigs and tribute acts.
Metro Corridor 7 Services
Departs: Howard Street
Stop: Madisons Hotel
Journey Time: 5-10 min
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Grand Opera House
The Grand Opera House, Northern Ireland’s Premier Theatre, presents
a programme of the very best in live theatrical performances and
entertainment to satisfy the widest possible range of tastes and ages.
Designed by leading theatre architect, Frank Matcham, and opened in
1895 (refurbished 1980), the Theatre’s lavish interior is a unique and
glorious combination of the work of Victorian architects, painters and
craftsmen.
The line-up of shows throughout the year includes drama, musicals,
ballet, opera, comedy and pantomime, with much of the programme
made up of touring shows from London’s West End.
www.goh.co.uk
Situated in Belfast City Centre, Great Victoria Street.
Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre,
(see Metro City Centre Departure Map, page 4).
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Queen’s Film Theatre
(QFT)
Queen’s Film Theatre shows the very best in new and classic world
cinema, and is Northern Ireland’s foremost independent cinema located
at Queen’s University in Belfast
www.Queen’sfilmtheatre.com
Metro Corridor 8 Services
Departs: Donegal Sq. East
Stop: Queen’s University, University Road
Journey: 11 mins
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Lagan Legacy:
The Barge MV Confiance
Lagan Legacy’s barge bears a precious cargo – the extraordinary story of
Belfast’s epic maritime and industrial past, told in a spectacular exhibition
called ‘The Greatest Story Never Told.’ Includes coffee shop and special
events throughout the year.
Located in Belfast City Centre behind the Belfast Waterfront
Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre,
(see Metro City Centre Departure Map, page 4).
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The MAC
A world class venue in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter, home to a variety of
events and endless goings-on! Coffee shop also available.
www.themaclive.com
Situated in Belfast City Centre, Cathedral Quarter
Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre,
(see Metro City Centre Departure Map, page 4).
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The Oh Yeah
Music Centre
Oh Yeah is a music centre in the heart of Belfast, complete with rehearsal
suites, a recording studio, business incubation units and a café.
www.ohyeahbelfast.com
Situated in Belfast City Centre, Gordon Street
Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre,
(see Metro City Centre Departure Map, page 4).
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Lyric Theatre
The Lyric Theatre is alive and dramatic at all times. Actors such as Liam
Neeson, Ciaran Hinds and Adrian Dunbar all started their early careers at
The Lyric Theatre.
Metro: 8A
Departs: Donegall Square East
Stop: Ridgeway Street
Journey Time: 10-15 min
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Ulster Hall
From its earliest years The Ulster Hall has played host to famous figures
of the age; from Jenny Lind and Caruso to the Dalai Lama and the
Rolling Stones.
During World War II, The Ulster Hall was used extensively as a dance
hall providing entertainment for the US troops based in the province.
www.ulsterhall.co.uk
Situated in Belfast City Centre, Bedford Street.
Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre,
(see Metro City Centre Departure Map, page 4).
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Literary
Belfast
Belfast is renowned for great literature
and poets. Follow in the footsteps of the
places that inspired C.S. Lewis to write
the Chronicles of Narnia, or explore the
local history archives and remarkable
heritage papers at the Public Record
Office of Northern Ireland, PRONI.
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Belmont Church
(C.S. Lewis)
Located in East Belfast, at the corner of Belmont Church Road and
Belmont Road, this gothic-style, late Victorian listed building has been
beautifully restored in recent times. It is home to a small exhibition about
C.S. Lewis, and a great location in which to enjoy a leisurely coffee in the
heart of Lewis’ birthplace. Please contact the venue prior to your visit to
ensure the exhibition is on, T: 028 9065 3338.
Metro: 4A, 20, 20A, 23
Departs: Donegall Square West
Stop: Belmont Church Road
Journey Time: 15 min
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Belfast Central Library
Belfast Central Library is a landmark building in Belfast City Centre
and is located close to the Cathedral Quarter. It provides a lending
and Reference library service, an Ulster and Irish studies department,
newspaper library and a dedicated music library. The library provides free
internet access for borrowers and has a coffee shop on site. Come and
see our services and exhibitions.
www.librariesni.org.uk
Situated in Belfast City Centre, Royal Avenue.
Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre,
(see Metro City Centre Departure Map, page 4).
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Belfast Literary Tour
Hear about literary greats and visit venues which made famous writers.
Departs outside Crown bar. Contact Visit Belfast Welcome Centre for
more information. T: 028 9024 6609
Situated in Belfast City Centre, 46 Great Victoria Street.
Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre,
(see Metro City Centre Departure Map, page 4).
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Campbell College
(C.S. Lewis)
Campbell College was founded, according to Lewis, ‘for the express
purpose of giving Ulster boys all the advantages of a public school
education without the trouble of crossing the Irish Sea.’ Lewis boarded
here for half a term in the autumn of 1910 and, among the chief
impressions of his time there, were fond memories of his influential
English master, Lewis Alden.
www.campbellcollege.co.uk
Metro: 4, 20, 20A, 23
Departs: Donegall Square West
Stop: Cabin Hill
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Circular Road, Belfast (C.S. Lewis)
Little Lea was the Lewis family home from 1905 until 1930. It was here
that Lewis first took to writing as a hobby in his childhood because of a
disability in his thumbs, which meant he could not make things with his
hands. He claimed that someone could do more with a castle in a story
than with any cardboard castle that ever stood on a nursery table. Few
have proved him wrong. The house is now a private residence.
Metro: 27
Departs: Donegall Square West
Stop: CIYMS
Journey Time: 15 min
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PRONI
(Public Record Office of Northern Ireland)
PRONI hold records dating from 1600 to present day. It is the place of
reference for those tracing their family tree or undertaking research into
local history.
www.proni.gov.uk
Metro: 26, 26B, 26C, Airport Express 600B
Departs: Donegall Square North
Stop: Belfast Metropolitan College (Queen’s Road)
Journey Time: 7 mins
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Saint Marks Church,
Dundela (C.S. Lewis)
This was C.S. Lewis’ local church in which he was baptised on 29
January 1899 and confirmed on 6 December 1914. There is a stained
glass window in the church, donated by the Lewis brothers in memory of
their parents, designed by the Irish artist Michael Healy.
Metro: 27, 28
Departs: Donegall Square West
Stop: Palmerston Road
Journey Time: 15-20 min
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The Linen Hall Library (C.S. Lewis)
The Linen Hall Library is home to a unique collection of books including
the internationally renowned Irish Studies collection and the Northern
Ireland Political Collection, the definitive ‘Troubles’ archive. It also houses
a large collection of books by and about C.S. Lewis. The collection,
donated by the C.S. Lewis Association of Ireland, is a first for Northern
Ireland and is a fitting tribute to one of Belfast’s most famous literary
figures.
Originally founded in 1788 the Linen Hall Library is housed in a beautiful
Victorian listed building which was once a linen warehouse.
Facilities include a gift shop, café and calendar of events.
Situated in Belfast City Centre, 17 Donegall Square North.
Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre,
(see Metro City Centre Departure Map, page 4).
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Path
Through
History
Visit Belfast’s greatest landmarks.
For those wishing to discover historic
sites in the City, there is a great selection
of famous places to explore. Belfast
features a range of historical statues,
beautiful buildings, antiques and fine
works of art.
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Belfast Cathedral
Belfast Cathedral has stood for over 100 years as a place of Christian
worship in the heart of Belfast, and the building itself has many beautiful
works of art and architecture admired by thousands of visitors each year.
www.belfastcathedral.org
Situated in Belfast City Centre, Cathedral Quarter
Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre,
(see Metro City Centre Departure Map, page 4).
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Belfast City Hall
Free public tours of City Hall are available Monday to Saturday.
Led by an experienced guide, they last around one hour and uncover
the history of Belfast City Hall, while exploring some of its finest features.
Various statues stand in the grounds, including one of Queen Victoria.
Free to enter.
www.belfastcity.gov.uk
Situated in Belfast City Centre, Donegall Square.
Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre,
(see Metro City Centre Departure Map, page 4).
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City Hall: Stained Glass
This displays the Cattle raid of Cooley, or Táin Bó Cúailnge, one of the
most famous tales in Celtic mythology. In the story, Queen Meadbh
of Connacht sends her army north to Ulster to capture a great brown
bull. They are no match for the great warrior Cuchulain however, and
Meadbh’s army is defeated, but not before they manage to save the bull!
Situated in Belfast City Centre, Belfast City Hall, Donegall Square.
Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre,
(see Metro City Centre Departure Map, page 4).
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Crumlin Road Gaol
The courthouse closed in June 1998 after 150 years. Across the road
from the courthouse stood the old Crumlin Road prison which was built
between 1843 and 1845. Partly based in HM Prison Pentonville, it was
one of the most advanced prisons of its day with four wings, up to four
stories in height and 640 cells. The first inmates were forced to walk from
Carrickfergus Prison to Crumlin Road in chains. You will hear stories of
child prisoners, Suffragettes and executions carried out at the Jail.
www.crumlinroadgaol.com
Metro: 12B - Departs: Donegall Square North
Metro: 57,57A - Departs: Chichester Street
Stop: Mater Hospital
Journey Time: 10 min
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George Best Mural
George Best (1946 – 2005) was a Northern Irish professional football
player, best known for his years with Manchester United. The Cregagh
Estate honoured George Best by unveiling a mural on what would have
been his 60th birthday.
Metro Corridor 6 Services
Departs: Chichester Street
Stop: Greenway
Journey Time: 15 min
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Harland & Wolff
HQ & Drawing Offices
This three-storey building was the administration and drawing office
centre for the world famous Harland & Wolff shipyard. These offices are
where the plans for Titanic and sister ship Olympic were devised.
Titanic Drawing Offices are open to the public as part of the
Titanic Belfast Discovery Tour
www.titanic-foundation.org
Metro: 26, 26B, 26C, Airport Express 600B
Departs: Donegall Square North
Stop: Belfast Metropolitan College (Queen’s Road)
Journey Time: 7 mins
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Lagan Legacy:
The Barge MV Confiance
Lagan Legacy’s barge bears a precious cargo – the extraordinary story of
Belfast’s epic maritime and industrial past, told in a spectacular exhibition
called ‘The Greatest Story Never Told.’ Includes coffee shop and special
events throughout the year.
Located in Belfast City Centre behind the Belfast Waterfront
(see Metro City Centre Departure Map, page 4).
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Lagan Weir /
Queen’s Bridge
The Lagan’s Weir is situated at the confluence of the Farset and Lagan
Rivers, where Belfast’s shipbuilding history began. The weir was
constructed in 1994 to control the tidal nature of the Lagan.
Situated in Belfast City Centre, on the River Lagan.
Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre,
(see Metro City Centre Departure Map, page 4).
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McMaster Street
This street of small terraced houses, just off Newtownards Road offers a
unique insight into East Belfast history. Most of the houses were built in
the late 19th Century and would have been home to workers on the RMS
Titanic. It has often been used in films and television dramas.
Metro Corridor 3 Services & Metro: 20, 20A
Departs: Departs: Donegall Square West
Stop: Templemore Avenue
Journey Time: 15 min
Nuada at the Battle of
Moy Tura / Street Mural
The character in the mural above is High King Nuada of the Tuatha de
Dannan at the Battle of Moy Tura (one of the most important sagas in
early Irish literature.) He defeated the Fir Bolg (stomach people – they got
this name because they were small people who only reached the height
of your stomach) at the 2nd Battle of Moy Tura about 5,000 years ago.
The story comes from the Book of Invasions which was written around
the 11th Century; one thousand years later Gerard Mo Chara Kelly
painted it at the top of the Whiterock Road.
Metro Corridor 10 Services & Metro: 82
Departs: Queen Street
Stop: Whiterock Road
Journey Time: 20-25 min
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Police Museum
The police museum was set up in the 1980’s to explain and illustrate
Northern Ireland’s unique and often contentious policing history. The
collection includes police uniforms, equipment, medals and archives from
the early 1800’s to the present day and also weapons used against the
police over the years.
Metro: 18,19
Departs: Donegall Square West
Stop: Kings Road (Barnetts Road)
Journey Time: 20-25 min
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Queen’s University
Founded by Queen Victoria in 1845 and opened in 1849, the first
students entered the magnificent new college building, designed and
built by Charles Lanyon. Since then, the University estate has grown to
more than 300 buildings. Today there are over 25,000 students enrolled
at the University.
www.qub.ac.uk
Metro Corridor 8 Services
Departs: Donegall Square East
Stop: Queen’s University
Journey Time: 5-10 min
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Sinclair Seaman Church
Although dating from 1857, the interior of this Venetian style harbourside church was refurbished on a maritime theme and is continued as a
gleaming tribute to the city’s seafaring traditions by a friendly congregation.
Shipyard workers, dockers and sailors at the time of Titanic would have
felt at home in its ship-like interior, with its pulpit shaped as a ship’s
prow flanked by navigation lights, ship’s binnacle font and the bell of
HMS Hood calling worshippers to service. Open to the public every
Wednesday afternoon.
Metro: 61
Departs: Queen Street
Stop: Clarendon Dock (Garmoyle Street)
Journey Time: 5 - 10 min
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Nomadic Belfast
(SS Nomadic)
SS Nomadic is the largest authentic Titanic artifact in the world! Built
for the White Star Line in 2011, she was to be the tender for the grand
Olympic Class Liners, including ‘Titanic’. Now fully restored, visitors
coming on board can learn about her turbulent and exciting 103 year
history!
www.nomadicbelfast.com
Metro: 26, 26B, 26C, Airport Express 600B
Departs: Donegall Square North
Stop: Belfast Metropolitan College (Queen’s Road)
Journey Time: 7 min
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Parliament Buildings,
Stormont
The seat of the Parliament of Northern Ireland, built in 1932, its initial
purpose was to house all three branches of Government. Visitors to
Parliament Buildings are welcome to view the Great Hall. Guided visits
must be sponsored in advance by an Assembly Member. There are also
fabulous walks in the grounds of Stormont Estate.
www.niassembly.gov.uk
Metro Corridor 4 Services & Metro: 20, 20A, 29
Departs: Metro: 4, 20 & 20A - Donegall Square West
Metro: 29 - Howard Street
Stop: Stormont Estate
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The Royal Ulster
Rifles Museum
Open every Tuesday and Friday, the museum displays a rich history of
the Regiment from 1793; see equipment, badges, medals, weapons and
personal items of the men who served.
Situated in Belfast City Centre, Waring Street.
Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre,
(see Metro City Centre Departure Map, page 4).
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Titanic Belfast
Visit the worlds largest-themed visitor attraction, located on the very
slipways where she was built. Explore the Titanic story in a fresh and
insightful way; from her conception in Belfast in the early 1900s, through
her construction and launch, to her infamous maiden voyage and
catastrophic demise. The journey goes beyond the aftermath of the
sinking, to the discovery of the wreck and continues into the present day
with a live undersea exploration centre.
www.titanicbelfast.com
Metro: 26, 26B, 26C, Airport Express 600B
Departs: Donegall Square North
Stop: Belfast Metropolitan College (Queen’s Road)
Journey Time: 7 min
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Titanic Dock
& Pump House
At Titanic Dock & Pump House, you have a unique opportunity to explore
the site where RMS Titanic last rested, on the eve of her first and last
voyage in April of 1912. Visit the attraction to absorb the authenticity of
her physical footprint in history.
www.titanicsdock.com
Metro: 26, 26B, 26C, Airport Express 600B
Departs: Donegall Square North
Stop: Belfast Metropolitan College (Queen’s Road)
Journey Time: 7 min
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Titanic Mural
Start your visit at the latest memorial to RMS Titanic, a magnificent
new mural from leading Northern Irish artist Ross Wilson, located at the
gateway into the East on the Newtownards Road. Dedicated to RMS
Titanic, the 20ft mural features some of the most significant images of
the illustrious but tragic ship, such as its selfless captain, the band which
played to the end, its popular designer Thomas Andrews, the iconic H&W
logo and a replica of the original SOS telegram sent from the ship.
Metro: 3A, 20, 20A
Departs: Donegall Square West
Stop: Dee Street
Journey Time: 10-15 min
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Ulster Museum
Come face to face with dinosaurs, meet an Egyptian Mummy and see
modern masterpieces with a visit to the Ulster Museum.
www.nmni.com/
Metro: 8A, 8B, 8C
Departs: Donegall Square East
Stop: Queen’s University
Journey Time: 7 min
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Titanic Memorial
The Titanic Memorial was erected to commemorate the lives lost in
the sinking of the RMS Titanic on 15th April, 1912. It was funded by
contributions from the public shipyard worker and victim’s families, and
is open to public viewing in the grounds of Belfast City Hall, Donegall
Square.
www.niwarmemorial.org
Situated in Belfast City Centre, Belfast City Hall, Donegall Square.
Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre,
(see Metro City Centre Departure Map, page 4).
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Markets
You can buy almost anything at markets
in Belfast. From vintage clothes to
patisserie delights, the markets in
Belfast have become one of the City’s
must see attractions.
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St. George’s Market
St George’s Market is one of Belfast’s oldest attractions. It was built
between 1890 and 1896 and is one of the best markets in the UK and
Ireland. It has been voted for numerous local and national titles and
awards for its fresh, local produce and great atmosphere. It holds a
weekly Friday Variety Market as well as the City Food and Garden Market
on Saturdays from 9am until 3pm. The Friday Variety Market, on the St
George’s Market site, dates back to 1604. It opens at 6am every week
and runs until approximately 1pm.
Variety Market
Friday 6am - 2pm.
Fruit, vegetable, antiques and lots more.
City Food & Craft Market
Saturday 9am - 3pm.
A huse range of local, continental and speciality foods including meat,
fish, cheese and tapas!
Sunday Market
Sunday 10am - 4pm.
A mix of local arts and crafts.
Belfast Continental Market
Select weekends, May.
Over 100 European traders in the grounds of the City Hall come together
and offer adelicious range of food from around the world.
All markets are situated in City Centre Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre,
(see Metro City Centre Departure Map, page 4).
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Outdoor
Staying inside just isn’t an option. Pay a
relaxing visit to one of Belfast’s beautiful
gardens or some outdoor historical
attractions. Whatever the weather, you
will want to see Belfast from the outside.
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Albert Clock
Until a recent renovation corrected its list, the Albert Memorial Clock
was Belfast’s answer to Pisa’s leaning tower! Erected in 1865 in Gothic
style to commemorate Queen Victoria’s consort, Prince Albert, it was
tall enough at 113ft, to offer an excellent vantage point for at least one
enterprising sightseer to get a birds-eye view of Titanic’s launch.
Situated in Belfast City Centre, at Custom House Square.
Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre,
(see Metro City Centre Departure Map, page 4).
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Belfast Castle
The beautiful landmark of Belfast Castle overlooks the city from 400 feet
above sea level on the slopes of Cave Hill. It was built in 1870 in the
Scottish Baronial style incorporating an Italian style serpentine staircase.
The original Belfast Castle was located in the city centre but burned
down in 1708. Now owned by Belfast City Council, the castle hosts
an antiques shop, a restaurant and visitors centre. Cavehill Adventure
Playground is located in the grounds of the Estate.
www.belfastcastle.co.uk
Metro Corridor 1 Services
Departs: Upper Queen Street
Stop: Strathmore Park
Journey Time: 20 min
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Belfast City Cemetery
The cemetery is a site of huge historical importance and offers an insight
into the development of Belfast during the Victorian period. Before the
cemetery opened, a nine-foot deep underground wall was meant to
divide consecrated and non-consecrated ground and separate the
Catholic and Protestant sections of the new graveyard.
Florence Lewis (died 1908) - mother of famous author CS Lewis
Daniel Joseph Jaffe (died 1871) - prominent linen merchant who built the
first synagogue in Belfast
Metro Corridor 10 Services
Departs: Queen Street
Stop: Falls Road (City Cemetery)
Journey Time: 20 min
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Belfast Zoo
Belfast Zoo houses more than 1,200 animals and 140 species including
Asian elephants, Barbary lions, a white tiger, and many many more.
Onsite facilities include a restaurant, snack bar, Zoovenir Shop, Children’s
playground and designated picnic areas.
www.belfastzoo.co.uk
Metro Corridor 1 Services
Departs: Upper Queen Street
Stop: Bellevue
Journey Time: 25 min
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Botanic Gardens
With its unique glasshouses, collections of tropical plants, outdoor
plantings and mature trees, Botanic Gardens is a key part of Belfast`s
Victorian heritage. The Palm House was built between 1839 and 1852
and houses a valuable range of tropical plants. It is available for hire for
special events such as poetry readings and musical events. The Tropical
Ravine, which is the only one of its kind in Britain, opened in 1889.
www.belfastcity.gov.uk/parksandopenspaces
Metro Corridor 8 Services
Departs: Donegall Square East
Stop: Queen’s University
Cave Hill Country Park
Cave Hill Country Park, located on the side of the main Belfast cliffs.
The park itself contains a wealth of natural and historical features. These
include Cave Hill, one of the most visible landmarks in Belfast, and
Belfast Castle. There are also several archaeological sites in Cave Hill
Country Park, including the remains of a stone cairn, cashel and crannog.
Metro Corridor 1 Services
Departs: Upper Queen Street
Stop: Strathmore Park
Journey Time: 20 min (10 min walk to trail)
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Colin Glen Forest Park
A beautiful wooded river glen, consisting of 200 acres of scenic
woodland, grassland, waterfalls and ponds. There are self guided routes
through way-marked trails of varying lengths and difficulties allowing a
wide range of visitors to enjoy Belfast’s hidden jewel.
Metro: 10B/C/D/E/F
Departs: Queen Street
Stop: Woodburne / Suffolk Road
Journey Time: 25 min
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Cyprus Avenue
Cyprus Avenue, by Van Morrison is included on his 1968 album, “Astral
Weeks.” Visit the street that inspired the well known song.
Metro: 4A, 4B
Departs: Donegall Square West
Stop: Ballyhackamore (Upper Newtownards Road)
Metro: 18, 19
Departs: Donegall Square West
Stop: Castleview Terrace
Journey Time: 15 - 20 min
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Giant’s Ring
An earthwork circle, approx 200m and a beautiful example of a ‘henge’
monument, built around 2700BC
Metro: 77, 78
Departs: Wellington Place
Stop: Hospital Road
Journey Time: 40 min (30 min walk from stop)
or
Metro Corridor 8 Services
Departs: Donegall Square East
Stop: Dub Lane, Upper Malone Road
Journey Time: 40 min (30 min walk from stop)
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Sir Thomas
& Lady Dixon Park
Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park is 128 acres of rolling meadows,
woodland, riverside fields and formal gardens.The City of Belfast
International Rose Garden has made the park world-famous with over
45,000 blooms in the summer.
Other features in the park include international camellia trials, a walled
garden, a Japanese-style garden, a children’s playground, an orienteering
course and many walks. The Stables Coffee Shop is open 7 days a
week, 10am – 4pm.
www.belfastcity.gov.co.uk/parksandopenspaces
Metro Corridor 8 Services
Departs: Donegall Square East
Stop: Finaghy Road South
Journey Time: 20 min (15 min walk from stop)
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Titanic Memorial Garden
This garden was built around the existing Titanic Monument. The garden
is set on two levels with the upper level containing a nine metre long
plinth, inscribed with the names of those who died on RMS Titanic. This
is the first time that the names of everyone who perished have been
recorded on one monument.
Situated in Belfast City Centre, Belfast City Hall, Donegall Square.
Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre,
(see Metro City Centre Departure Map, page 4).
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The Big Fish
This 10m (32ft) Salmon was commissioned in 1999 to celebrate the
regeneration of the River Lagan and the historic importance of the site
(confluence of the River Lagan and Farset, which Belfast is named after).
The outer ‘skin’ is a cladding of ceramic tiles decorated with texts and
images relating to the history of Belfast.
Situated in Belfast City Centre, at Donegall Quay.
Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre,
(see Metro City Centre Departure Map, page 4).
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The Searcher
The C.S. Lewis centenary sculpture by Northern Irish artist Ross Wilson
is an inspired creation based on the character of Digory Kirke, who, in
the Narnia story, ‘The Magician’s Nephew,’ features a wardrobe made
from a beautiful apple tree which has special properties. It is through
this magical wardrobe that the Pevensie children, Peter, Susan, Edmund
and Lucy, enter Narnia and meet the talking animals and mythological
creatures that populate that snowbound world.
Metro Corridor 3 & 4 Services
Departs: Donegall Square West
Stop: Connswater (Newtownards Road)
Journey Time: 15 min
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The Shipyard Workers
Located in Pitt Park, East Belfast, the Shipyard Workers Sculpture
depicts workers walking home from the docks where they built the
RMS Titanic.
Metro: 3A, 20, 20A
Departs: Donegall Square West
Stop: Short Strand (Newtownards Road)
Journey Time: 5-10 min
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Shopping
Shop til you drop in Belfast City Centre
or venture to the various retail parks in
Greater Belfast to pick up a bargain.
Don’t worry about parking the car just hop on to Metro!
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Bloomfield Avenue/
Belmont Rd
Belfast’s shopping district in the east of the city has a fantastic mix of chic
boutiques and trendy cafes selling a range of top designer clothes and
fantastic gift ideas.
Metro Corridor 3 & 4 Services & Metro: 20, 20A, 23, 27, 28, 28A
Departs: Donegall Square West
Stop: Various stops
Journey Time: 10 min
Boucher Road Retail Park
Boucher Road is located very close to Belfast City Centre. Home to a
variety of clothing, electronics and outdoor retail stores, there is so much
to choose from!
Metro: 92
Departs: Donegall Square East
Stop: Boucher Retail Park
Journey Time: 15 min
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CastleCourt
Shopping Centre
A family friendly shopping centre in the heart of Belfast, with over 80 retail
stores, a food court and kids club.
Situated in Belfast City Centre, Royal Avenue.
Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre,
(see Metro City Centre Departure Map, page 4).
Victoria Square
Victoria Square is over home to over 50 food and retail stores, including
House of Fraser, Costa and Pizza Express.
Also a leisure development, the centre is home to an 8 screen cinema
complex, ODEON Belfast.
Situated in Belfast City Centre, Victoria Square.
Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre,
(see Metro City Centre Departure Map, page 4).
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Lisburn Road
With more than 250 businesses on the stretch of road from Eglantine
Avenue to Malone Park, shoppers are spoilt for choice with everything
from designer boutiques and day spas, to art galleries, wine bars,
butchers, bakers, coffee shops and convenience stores.
Metro Corridor 9 Services
Departs: Donegall Square East
Stop: Various stops
Journey Time: 5-10 min
Holywood Exchange
A major retail development not far from Belfast City Centre with stores
such as Ikea, Decathlon and Next Homeware.
Metro: 26,
Departs: Donegall Square North
Metro: 27, 28
Departs: Donegall Square West
Metro: 29
Departs: Howard Street
Stop: Holywood Exchange
Journey Time: 20-25 min
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Queen’s Arcade
This quirky arcade is right in the heart of Belfast City Centre. An array
of gift shops, you will be sure to find something for everyone. From fine
jewellery to craft shops and music played throughout the oldest arcade
in Belfast.
Situated in Belfast City Centre, Donegall Place.
Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre,
(see Metro City Centre Departure Map, page 4).
Royal Avenue
Royal Avenue is right in the heart of Belfast’s City Centre, bustling with
retail stores, eateries and supermarkets - the perfect place to experience
the busy city life.
Situated in Belfast City Centre.
Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre,
(see Metro City Centre Departure Map, page 4).
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Spires Centre
Built in 1905 and refurbished in 1992, the architecturally admired
building features stained glass windows. Designer fashion and giftware
shopping and cafés on the ground floor, in one of Belfast’s most
attractive buildings.
www.spiresbelfast.co.uk
Situated in Belfast City Centre, on Wellington Street.
Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre,
(see Metro City Centre Departure Map, page 4).
Visit Belfast
Welcome Centre
Make Visit Belfast Welcome Centre your first stop on coming to Belfast,
where tourists are provided with comprehensive guides on what to do,
where to stay, how to get there. Visitors shouldn’t have any trouble
finding out about all the attractions the city has to offer. Visit Belfast
provide internet access, left luggage, bureau de change and have
multilingual travel advisors.
Top up your Translink Travel Card or Smartcards here, at the
Translink Information desk.
www.visit-belfast.com
Situated in Belfast City Centre, Donegall Place
Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre,
(see Metro City Centre Departure Map, page 4).
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Sports
Belfast is home to a wide range of
sports and sporting venues. See football
matches, rugby games and urban sports
take place across the City, all accessible
by Metro.
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Bridges Urban
Sports Park
The Urban Sports Park provides facilities for skateboarding, in-line
skating, Parkour and BMXing. It also includes a capsule bowl and street
complex, complete with handrails, hips, quarter pipes, grind boxes and
hubbas.
Situated in Belfast City Centre,
under the M3 motorway flyover at Little Patrick St. and Corporation St.
Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre,
(see Metro City Centre Departure Map, page 4).
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Dundonald International
Ice Bowl & Xtreme Bowling
Enjoy a great day out at Dundonald International Ice Bowl. Whether you
are looking for a family day out, an evening out with friends or a day
out for a school or youth organisation, there is a range of fun packed
activities for everyone. Skate in Northern Ireland’s only Olympic sized ice
rink, enjoy the ultra violet lights and sounds of the Xtreme Bowling Centre
or enjoy the adventure and excitement of Indiana Land.
www.theicebowl.com
Metro: 19
Departs: Donegall Square West
Stop: Dondonald Ice Bowl (Old Dundonald Road)
Journey Time: 33 mins
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Stena Line Belfast Giants
The Stena Line Belfast Giants professional ice hockey team were
founded in 2000 and are based at the Odyssey Arena, which hosts its
home fixtures during the Elite Ice Hockey League Season - Get set for
a giant night out when you watch the successful team compete against
their rivals on home turf.
www.belfastgiants.com
Metro: 26, Airport Express 600A, 600B
Departs: Donegall Square North
Stop: Odyssey - Sydenham Road
Journey Time: 5 mins
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T13 Urban Sports
Academy
Uncover a world of BMX, Skateboarding, Kick Scooter, Break Dancing,
Urban Art and Djing in the T13 Urban Sports Park
Metro: 26, 26B, 26C, Airport Express 600B
Departs: Donegall Square North
Stop: Belfast Metropolitan College (Queen’s Road)
Journey Time: 7 min
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Ulster Rugby
Come and experience the thrill of world class rugby at Kingspan Stadium,
the home of Ulster Rugby. Experience the thrill of professional rugby in
the newly redeveloped South Belfast stadium, which is within a close
proximity to the City Centre and transport links. (The 2014/15 season
kicks off with a pre-season friendly in August 2014, and carries through
to 2015.)
www.ulsterrugby.com
Metro: 78, 79
Departs: Wellington Place
Stop: Ravenhill Road
Journey Time: 9 min
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12C
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Manse
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80A
1J
80, 80A
Alliance
Avenue
1E/J
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Cliftonville
Road
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Bellevue
2A/B
12A
1D
2C/D/E/G
2A
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Alexandra
64
Donegall
Park Ave
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2B/D
13A
Shore
Road
13C
Grove
14/A/B/C
13/A/B/C
Park & Ride
Queen’s 26, 26A
Road
600/A/B
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Connsbrook 28
Avenue
Cairnburn
Road
600/A/B
George Best
Belfast City Airport
27, 28
27, 28
27
Holywood Road
27
Old
Holywood
Road
3 (Knocknagoney)
Circular Route
Other Routes
City Express
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13
Antrim Road
Shore Road
Holywood Road
Upper Newtownards Rd
Castlereagh Road
Cregagh Road
Ormeau Road
Malone Road
Lisburn Road
Falls Road
Shankill Road
Oldpark Road
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4
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Holywood
Exchange (IKEA)
Outbound
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600/A/B
Airport Rd
West
Dargan
Crescent
96
Inbound
West Bank
Road (Stena)
Duncrue
Road
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From every
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Single direction routes indicated by arrows
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Corridors within the
Metro Network
Main Corridors within Metro Network
Dargan
Road
East
Antrim
Institute
14A
Circular
Road
14/A/C
2C
2B/C/D/E/G/H
Arthur
Road
2B
13/A/B
64
Braden
Park
2E/H
Somerton
Road
Loughside
Limestone
Skegoneill Park
Road
Avenue
Seaview
Football
Jellicoe
Stadium
Avenue
64B
Downview
(Innisfayle Rd) 64B
2D
13/C
14/C
Cloughfern
Station
Road
2G
Jordanstown
Road
Monkstown
(Devenish Drive)
Doagh
Road
14B
2D/E/H
Abbeycentre
64/B
2H
Derrycoole
Rathfern
Doagh
Road
2C/D/E
Rathmore
Drive
Church
Road
Whitewell
Road
2A/B
14/A/B
2C/D/E
Monkstown
Road
Monkstown 1A/C
13/A/B Avenue 13B
13C, 14C
Forthill
Drive
1A/C
Carnmoney /
Ballyhenry
Ballyduff
Antrim
Road
Glengormley
Belfast Zoo
12A
Cavehill
Road
Ballysillan
Road
Hightown
1E/J
1A
Carnmoney
Road
Belfast Castle
1D
1B/C/F/G
Oldpark
(Westland Rd)
Oldpark 80A
Road
12
2B
Antrim
Road
2A
Carnmoney
Road
14/A/B/C 13/A/B/C
2A/B 1A/C
Fairview
Road
1D Mossley
M2 Motorway
Royal
Mail
13/A/B
Northcott
Shopping
Centre 1B/C
1B/C/D
14/A/B/C
13/A/B/C
Manse 2B
Road
1B
Carr’s
Glen
Blackrock
Square
1F
13C, 14C
Silverstream
57, 57A
Mountainhill
Road
Ligoniel
12C
Mallusk
Industrial
Estate
1F
14/A/B/C
13/A/B/C
Ballyhenry
Road
1G
1B/C/D/G
New
Mossley
Sandyknowes
Ligoniel
1E
Hydepark
13C, 14C
Ballyearl
Drive
Milewater
Drive
M5 Motorway
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81, 82
90, 92A
Twinbrook
Estate
10D/E/X
Cherry Road
Mount
Eagles
10D/E/F/X
Summerhill
10D/E/F Road
Lagmore
View
10D/E
Bell Steele Upper
Road
Dunmurry
Lane
10F/X
81A, 82A
Brian’s
Well
Road
10B/C/X
10F
10B
10C/D/H
10X
9A/C Conway
Ballybog
Road
Kingsway
9A/C
Blacks
Road
Finaghy
Road
North
95
10
11
92B
89,90,91,92,92A
Donegall Road
5.
Grosvenor
Road
Divis
Street
9
2.
8A/B
Finaghy
Road
South
Balmoral
9B/C
93
Malone
(Erinvale)
Upper Malone Road
Newforge
Lane
Road
93
Stranmillis
8A/B/C Malone
King’s Hall
Balmoral
Lisburn
Road
Sicily Park
Musgrave
Park
Hospital
8 7
2
96
Albert
Bridge
29/C
652
29/C
5
6
77, 78
93
Belvoir
Drive
Mount
Merrion
Avenue
78, 79
78
P
652
6
652
Tesco
77, 78
76
4
3
6
Mount
Merrion
6
5
7A, 7C
79
Newton
Park
19
Cregagh
Park
Montgomery
Road
29/C
Ladas
Drive
7A, 7C
1. NIR Central Station
2. NIR Great Victoria St
3. NIR Yorkgate Station
NIRailways Station
Ballybeen
Estate
4. Laganside Buscentre
5. Europa Buscentre
Ulsterbus Station
Main Interchange Stations
Tudor
Drive
Upper Knockbreda Road
7B, 7D Laurelgrove
Four
Winds
Glen Road
4A
P
Dundonald
Coopers
Mill Park
4X Park & Ride
4B
Old Dundonald
19, 29
19 Melfort Road
29
19
19
East Link Road
Gilnahirk
Road
Drive
5
Braniel / Gilnahirk
Ballygowan Road
5
29/C
30, 30A, 31
30, 30A 30, 30A, 31
King’s Road
18, 29
29
Comber
Road 19
20/A, 29
Ulster
Stoney Hospital
Road (Dundonald)
20A, 23, 29
Massey Ave.
20, 29C
Upper
Newtownards
Road
Knock
Road
18, 19
20
Castlehill Stormont
Road
Estate
Whincroft
Castlereagh Way
Road
Clara
Road
18
Sandown
Road
27
Circular
Road
Belmont
Road
19
20, 20A, 23
27, 28
Holywood
Road
Hawthornden
Way
18
3
Knockbreda Beechgrove
Road
Cairnshill Road
7B, 7D
5B
Grand
Parade
30, 30A
30, 30A, 79
7C/D
29/C
Cregagh
Road
31
18, 19
5A
18, 19
North
Road
Beersbridge
Road
23, 27, 28
Ormeau
(Forestside)
Forster
Green
Hospital
Saintfield
Road
Park
& Ride
Newtownbreda
Road
Beechill
77
Road
77, 78 School
Belvoir
Road
3
Albertbridge
Road
Woodstock
Road
78, 79
Ravenhill
Road
Victoria
Park
Sydenham
Road
Sydenham
Titanic 600/A/B By-pass
Quarter
26/B/C
26B
Newtownards Connswater
Road
Bridge
Baths
Mountpottinger
Road
Queen’s
Bridge
York
Road
77, 30
1.
University
Avenue
Belfast
City
Centre
4.
Yorkgate
3.
Park Ave
61, 64/B
Queen’s
77, 78, 79
University
Stranmillis
Ormeau
Road
Road
University
Annadale
Road 8B/C 8A
Avenue 29,30,30A,77,78,79
Boucher Tates City
Crescent Avenue Hospital
Boucher
Road
92,92A,92B
92, 92B
Stockman’s
Lane
650
90, 91
Park
& Ride
P
Kennedy
Centre
10A/B/C/D/H
Falls
Park
Falls Road
Duncairn
Gardens
12 1
Shankill
Road
80/A, 81/A
Lower 82, 82A
Falls
Carlisle
Circus
Mater
Hospital
12B/C
Royal
82, 82A Victoria
Hosp.
Park
Centre
80/A, 81/A
Whiterock
Road
82, 82A
Glen
Road
10E/F
Andersonstown
Road
Shaws
Road
10B
81, 81A
Riverdale 10A
Park
8C
81A, 82A
10H/X Ladybrook
10B/C/D/E/F/X
St. Annes
Poleglass
Stewartstown
10H 650
Estate
Road
Suffolk
Road
10B/E/F
81A, 82A
11B/C/D
57, 57A
12B/C
West Circular
Road
Springfield Road
81/A, 82/A
Monagh
Road
11A
Woodvale
Road
Ballygomartin
Road
80, 80A
Twaddell
Avenue
Crumlin
Road
80, 80A
Forthriver
Road
81/A, 82/A
Glencolin
Springmartin
11B/D
11C/D
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