Belfast City Hall
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Belfast City Hall
See Belfast by Metro Your free guide to the best of Belfast by Metro #smartmovers 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 2 Share your City Moments! Share your experience of Belfast city! Tag your photos on social media using hashtag #smartmovers /TranslinkNI @Translink_NI Choose your Belfast 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! Alternative Belfast Music Belfast Budget Belfast Classic Belfast Luxury Belfast Family Belfast 1 3 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 * Laganside (5-10 min Buscentre By foot) 17 Donegall Quay BT1 3EB Pl 10 10 10 100 AA BB GG VICTORIA SQUARE Visit Belfast Welcome Centre Translink Ticket & Information Desk College Street 11 11 6 Lib 12 12 D CC Victoria St. LPS © Crown Copyright and database rights, NIMA ES&LA211 Castle Street Metro Ticket & Information Kiosk located at Donegall Sq. West (3 on map) 12 Oldpark Road Also: 93 II East/Northside Park & Ride EE 11 33 22 44 88 CITY HALL 55 FF 99 Adelaide St. 80, 80A, 81 EE 89, 90, 91, 92, 92A, 95 H Cairnshill Park & Ride BB 61, 64, 64B FF 13, 13A, 13B, 14, 14A, 14B, 96 II East/Northside Park & Ride, 600/A/B CC 77, 78, 79 GG J 29, 29C, 30, 30A DD 26, 26A, 26B, 26C, 600 503, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 530, 531, 538, 551 77 J Bedford St. AA Gt .Victoria St. Station Brunswick St. Departs for H Cairnshill Park & Ride Europa Buscentre Other Services Metro Timetables For timetable information, visit translink.co.uk or download the Journey Planner app ‘TranslinkNI’. 24 TRY OUR NEW FREE APP! ‘Translink NI’ The key to your city Metro Day Travelcard £3.50 travel all day £3.00 travel after 9.30am* *Top-up on bus 9.30am - 3pm Mon - Fri and 9.30am - 7pm Sat & Sun copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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. 6 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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 7 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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). copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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 8 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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 9 copyright Tourism NI 2015 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 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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 10 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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 Hop on - Hop off any Metro bus with a Metro Day Ticket or dayLink Travel Card Dayticket_mini_ad.indd 2 27/7/10 12:24:12 Metro dayLink Metro Day Travel Card £3.50 travel all day £3.00 travel after 9.30am* *Top-up on bus 9.30am - 3pm Mon - Fri and 9.30am - 7pm Sat & Sun 11 copyright Visit Belfast 2014 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. 12 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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 13 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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 14 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). copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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 15 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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. 216 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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). 1 17 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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 218 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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). copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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 1 19 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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). copyright Discover Northern Ireland 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). 20 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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). copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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 1 21 copyright Discover Northern Ireland 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). online, on mobile & app TRY OUR NEW FREE APP! ‘Translink NI’ 22 1 visit-belfast.com #lovinbelfast #smartmovers Belfast Visitor Pass Unlimited travel and discounted entry to attractions. Buy at Visit Belfast or any Translink Bus or Train Station in Belfast. visit-belfast.com or translink.co.uk for more details 40 £6.50 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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. 24 1 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 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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). 1 25 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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). copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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 26 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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 1 27 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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). 28 The key to your city Metro Day Travelcard £3.50 travel all day £3.00 travel after *Top-up on bus 9.30am - 3pm Mon - Fri and 9.30am - 7pm Sat & Sun 9.30am* 1 29 #smartmovers TRY OUR NEW FREE APP! ‘Translink NI’ copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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. 32 1 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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). copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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). 1 33 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). copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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 234 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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 copyright Tourism NI 2015 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 1 35 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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). copyright Visit Belfast 2014 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). 236 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 1 37 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 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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 238 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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 1 39 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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 copyright Visit Belfast 2014 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). 240 #Smartmovers Travel Smart Buy Smartlink from only £1.05 per journey * * inner zone Save up to 39% on cash fares copyright Tourism NI 2015 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 copyright Tourism NI 2015 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 42 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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 43 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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). online, on mobile & app TRY OUR NEW FREE APP! ‘Translink NI’ 44 The key to your city Metro Day Travelcard £3.50 travel all day £3.00 travel after 9.30am* *Top-up on bus 9.30am - 3pm Mon - Fri and 9.30am - 7pm Sat & Sun copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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. 246 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). 1 47 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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. 248 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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). copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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 1 49 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 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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 50 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) 1 51 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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 52 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) copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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) 1 53 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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). copyright Visit Belfast 2014 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). 254 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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 1 55 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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! 56 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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 1 57 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). 258 1 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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 1 59 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). 260 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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). 1 61 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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. 62 copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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). copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board 2014 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 1 63 copyright Visit Belfast 2014 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 copyright Visit Belfast 2014 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 264 copyright Visit Belfast 2014 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 or Travel on the Metro Rugby Special Service, see information below (operates for each home match). #SUFTUM #translinklifesbetter £3.50 METRO DAY TICKET* * To and From Game, plus onward Metro Travel. **PlusBus must be purchased at same time as NI Railways Adult single or return ticket. Bus ticket available from driver (cash only). No other ticket types/passes accepted. £3 NIRAILWAYS PLUSBUS** METRO TICKET For more details visit translink.co.uk/ulsterrugby 1 65 Trip Planner This simple planner page keeps all your travel plans in one spot. Use this brochure to find out what to see and do, and how to travel in Belfast. 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NEW FREE TRY OUR online, on mobile & app 57A 57 11A 12C 11A Manse Way 80A 1J 80, 80A Alliance Avenue 1E/J 61 Cliftonville Road 80 Bellevue 2A/B 12A 1D 2C/D/E/G 2A 61 Alexandra 64 Donegall Park Ave 64 64 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 3 28 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 16 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Holywood Exchange (IKEA) Outbound 26, 26A 600/A/B Airport Rd West Dargan Crescent 96 Inbound West Bank Road (Stena) Duncrue Road P From every 15-30 mins Single direction routes indicated by arrows Terminus From every 5-10 mins 96 96 Showing High Frequency 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 1E Roughfort y wa or ot M M2 Motorway 2 M travel all day £3.50 27/7/10 12:24:12 *Top-up on bus 9.30am - 3pm Mon - Fri and 9.30am - 7pm Sat & Sun travel after 9.30am* £3.00 Metro Day Travel Card Metro dayLink Dayticket_mini_ad.indd 2 any Metro bus with a Metro Day Ticket or dayLink Travel Card Hop on - Hop off 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 Glencairn M ot or wa y M 1 #smartmovers For all timetable enquiries visit: www.translink.co.uk or call 028 90 66 66 30 RNID typetalk system can also be used to contact local bus and rail stations. Textphone users dial 18001 followed by full telephone number. Published by Translink in conjunction with Visit Belfast. All information in this guide has been provided in good faith and is correct at time of going to print (June 2015). Translink cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions. 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