BELFAST - TOP 5 REASONS TO VISIT
Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland and is a truly remarkable
city. It is associated as being the birthplace of the famous Titanic. However,
it holds so much more with a diverse range of day trips and activities. It
features remarkable geography, architecture and culture. This makes it
one of the top destinations to visit in all of Europe. Here are my top 5 reasons
to visit Belfast!
Trip to the Giants
Causeway
Whilst this day trip is not in Belfast, it is a trip that is
easily accessible. The Giants Causeway is
located on the coastline about 3 miles northeast of the town of Bushmills. It
is a massive area of land consisting of around 40,000 basalt columns. It was formed
from volcanic eruptions 60 million years ago, creating the famous hexagon faced
pillars we all recognise today. It stands as a World Heritage Site and for good
reason. It offers some of the most unique and astonishing geography in the world.
The price of tickets for entering the Giants Causeway is £11 when purchased
online for an adult ticket. There are also a variety of ways to get here from Belfast
including bus, train, park & ride and many others! Click here to see the travel options: here.
Another fun day trip to do when you’re in Belfast is to visit
is the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. This bridge is located near Ballintoy and is
a real hidden gem. This bridge sways gently above some unexpected, incredible turquoise
water. It was erected in 2008 and is suspended 30 metres above the chilly
waters. It offers amazing scenery which overlooks onto Scotland and Rathlin Island.
If you are scared of heights however then give this a MISS and if you do give
it a go do not look down! The trip is accessible by train, bus and car with
prices highlighted in the link here.
Titanic Quarter
The Titanic Belfast tourist destination is one of the
largest visitor attractions in the UK. This is the birthplace of the famous RMS
Titanic which was launched over a hundred years ago. This ship was a passenger
liner that demised in 1912 by striking an Iceberg. At the time it was the largest
passenger liner in the world at a mammoth 269 metres in length. Today the
Titanic Belfast destination will give you an insight into the dark history of
the ship and showcase a host of exhibits. The exhibit also demonstrates the extensive
labour and brains it took to construct the ship. This is a must see if you are
interested in history. It costs a reasonable £19 for an adult ticket. For more
information on pricing and what’s involved click here to see more information.
St Georges Market
Do you love food and drinks? What about clothing, gifts or jewellery?
If you do, then this is a great place to visit with a buzzing atmosphere and
reasonable prices. The market offers amazing food with a variety of types. Whether
its mac and cheese, paella, burgers or a salad, this market has something for
everyone! It also offers live music by exceptionally talented musicians. Whilst
there is a lot more to delve into it, is worth finding out for yourself what
this market holds inside!
The Bushmills
Whiskey Distillery
If you are a fan of malt whiskey, then this is the place for
you! This distillery offers a full tour that is accessible for anybody interested
in the process of the creation of the whiskey. Another option is to visit the
gift shop or the bar. At the bar they offer a variety of different Bushmills whiskey,
cocktails and taste trays. For a taste tray containing three types of Bushmills
whiskey, the price comes to around £10. Alternatively, if you fancy a cocktail
the price is reasonable at only £5 for a high-quality cocktail. The whiskey
itself is extremely smooth and a delight to drink. If you fancy the tour or information
about the whiskey click the link here to see the official website and prices!
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