48 hours in BELFAST

Northern Ireland’s capital is ideal for a minibreak

- CHRIS MORLEY

Why go? 

Cradled by mountains and wrapped around the deep waters of Belfast Lough, Belfast is a small city with heaps to do. It’s split into colourful neighbourhoods awash with history and charm, from the cultural buzz of the Cathedral Quarter to the industrial heritage of the Titanic Quarter. So pull on your walking shoes and get exploring…''

Walk the city’s historic streets

Find your bearings on a free guided walk starting at Belfast City Hall, an early 20th-century landmark built during the city’s golden age, when shipbuilding and linen production filled the city’s coffers. The streets are peppered with period gems, like St Anne’s Cathedral and St George’s Market, where you can tuck into local dishes like soda bread and an Ulster fry.

For more recent history, hop on a black cab tour around the west of the city, the focus of the Troubles.

Hit the cultural sites