Dive into it all

St. George’s Market is the last surviving Victorian market in the city. Before the turn of the 20th century, it was actually an open meat market! Now, it’s host to over 300 traders, creatives, and food vendors! For the shopaholics in your family, they will surely love the variety of trinkets and other goodies sold here.

The kids will surely enjoy Belfast Zoological Gardens, home to more than 140 species of animal. The zoo is also one of the oldest visitor attractions in Northern Ireland because it has been home to many animals since 1934. Currently, it is a leading and award-winning visitor attraction with more than 200,000 visitors each year.

Are your kids animal lovers? Then you shouldn’t miss Ark Open Farm where they can get up close and hand feed over 200 tame and friendly animals. Ark Open Farm is set in 40 acres of beautiful countryside, with indoor and outdoor play areas, such as Kangaroo Jumper, bumble quad ride, tractor and carriage rides, pony rides, zipline and a huge purpose built ark.

Looking for wide open spaces bursting with wetland nature? You and your kids will surely enjoy Castle Espie Wetland Centre where you can explore an extraordinary wetland paradise, whatever the weather! Here, you can also meet Northern Ireland’s largest collection of native and exotic ducks and geese from around the world.

Pickie is one of the top ten visitor attractions in Northern Ireland and it’s no surprise at all! Families especially like rides such as the Pickie Puffer steam train and the giant Pickie pedal swans! There’s also a splash pad, children’s electric cars and an 18-hole nautical themed mini golf course. When you get hungry, retreat to the park’s café with stylish interiors and views over Bangor Marina and Belfast Lough.

If you and your kids are feeling a bit adventurous, We Are Vertigo is your bet. It is Northern Ireland’s only indoor skydiving centre! With gusts of wind over 120mph, you will feel the sensation of skydiving! You an also try the Ninja Master Course, a 110 foot obstacle course of walls, hoops and challenges, suitable for all ages. For the young ones, there’s also the Inflata Park with 30,000 square feet of inflatable playground with inflatable floors, doors, and more!

Exploris is Northern Ireland’s only aquarium and seal sanctuary which is situated in Portaferry. The facility is located on the shores of the Marine Nature reserve of Strangford Lough (1 hour from our hotel), which is an important winter migration destination for many wading and sea birds.

Climb a wall, go on a giant swing, or build a den at Todd’s Leap. You and your daredevil of a gang will surely enjoy the custom zipover that will take you along dirt tracks to the highest point before you soar through the skies over the forest below. It’s just one of the many action-packed activities at Todd’s Leap!

Walk through CS Lewis Square, which commemorates Belfast-born CS Lewis, and rediscover The Chronicles of Narnia! Dropping by the square is a definite photo op moment with the fam! Pose with the bronze sculptures from ‘The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe’, including Aslan, The White Witch, Mr Tumnus, The Beavers, The Robin and The Stone Table!

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Giants Causeway comprises around 40,000 thousands of hexagonal basalt columns descending gently into the sea. It’s one of the most visited sites in Northern Ireland. There are also guided and educational tours, where you can learn that the stones were formed either by an underwater volcano’s or by a giant named Finn McCool.

One of the popular attractions in Northern Ireland, the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge in County Antrim connects the mainland to a beautiful tiny island. It spans 20 metres and 30 metres above the rocks below.

When partying in Belfast, you can’t go wrong visiting Cathedral Quarter, a collection of lovely and traditional bars with a mixture of live music, beers cocktails, and good craic! This is undoubtedly the nightlife zone around Saint Anne’s Cathedral. There are hip and happening bistros, craft coffee shops, and stylish modern pubs in this narrow, cobbled quarter.

The North Coast of Ireland is surrounded by natural beauty. What better way to see them with your friends than from the sea with experienced local skippers? Take Sea Safari Boat Trips which depart from Portstewart, Portrush and Ballycastle. Experience the Causeway Coast of Northern Ireland, Rathlin Ireland, Donegal, or the Scottish Islands of Islay and Jura with Aquaholics.

The Ulster Museum in the Botanic Gardens in Belfast, has around 8,000 square has collections of fine art and applied art, archaeology, ethnography, treasures from the Spanish Armada, local history, and more! The whole family is sure to learn a thing or two at the largest museum in Northern Ireland!

Discover the Titanic story in a unique, insightful, and interactive way at Titanic Belfast is the world’s largest Titanic visitor experience!

There are nine interactive galleries to explore and you can also walk the decks of the last remaining White Star vessel. And you can do it all in Titanic Belfast, in the city where it all began.

A prison museum? Does such a thing exist? Yes, it does! Explore 150 years of incarceration at the Crumlin Road Gaol where 17 men have been executed. Explore its darkest secrets and have a spooktacular time with the lads.

Go with the flow and have a relaxing, romantic time rowing at Go Open Canoeing in Northern Ireland! They have a canoe hire service located at their Lakeside Centre, with self-guided packages to get you and your significant other started. It’s one of those activities you can do when you feel like having a quiet time with your partner.

Soak Seaweed Baths is a multi-award-winning Alternative Seaweed Bath House and Spa in Northern Ireland. Take a quick trip away from the city. Just fifty minutes from Maldron Hotel Belfast City, this is a place where you can rest, relax, and be spoiled in a silky hot seaweed bath. You and your partner can enjoy a spa treatment in bespoke treatment rooms and you can also refuel with a hot drink and snack in the tea room.

Saddle up and have a unique date experience at Shean’s Horse Farm. Just forty minutes away from Maldron Hotel Belfast International Airport, go out and about the North Coast on a horse with the sea wind on your face as you take in the fantastic views of the surrounds.

Go on a whiskey tasting and tour with professional Blue Badge tour guide Marty McAuley, owner of UlsterWhiskey.com. Discover the past, present and future of Ireland’s best-loved spirit!

If you and your mates are fans of the hit series Game of Thrones, then you shouldn’t miss the Northern Ireland Game of Thrones Tour! Visit the locations where the iconic scenes were shot, such as the Iron Islands, Winterfell, and more! The best part is you get to do the tour while walking around wearing the coats and other costumes that can make you look like a character from the show!

Have you seen ‘Crystal Maze’? Well Prison Island Belfast is a cooler version of that with 25 different prison-themed challenge cells. It’s a totally unique way to bond with your mates! Escape the cells with teamwork and use your physical and mental skills to beat the cell!

Located just an 18 minute drive from the hotel, Let's Go Hydro is Northern Ireland’s premier water sports and adventure resort, perfect for families seeking fun and excitement. With a variety of activities designed for all ages, it’s an ideal day out for our guests. Book your stay with us and enjoy a day of fun at Let's Go Hydro, where unforgettable family memories are made!

Explore the heritage and craftsmanship of McConnell's Irish Whisky Distillery, located within Crumlin Road Gaol. Discover the rich history of Irish whisky-making through guided tours and tastings, immersing yourself in the traditions that have defined McConnell's since 1776. Book your visit and indulge in the flavours of Ireland’s finest whisky, crafted with passion and expertise.

Located in the heart of Belfast, The MAC is a premier contemporary arts venue just an 18 minute walk from the hotel. Offering a dynamic range of visual art exhibitions, theatre performances, live music, and creative workshops, The MAC is an essential destination for culture enthusiasts. Book your stay with us and experience the artistic vibrancy of Belfast at The MAC!

Located just a 20-minute drive from the hotel, Colin Glen Forest Park is an enchanting destination perfect for family outings. Nestled in the scenic hills on the outskirts of Belfast, the park combines the beauty of nature with exciting attractions suitable for all ages. Book your stay with us and enjoy a day of adventure at Colin Glen Forest Park, where unforgettable family memories are made!

Just a short drive from the hotel, Helen's Bay Beach is a picturesque coastal retreat perfect for a relaxing day out. Nestled within Crawfordsburn Country Park, the beach offers clean sandy shores, clear waters, and stunning views of Belfast Lough. Whether you're looking to sunbathe, swim, or take a scenic walk, Helen's Bay Beach provides a serene escape from the hustle and bustle.

Just a short drive from the hotel, Crawfordsburn Beach is a picturesque coastal retreat located within Crawfordsburn Country Park. The beach offers clean sandy shores, clear waters, and stunning views of Belfast Lough. Whether you're looking to sunbathe, swim, or take a scenic walk, Crawfordsburn Beach provides a serene escape from the hustle and bustle.

Just a short drive from the hotel, Crawfordsburn Country Park offers a blend of natural beauty, outdoor activities, and historical attractions. Situated along the scenic coastline of Belfast Lough, the park is perfect for those looking to explore Northern Ireland's great outdoors.

Just a short drive from the hotel, Pickie Funpark in Bangor is a fantastic destination for a day of family-friendly fun and adventure. With a variety of exciting attractions and activities, Pickie Funpark offers something for visitors of all ages, making it an ideal spot for a memorable day out.

Just a short drive from the hotel, North Down Museum offers a fascinating journey through the rich history and heritage of the North Down area. Located in the picturesque town of Bangor, the museum is housed in a charming 19th-century coach house and provides a delightful educational experience for visitors of all ages.

Just a short drive from the hotel, Dundonald International Ice Bowl offers a variety of exciting activities, with ice skating being a highlight. Whether you’re a seasoned skater or a beginner, the Ice Bowl provides a fun and exhilarating experience for visitors of all ages.

Just a short drive from the hotel, Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park is one of Belfast's most beautiful and beloved parks. Known for its extensive gardens, lush green spaces, and picturesque walking trails, the park is a perfect destination for a relaxing day out in nature.

The ICC Belfast/Waterfront Hall is an award-winning purpose-built conference and entertainment centre located in the heart of Belfast. The venue’s stunning architecture epitomises contemporary design with stunning views over the city and River Lagan.

ICC Belfast/Waterfront Hall has undergone a £29.5m transformation and was re-opened in May 2016. The expansion programme has led to double the amount of event space and has created a state of the art facilities ranking it, among the top tier of European Conference Centres.

Just an 18 minute walk from the hotel, the Big Fish, also known as the Salmon of Knowledge, is one of Belfast’s most iconic landmarks. Located on Donegall Quay, near the Lagan Lookout and Custom House, this impressive mosaic sculpture tells the story of Belfast's history through its beautifully crafted tiles.

Another popular landmark in Belfast is the Albert Memorial Clock which for a time was also known as ‘Belfast’s leaning tower of Pisa’, before undergoing multi-million-pound restoration back in 2002.

Explore 100 acres of beautiful gardens, including the restored Walled Garden, the previously unseen Lost Garden, meandering waterways, and picturesque glens.

You’ll find parking easily in the free car park. You can also enjoy delicious food and drink from the award-winning café available on site.

Áras Uí Chonghaile is a visitor centre dedicated to telling the story of James Connolly. Best known for his role in the 1916 Easter Rising, Connolly was also a leading Trade Unionist, Socialist, and Republican.

This interactive exhibition tells the story of his life, from his birth in Edinburgh to meeting his wife Lily in Dublin, to traveling across the United States spreading the word of trade unionism. There is also an exclusive Historic Collection which is a unique insight into those times and presents a display of original art and artifacts unavailable anywhere else in the world.  

Custom House Square has been a popular outdoor concert venue in Belfast for a number of years.  Clayton Hotel Belfast is located only a 15-minute walk from the venue.

An award-winning centre of excellence, Queens University is an international centre of research and education located in the Botanic area of Belfast. Queen’s became a university in the early 20th century and to date has won the Queen’s anniversary prize for higher and further education on 5 different occasions. The university has more than 17,000 students and around 3,500 staff and is a dynamic and diverse university.

Walk, swim, look for fossils or just enjoy the coastal views - Waterloo Bay is a special place. 

To fully appreciate the geological diversity of Waterloo Bay it’s best to visit at low tide when the progression of the rocks on the foreshore through the millennia can be clearly seen from the promenade as one walks north from the leisure centre, where free parking is available. It is the most accessible locality for fossil hunting and geological interest anywhere on the island of Ireland. Specialist guided tours are available locally.

Commonly known as Stormont, this “great white house up on the hill” is home to the recently defunct Northern Ireland Assembly, the legislative body for Northern Ireland established under the Belfast Agreement 1998 or the Good Friday Agreement.

Set in the countryside over 170 acres, this outdoor museum tells the history dating back to the early 20th Century in Belfast. Takes you back in time to discover how people lived and travelled over the centuries. The museum is situated in Cultra; 11km from the City Centre with easy access by car or public transport. Great family day out to keep the little ones entertained.

The only surviving steamship of the White Star Line launched in 1911. Built alongside the Titanic, restored and back home to Belfast, it is now located in the Titanic Quarter next to the exhibition. The Nomadic transported the first and second class passengers from the dockside out to the Titanic in Cherbourg. It is now the last remaining White Star line ship in the world and a member of the core collection of the National Historic Ships register.

Located on the east side of Belfast City Hall, 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 and a lower grassed terrace surrounding the existing monument.

The garden's memorial plinth supports fifteen bronze plaques which list, in alphabetical order, the names of 1,512 people who perished on RMS Titanic.

Explore Belfast’s River Lagan with the Hydrobikes At Lagan Adventures where you will be taking cycling off the road and onto the relative safety of the water. 

This is the only experience Belfast’s Historic River Lagan Waterway and it is a unique way for visitors to see Belfast and the its historic Waterfront, Harland and Wolf cranes, Obel Tower, historic bridges, canal structure and much more.

Clifton House, formerly the Poor House, was built in 1774 by the Belfast Charitable Society and is one of Belfast's most historic buildings.

 The Poor House in Belfast was a safe haven for the poorest and neediest in society. The Belfast Charitable Society were to the fore in providing the essentials such as food and shelter, but they also provided training, education and skills enabling people to escape the cycles of poverty and live independently. 

The Poor House in Belfast was a safe haven for the poorest and neediest in society. 

The Belfast Charitable Society were to the fore in providing the essentials such as food and shelter, but they also provided training, education and skills enabling people to escape the cycles of poverty and live independently.

A giant modelling kit - using scale replicas of Titanic’s component parts - recreates the legendary liner beside the Abercorn Basin. 

The innovative genius that lay behind the building of Titanic is celebrated in this spectacular see-through 13.5 metre tall bronze structure. A giant modelling kit - using scale replicas of Titanic's component parts - recreates the legendary liner beside the Abercorn Basin, near where the real ship was built. The £200,000 piece was inspired by the plastic frames of the Airfix model kits. At night it lights up Titanic Quarter with blue and white phosphorous lighting.

The sculpture pays tribute to the city's shipbuilding heritage and is set within the timeframe of 1912. 

The sculpture pays tribute to the city's shipbuilding heritage and is set within the timeframe of 1912. 

It was created by leading Irish artist Ross Wilson and features three bronze workmen on their way home, framed against the backdrop of the iconic Samson and Goliath cranes. Walk in the footsteps of the men who built the ships that would wear out the oceans.

Nestled in the heart of Belfast, the Linen Hall Library stands as the city's oldest and most cherished cultural institution. Established in 1788, this historic library offers a treasure trove of Irish history, politics, and culture, with unique collections on the United Irishmen and the Troubles. Whether you're delving into rare manuscripts, exploring the extensive Northern Ireland Political Collection, or attending one of its many lectures and exhibitions, the Linen Hall Library provides an unparalleled glimpse into Ireland's rich heritage. Open to all, it continues to be a beacon of learning and community engagement in Northern Ireland.

Rising high above the city's skyline, the Dome at Victoria Square boasts 360 degree views across Belfast.

Expert tour guide Gerry is on hand to point out areas of interest whilst sharing his own experiences of Belfast.

The free tours of the dome give you a spectacular view of the Belfast skyline and allow you to take in sights such as Belfast City Hall and the Albert Clock.

Explore Belfast’s River Lagan with the Hydrobikes At Lagan Adventures where you will be taking cycling off the road and onto the relative safety of the water.

This is the only experience Belfast’s Historic River Lagan Waterway and it is a unique way for visitors to see Belfast and the its historic Waterfront, Harland and Wolf cranes, Obel Tower, historic bridges, canal structure and much more.

(The image i've attached isn't from Lagan Adventures, they're Erne Adventures in Enniskillen but they're using the same hydrobikes)

Behind Titanic Belfast you can walk along the historic slipways where Titanic and Olympic were built and launched over 100 years ago. 

See where Titanic first touched the water back in 1911. The Slipways have since been restored and now play host to a variety of open air concerts and events. 

Titanic Belfast stands at the head of the historic slipways where Titanic and Olympic were built and from where these famous ships were first launched into the water. 

Walk down the very slipway where Titanic was constructed and explore a life size plan of Titanic's Promenade Deck which is inlaid in white stone. Discover the positions of the liner's lifeboats and funnels and have a seat at one of the benches positioned exactly as they would have been on board the deck of Titanic.

RISE is a landmark artwork located at Broadway Roundabout, Belfast, one of the main gateways to the city. It is the biggest public art sculpture in Belfast. 

The sculpture's two globes, cast in white steel, symbolise the rising of the sun and new hope for Belfast's future. It aims to help revitalise Belfast, bringing a new focus to the area and projecting a vibrant, confident image of the city.

Step aboard and discover one ship, 100 years of history, and 1000 incredible stories.

Based in Belfast’s famous Titanic Quarter, HMS Caroline is a remarkable First World War ship now restored as a must-see floating museum with an amazing story to tell!

Rediscover The Chronicles of Narnia with a walk through CS Lewis Square, a public space commemorating the Belfast-born author, CS Lewis. 

Featuring seven bronze sculptures from 'The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe', including Aslan, The White Witch, Mr Tumnus, The Beavers, The Robin and The Stone Table, it is a stunning display of public art.

Botanic Gardens is an important part of Belfast's Victorian heritage and a popular meeting place for residents, students and tourists. 

Botanic Gardens was established in 1828 by the Belfast Botanic and Horticultural Society, in response to public interest in horticulture and botany. 

Originally known as the Belfast Botanic Garden, the site contained exotic tree species and impressive plant collections from the southern hemisphere, many of which can still be seen in the park.

Belfast Whiskey Club is Belfast’s only fully independent and non-profit whiskey club that opens its doors to people from all over the world to come and experience unique whiskey tastings in venues right across Belfast. 

Belfast is a whiskey city and the club is proud to promote whiskey; allowing you to taste the many variations, styles and brands. 

Belfast Whiskey Club looks to get reactions from guests, spark debate and taste some exceptional liquid. Each tasting is unique and provides an excellent opportunity to taste whiskey from Ireland and from around the world; the vast majority of which are not found in local bars! 

The club’s events are open to the public, but to be guaranteed a space at one of the tastings it is important to book via Facebook.

 Belfast Whiskey Club is based in the famous Duke of York bar in the Cathedral Quarter, yet can be found hosting their tastings in a plethora of bars in the city and further afield in Northern Ireland.

Between Stranmillis, Belfast and Union Locks, Lisburn, Lagan Valley Regional Park covers 4,500 acres of countryside and 11 miles of riverbank. 

The Regional Park is a mosaic of countryside, urban parks, heritage sites, nature reserves and riverside trails. 

The backbone of the Regional Park is the River Lagan and towpath, offering miles of level walking in tranquil, attractive surroundings. Its rich local history includes relics of the old Lagan Canal and linen industry, whilst its more distant past is represented by Norman mottes and evidence of early Stone Age settlements, notably the Giant's Ring. 

It is an ideal place to enjoy the countryside, pursue active sports such as cycling, running and canoeing, or to participate in more leisurely pursuits such as bird watching and walking.