Aunt Sandra's Candy Factory

Visit the magical world of chocolate and sweets at Aunt Sandra’s, where you can also make your own chocolate pizzas, lollipops or any kind of sweets you can imagine. The factory is nationally renowned for its fine handmade chocolates, fudge and boiled sweets, made using time-tested 100-year-old recipes.

• Web:

  www.auntsandras.com

• E-mail:

  hello@auntsandras.com

• Address:

  20-22 Holywood Road, Belfast

• Phone:

  +44 28 9073 2868

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Fri 10:30am–6pm, Sat & Sun 10am–6pm, Mon closed

Belfast Castle

This majestic castle nestled on the slopes of Cavehill dates back to 1870 and offers great views over Belfast Lough and the city. It is one of the most imposing buildings in the city, and visitors flock there to enjoy afternoon tea or a meal at the in-house restaurant or just to stroll around the beautiful, landscaped garden.

• Web:

  www.belfastcastle.co.uk

• E-mail:

  bcr@belfastcastle.co.uk

• Address:

  Antrim Road, Belfast

• Phone:

  +44 28 9077 6925

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9am–6pm

Belfast City Hall

The Belfast City Hall is a luxurious building built in the early 1900s, in classical Renaissance style, symbolising the sudden wealth of Industrial Revolution Belfast. Free guided tours are available. Make sure to check out the collection of portraits of past Lord Mayors.

• Web:

  www.belfastcity.gov.uk/things-to-do/city-hall

• E-mail:

  visitcityhall@belfastcity.gov.uk

• Address:

  Donegall Square, Belfast

• Phone:

  +44 28 9032 0202

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 9:30am–5pm, Sat & Sun 11am–3pm

Belfast Zoo

With more than 1,000 animals and 150 species, you will have plenty to explore at Belfast Zoo. Many of the animals are in danger in their natural habitats, so the aim is to provide them with the best possible care. Don't miss out on the feeding times of your favourite animal.

• Web:

  belfastzoo.co.uk

• E-mail:

  info@belfastzoo.co.uk

• Address:

  Antrim Road, Belfast

• Phone:

  +44 28 9077 6277

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10am–6pm

• More info:

  Last admission is 14:30.

Black Taxi Political Tour

A great way to see Belfast’s political hot spots is in a black taxi. At very moderate prices, a cab will show you the famous political murals, Falls and Shankill Roads and the Peace Walls. Moreover, these rides are usually often highly entertaining, depending on the driver you chance upon. Tours of this type are offered by several competing companies. Some will even pick you up at your hotel.

• Web:

  www.belfasttours.com

• E-mail:

  info@belfasttours.com

Botanic Gardens

Just a short walk away from the university lies this green haven, sloping down to the River Lagan. Its centrepiece, the Palm House, is a beautiful conservatory of cast iron and glass designed in 1939 by Charles Lanyon.

• Web:

  www.belfastcity.gov.uk/botanicgardens

• E-mail:

  parksinfo@belfastcity.gov.uk

• Opening hours:

  Daily 7:30am–5pm

• More info:

  The Ulster Museum is located at the main entrance