If you’re hungry, don't miss the chance to eat and drink in the Mess Café. You can now explore this unique survivor from World War I and her original features on the bridge, living quarters and engine rooms. This is the only surviving ship from the devastating Battle of Jutland and it’s like the crew only left yesterday. Though the nearby HMS Caroline wasn’t built here, it has become a huge attraction in the city. You can find out all about this wee gem on a tour of its four decks all restored to their former glory. Nomadic carried first-class and second-class passengers to the mighty ship and has a million poignant stories of authentic Titanic history to tell. Don’t forget to step aboard Titanic’s little sister, SS Nomadic. Of course, Titanic wasn’t the only ship built at this historic site. For those who like to walk, you can easily go self-guided or choose one of the great guided walking tours on offer. This is how the Titanic’s builders got around but of course back then there was no video to tell them where they were going. Take a tour, under steam or your own steamīack on dry land, marvel at the stories of the shipyard on the Wee Tram. From a 12-seater RIB to a covered motor boat, you can sail up-close to both old and new places associated with Titanic and get some local insights from your guide. Slip out onto the riverįor a river’s eye view of the neighbourhood, its docks and the famous yellow Samson and Goliath shipyard cranes get on board a sea safari or boat tour. Steeped in the city’s rich maritime history, it’s the perfect place to enjoy some seafood and a night out in the Titanic Quarter. It now overlooks the River Lagan but its frontage was once on the water’s edge.

This top eatery still bears the name of one of Belfast’s old sail and tent making firms and is housed in its former premises. Sail into the sunset with a meal at Tedford’sįor an evening meal try out Tedford’s restaurant. The exquisitely designed rooms reflect the legacy of Harland & Wolff’s innovative design and craftsmanship and at night when the quarter lights up the views from the rooms are quite something. The boutique Titanic Hotel offers a unique maritime experience from the moment you enter its doors. This is one of Belfast’s architectural and historical gems and today you can stay within its walls. Titanic was designed in the Harland & Wolff Drawing Offices. Draw up a plan for an overnight stay in the Titanic Hotel This is one of the greatest wee spots in Belfast and really worth a visit. There is plenty of space to relax on comfy sofas and catch a slice of Titanic Quarter life. The Dock Cafe is run by teams of volunteers who serve up a never-ending supply of local goodies. Instead, they live by their heart-lifting motto ‘Honesty Works’, and have an honesty box where customers choose what to pay.

If you’re the type of sailor that prefers his sweet treats simple then try the nearby Dock Café. Settle down at the foot of the stunning replica staircase and spoil yourself with five-star service and a delicious selection of classic scones with clotted cream, exquisite éclairs, tasty savouries, sandwiches and tea. Walk through Victorian Belfast and meet the men who spent four years building the ill-fated ship before visiting the depths of the Atlantic Ocean, her final resting place.ĭuring your visit, experience some Titanic elegance with afternoon tea in the museum’s Titanic Suite. Take your time and enjoy the journey over nine interactive galleries featuring special effects, dark rides and full-scale reconstructions. The shimmering star-shaped Titanic Belfast is the biggest and best experience of the most famous ship in the world. This historic part of Northern Ireland’s capital has had such a huge influence on both the city and the world, and its story reveals itself around every corner. An expansive urban waterfront with one of the great global visitor attractions as its centrepiece, you can’t truly experience Belfast without taking some time to explore the Titanic Quarter.

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