Some ideas of what to do, see and where to eat near 36 Lyle Road!
Sightseeing
The Titanic Belfast visitor attraction extends over nine galleries, with multiple dimensions to the exhibition. Drawing together special effects, dark rides, full-scale reconstructions and innovative interactive features you will explore the Titanic story in a fresh and insightful way from her conception in Belfast in the early 1900s, through her construction and launch, to her infamous maiden voyage and catastrophic demise. The journey goes beyond the aftermath of the sinking, to the discovery of the wreck and continues into the present day in the Ocean Exploration Centre.
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Titanic Belfast
1 Olympic WayThe Titanic Belfast visitor attraction extends over nine galleries, with multiple dimensions to the exhibition. Drawing together special effects, dark rides, full-scale reconstructions and innovative interactive features you will explore the Titanic story in a fresh and insightful way from her conception in Belfast in the early 1900s, through her construction and launch, to her infamous maiden voyage and catastrophic demise. The journey goes beyond the aftermath of the sinking, to the discovery of the wreck and continues into the present day in the Ocean Exploration Centre.
Northern Ireland's most popular tourist destination: this large stretch of staircase-shaped rocks is the result of cooled lava from volcanic eruptions that took place over 65 million years ago.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/giants-causeway
Giant's Causeway - National Trust
44 Causeway RoadNorthern Ireland's most popular tourist destination: this large stretch of staircase-shaped rocks is the result of cooled lava from volcanic eruptions that took place over 65 million years ago.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/giants-causeway
The Crumlin Road Gaol dates back to 1845 and closed it's doors as a working prison in 1996. After extensive renovations the gaol has re opened as a visitor attraction and conference centre. Today you can take a guided tour of the prison and hear about the history of the site from when women and children were held within it's walls through to the political segregation of republican and loyalist prisoners and learn about why the decision was taken to close the prison.During the tour of the gaol you will be taken by your tour guide to visit the underground tunnel that used to connect the gaol to the Crumlin Road Courthouse, you will get a chance to sit in the Governor's chair, view all the wings from the circle and of course pay a visit to the condemned mans cell before seeing the execution cell where the majority of the 17 men were hanged.
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Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre
53-55 Crumlin RdThe Crumlin Road Gaol dates back to 1845 and closed it's doors as a working prison in 1996. After extensive renovations the gaol has re opened as a visitor attraction and conference centre. Today you can take a guided tour of the prison and hear about the history of the site from when women and children were held within it's walls through to the political segregation of republican and loyalist prisoners and learn about why the decision was taken to close the prison.During the tour of the gaol you will be taken by your tour guide to visit the underground tunnel that used to connect the gaol to the Crumlin Road Courthouse, you will get a chance to sit in the Governor's chair, view all the wings from the circle and of course pay a visit to the condemned mans cell before seeing the execution cell where the majority of the 17 men were hanged.
A brilliant walk across a rope bridge run by the national trust. Not for those with a fear of heights!!
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Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge
A brilliant walk across a rope bridge run by the national trust. Not for those with a fear of heights!!
Opened in 1608, this is the oldest licensed distillery in the world and exports its whiskey internationally.
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Old Bushmills Distillery
2 Distillery RdOpened in 1608, this is the oldest licensed distillery in the world and exports its whiskey internationally.
A great day out for the whole family. Spend the day strolling around the grounds and seeing life in Northern Ireland through the years.
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Ulster Folk Museum
153 Bangor RdA great day out for the whole family. Spend the day strolling around the grounds and seeing life in Northern Ireland through the years.
A short walk across a bridge from the folk museum, kids and adults alike will love this journey through time and discover the epic story of transport and social change in this part of the world at the Ulster Transport Museum. It’s a unique place for the dreamers and doers of tomorrow to draw inspiration from the engineering giants of this small country. Your favourite stories and objects are waiting for you.
Ulster Transport Museum
153 Bangor RdA short walk across a bridge from the folk museum, kids and adults alike will love this journey through time and discover the epic story of transport and social change in this part of the world at the Ulster Transport Museum. It’s a unique place for the dreamers and doers of tomorrow to draw inspiration from the engineering giants of this small country. Your favourite stories and objects are waiting for you.
Explore the mourne mountains and see the best of Northern Ireland with your hiking boots on.
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Mourne Mountains
Moyad RoadExplore the mourne mountains and see the best of Northern Ireland with your hiking boots on.
A great walk that can take you all the way to Holywood (10 miles) or along the other direction to Donaghadee. The train line runs the whole way from bangor to belfast so you can jump on the train at certain points should you want to!
https://walkni.com/walks/north-down-coastal-path/
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North Down Coastal Path
Marine GardensA great walk that can take you all the way to Holywood (10 miles) or along the other direction to Donaghadee. The train line runs the whole way from bangor to belfast so you can jump on the train at certain points should you want to!
https://walkni.com/walks/north-down-coastal-path/
Brillaint paddle boarding school who can teach you what you need to know. They have everything that you will need from wetsuits to paddle boards. Book in advance of your stay.
SUP Hub NI
Quay StreetBrillaint paddle boarding school who can teach you what you need to know. They have everything that you will need from wetsuits to paddle boards. Book in advance of your stay.
Make the day trip to Portrush and swim in the sea, learn to surf, walk the beaches and get yourself a candy floss and ice cream from the local shops.
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Portrush Surf School
Harbour RdMake the day trip to Portrush and swim in the sea, learn to surf, walk the beaches and get yourself a candy floss and ice cream from the local shops.
Visit Donaghadee for fish and chips or real home made ice cream in the Cabin whilst sitting at the foot of the lighthouse
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Donaghadee Harbour
82 Moat StVisit Donaghadee for fish and chips or real home made ice cream in the Cabin whilst sitting at the foot of the lighthouse
Crawfordsburn Country Park
32 Bridge Rd SGreat beach, country park and walks
Northern Ireland
City/town information
Belfast is a rising star, emerging from years of political unease to take its place among the UK’s must-see destinations.
A visit will swiftly be rewarded with welcoming locals, superb pubs and restaurants, and top attractions including the atmospheric Crumlin Road Gaol and walking tours of Belfast’s famous murals.
The city has historic landmarks such as Belfast Castle and Belfast City Hall, plus a unique blend of traditional and modern culture.
The birthplace of the Titanic, Belfast’s industrial heritage has shaped a richly cultural city.
Belfast offers the buzz and vibrancy of a British capital city whilst being a gateway to the rural retreats of Northern Ireland.
Head out from the city on a tour of the Causeway Coast to find the Game of Thrones filming locations.
You can fly to Belfast from most British cities. From London it is a 1 hour and 15 minute flight.
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Belfast
Belfast is a rising star, emerging from years of political unease to take its place among the UK’s must-see destinations.
A visit will swiftly be rewarded with welcoming locals, superb pubs and restaurants, and top attractions including the atmospheric Crumlin Road Gaol and walking tours of Belfast’s famous murals.
The city has historic landmarks such as Belfast Castle and Belfast City Hall, plus a unique blend of traditional and modern culture.
The birthplace of the Titanic, Belfast’s industrial heritage has shaped a richly cultural city.
Belfast offers the buzz and vibrancy of a British capital city whilst being a gateway to the rural retreats of Northern Ireland.
Head out from the city on a tour of the Causeway Coast to find the Game of Thrones filming locations.
You can fly to Belfast from most British cities. From London it is a 1 hour and 15 minute flight.
Food scene
Great local restaurant/bar for food - only a 20 minute walk along the seafront.
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Jamaica Inn
188 Seacliff RdGreat local restaurant/bar for food - only a 20 minute walk along the seafront.
Only a couple of hundred metres along the seafront to this local bar and restaurant. Also has a lovely outdoor seating area for warmer days.
Esplanade Bar and Restaurant
12 Ballyholme EsplanadeOnly a couple of hundred metres along the seafront to this local bar and restaurant. Also has a lovely outdoor seating area for warmer days.
Little Wing Pizzeria
10 Ann StLocal pizzeria great for kids and adults alike.
Fabulous market open every day but particularly good at weekends if you fancy trying some of the local produce.
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St. George's Market
12 East Bridge StFabulous market open every day but particularly good at weekends if you fancy trying some of the local produce.
One of the oldest inns in Ireland with its thatched roof. This amazing building houses a lovely pub and restaurant.
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The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn
15-25 Main StOne of the oldest inns in Ireland with its thatched roof. This amazing building houses a lovely pub and restaurant.
Lovely local cafe where you can buy an amazing breakfast or lunch. Just a short walk along the seafront and across the green.
The Starfish
Seacliff RoadLovely local cafe where you can buy an amazing breakfast or lunch. Just a short walk along the seafront and across the green.
Joxer Bangor
5-7 Holborn AvenueThis is a great little take out ice cream shop. Their award winning honeycomb ice cream is amazing!
Mauds Ice Creams Bangor
57 High StThis is a great little take out ice cream shop. Their award winning honeycomb ice cream is amazing!