Things to do in Belfast, Northern Ireland: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

Clifton House is an impressive Georgian building, set in tranquil landscaped gardens in the heart of Belfast. Opened in 1774 by Belfast Charitable Society, it was used until 1882 as the Poor House. Today it is operated as a heritage and conference centre. Come on a tour and hear tales about Belfast's original Poor House as your guide takes you through the interesting, and at times turbulent, history of the Belfast Charitable Society as you walk in the footsteps of the famous Joy and McCracken families and the poor who sought refuge in its walls. Daily tours are at 3pm throughout August or every Friday at 3pm from September. On the last Friday of the month we also offer an extended tour to Clifton Street Cemetery. Here you will visit the graves of leading figures in the history of Belfast and see one of Ulster's largest famine graves. Tours of the House (£6.50 pp). Tours of the House & Cemetery (£9.50 pp). Free car parking on site.

At the centre of Donegall Square proudly stands City Hall; the civic headquarters of Belfast City Council. City Hall is open to the public 7 days a week. It is a multi-purpose venue hosting a large number of events in its large functions rooms or outdoors on the beautiful lawns. Daily tours of the building allow visitors to admire the superb art collection, formal rooms such as the Council Chamber and Great Hall while its opulent interiors are lit by a stunning collection of stained glass windows. Guests can relax and refresh in the Bobbin Coffee Shop or pick up souvenirs in the Gift Shop. A 16 room visitor exhibition explores the history of the city through themed and interactive displays. City Hall grounds are the primary green space in Belfast City Centre and host continental markets and open air concerts. The grounds feature a number of statues and memorials relating to Belfast’s leading figures and historic past, including the Titanic Memorial Garden.

Oh Yeah Music Centre is the hub of Northern Ireland's thriving music scene located in a former bonded whiskey warehouse in the heart of Belfast's Cathedral Quarter. It houses the impressive NI Music Exhibition, Strummerville Rehearsal Rooms where aspiring bands can practice, and industry tenants including Start Together Studios and Third Bar Artist Development. Oh Yeah is also a live venue which regularly showcases the best local musical talent as well as international acts. The Centre acts as a base for many of the charity's outreach projects targeting community groups, furthering it's mission to 'Open Doors to Music'. In providing practice and performance space, office units, an exhibition, conference space and cafe the Centre aims to encourage musicians and those keen to explore the industry and to provide a welcoming place for music fans exploring the story of music from this prolific part of the world.