QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST Founded in 1845, Queen's is one of Belfast's most recognisable landmarks thanks to the Lanyon Building - a striking Tudor-Gothic building completed in 1849 that appears on tourist posters and banknotes. The campus and grounds are open to visitors year-round and sit right next to the Botanic Gardens, making the two an easy pairing for an afternoon walk, especially if you're staying at My Little Place in the City. TITANIC BELFAST Opened in 2012 on the site of the old Harland & Wolff shipyard - where the real Titanic was built - this award-winning museum tells the ship's story across nine interactive galleries, inside a building shaped like ship hulls. One of Northern Ireland's most-visited attractions, and a highlight of any Belfast trip. BELFAST CASTLE A 19th-century castle on the slopes of Cavehill, with sweeping views over the whole city. Free to visit, with gardens and walking trails - and a bit of local folklore: legend says if the castle's carved cats are ever removed, bad luck follows. ST GEORGE'S MARKET One of the UK's oldest covered markets, still trading since Victorian times. The weekend market is the place for local food, crafts, and live music - a proper taste of everyday Belfast life, not just the tourist trail. CRUMLIN ROAD GAOL A former Victorian-era prison, now open for tours covering its 150-year history, including the underground tunnel that once led to the courthouse. A dramatic, atmospheric stop for anyone interested in Belfast's history. BOTANIC GARDENS & PALM HOUSE Belfast's Victorian glasshouse and gardens, right by Queen's University. Free entry, and a favourite spot for a relaxed afternoon walk - handy if you're staying at My Little Place in the City, just minutes away. GIANT'S CAUSEWAY About an hour's drive from Belfast, but it's Northern Ireland's most iconic natural landmark: around 40,000 interlocking basalt columns formed by an ancient volcanic eruption. Well worth the day trip if you have the time. GAME OF THRONES LOCATIONS & TOURS Belfast was the production hub for Game of Thrones, with Titanic Studios in the Titanic Quarter hosting many of the indoor sets, including the Great Hall of the Red Keep. Beyond the city, Northern Ireland's coastline and countryside doubled for the Seven Kingdoms - Castle Ward (Winterfell), the Dark Hedges (the King's Road), and the Causeway Coast among them. Daily tours run from Belfast out to these filming locations, often combined with a stop at the Giant's Causeway, and the official Game of Thrones Studio Tour at Linen Mill Studios in Banbridge is a proper deep dive for fans, with authentic sets, costumes and props. TITANIC STUDIOS The working film studio in the Titanic Quarter where much of Game of Thrones was filmed indoors, alongside other major productions. Not generally open to casual visitors, but worth knowing about if you're exploring the Titanic Quarter, and occasional tours or open days do come up. THE PEACE WALL Belfast's peace walls were built from 1969 during the Troubles to separate communities, and dozens still stand today, mostly in North and West Belfast. The best-known stretch is along Cupar Way, covered in murals and messages from visitors - genuinely one of the most powerful things to see in the city. A guided black cab tour (from the city centre) gives proper context and balanced history from both communities; well worth doing rather than just viewing the wall alone. BELFAST BARS & RESTAURANTS The Cathedral Quarter and around Lisburn Road are the best starting points - a good mix of traditional pubs with live trad music, modern gastropubs, and independent restaurants covering everything from proper Ulster fry breakfasts to fine dining. Ask us for a few personal recommendations near your stay - we're happy to point you to our own local favourites. MORE INFORMATION For more on planning your trip, see Discover Northern Ireland (discovernorthernireland.com) and Visit Belfast (visitbelfast.com) - both excellent, official resources for events, tours, and up-to-date visitor information.