Eithne's Guidebook
Local Sightseeing
Most of these are within walking distance.
The park is a short walk away and gives you access to Belfast Castle, Cave Hill and Napoleon’s Nose with amazing views over Belfast and beyond to the Mourne mountains on a clear day. It will take about 1 hour to get to the top on foot but worth it for the views. The paths are generally good but sturdy shoes recommended.
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Cave Hill Country Park
Antrim RoadThe park is a short walk away and gives you access to Belfast Castle, Cave Hill and Napoleon’s Nose with amazing views over Belfast and beyond to the Mourne mountains on a clear day. It will take about 1 hour to get to the top on foot but worth it for the views. The paths are generally good but sturdy shoes recommended.
Belfast Castle is a short drive or walk if you prefer. There is parking there and a bar and restaurant. It is popular as a wedding venue and somewhere to get refreshments after climbing Cave Hill. You can park here too and start your walk up the Cave Hill.
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Belfast Castle
Antrim RoadBelfast Castle is a short drive or walk if you prefer. There is parking there and a bar and restaurant. It is popular as a wedding venue and somewhere to get refreshments after climbing Cave Hill. You can park here too and start your walk up the Cave Hill.
Waterworks (officially Queen Mary Gardens) is just down the Cavehill Road. These reservoirs originally supplied water to Belfast but now host a wide range of wildlife - swans, ducks, geese, moorhens, cranes to name but a few. It is popular with the local fishing club and locals for a stroll or jog. There is a ‘parkrun’ here every Saturday at 9.30. and also a junior parkrun on Sunday. They always give a warm welcome to visitors.
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Waterworks
Waterworks (officially Queen Mary Gardens) is just down the Cavehill Road. These reservoirs originally supplied water to Belfast but now host a wide range of wildlife - swans, ducks, geese, moorhens, cranes to name but a few. It is popular with the local fishing club and locals for a stroll or jog. There is a ‘parkrun’ here every Saturday at 9.30. and also a junior parkrun on Sunday. They always give a warm welcome to visitors.
One of Belfast's top attractions and only 10 minutes away. Hear about escapes, executions, famous and its gruesome secrets.
Be sure to book ahead.
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Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre
53-55 Crumlin RdOne of Belfast's top attractions and only 10 minutes away. Hear about escapes, executions, famous and its gruesome secrets.
Be sure to book ahead.
World leading visitor attraction located beside the Titanic slipways and Harland and Wolff drawing offices. The actual place where Titanic was designed, built and launched. Make sure you pre-book so you don't miss this experience unique to Belfast.
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Titanic Belfast
1 Olympic WayWorld leading visitor attraction located beside the Titanic slipways and Harland and Wolff drawing offices. The actual place where Titanic was designed, built and launched. Make sure you pre-book so you don't miss this experience unique to Belfast.
Local Food scene
Enjoy these local places to eat if you prefer not to go into town.
Just down the road from us this recently opened Bistro/pub is a real asset to the area. Great food and craic. Best to make a reservation for food.
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Ben Madigans Bar & Kitchen
169-175 Cavehill RdJust down the road from us this recently opened Bistro/pub is a real asset to the area. Great food and craic. Best to make a reservation for food.
Just a 15 minute walk from the house this local hotel has a large beer garden and tasty bar menu.
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Lansdowne Court Hotel
657 Antrim RdJust a 15 minute walk from the house this local hotel has a large beer garden and tasty bar menu.
Just at the end of the street on the Cavehill Rd, this small local restaurant serves simple but tasty food and is popular with the locals.
Murphy Browns
186 Cavehill RdJust at the end of the street on the Cavehill Rd, this small local restaurant serves simple but tasty food and is popular with the locals.
Local Amenities
Where to go for shopping, fuel, groceries, pharmacy, health and fitness.
"Grocery - 'Day Today' at the end of the street for
basics and 'Spar' at the top of the Cavehill Road for a
wider selection. Or, if you have a car, there is a Tesco
supermarket on the Antrim Rd.
Madigans Court service station on Antrim Road has a
reasonable selection of food and drinks.
Pharmacy - There are two - Boots and McCoubreys
at the end of the street on the Cavehill Rd
Petrol Stations - there are a few on the Antrim Rd
about a mile away.
Off-licence - Fruit of the Vine is at the end of the
street or you can also buy alcohol in Tesco on the
Antrim Rd.
Supermarket - Abbey Centre to the north has a large
range of shops including Marks & Spencers, Tesco,
Lidl, Next, Dunnes, Primark and there is a Halfords
and GO Outdoors nearby.
Health and Fitness
Walking - great hikes around Cavehill and Divis
Mountains.
Running - we are keen runners - there are some great
local routes, up to 16k, that will show you round the
local area. See map.
Gym / Swimming - check out Grove Health Centre
Girwood Community Centre, Ballysillan Leisure Centre.
See Belfast City Council site for more information and booking.
Cavehill Road
Cavehill Road"Grocery - 'Day Today' at the end of the street for
basics and 'Spar' at the top of the Cavehill Road for a
wider selection. Or, if you have a car, there is a Tesco
supermarket on the Antrim Rd.
Madigans Court service station on Antrim Road has a
reasonable selection of food and drinks.
Pharmacy - There are two - Boots and McCoubreys
at the end of the street on the Cavehill Rd
Petrol Stations - there are a few on the Antrim Rd
about a mile away.
Off-licence - Fruit of the Vine is at the end of the
street or you can also buy alcohol in Tesco on the
Antrim Rd.
Supermarket - Abbey Centre to the north has a large
range of shops including Marks & Spencers, Tesco,
Lidl, Next, Dunnes, Primark and there is a Halfords
and GO Outdoors nearby.
Health and Fitness
Walking - great hikes around Cavehill and Divis
Mountains.
Running - we are keen runners - there are some great
local routes, up to 16k, that will show you round the
local area. See map.
Gym / Swimming - check out Grove Health Centre
Girwood Community Centre, Ballysillan Leisure Centre.
See Belfast City Council site for more information and booking.
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
Belfast City centre is compact and can be covered on foot.
There is a local bus service (2j) on the Cavehill Rd. See Translink for timetables and fares. The bus takes about 20 minutes to do the 5k journey into town.
Taxis will charge about £10 - £15 to the city centre. Main Taxi services are Value Cabs / Fonacab / B Cabs - download their apps to make a booking. Taxis are usually easy to book, however, it can get busy after 11pm on the weekend so best to pre-book.
Cycling - it’s 5k to the city centre - all downhill - on the way there! Belfast Bikes are available in and around the city centre. See their website for hire details and locations.
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Belfast's thriving food and drink scene
Visit the many restaurants and bars tucked away in every corner of the City. Some of our favourite restaurants in the city centre are Deanes MeatLocker/Loves Fish, Mourne Seafood Bar and Ginger. Our favourite bars are Berts Cocktail bar, Muriels, Duke of York and The John Hewitt - all in the Cathedral area and always very lively on the weekend. Enjoy