Group BookinGs At titanic BelfAst And ss nomadic

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1 Group Bookings At Titanic Belfast and SS Nomadic

2 an ideal day out for groups of all ages Two World-Class Attractions, one great price Titanic Belfast Tour Type: Self-guided Multimedia guides available Tour Duration: minutes Discover the amazing story of RMS Titanic on a fascinating day visit to Titanic Belfast, the world s largest Titanic visitor experience. Explore the sights, sounds, smells and stories of Titanic as you take an interactive journey through over 100 years of authentic history, at the very place where RMS Titanic was designed, built and launched in Highlights include: The Shipyard Ride - join Harland & Wolff workers to be taken on a journey around the shipyard. Encounter individuals with stories to tell such as the Chief Designer Thomas Andrews, members of the Harland and Wolff Guarantee Group, local craftsmen and passengers. Experience the reality of the ship s interiors with a 3D cave that allows visitors to experience all of the ship. See what life was like for passengers and crew on board Titanic s tender ship, SS Nomadic.

3 SS Nomadic Tour Type: Self-guided Tour Duration: 60 minutes Known as Titanic s little sister, SS Nomadic has been restored to her former glory and is the world s last remaining White Star vessel. Berthed next to Titanic Belfast is the SS Nomadic, the tender ship for first and second class passengers at Cherbouurg. Designed by Thomas Andrews and built using the same design, it s similarities to RMS Titanic are plain to see. Highlights include: Restored to her original 1911 glory, see the original woodwork and wall panels that greeted passengers onboard. Explore Nomadic s fascinating stories, from a tender ship to her days in service in two world wars to her later life as an entertainment venue in Paris. Peek into the crew s quarters and the tunnels which allowed them to move around the ship, unseen by White Star passengers. Meet the ship s characters as they explain to you about their role onboard SS Nomadic. Watch out for Pierre the barman and Louis the stoker.

4 Here are a few reasons why you should choose a group visit to Titanic Belfast: 1 Winner of the 2015 Best Visitor Attraction for groups in Europe. 2 Discounted group rates for advanced booking. 3 Dedicated Group Bookings Advisor to help you arrange your visit. 4 Fast-track entrance for advanced booking. Why choose Titanic Belfast for your Group Visit? Welcoming over 150,000 group visitors per year, including senior, community, youth and school groups; at Titanic Belfast we have a great group offering. 5 Group welcome and orientation. 6 Coach drop-off and free parking on-site. 7 Complimentary refreshments for your driver and tour guide. 8 Souvenir ticket for group visitors. 9 Itineraries to suit all budgets. 10 Discounted hospitality packages. 11 Five-star visitor experience. 12 Named as one of the UK s most accessible attractions by SAGA fully accessible galleries, integrated hearing loops and free carer entrance.

5 Hospitality Make the most of your day and enjoy delicious hospitality as part of your visit, with options to suit all groups and budgets. Bistro 401 and The Galley Café Enjoy delicious cakes and delicacies in The Galley Café, or Bistro 401 for a more hearty fare, which serves up the very best of local produce self service or pre-booked options available. To Go lunch options For a quick lunch option, Titanic Belfast s to go lunch bags can be enjoyed on your coach or in Titanic Belfast s pavilion (subject to availability). Sandwiches, sweet treats and drinks included - adult and kids options available. Hot Lunches Choose from a wide selection of hearty hot dishes followed by sweet treats or a sumptuous two/three course lunch in one of our suites (minimum numbers apply). Afternoon Tea Enjoy a delicious selection of finger sandwiches, classic scones with cream, mouthwatering cakes and exquisite éclairs with tea or coffee. Minimum numbers and advanced booking for group catering is essential. Special dietary requirements catered for. For full menu of options please contact the Groups Booking Advisor.

6 FreOuently Asked Ouestions What is the minimum/maximum group size? Group rates apply to 15+ paying visitors. There is no maximum group size; however, groups over 60 people will be admitted across different timeslots. How can I pay for my group? Payment is required in advance of your visit you can pay by cheque, credit/debit card or bank transfer. Payment must reach Titanic Belfast 30 days in advance of your visit or on an agreed date arranged between you and the Group Booking Advisor. How do I collect my tickets? The staff member who greets your group will have your tickets with them as they board the bus. How much time should I allow for my visit? The Titanic Belfast Experience, including SS Nomadic, takes on average 2½-3 hours to complete. You should be on site at least 15 minutes prior to your gallery entry time. Will our group be escorted by a guide throughout our visit? Titanic Belfast is an extremely interactive experience where visitors can progress through the galleries at their own pace. Therefore, it works best as a selfguided experience. Is there an Audio Tour available? Audio guides are available to hire at the group discounted rate of 2.00 each. The guides are available in: English, Polish, Spanish, German, Mandarin, Italian, French, Sign Language and English visually impaired. What if our group have accessibility needs? Please let the group booking team know any accessibility needs on your group booking form. Titanic Belfast is a fully-accessible building. Where do we go when we get to Titanic Belfast? If arriving by coach, the vehicle will pull into the designated coach parking bay at the side of the building. One of our Titanic Belfast Group Hosts will then board the bus to meet your group. The group will then disembark into the building where they will be fast-tracked into the galleries.

7 Booking your group visit Let us help you arrange your group visit, day trip or social club outing to Titanic Belfast. We will make this easy and stress free, as well as offering excellent advice. There are a few easy steps to booking a group visit to Titanic Belfast. Step 1 Complete online booking request form which is available from titanicbelfast.com/groupbookings. Alternatively you can telephone our Group Bookings Team on +44 (0) Step 2 Titanic Belfast s group bookings team will contact you to discuss details of your visit and arrange payment. Once payment is made in full your booking will be confirmed. Step 3 Once your booking is confirmed you will be sent full details of your visit. Lesley Corken Groups Booking Advisor E: groups@titanicbelfast.com T: +44 (0)

8 Titanic Belfast 1 Olympic Way, Queen s Road, Belfast, N. Ireland BT3 9EP T: E: welcome@titanicbelfast.com Opening Times Jan/Feb/Mar: Apr/May: Jun/Jul/Aug: Sep: Oct/Nov/Dec: Last admission 1 hour 45 mins before closing time. Titanic Belfast closes 24th, 25th and 26th December. Location Located in the heart of Titanic Quarter, Titanic Belfast is only 2.4km away from Belfast City Centre. There is a coach drop off area located at the west entrance and free coach parking on site. For those arriving by car, there are 500 spaces in Titanic Belfast s basement car park, plus extensive additional parking throughout Titanic Quarter.