Easter Enjoy Easter in Titanic Quarter

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1 Easter 2018 Enjoy Easter in Titanic Quarter

2 This Easter... there s lots of cracking events, activities, and entertainment taking place across Titanic Quarter for locals and visitors alike. Have an intergalactic Easter at W5, or experience A Night to Remember at the Titanic Galleries & Slipways. For the more adventurous try the exciting world of Indoor Skydiving at We are Vertigo, or take a walk down the new Titanic Walkway to see the Great Light. Plus don t forget to sign up to one of the many #Titanic106 events. Here is a snap shot of the action to help you plan your day. Titanic Hicksons Point

3 #Titanic106 Titanic Together A weekend of events across Titanic Quarter to celebrate the design and construction of Titanic as well as mark the commemoration of her loss 106 years ago. Check out what s taking place April 13th-15th throughout the Quarter and across the city. April 13th April 14th A Night to Remember Join Titanic on their commemorative evening as they take you on a journey of reflection and relive the story of Titanic through the eyes of those whose lives were shaped by her journey. Guided tours 6. To book call or visit titanicbelfast.com April 14th & 15th Titanic Hotel Drawing Office 1 and the heritage rooms will be open to the public for free on Saturday & Sunday, showcasing the restoration work and the exhibition The Heart of the Yard. The Harlandic Male Voice Choir will be performing in Drawing Office 1 from pm on Saturday. 2pm Experience a free Behind the Scenes Tour of the Public Record Office of NI, including conservation of Harland & Wolff Apprentice records. Event takes place between 2-4pm. Please note, spaces are limited and must be booked in advance - for more information visit nidirect.gov.uk/proni 7pm Titanic Society Gala Dinner, Titanic Hotel ; for tickets contact April 14th 9.30am-10.30am FREE Walking Tour with Susie Millar, President of the Titanic Society. 2pm Join the Titanic Society in the Boardroom, Titanic Hotel, for a series of free lectures on the SS Carpathia, RMS Titanic s rescue ship, and hear from one of the divers who discovered Titanic s wreck. 5pm City of the Dead Halifax and the Titanic Disaster. This screening in The Dock cafe showcases important events, locations, and people connected with the Titanic disaster and the continuing reverence and fascination for the story in the hearts of the people of Halifax, Canada. Booking To book any of these free events visit Eventbrite.com and search TitanicTogether Across the City April 13-15th Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, Cultra Get closer to Titanic with incredible personal stories and discover original artefacts at the transport galleries of the Titanica Exhibition. Open over Titanic Together weekend - for more info on admission and opening times, visit titanic.nmni.com April 15th, 12pm Join the people of at the City Hall Titanic Memorial Gardens as the Lord Mayor and Titanic Society lead reflection marking the 106th anniversary of the loss of Titanic.

4 OLYMPIC WAY Enjoy Easter in Titanic Quarter Family Fun Heritage Young & Lively For all Titanic Easter family fun at Titanic! 31 March - 3 April Challenge the kids with our special Easter Explorer Trail throughout the Titanic Experience - with a treat for those who successfully complete the trail! Meet our Titanic Mascots and try out our family interactive guide, before stopping off for a bite to eat with Bistro 401 kids meal deals! We re open until 6pm each day, so come along and join the fun! titanicbelfast.com Hickson s Point Inspired by one of the first ship builders in the city, Titanic s newly opened Hickson s Point offers an authentic 1900 s public house setting featuring carved-mahogany booths, stained and etched-glass, authentic tiling, cosy snugs and bench style seating. The new hospitality space will serving up the spirit of the shipyard with traditional music, entertainment, heritage décor and locally produced food inspired by s Open to the public daily. TOP TIP: Join Titanic for Easter Afternoon Tea in the Titanic Suite on Sunday 1 April! titanicbelfast.com [ Booking essential ] Lagan Boat Tours Sailing around & along TQ with our own unique views of the Harbour, this 1 hour tour can be enjoyed by all the family. Daily sailings at 12.30, 2.00 & 3.30pm, Price 12 pp, children 6-16yrs 10.00, Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2 children) 5 & under go free. Book online at laganboatcompany.com or on the day at the Ticket Office, 66 Donegal Quay. SSE Arena Spring Skate 6-8 April Join us for our family-fun Easter event, Spring Skate! This is your chance to ice skate at The SSE Arena,, running from 6 8 April. The Odyssey Spring Pass is also available to Explore W5 & Skate at Opening hours Monday-Saturday 10-6pm. ssearenabelfast.com Titanic Hotel Easter Break Valid 31 March - 8 April Titanic Hotel is the perfect destination for a fantastic family break this Easter in a beautiful historic setting. Spend some family time together in TQ. Discover the legend of RMS Titanic at Titanic and enjoy a relaxing walk by the Slipways and SS Nomadic. Offering: Overnight Stay in one of our Family Rooms, 2 Course Evening Meal in our Bar and Grill, A Family Ticket to Titanic, Full Irish Breakfast, Complimentary Car Parking for 24 hours. From Only 325 per room! Subject to availability. titanichotelbelfast.com Cast & Crew A standalone eatery nestled in the heart of the Titanic Quarter. With a small eclectic array of dishes from our breakfast offering to daily lunch menu & availability for private events in the evening. Whatever you are in the mood to eat, pop in, dine in or takeaway and join us for some great food. Open Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm, Sat-Sun 9am-5pm. castandcrewbelfast.co.uk HMS Caroline The Dockside Festival 30 March - 3 April 10am-5pm Step on board HMS Caroline this Easter bank holiday weekend for our Dockside Festival. Enjoy sea shanties with Sailor Dan while you follow the Blucher the Bunny activity trail. Children also have the chance to handle replica objects and artefacts on board the ship. Visitors will also be able to experience our new visitor centre and exhibition space at the Pump House! Prices adult 12, child 5, concession 7.50, family (2 adults & 2 children) 26, Mini family (1 adult & 3 children) 17. Save 20% when you book online hmscaroline.co.uk The Dock Café Located at the base of the ARC apartments, The Dock is s only Honesty Box Café. Enjoy fresh locally-made coffee, tea, buns and soup (or bring your own food), browse the artwork and local history. Find a cosy corner or a squashy sofa, and if you want to make a donation on the way out, it s totally up to you! Opening hours Mon-Sat 11-5pm. the-dock.org Rain Check Open Tuesday-Saturday (Dinner service only Thursday - Saturday). Located in the ARC Retail Complex behind the SSE Arena. Rain Check offers great coffee, treats, sandwiches and hot lunches or dinners. Check us out on /raincheckbelfast Not too enthusiastic about jumping out of a perfectly good aeroplane? You need to try the exciting world of Indoor Skydiving! Our Titanic Park complex has Ireland s ONLY Indoor Skydiving Centre allowing you to spread your wings and FLY at up to 120mph! To book & explore some great offers visit wearevertigo.com Easter at Paper Cup Join us at Paper Cup this Easter for delicious homemade food, serving breakfast, lunch and sweet treats all day. Or just grab a coffee and enjoy our unrivalled view overlooking the Titanic & SS Nomadic. Open everyday from 8am-6pm, to sit in or takeaway. Follow us on: Spar, Titanic Quarter One of Northern Ireland s largest convenience stores located directly behind the SSE Arena. Independently owned with a huge selection of convenience goods and the Green deli, located in store serving hot breakfast and lunch including homemade pizzas and Prime burger station, fresh sandwiches, salads and much more. Open 7 days a week. W5 Easter Alien Invaders 24 March - 8 April Have an intergalactic Easter at W5! Let your imagination run wild and create your own weird and wonderful eggheaded alien before racing them in one of our Flying Saucers against other visitors! Will you be the sole alien ruler of Earth at the end of the race? Alien Invaders is running daily from 24 March 8 April and is free with admission to W5. Event Times: 12-4pm Mon-Sat & 1pm-5pm Sun. Easter opening hours: From 24 March 8 April Mon to Sat: 10am-6pm, Sun: 12pm-6pm (last admission one hour before closing time.) For further info & prices visit w5online.co.uk The Wee Tram The Wee Tram provides a 30- minute guided tour of Titanic s historic shipyard. Passengers can don their duncher (the old yardman s cap) as we set off to explore Titanic, the Slipways, HMS Caroline, Titanic s Dock & Pump House, SS Nomadic, & right up close to the iconic Samson & Goliath cranes. Along the way there s a live guide & audio-visual material to bring the shipyard story to life! theweetram.com Visit Titanic Quarter Events & Festivals in TQ #TQEvents G LL DONEGALL QUAY DONEGA Big Fish The Barge QUEENS QUAY The City Hall Visit it Welcome Centre Waterfront Lagan Weir Footbridge QUEEN S BRIDGE M3 Sinclair Seamen's Church AC Marriott RIVER LAGAN SSE Arena & W5 Harbour Commissioners Rain Check Bistro Clarendon Dock Lagan Boat Tours Abercorn Basin & Marina Sailortown Albert Quay SS Nomadic St Joseph s Church Hamilton Dock Dock Café York Dock Barnett Dock Titanic Titanic Slipway Olympic Slipway Titanic i Hotel & the Drawing Offices The T e Great G Light TITANIC WALKWAY Steam Cranes HMS Caroline Alexandra Dock Titanic Studios TQEvents VICTORIA CHANNEL Catalyst Inc Titanic s Dock & Pumphouse Thompson Dock The Arc Apartments QUEEN S ROAD From here, Titanic Quarter is easy to explore. On foot it s only: SYDENHAM ROAD PRONI Met 25 mins to City Hall 15 mins to Titanic Halt 15 mins to Titanic s Dock & Pump-House 15 mins to HMS Caroline 10 mins to the Great Light & Titanic Walkway 5 mins to SSE Arena, 3 mins to SS Nomadic 3 mins to Titanic TITANIC QUARTER HALT Gateway to EastSide AIRPORT ROAD s Window on Wildlife Samson & Goliath Bus stop situated here Car parking available Wee Tram Sam Thompson Bridge (2 MILES ALONG) Please note that events are correct at the time of printing and may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Contact details are provided for every listing so please check in advance of your journey.

5 on the Maritime Mile Visit the Great Light, located on the Titanic walkway. This is one of the largest optics of its kind ever built in the world, and it produced one of the strongest lighthouse beams ever to greatlighttq.org Just a note - if the blinds are down it s to protect the Great Light from the sunlight.