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1 See Belfast by Metro Your free guide to the best of Belfast by Metro Follow us on Facebook and Twitter ni 202 our time our place

2 Family Attractions Literary Tours TRO ROUTES Titanic g High Frequency Music... Corridors within the Metro 28-3 Network Parks & Open Spaces Shopping Murals Map Metro City Centre Departure Belfast City Centre Map Departure Points Main Metro Corridors 2 Antrim Shore Main 3 Corridors within 7 Metro Network Holywood Ormeau Also: 27, 28 Also: 29, 29C, 30 From 4 every Upper N ards Rd From 8every Malone 5-0 mins 5-30 Also: mins Also: 20, 20A, Metro Ticket & Information Kiosk located at Donegall Sq. West (3 on map) Terminus P CASTLECOURT SHOPPING CENTRE Castle Street * 0 0 AA College Street BB CC 5 Castlereagh Also: 8, 9, 3 6 Cregagh Metro, 3, 4 Metro, 2, 3, 4 DD PRIMARK Lib Metro Metro 2 6 Park & Ride 3 Corridors with Metro Networ Antrim (Check departure bills at stops for other passing services) Shore Holywood Upper Newtownards Rd 6, 64, 64B, 96 Castlereagh 6, 64, 64B, 96 Cregagh Metro 2 Metro Ormeau Malone Metro,2, 57, 57A Lisburn 66 II East/Northside Park & Ride Falls EE Shankill Oldpark DONEGALL ARCADE CITY HALL High Street FF 55 GG 9 Lisburn 0 Falls Also: 0A*,0H*, 82, 82A,04,532,536 Shankill Also: 57, 57A 2 Oldpark indicates changes to stops on denoted services Bridge St Skipper St Other Routes H City Express VICTORIA SQUARE Departs for Cairnshill Park & Ride Victoria Street Welcome to your handy guide to getting around Belfast by Metro. This guide highlights many of the attractions that Belfast has to offer, providing Metro service numbers, journey time from city centre and stop to get off. All journey times start from the city centre. Belfast is full of interesting stories, history and tradition and See Belfast by Metro is the ideal travelling companion to get around in one day from only 3.00*. Start your day exploring Belfast s Titanic story or have a leisurely stroll to the top of the Cavehill with magnificent views over Belfast. Single Other direction Services routes indicated by arrows A 80, 80A, 8 E 89, 90, 9, 92, 95 H Inbound Outbound Circular Route B C D 6, 64, 64B 77, 78, 79 26, 26A, 26B, 26C, 600 FF G 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 4A, 4B, , 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 530, 53, 538, 55 II Cairnshill Park & Ride East/Northside Park & Ride, 600 Buy your Day Ticket from Metro Drivers, Metro Kiosk or Belfast Welcome Centre. Leaflet Key (copy of master) Pick up a Metro timetable and start your Metro Day discovering Belfast. A 80, 80A, 8 C 77, 78, 79 E B 6, 64, 64B D 26, 26A, 26B, 26C, 600 F 89, 90, 9 3, 3A,

3 Family Attractions Belfast has a wealth of visitor attractions which provide the ideal opportunity for an enjoyable day out and a chance to soak up a little of the local culture and heritage with all the family. Belfast Zoo Belfast Zoo houses more than,200 animals and 40 species including Asian elephants, Barbary lions, a white tiger, and many many more. Onsite facilities include a restaurant, snack bar, Zoovenir Shop, Children s playground and designated picnic areas. Metro:, 2 Departs: Upper Queen Street Stop: Bellevue Jou rney Time: 25 min Belfast Castle The beautiful landmark of Belfast Castle overlooks the city from 400 feet above sea level on the slopes of Cave Hill. It was built in 870 in the Scottish Baronial style incorporating an Italian style serpentine staircase. The original Belfast Castle was located in the city centre but burned down in 708. Now owned by Belfast City Council, the castle hosts an antiques shop, a restaurant and visitors centre. Cavehill Adventure Playground is located in the grounds of the Estate. Metro: Departs: Upper Queen Street Stop: Strathmore Park Journey Time: 20 min 4 5

4 Aunt Sandra s Candy Factory Aunt Sandra s is a unique Belfast sweet shop looking the same as it did 50 years ago. Since it s opening on the Castlereagh, East Belfast customers have been enjoying Aunt Sandra s delicious honeycomb, traditional fudge and chocolate macaroon cake, all made by hand to traditional recipes. Here you can enjoy the tastes and smells of old time candy making, as you watch the famous candy being made in the factory through the viewing windows in the shop. Metro: 5 Stop: Clara Street Journey Time: 5 min Dundonald Leisure Park Dundonald International Ice Bowl is a leisure facility offering an Olympic sized ice rink, Xtreme ten pin bowling, and an indoor adventure area for children. There is also a 36 hole Pirate Adventure Golf complex close by. Your adventure begins with waterfalls, fountains and the ghostly fully rigged Pirate Schooner. Metro: 9, 29 Stop: Dundonald Ice Bowl Journey Time: 25 min Ulster Museum National Museums Northern Ireland brings together four award winning museums: Ulster Museum Belfast, Ulster Folk & Transport Museum Cultra, Ulster American Folk Park Omagh and Armagh County Museum. There is a varied and changing programme of exhibitions and events to inspire, inform and delight visitors of all ages and interests. Museum gift and souvenir shops, together with restaurants and tearooms, provide further opportunities for visitor enjoyment and relaxation. Metro: 8 Departs: Donegall Square East Stop: Ulster Museum Journey Time: 0 min Movie House Cinemas House Cinemas are Northern Ireland s own multi-plex cinema group showing all the best films in total comfort with the best sound and visual experience around. 4 Dublin, Belfast Metro: 8,9 Departs: Donegall Square East Stop: Dublin, Journey Time: 6 min Yorkgate/Cityside Mall Metro: 2, 6, 64, 64A/B Departs: Queen Street Stop: Yorkgate Station, Journey Time: 0 min Glenwell in Glengormley Metro:, 2A, 2B Departs: Upper Queen Street Stop: Church, Journey Time: 25 min 6 7

5 Odyssey Pavilion /Arena The Odyssey Pavilion is located at the heart of the Odyssey complex. This makes it the ideal meeting point prior to a visit to one of the many extensive bars and restaurants. Visit the cinema, go to a concert or see the Belfast Giants in action. Metro: 26, Airport Express 600 Departs: Wellington Place Stop: Station Street Journey Time: 0 min Omniplex Cinema Stadium seating in all screens with superbly comfortable seats and ample leg room provide patrons with a first class environment to watch the latest blockbuster movies. Metro: 0 Departs: Queen Street Stop: Kennedy Centre Journey Time: 20 min W5 With nearly 200 amazing interactive exhibits in four incredible exhibition areas, W5 provides a unique experience as well as fantastic fun for visitors of all ages. In addition to permanent exhibits, W5 also presents a daily programme of live science demonstrations and shows and a changing programme of large and small scale temporary exhibitions and events. Metro: 26, Airport Express 600 Departs: Wellington Place Stop: Station Street Journey Time: 0 min Belfast City Hall Free public tours of City Hall are available Monday to Saturday. Led by an experienced guide, they last around one hour and uncover the history of Belfast City Hall, while exploring some of its finest features. Various statues stand in the grounds, including one of Queen Victoria. Free to enter. Situated in City Centre - Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre, (see city centre Departure map). 8 9

6 Crumlin Jail The courthouse closed in June 998 after 50 years. Across the road from the courthouse stood the old Crumlin prison which was built between 843 and 845. Partly based in HM Prison Pentonville, it was one of the most advanced prisons of its day with four wings, up to four stories in height and 640 cells. The first inmates were forced to walk from Carrickfergus Prison to Crumlin in chains. You will hear stories of child prisoners, Suffragettes and executions carried out at the Jail. Metro: 57,57a Departs: Wellington Place Stop: Mater Hospital Journey Time: 0 min Police Museum The police museum was set up in the 980 s to explain and illustrate Northern Ireland s unique and often contentious policing history. The collection includes police uniforms, equipment, medals and archives from the early 800 s to the present day and also weapons used against the police over the years. Metro: 8,9 Stop: Kings / Cherry Valley Journey Time: min Closed for refurbishment. Contact the Belfast Welcome Centre, Tel: Stormont - Parliament Buildings The seat of the Parliament of Northern Ireland, built in 932, its initial purpose was to house all three branches of Government. Visitors to Parliament Buildings are welcome to view the Great Hall. Guided visits must be sponsored in advance by an Assembly Member. There are also fabulous walks in the grounds. Metro: 4, 20, 20A, 29 Stop: Stormont Estate Journey Time: 25 min 0 Titanic Belfast Titanic Belfast extends over nine galleries, with multiple dimensions to the exhibition, drawing together special effects, dark rides, full-scale reconstructions and innovative interactive features to explore the Titanic story in a fresh and insightful way; from her conception in Belfast in the early 900s, through her construction and launch, to her infamous maiden voyage and catastrophic demise. The journey goes beyond the aftermath of the sinking, to the discovery of the wreck and continues into the present day with a live undersea exploration centre. Titanic Belfast is an unbelievable, unmissable experience located in the heart of Belfast. Titanic Belfast is the world s largest Titanic Visitor Experience. Booking is advisable Metro: 26, 26B Departs: Wellington Place Stop: Belfast Met - Titanic Belfast Journey Time: 7 min Contact the Belfast Welcome Centre, Tel:

7 Titanic Dock & Pump House Nowhere else on Earth can bring you this close to Titanic the world s most famous liner, built here in Belfast, sat here in this very dry dock on the eve of her first and last voyage in April of 202. At Titanic s dock, you have a unique opportunity to explore the site where Titanic last rested on dry ground and absorb the authenticity of her physical footprint in history. Metro: 26, 26B Departs: Wellington Place Stop: Belfast Met - Titanic Belfast Journey Time: 7 min Contact the Belfast Welcome Centre, Tel: Metro Day Ticket Anywhere on the Metro network after 9.30am any one day, Monday to Saturday or all day Sunday 3.50 ANYTIME 3.00 * Anywhere, anytime on the Metro network, any one day, Monday to Saturday * 3.00 Day Ticket available for purchase between 9.30am and 3pm Monday to Saturday and all day Sunday Hop on - Hop off any Metro bus with Metro Day Ticket Metro Smartlink Faster boarding times and great savings Journeys valid for 2 months Buy just 5 or up to 40 journeys, week or month s unlimited travel Lost or stolen cards can be cancelled to prevent fraudulent use Lend your card to a family member or friend (adult to adult, child to child) Parents can make sure children always have enough bus fare Save at least 3 2

8 Literary Belfast The Linen Hall Library - (C.S. Lewis) The Linen Hall Library is located in the heart of Belfast in Donegall Square North, across from Belfast City Hall. It is home to a unique collection of books including the internationally renowned Irish Studies collection and the Northern Ireland Political Collection, the definitive Troubles archive. It also houses a large collection of books by and about C.S. Lewis. The collection, donated by the C.S. Lewis Association of Ireland, is a first for Northern Ireland and is a fitting tribute to one of Belfast s most famous literary figures. Originally founded in 788 the Linen Hall Library is housed in a beautiful Victorian listed building which was once a linen warehouse. It is Belfast s oldest Library and the only remaining library in Ireland that still collects some of its income from membership. Facilities include a gift shop, café and calendar of events. Situated in City Centre, 7 Donegall Square North. - Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre, (see city centre Departure map). Belfast is renowned for great poets. Follow in the footsteps of the places that inspired CS Lewis to write the Chronicles of Narnia. So sit back and let Metro take you to the best sights and attractions across Belfast and maybe can inspire some budding writers! 4 Circular, Belfast - (C.S. Lewis) Little Lea was the Lewis family home from 905 until 930. It was here that Lewis first took to writing as a hobby in his childhood because of a disability in his thumbs, which meant he could not make things with his hands. He claimed that someone could do more with a castle in a story than with any cardboard castle that ever stood on a nursery table. Few have proved him wrong. *The house is now a private residence. Metro: 27 Stop: CIYMS Journey Time: 5 min 5

9 Campbell College (C.S. Lewis) Campbell College was founded, according to Lewis, for the express purpose of giving Ulster boys all the advantages of a public school education without the trouble of crossing the Irish Sea. Lewis boarded here for half a term in the autumn of 90 and, among the chief impressions of his time there, were fond memories of his influential English master, Lewis Alden. Halfway through the term, he fell ill, and was withdrawn from the school. Metro: 4, 20, 20A Stop: Cabin Hill Journey Time: 5-20 min Belmont Church (C.S. Lewis) Located in East Belfast, at the corner of Belmont Church and Belmont, this gothic-style, late Victorian listed building has been beautifully restored in recent times. It is home to a small exhibition about C.S. Lewis, and a great location in which to enjoy a leisurely coffee in the heart of Lewis birthplace. Please contact the venue prior to your visit to ensure the exhibition is on, T: Metro: 4A, 20, 20A, 23 Stop: Belmont Church Journey Time: 5 min Saint Marks Church, Dundela (C.S. Lewis) This was C.S. Lewis local church in which he was baptised on 29 January 899 and confirmed on 6 December 94. There is a stained glass window in the church, donated by the Lewis brothers in memory of their parents, designed by the Irish artist Michael Healy. Metro: 27, 28 Stop: Palmerston Journey Time: 5-20 min The Searcher The C.S. Lewis centenary sculpture by Northern Irish artist Ross Wilson is an inspired creation based on the character of Digory Kirke, who, in the Narnia story, The Magician s Nephew, features a wardrobe made from a beautiful apple tree which has special properties. It is through this magical wardrobe that the Pevensie children, Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy, enter Narnia and meet the talking animals and mythological creatures that populate that snowbound world. Modelled on C.S. Lewis as he was in 99, the sculpture seeks in the words of the artist, to capture the great ideas of sacrifice, redemption, victory, and freedom for the sons of Adam and the daughters of Eve that lie at the heart of the Chronicles of Narnia. 26 Metro: 3, 20, 20A Stop: Connswater Journey Time: 5 min 7

10 McMaster Street This street of small terraced houses, just off Newtownards offers a unique insight into East Belfast history. Most of the houses were built in the last 9th Century and would have been home to workers on the Titanic. It has often been used in films and television dramas. Metro: 3, 20, 20A Departs: Stop: Templemore Avenue Journey Time: 5 min Queen s University Seamus Heaney Centre Founded by Queen Victoria in 845 and opened in 849, the first students entered the magnificent new college building designed and built by Charles Lanyon. Since then, the University estate has grown to more than 300 buildings. Today there are over 25,000 students. Did you know that Mary McAleese, Seamus Heaney, David Trimble, Phil Coulter all studied here. Why not visit their portraits in the Great Hall? Metro: 8 Departs: Donegall Square East Stop: Queen s University Journey Time: 5-0 min Belfast Central Library Belfast Central Library is a landmark building in Belfast City Centre and is located close to the Cathedral Quarter. It provides a lending and Reference library service, an Ulster and Irish studies department, newspaper library and a dedicated music library. The library provides free internet access for borrowers and has a coffee shop on site. Come and see our services and exhibitions. Belfast Central is one of 09 libraries in the Libraries Ni network. Please look at the Libraries NI network.website for further details. Situated in City Centre, Royal Avenue - Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre, (see city centre Departure map). Cúlturlann Cosmopolitan Arts Centre celebrating Irish language and culture. Among the many events organised by Cultúrlann are concerts, visual arts exhibitions, drama, (with simultaneous English language translations for Irish language productions) book launches and poetry readings. The book/gift shop sells a wide range of Irish language titles and learning materials as well as attractive gifts and craftware. Metro: 0 Departs: Queen Street Stop: Falls Water Street Journey Time: 0 min 28 9

11 Belfast Literary Tour Hear about literary greats and visit venues which made famous writers. Departs outside Crown bar. Contact the Belfast Welcome Centre for more information. T: Situated in City Centre, 46 Great Victoria Street Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre, (see city centre Departure map). Metro Day Ticket Anywhere on the Metro network after 9.30am any one day, Monday to Saturday or all day Sunday 3.50 ANYTIME 3.00 * Anywhere, anytime on the Metro network, any one day, Monday to Saturday * 3.00 Day Ticket available for purchase between 9.30am and 3pm Monday to Saturday and all day Sunday Hop on - Hop off any Metro bus with Metro Day Ticket 20

12 Titanic Titanic Belfast Titanic Belfast extends over nine galleries, with multiple dimensions to the exhibition, drawing together special effects, dark rides, full-scale reconstructions and innovative interactive features to explore the Titanic story in a fresh and insightful way; from her conception in Belfast in the early 900s, through her construction and launch, to her infamous maiden voyage and catastrophic demise. The journey goes beyond the aftermath of the sinking, to the discovery of the wreck and continues into the present day with a live undersea exploration centre. Titanic Belfast is an unbelievable, unmissable experience located in the heart of Belfast. Titanic Belfast is the world s largest Titanic Visitor Experience. Booking is advisable Metro: 26, 26B Departs: Wellington Place Stop: Belfast Met - Titanic Belfast Journey Time: 7 min Belfast is Titanic Town. Nowhere else in the world can claim a greater or prouder association with the most famous ship ever constructed. In 909, when work began on the Titanic, Belfast was one of the world s greatest ports and Harland and Wolff were shipbuilders to the world. Titanic Dock & Pump House Nowhere else on Earth can bring you this close to Titanic the world s most famous liner, built here in Belfast, sat here in this very dry dock on the eve of her first and last voyage in April of 202. At Titanic s dock, you have a unique opportunity to explore the site where Titanic last rested on dry ground and absorb the authenticity of her physical footprint in history. Metro: 26, 26B Departs: Wellington Place Stop: Belfast Met - Titanic Belfast Journey Time: 7 min Contact the Belfast Welcome Centre, Tel:

13 Sinclair Seaman Church Corporation Square Although dating from 857, the interior of this Venetian style harbourside church was refurbished on a maritime theme and is continued as a gleaming tribute to the city s seafaring traditions by a friendly congregation. Don t miss the stained glass, the bell from HMS Hood and the lifeboat shape collection boxes. Next door is the Belfast Harbour Commissioners Office, an imposing Victorian block. Shipyard workers, dockers and sailors at the time of Titanic would have felt at home in its ship-like interior, with its pulpit shaped as a ship s prow flanked by navigation lights, ship s binnacle font and the bell of HMS Hood calling worshippers to service. Open to the public every Wednesday afternoon. Metro: 6 Departs: Queen Street Stop: Corporation St/ Clarendon Dock Journey Time: 5-0 min Titanic Memorial Garden This garden was built around the existing Titanic Monument. The garden is set on two levels with the upper level containing a nine metre long plinth, inscribed with the names of those who died on RMS Titanic. This is the first time that the names of everyone who perished have been recorded on one monument. Situated in Belfast City Hall, City Centre - Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre, (see city centre Departure map). Lagan Legacy: The Barge MV Confiance Lagan Legacy s barge bears a precious cargo the extraordinary story of Belfast s epic maritime and industrial past, told in a spectacular exhibition called The Greatest Story Never Told. Includes coffee shop and special events throughout the year. Located behind the Belfast Waterfront Belfast City Cemetery Many of Belfast s prominent figures from its industrial, religious and political past are buried here including: Viscount Pirrie, former Lord Mayor, controller of Harland & Wolff shipyard at the time of the Titanic, Sir Edward Harland, former MP, Mayor and one of the shipyard s founders and Daniel Joseph Jaffe, a linen merchant and builder of Belfast s first synagogue. Metro: 0 Departs: Queen Street Stop: City Cemetery Journey Time: 5 min 24 25

14 Day Ticket Titanic Mural Start your visit at the latest memorial to Titanic, a magnificent new mural from leading Northern Irish artist Ross Wilson, located at the gateway into the East on the Newtownards. Dedicated to Titanic, the 20ft mural features some of the most significant images of the illustrious but tragic ship, such as its selfless captain, the band which played to the end, its popular designer Thomas Andrews, the iconic H&W logo and a replica of the original SOS telegram sent from the ship. Metro: 3A, 20, 20A Stop: Dee Street Journey Time: 0-5 min Pick up your Metro Day Ticket from the driver * 3.00 Day Ticket available for purchase between 9.30am and 3pm Monday to Saturday and all day Sunday 3.00 * The Shipyard Workers Sculpture depicts shipyard workers walking home from the docks where they built the Titanic. Located in Pitt Park Metro: 3A, 20, 20A Stop: Pitt Park Journey Time: 5-0 min Anywhere on the Metro network after 9.30am any one day, Monday to Saturday or all day Sunday ANYTIME 3.50 Anywhere, anytime on the Metro network, any one day, Monday to Saturday 26

15 Music & Theatre Ulster Hall From its earliest years The Ulster Hall has played host to famous figures of the age; from Jenny Lind and Caruso to the Dalai Lama and the Rolling Stones. During World War II, the Ulster Hall was used extensively as a dance hall providing entertainment for the US troops based in the province. Situated in City Centre, Bedford St Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre, (see city centre Departure map). Belfast has a variety of concert halls and pubs and clubs hosting traditional music. Visit the famous Cyprus Avenue that inspired Belfast s own Van Morrison, or sit in on an afternoon Ulster Orchestra recital in the Ulster Hall. Grand Opera House The Grand Opera House, Northern Ireland s Premier Theatre, presents a programme of the very best in live theatrical performances and entertainment to satisfy the widest possible range of tastes and ages. Designed by leading theatre architect, Frank Matcham, and opened in 895 (refurbished 980), the Theatre s lavish interior is a unique and glorious combination of the work of Victorian architects, painters and craftsmen. The line-up of shows throughout the year includes drama, musicals, ballet, opera, comedy and pantomime, with much of the programme made up of touring shows from London s West End. Situated in Great Victoria Street Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre, (see city centre Departure map)

16 Empire Music Hall A converted church in the heart of Belfast, boasting the city s most diverse entertainment 7 nights a week including live gigs and tribute acts. Metro: 7 Departs: Howard Street Stop: Madisons Hotel Journey Time: 5-0 min Black Box Hosts regular events and gigs. Home to live music, gigs and plays, this venue hosts many festival events and even has a fair trade coffee shop! Situated in City Centre, 8-22 Hill Street - Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre, (see city centre Departure map). Lyric Theatre Built in a stunning blend of Belfast brick, glass, steal and concrete The Lyric Theatre is alive and dramatic at all times. Actors such as Liam Neeson, Ciaran Hinds and Adrian Dunbar all started their early careers at The Lyric Theatre. Metro: 8A Departs: Donegall Square East Stop: Ridgeway Street Journey Time: 0-5 min Cyprus Avenue Cyprus Avenue, by Van Morrison is included on his 968 album, Astral Weeks. Visit the street that inspired the well known song. The MAC A world class venue in Belfast s Cathedral Quarter, home to a variety of events and endless goings-on! Coffee shop also available. Metro: 4A, 8, 9 Stop: North Journey Time: 0-5 min Situated in City Centre, Cathedral Quarter - Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre, (see city centre Departure map)

17 Parks & Gardens Botanic Gardens With its unique glasshouses, collections of tropical plants, outdoor plantings and mature trees, Botanic Gardens is a key part of Belfast`s Victorian heritage. The Palm House was built between 839 and 852 and houses a valuable range of tropical plants. It is available for hire for special events such as poetry readings and musical events. The Tropical Ravine, which is the only one of its kind in Britain, opened in 889. Metro: 8 Departs: Donegall Square East Stop: Queen s University Journey Time: 5-0 min There are so many public spaces across Belfast that are easily accessible using Metro. Why not explore the Botanic Gardens Palm House or go further afield to the Giants Ring built around 2700BC during the Neolithic period. Colin Glen Forest Park A beautiful wooded river glen, consisting of 200 acres of scenic woodland, grassland, waterfalls and ponds. There are self guided routes through way-marked trails of varying lengths and difficulties allowing a wide range of visitors to enjoy Belfast s hidden jewel. Metro: 0B/C/D/E/F Departs: Queens Street Stop: Woodburne / Suffolk Journey Time: 25 min

18 Belfast City Cemetery The cemetery is a site of huge historical importance and offers an insight into the development of Belfast during the Victorian period. Before the cemetery opened, a nine-foot deep underground wall was meant to divide consecrated and non-consecrated ground and separate the Catholic and Protestant sections of the new graveyard. Florence Lewis (died August 908) - mother of famous author CS Lewis Daniel Joseph Jaffe (died 87) - prominent linen merchant who built the first synagogue in Belfast Metro: 0 Departs: Queen Street Stop: Falls (City Cemetery) Journey Time: 20 min Sir Thomas & Lady Dixon Park Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park is 28 acres of rolling meadows, woodland, riverside fields and formal gardens.the City of Belfast International Rose Garden has made the park world-famous with over 45,000 blooms in the summer. Other features in the park include international camellia trials, a walled garden, a Japanese-style garden, a children s playground, an orienteering course and many walks. Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park is home to many wild plants, birds and animals. The Stables Coffee Shop, lower car park, is open 7 days a week, 0am 4pm. To visit other Belfast parks, visit: Metro: 8 Departs: Donegall Square East Stop: Finaghy South Journey Time: 20 min (5 min walk from stop) Cave Hill Country Park Cave Hill Country Park, located on the side of the main Belfast cliffs. The park itself contains a wealth of natural and historical features. These include Cave Hill, one of the most visible landmarks in Belfast, and Belfast Castle. There are also several archaeological sites in Cave Hill Country Park, including the remains of a stone cairn, cashel and crannog. Metro: Departs: Upper Queen Street Stop: Strathmore Park Journey Time: 20 min (0 min walk to trail) 34 Giant s Ring An earthwork circle, approx 200m and a beautiful example of a henge monument, built around 2700BC Metro: 77/78 Departs: Wellington Place Stop: Milltown Lane Journey Time: 40 min (30 min walk from stop) or Metro: 8 Departs: Donegall Square East Stop: Roundabout Journey Time: 40 min (30 min walk from stop) 35

19 Shopping Lisburn With more than 250 businesses on the stretch of road from Eglantine Avenue to Malone Park, shoppers are spoilt for choice with everything from designer boutiques and day spas, to art galleries, wine bars, butchers, bakers, coffee shops and convenience stores. Metro: 9 Departs: Donegall Square East Stop: Various stops Journey Time: 5-0 min Shop til you drop in Belfast City Centre or venture to the various retail parks in Greater Belfast to pick up a bargain. Don t worry about parking the car - just hop on to Metro! Castle Court Shopping Centre Northern Ireland s biggest shopping centre right in the heart of Belfast. Flagship store Debenhams is a huge department store with something for everyone. CastleCourt also has a fantastic food court and weekly events. Situated in City Centre, Royal Avenue - Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre, (see city centre Departure map)

20 St. George s Market St George s Market is one of Belfast s oldest attractions. It was built between 890 and 896 and is one of the best markets in the UK and Ireland. It has been voted for numerous local and national titles and awards for its fresh, local produce and great atmosphere. It holds a weekly Friday Variety Market as well as the City Food and Garden Market on Saturdays from 9am until 3pm. The Friday Variety Market, on the St George s Market site, dates back to 604. It opens at 6am every week and runs until approximately pm. Queen s Arcade This quirky arcade is right in the heart of Belfast City Centre. An array of gift shops, you will be sure to find something for everyone. From fine jewellery to craft shops and music played throughout the oldest arcade in Belfast. Situated in City Centre, Donegall Place - Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre, (see city centre Departure map). Situated in City Centre, East Bridge Street - Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre, (see city centre Departure map). Victoria Square, Belfast Victoria Square has brought a host of major new shopping and food brands to Northern Ireland for the first time, including, Urban Outfitters; Cruise; Reiss; Hobbs and House of Fraser, as well as international food outlets and Odeon Cinema. Situated in City Centre, Victoria Square - Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre, (see city centre Departure map). Belfast Welcome Centre Make the Belfast Welcome Centre your first stop on coming to Belfast, where tourists are provided with comprehensive guides on what to do, where to stay, how to get there. Visitors shouldn t have any trouble finding out about all the attractions the city has to offer. BWC also provide internet access, left luggage, bureau de change and have multilingual tavel advisors. Situated in City Centre, Donegall Place - Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre, (see city centre Departure map)

21 Boucher Retail Park Boucher is located very close to the City Centre. With many homeware, DIY and specialised retailers and outdoor stores like Cotswold there is so much to choose from! Metro: 92 Departs: Donegall Square East Stop: Boucher Retail Park Journey Time: 5 min Holywood Exchange A major retail development not far from Belfast with stores such as Ikea, Decath lon and Next Homeware. Metro 26, Departs: Wellington Place Metro 27, 28, Metro 29 Departs: Howard Street Stop: Holywood Exchange Journey Time: min Bloomfield Avenue/ Belmont Rd Belfast s shopping district in the east of the city has a fantastic mix of chic boutiques and trendy cafes selling a range of top designer clothes and fantastic gift ideas. Metro: 3, 4, 20, 20A, 23, 27, 28 Stop: Various stops Journey Time: 0 min Metro Day Ticket Anywhere on the Metro network after 9.30am any one day, Monday to Saturday or all day Sunday 3.50 ANYTIME 3.00 * Anywhere, anytime on the Metro network, any one day, Monday to Saturday * 3.00 Day Ticket available for purchase between 9.30am and 3pm Monday to Saturday and all day Sunday Hop on - Hop off any Metro bus with Metro Day Ticket 240 4

22 Murals & Windows Belfast is also famous for the many wall murals across the city. Not all of the murals are political or religious; there are many paintings of sporting greats and traditional sports of Ireland. The first murals appeared in Belfast in 908 and became a feature of many working-class unionist communities in the city. Generally they depicted aspects of Ulster and Orange history. There are murals concerning the political parties of the USA and the war in Israel because many Belfast residents feel they can relate to the violence in other countries. Most visitors to Belfast will come to see the famous murals. You will see a small selection of the murals highlighted below. Murals are located throughout the city and the Belfast Welcome Centre can help with any mural queries and have a wide selection of post cards and souvenirs. 42 Titanic Mural A magnificent mural showing Captain Smith over-looking the ill-fated Titanic with a commemoration to those who lost their lives on the world s most famous ship, built just a stone s throw away. The mural is located where Dee Street meets the Newtownards. Metro: 3A, 20, 20A Depart: Donegall Square West Stop: Dee Street Journey Time: 0-5 min George Best Mural George Best (22 May November 2005) was a Northern Irish professional football player, best known for his years with Manchester United. The Cregagh Estate honoured George Best by unveiling a mural on what would have been his 60th birthday. Metro: 6 Departs: Chichester Street Stop: Greenway Journey Time: 5 min 43

23 gotobelfast.com Nuada at the Battle of Moy Tura The character in the mural above is High King Nuada of the Tuatha de Dannan at the Battle of Moy Tura (one of the most important sagas in early Irish literature.) He defeated the Fir Bolg (stomach people they got this name because they were small people who only reached the height of your stomach) at the 2nd Battle of Moy Tura about 5,000 years ago. The story comes from the Book of Invasions which was written around the th Century; one thousand years later Gerard Mo Chara Kelly painted it at the top of the Whiterock. Metro: 0, 82 Departs: Queen Street Stop: Whiterock Journey Time: min Belfast Visitor Pass Unlimited travel, discounted tours, attractions and so much more. The Belfast Visitor Pass is just the ticket to save you time and money, just like a VIP. City Hall Stained Glass This displays the Cattle raid of Cooley, or Táin Bó Cúailnge, one of the most famous tales in Celtic mythology. In the story, Queen Meabh of Connacht sends her army north to Ulster to capture a great brown bull. They are no match for the great warrior Cuchulain however, and Meabh s army is defeated, but not before they manage to save the bull! Situated in City Centre - Metro services depart and arrive in City Centre, (see city centre Departure map). Buy at the Belfast Welcome Centre or any Translink Bus or Train Station in Belfast. 244

24 M5 Motorway Main Corridors within Metro Network Monkstown E Roughfort Milewater D Mossley Monkstown (Devenish Drive) Drive From every From every 5-0 mins 5-30 mins Carnmoney / Fairview Ballyhenry 2C/D/E 2C/D/E/G Jordanstown Antrim Ballyearl A/C Shore Drive B 4/A/B/C 3/A/B/C 3C, 4C Holywood 2A/B A/C A/C 2G New Manse Monkstown Forthill Way 3/A/B Avenue Upper Newtownards Rd Mossley Drive 3B Circular 2C/D/E Castlereagh 4B B/C/D/G Manse 2B Carnmoney Ballyduff Cregagh Doagh Station Hydepark Ormeau 4/A/B/C 2H Malone 3/A/B/C 2A Rathfern Cloughfern 3C, 4C G 4A Lisburn Ballyhenry B/C/D Derrycoole East 0 Falls 2D/E/H 4/C Antrim Shankill 3/A/B/C Northcott Rathmore Institute Shopping 2B Carnmoney 3/C 2 Oldpark 4/A/B/C Drive 3A Centre B/C Doagh Sandyknowes A 6 Other Routes D 2C Antrim Terminus Park & Ride 3 City Express E Glengormley 2E/H F B/C/F/G 3/A/B Single direction routes indicated by arrows 3C, 4C E/J 2A/B Church Braden Inbound Outbound Circular Route Park Mallusk Bellevue 2D Industrial J 4/A/B Estate Royal Abbeycentre Jackson's F Mail E/J 64 2A/B 2B 28 Blackrock Hightown Belfast Zoo 4/A/C 2B/D Square 64 Old Arthur 3C Belfast Castle Holywood Belfast 2C Whitewell 3/A/B 2B/C/D/E/G/H C Carr s Ballysillan Antrim 64 Shore Silverstream Glen Ligoniel Ligoniel A 80A 6 2A 64/B A Cavehill Dargan West Bank Holywood Downview Donegall (Stena) Exchange (IKEA) 28 Holywood 64B Mountainhill (Innisfayle Rd) Park Ave (Knocknagoney) 26, 26A 2 Oldpark 64B 64 (Westland Rd) Somerton Dargan 27 Copyright 80 Northern Ireland Tourist Board, 2009 Loughside Crescent George Best A 80A Limestone Skegoneill Park Belfast City Airport Oldpark 600 Avenue 27 2A Seaview Duncrue , 57A Alliance Cliftonville Jellicoe Football 3/A/B/C Airport Rd Old Avenue Avenue Stadium 4/A/B/C 26, 26A West Connsbrook 28 Holywood 2A D 6 Queen s Avenue 80, 80A Alexandra Grove Cairnburn Crumlin 2B/C Park Ave 2 Baths Victoria Glencairn Park C/D 26, 26B 6, 64/B 3. Holywood Circular Twaddell A Carlisle Duncairn York Sydenham Massey Ave. Avenue Circus Gardens 27, 28 Belmont Forthriver 80, 80A 57, 57A 2B/C 26/B/C Woodvale 96 Sydenham 20, 20A, A, 23, 29 Yorkgate Mater Titanic 600 By-pass B/C/D Quarter Ulster Hospital 2 Castlehill Stormont Stoney Hospital Ballygomartin 4. Hawthornden 3 Estate (Dundonald) Queen s Way Newtownards Connswater Shankill Bridge Bridge 9 20, 29C 20/A, , 80A West Circular Upper Comber Mountpottinger 5 Albertbridge 4 North Sandown Newtownards Springfield Divis Belfast 9 4A Ballybeen Street Estate City. 23, 27, 28 8, B/D 8, 8A 80/A, 8/A Lower 82, 82A 0 Falls Centre Beersbridge Monagh Whiterock Grosvenor 8 Knock East Link Springmartin Albert 8, 9 5B King s 9, 29 80/A, 8/A Bridge Clara 8, /A, 82/A 82, 82A Falls 95 78, 79 5A Grand Old Dundonald 8, 29 Royal 82, 82A Parade 9 Victoria 77, 30 Gilnahirk Melfort 5. 8/A, 82/A 0E/F 3 Hosp. 8 Drive Falls 2. University Ravenhill Woodstock Park Avenue Braniel / Gilnahirk Glencolin Shaws Park Glen 6 5 Whincroft Centre Donegall 9, 92A 89, 90, 9, 92/A/B 78, 79 Cregagh Castlereagh Way 0B/E/F 0B 0A/B/C/D/H 90, 92, 92B B 8A, 82A Andersonstown 650 Boucher Tates City 29/C Mount Glen , 3 29/C Suffolk Kennedy Crescent Avenue Hospital Merrion Avenue Centre Ladas 0B Boucher 29/C 29/C 30 Drive Stockman s 0C/D/H 0X Lane Queen s 77, 78, 79 7C/D Ballygowan 29/C 90, 92, 92B University 30, 3 Riverdale 0A 9 Stranmillis Ormeau 30, 79 6 Park 8C Lisburn Montgomery Upper Knockbreda University 8A, 82A Finaghy 0H/X Annadale Ladybrook 0B/C/D/E/F/X 8B/C 8A Avenue 29, 30, 77, 78, 79 St. Annes North Poleglass Stewartstown Musgrave Ormeau Mount Cregagh Tudor Estate 0H 650 Park Stranmillis (Forestside) Merrion Park Drive Hospital Balmoral Forster Knockbreda Beechgrove 0B/C/X King s Hall Belvoir Green 0F/X Blacks 93 Hospital Brian s Bell Steele Upper Four Main Interchange Stations Well Dunmurry Sicily Park 8A/B/C 77, 78 School Saintfield Newton Winds Lane Malone Park Park 9B/C 7B, 7D 79 NIRailways Station Ulsterbus Station 8A, 82A & Ride 0D/E Balmoral 652 7A, 7C 0F 0D/E/F/X 7A, 7C Cherry 93 Park. NIR Central Station 4. Laganside Buscentre & Ride Cairnshill 2. NIR Great Victoria St 5. Europa Buscentre Newforge Lagmore 9A/C Lane View Belvoir Newtownbreda 3. NIR Yorkgate Station Kingsway Finaghy Drive Beechill Summerhill Upper Malone 77 0D/E/X 0D/E/F/X Ballybog South 77, 78 Mount Twinbrook Malone 77, 78 Tesco 78 Eagles Estate 9A/C Conway 8A/B (Erinvale) 76 7B, 7D Laurelgrove P , 28 M2 Motorway Showing High Frequency Corridors within the Metro Network M2 Motorway P P M2 Motorway M Motorway Pick up a copy of the Belfast travel map Visit any Translink Station or Tourist Information Centre and pick up a map to help you plan your tour around Belfast by Metro

25 For all timetable enquiries visit: or call RNID typetalk system can also be used to contact local bus and rail stations. Textphone users dial 800 followed by full telephone number. Published by Translink in conjunction with Belfast Visitor and Convention Bureau. All information in this guide has been provided in good faith and is correct at time of going to print (June 202). Translink cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions. Translink reserve the right to withdraw any offer at any time. Metro Day Ticket does not include entry to visitor attractions. This publication is available in a range of alternative formats, such as large print or braille, please call Translink contact centre: