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Build a Bear Factory Belfast

August 23rd, 2009

For those of you in need of something fun and exciting to do with your kids before it is time to go back to school, then why not treat them to an afternoon in the Build a Bear Factory in Belfast. I am not quite sure what there magic formula is but this place is always busy and the kids really love it. They get to pick a bear, its clothes, name and then go about building it in this purpose build bear assembly store. just be warned that it is not cheap but if your kids are like mine, what they create is something they will cherish for the rest of there lives.

The store is located in the beautiful Victoria Square shopping complex right in the heart of Belfast.

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Posted in Attractions, Belfast, Just For Fun

Tags: Build a Bear Kids

Belfast gets ready to Race

April 30th, 2009

The time has finally arrived for the running of the Belfast Marathon. On Bank Holiday Monday, 4th May, over 17,000 runners will take part in the race that will have the athetletes touch almost every part of Belfast.

The evnt is sponsored by Deep RiverRock so hopefully there is no excuse for runners getting de-hydrated. To find out more about the race, the route and the restrictions you might face as a tourist or traveller coming to Belfast on the day, check out one of the links below.

Belfast City Marathon

What to expect on the day

Belfast City Marathon 2009

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Posted in Announcement, Attractions, Belfast, Events, Sport

Tags: Belfast Belfast Marathon Northern Ireland Recreation and Sports Road Running Running Sports

Belfast Sightseeing

April 14th, 2009

With some much on offer the list below will help you get started with how to spend your time in Belfast.

Black Taxi Tours – a great way of seeing the city and if you are lucky you will get one of the many quirky drivers Belfast has to offer who will be full of craic, an event in itself!
The Crown Liquor Salon – No trip to Belfast is complete without sampling a pint of the black stuff in one of the most amazing bars in town, a real blast from the past
The Grand Opera House – The central theatre and home to some great shows, plays and musicals.
W5 – For those of you with kids this is a great way to keep them entertained for the best part of the day which will hopefully guarantee you a good night sleep as well!
St Georges Market – the best days for this are Friday and Saturday with Saturday being my favorite.
Botanic Gardens – When the sun is shining this is a great place to hang out an relax. With the River Lagan, Queens University and the stylish and cafe full Stranmills Areas a mere stones throw away
St Anne’s cathedral – Set in the heart of the ever expanding, increasingly popular and hub of excitement and entertainment, the cathedral quarter.

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Posted in Attractions, Belfast, Just For Fun, Pubs & Clubs, Theatre, Travel

Tags: Belfast Gardens Grand Opera House Musical theatre Northern Ireland Performing Arts Theatre

Belfast is heating up

April 14th, 2009

As the weather starts to turn and we all pray that the glorious Easter weekend was not both the start and end to our summaer, there is no better time to come an visit Belfast.

The line-up of event and outdoor entertainment is getting hotter and it is fair to say there is choice an variety for one and all. Right now you will find a number of great deal to get here such as:

Stena Line – car plus one from as little as £69*
Norfolk Line – Liverpool to Belfast with a car plus 1 from a little as £75*
FlyBe/Easy Jet/BMI baby – just a selection of cheap airlines offering flights to both Belfast city and Belfast international airports from a host of European and UK destinations

* Prices as of 14th April from travel operators websites