Northern Ireland’s capital and largest city--Belfast--has become a top tourist destination. Here are a few of the attractions that bring in guests from around the globe.
Botanic Gardens
Belfast Botanic Gardens started out as a private park in 1828 but opened to the public in 1895. Construction on the garden’s famous Palm House, a building of glass and iron, started in the 1830s. A wide variety of plants can be found there, including one that is over 400 years old!
Open: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm. (Closed from Nov. 15th to Feb. 15th next year.)
Admission: Individual: $9 (adult), $5 (kid under 14)
Family: $21 (Parents & up to 3 kids)
Belfast City Hall
Belfast’s City Hall, located in the center of the city, is a good place to begin touring. The grand building, which opened in 1906, houses exhibits that are related to Belfast’s politics and government. Outside, the gardens are full of impressive statues and memorials.
Open: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm. (Closed on Dec. 23rd - 25th & Jan. 1st - 3rd.)
Admission: Individual: $10 (adult), $6 (kid under 14)
Family: $24 (Parents & up to 3 kids)
Ulster Museum
The largest museum in Northern Ireland is Belfast’s splendid Ulster Museum. It has been called Northern Ireland’s treasure house of the past and present. From mummies to moon rocks, the museum possesses impressive art, natural science and history collections.
Open: Weekdays: 8:00 am -5:30 pm. Weekends: 10:00 am -3:30 pm.
Admission: Individual: $8 (adult), $4 (kid under14)
Family: $19 (Parents & up to 3 kids)
St. George’s Market
Award-winning St. George’s Market was built in the 1890s and is Belfast’s last remaining market housed in a Victorian building. Visitors will find approximately 200 stands selling food, clothes, antiques, crafts and more. Go early for the market’s famous breakfast, and try a specialty coffee or tea while listening to live music.
Open: Weekends: 5:30 am-3:30 pm.
Admission: FREE
1. At what time can Botanic Gardens be visited?
A.8:30 am, Mar. 24th. | B.9:30 am, May 7th. | C.12:15 pm, Nov. 30th. | D.5:00 pm, July 17th. |
2. How much would a couple with two children under 14 pay for admission to Belfast City Hall?
3. Where may you observe items from space?
A.Ulster Museum. | B.Botanic Gardens. | C.Belfast City Hall. | D.St. George’s Market. |