Conference Venues Belfast

For many centuries, Belfast was a small settlement. Everything changed in 1613, when a Royal charter gave Belfast town status. It expanded rapidly, becoming an important port and manufacturing centre.

By the end of the 19th century, Belfast had outgrown its status as a town and was a major industrial powerhouse, known for its engineering, shipbuilding, ropemaking, tobacco and textile industries.

Belfast continued to grow rapidly in the 19th century. Belfast was made a borough in 1842 and it was made a city in 1888.

By 1901 Belfast had a population of 349,000. By 1939 it had risen to 438,000 and today’s population is 305,000.
Belfast is now a thriving city it is home to a selection of historic buildings, museums, and interesting sightseeing opportunities and is also the birthplace of the Titanic.
Belfast's industrial heritage has shaped a city steeped in culture, shown at its best at the Ulster Museum and the City Hall.

Also, the cities parks, gardens and galleries offer a perfect haven to relax. Stroll through Belfast’s sights with a guide or on your own. Take advantage of Belfast attractions and those in the surrounding area, both indoors and out. A simple picnic in the park to a round of golf, or a more adventurous sport, there are plenty of Belfast activities to keep you busy.

Belfast has a multitude of stylish bars, gourmet restaurants, clubs and some of the best shopping in the UK. Visitors can enjoy traditional Irish music in a local pub or dance the night away in one of the trendiest pubs. When night falls, enjoy a range of cuisine from a hearty pub grub to Michelin starred excellence. Round the night off with a drink in one of the many pubs and clubs, focused in and around the Cathedral quarter and the city’s impressive Odyssey complex.

Like all capital cities, Belfast offers a wide range of accommodation to suit all pockets, from B&Bs around the University, to well appointed riverside self-catering appartments, to city centre Hotels a selection to fit everyone’s budgets.

Belfast is also a fantastic place tyo hold your conference, meeting, exhibition or any other event as it has multiple options for venues and a little something of interest for everyone.

Within a couple of hours of Belfast, visitors can wonder at the Giant's Causeway, walk the Mountains of Mourne, fish in Fermanagh or visit the many picturesque villages that abound - all perfect locations form which to discover the rest of Northern Ireland!

Belfast, home of the Titanic, is the capital of Northern Ireland and the second largest city on the island of Ireland. After 30 years of political strife a sense of optimism is pervading the streets, and Belfast is fast emerging as one of Europe’s top city break destinations. Take a black taxi tour up the Shankill and the Falls Road, the respective Protestant and Catholic neighbourhoods and the focal points for much of the violence that plagued the city and her resolute inhabitants.

Belfast offers the buzz and vibrancy of a capital city whilst being a gateway to the rural retreat of Northern Ireland.

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