Titanic Quarter
Visitor Guide
TQ
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Discover a
series of inspiring
Titanic Taster Tours.
Exploring our maritime
heritage through art,
photography and food.
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Welcome
to your essential guide to
enjoying Titanic Quarter
Where imagination and innovation
capture Belfast’s Titanic spirit.
Discover Titanic Quarter for yourself...
a place for everyone.
Nowhere else in the world
can claim a greater or prouder
association with the most famous
ship ever built. So why not
begin your very own voyage of
discovery in the Titanic Quarter
(TQ). Our guide will not only show
you where to find out about the
quarter’s maritime and industrial
heritage but provides you with
helpful information on all our
popular attractions, regular tours,
activities, events, places to eat
out and of course how to get
around.
There’s always an action packed
calendar of entertainment
happening in TQ, from Maritime
festivals, BMX Championships,
music concerts, to the happiest
5k Color Run on the Planet, world
class events, inspiring Titanic
Taster Tours to the Dock Saturday
Market and everything in between
and this year the Robots are
coming to the Quarter. Find out
what’s on across TQ in the new
events and festivals section.
You can walk on-board the last
remaining White Star Line vessel
SS Nomadic, descend 44ft to the
bottom of Titanic’s Dock, glide
around Titanic on Segways, or
why not book the Afternoon Tea
experience at Titanic Belfast. Be
wowed by science in W5 and the
Ocean Exploration Centre, or visit
T13 for the more adventurous.
Explore the birth-place of a
legend and walk in the footsteps
of Titanic workmen on one of the
many exciting walking tours. And
you can visit the only Titanicthemed Honesty Box café in
Belfast (and possibly the world).
And don’t forget to check out
world-class entertainment at
the Odyssey which plays host
to major concerts, family shows,
sporting events and is home
to the Belfast Giants ice
hockey team.
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W5
Regular Tours,
Activities & Events
Discovery Tours
Daily Tours
S 028 9076 6399
This one hour walking tour
complements a visit to the Titanic
Experience and invites guests to
walk in the footsteps of the people
who designed and built RMS Titanic.
Learn about the historic Drawing
Offices, the original slipways, as
well as exploring the architecture
of Titanic Belfast itself. Cost Adults
£7, Children £5, Students & Senior
Citizens £6.
For more information and to book
tickets, visit titanicbelfast.com
Titanic’s Dock & Pumphouse Tours
Every Sat & Sun at 2pm
S 028 9073 7813
Explore the World’s only authentic
Titanic Landmark! Visit the last
place Titanic rested on dry ground.
Descend 44ft to the bottom of
Titanic’s Dock. Experience the
engineering brilliance – See the
original pumps that could empty the
massive dock in only 100 minutes,
with a full audio/visual presentation
explaining how they work. Selfguided tours each day between
10.30am–5pm.
For more information visit
titanicsdock.com
Titanic Walking Tours
Every Sat & Sun at 12noon
S 07546 489875
Explore the Birth place of a
legend and walk in the footsteps
of Titanic’s builders as we visit;
Titanic’s drawing offices, slipways
and Dock & Pump-House. Tour
lasts approx 1 hour 40 minutes.
For more information visit
titanicsdock.com
Afternoon Tea Experience
at Titanic Belfast
Every Sun
Queen’s Road BT3 9EP
S 028 9076 6399
Experience sumptuous Afternoon
Tea in the stunning surroundings of
Titanic Suite at Titanic Belfast.
Enjoy handmade cakes and
delicious pastries, served with
luxurious teas or a glass of
champagne, all in front of the
fabulous replica Titanic staircase.
For more information and to book
tickets, visit titanicbelfast.com
Titanic Tours Belfast S 07852 716655
Offers you the opportunity to
visit the key sites in the history
of the construction and launch
of the greatest liner ever built
in Belfast – Titanic. Tours are
conducted by broadcaster &
journalist Susie Millar, the greatgranddaughter of Thomas Millar,
who worked in Harland & Wolff on
the construction of Titanic & then
sailed onboard her as an engineer
on the fateful maiden voyage to
New York in April 1912.
Visit titanictours-belfast.co.uk
Belfast Giants
Various Dates
Odyssey Arena
S 028 9046 0044
Enjoy the fast paced family friendly
action with the Belfast Giants ice
hockey team.
belfastgiants.com
Odyssey Cinemas
Open 7 days a week
S 028 9073 9134
Catching the latest releases at
Odyssey Cinemas is the perfect
addition to a day at the Odyssey.
The cinema complex is NI’s largest,
with 12 Fully Digital screens, 3 of
which are exclusive VIP screens,
plus a luxurious Director’s Lounge,
offering panoramic views of the
Belfast skyline and riverfront.
odysseycinemas.co.uk
Odyssey Bowl
Open 7 days a week
S 028 9045 2100
They have something for everyone!
20 Lane Bowling Centre with
arcade, pool tables and the Lower
Deck Diner serving delicious food
& alcoholic drinks. They provide
entertainment for all age groups &
events, from the Kids Club to nighttime entertainment and parties for
all occasions.
odysseybowl.co.uk
Robots at
Titanic Belfast
26th June–13th Sept 2015
S 028 9076 6399
Meet some of the biggest Robot
stars, cyborgs and androids from
some of the most popular Film
and TV series. If it is the ‘good
guys’ that you like, or if you
prefer the darker side of things…
there’s something for everyone!
To enter the world of Robots
book now at titanicbelfast.com
RoboThespian W5 are pleased to introduce
RoboThespian, their newest member
of their team! RoboThespian is a
life sized, humanoid, interactive
robot who can move, speak,
educate, interact and entertain.
RoboThespian is primarily a robot
actor and performer. He is fully
interactive, user friendly, and capable
of communicating and entertaining
in a way that few people will have
experienced before. This static,
humanoid robot can be controlled by
the visitor, via a touchscreen panel,
and can sing, greet, inform, act and
even do impressions.
RoboThespian is free with
admission to W5, for further
information please visit
w5online.co.uk.
Lagan Boat Company NI Ltd
The World’s Only Titanic Harbour
Guided Boat Tour – ‘she was alright
when she left here’ ®
S 028 90240124
S 07718910423
Operating boat tours for over 16
years, we offer a great addition to
your day out, this guided tour sails
down the Harbour showing and
telling you the changing story of
Belfast’s rich maritime heritage,
embracing both the Titanic story
along with all the new developments
in Titanic Quarter and the Harbour.
From the boat you will have
exceptional views of Titanic Belfast,
visiting cruise liners, cranes, ferries
to exclusive views of the city’s only
Seal colony, making this a truly
memorable experience. Duration 60
-70 minutes. Summer Public Tours
Daily at 12.30, 2.00 and 3.30pm,
Adults £10.00, Concessions, £8.00
(over 60’s, students and children
aged between 6 – 16). Under 6’s are
free. Family Ticket £30.00 (2 Adults
and 2 Children).
Booking online at
laganboatcompany.com
The Wee Tram Every day between 10am and 6pm.
In 1912 Titanic’s builders travelled
to the shipyard by tram…Now
you can take your own tram ride
through the past, present and
future of Titanic Quarter on board
our unique replica tram. Buy
tickets from the conductor and
then hop on and off as often as you
like, explore Titanic’s birthplace
and see the shipyard come to life!
theweetram.com
A Taste of Titanic
See website for dates
1 Olympic Way BT3 9EP
S 028 9076 6399
Taste your way through the story
of RMS Titanic with our signature 2
hour food tasting tour, the ultimate
combination of culture, history, food
and fun! Go on a guided journey
through the Titanic Galleries; learn
about the fascinating story of the
world’s most famous ship and
sample culinary delights from
the era. £35.00 pp
Book now at titanicbelfast.com
Sunday Nights at The Dock
First Sunday of every month at
6pm in the Dock Cafe. A monthly
Sunday service of worship, prayer
and good news stories from the
team of Chaplains at The Dock.
For more information
the-dock.org
The Dock Market
2nd & 4th Saturday of the Month.
A funky pop-up market at the
base of the ARC apartments
(beside Dock Cafe), full of lovingly
home-made and handcrafted food,
photography, fashion, art, bakes,
treats, gifts and lots more… Lots of
comfy seats where you can enjoy
your quesadilla, millionaires waffle
or red velvet cupcake with a coffee
and watch the world go by. There
are also plans to bring the Pop-up
Cinema back.
the-dock.org/market
Family
Fun
Heritage
Adventure
Seekers
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TQ Attractions
1 Titanic Belfast
1 Olympic Way,
Queens Road BT3 9DT
S 028 9076 6386
Titanic Belfast is a ‘must see’ visit
in any tour of Belfast and Northern
Ireland. Housed in an iconic, 6
floor building, with 9 interactive
galleries telling the story of RMS
Titanic and maritime history of
Belfast. It is located right beside
the historic site of this worldfamous ship’s construction.
titanicbelfast.com
2 SS Nomadic Belfast
& Hamilton Dock
Queens Road BT3 9DT
S 028 9076 6386
SS Nomadic is the 103 year old
tender ship which served Titanic on
her maiden voyage, carrying first
and second class passengers from
the port of Cherbourg to Titanic.
Originally built by Harland and Wolff
in 1911, the Nomadic has returned
to Belfast and is the last remaining
ship of the White Star line.
nomadicbelfast.com
3 Titanic’s Dock & Pump-House
Northern Ireland Science Park
Queen’s Road
Belfast BT3 9DT
S 028 9073 7813
Thompson Dock is the final place
where RMS Titanic rested on dry
ground. See the ship’s physical
footprint in history, learn about
Belfast’s shipbuilding legacy in the
visitor centre or take a guided tour.
Check website for opening times.
Private bookings on arrangement.
titanicsdock.com
4 HMS Caroline Situated beside Titanic’s Dock is
the most significant war ship of the
20th century, HMS Caroline is one
of only 200 vessels in the National
Historic Fleet. What is even more
significant about her is that she is
barely unchanged from the day she
was constructed and is 80 per cent
complete. Set to open in 2016 the
ship will become a compelling and
fascinating heritage attraction for
local people and visitors to enjoy.
5 Harland & Wolff Drawing Offices
Queens Road BT3 9DT
The original red brick building is
a truly authentic part of Titanic’s
story and is where the initial
conception of the world’s most
famous ship took place. Harland
and Wolff had two main drawing
offices within the building, where
naval architects, marine engineers
and draftsmen were responsible
for the design of the ships. This
historic building is protected to
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preserve its place in Belfast’s
maritime heritage and is currently
undergoing restoration.
6 Titanic & Olympic Slipways
Titanic Belfast stands at the
end of the historic slipways where
Titanic and Olympic were built
and from where these famous
ships were first launched into
the water, over a hundred years
ago. The slipways still contain
original features, and now include
a Titanic Memorial Garden on the
Olympic slipway where grass lawns
alternate with timber decking to
illustrate the proportion of Titanic’s
victims and survivors from each of
the passenger classes and crew.
At night the slipways and plaza
are lit up, showing the outline of
the slipways and Titanic’s journey
on the largest outdoor map of the
northern hemisphere.
7 Samson & Goliath
Towering over Titanic Quarter are
the landmark yellow gantry cranes
of Harland and Wolff. Constructed
in 1969 and 1974, Samson and
Goliath are still in operation today,
and stand 96m and 106m tall.
8 Abercorn Basin
Right in the heart of Titanic Quarter,
Abercorn Basin is a working marina
with pontoons for leisure craft.
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9 Kit – Titanic Kit Overlooking the Abercorn Basin
is a huge bronze sculpture that
depicts the Titanic in the style of a
toy kit or air fix model.
10 Belfast Harbour Heritage Room
Belfast Harbour Commissioners,
Harbour Office, Corporation
Square, Belfast
Belfast Harbour hosts a permanent
exhibition in its Harbour Office
entitled ‘A Port that Built A City’
to celebrate 400 years of Belfast’s
maritime history. As well as
interactive displays examining
the Harbour and its unique art
collection, the space also includes
a stunning stained glass window by
local artist, Ann Smith, the ‘Titanic
table’ and artefacts from the
Harbour’s past.
To book a viewing please visit
belfast-harbour.co.uk/legacy/
heritage-room
11 PRONI
2 Titanic Boulevard
Belfast BT3 9HQ
S 028 9053 4800
The Public Record Office of
Northern Ireland (PRONI) is the
official archive for NI, holding
over 3 million public and privately
deposited records. PRONI promotes
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and makes available the unique
archival heritage of NI for present
and future generations. Explore
your family and local history,
enjoy talks and lectures, embark
on research and engage with
exhibitions.
proni.gov.uk
12 Odyssey Arena
Queens Quay
Belfast BT3 9QQ
S 028 9076 6000
Odyssey Arena is Northern
Ireland’s premier indoor sports and
entertainment venue. This 10,000
seater arena plays host to major
concerts, family shows, sporting
events and is home to the Belfast
Giants ice hockey team.
odysseyarena.com
13 Odyssey Pavilion
Queens Quay
Belfast BT3 9QQ
S 028 9045 8806
This fully covered entertainment
and leisure complex includes
an indoor arena, odyssey bowl,
12 screen multiplex cinema with
3 VIP screens, N Ireland’s biggest
night club the Box, Ocean Youth
Trust and the Pavilion of bars and
restaurants. Plus a 1,500 space
car park.
odysseypavilion.co.uk
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At Odyssey
2 Queens Quay
Belfast BT3 9QQ
S 028 9046 7700
W5 is a science and discovery
centre, not a museum, so
visitors of all ages are free to
let their imagination turn, twist
and fly through 250 hands-on
permanent exhibits! W5 also
presents a changing programme
of large and small scale temporary
exhibitions and events and have
a daily programme of live science
demonstrations and shows within
the admission price! With over 250
amazing interactive exhibits in
four incredible exhibition areas –
DISCOVERY, GO, SEE and DO, W5
provides a unique experience as
well as fantastic fun for visitors of all
ages. Adult £8.50, Child £6.50, under
3s free, Family £23.50.
w5online.co.uk
15 T13 Belfast Queens Road
S 028 9002 3111
Nobody can be told what T13 is, you
have to see it
for yourself.
For booking check out
www.t13.tv
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16 Cable & Wake
End of Titanic Slipways
Queen’s Rd,
Queen’s Island
S 07808 966163
Try Cable Wakeboarding and
experience Belfast’s new &
exhilarating watersport at the stern
of the famous Titanic Slipways in
Titanic Quarter, located beside
Titanic Belfast. Come and see some
of Ireland’s best wakeboarders do
impressive air tricks or get involved
and try it yourself! All equipment
and coaching provided.
cableandwake.com
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18 Segway Titanic Tours Every day at 11am, 1pm, 3pm
Segway NI, Unit 7, Arc Building,
Queens Road, Belfast BT39DT
S 028 9073 7171
On this tour you will glide around
on these amazing Segway machines
and experience the Titanic’s key
areas within TQ learning a rage of
key facts about the area, and the
titanic. Cost £30 per person.
Group Rates available.
segwayni.co.uk
19 Window on Wildlife (WOW)
If you’ve never visited the
17 Universal Sports RSPB’s nature reserve right in the
Arena (USANI)
heart of Belfast - prepared to be
Queens Road, Titanic Quarter,
WOWed! The newly refurbished
Belfast, BT3 9DT
WOW offers visitors amazing views
S 028 9590 0369
of Belfast Lough and the birds and
THE USA is the newest, most
wildlife which call the reserve
dynamic and fun filled place to be
home. Just ten minutes from Belfast
in Belfast! Situated in the heart of
city centre, and a few minutes
the Titanic Quarter it is home to
some amazing activities including: from Holywood Exchange,Belfast
Opening hours: every day
paintballing (from £10pp), archery
except Tues. 9am-5pm in the
(from £12.50pp), baseball batting
summer, 10-5pm in the winter.
cages (from £5pp), 12 hole crazy
Entry is free for RSPB members.
golf course (from only £3.50pp),
For non members, the charge is £3
Segway Off Road Tracks (from
for adults, £1.50 for children.
£7.50pp), American Football Zone
(from £5.00pp), human space chair - rspb.org.uk/belfastlough
used by NASA to train astronauts!
OneWheel you can try it for only
£7.50pp on a purpose built track.
usani.co.uk
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Not too far away –
Visit EastSide
Victoria Park, Connswater Community Greenway
Victoria Park has been transformed
as part of the Connswater
Community Greenway project.
Inner and outer trails around the
Connswater River for walking and
cycling along with a lagoon and
islands which attract a broad range
of wildlife.
The Yardmen Trail & Sculpture
This one hour walking trail will take
you on a journey through a part of
east Belfast that was home to the
shipyard men, who built Titanic and
her sister ships. You’ll discover where
they lived; worshipped and visit
places where they relaxed. You can
also have your picture taken at the
Yardmen sculpture.
To download this trail visit
communitygreenway.co.uk/trails
Sightseeing
Many famous people hail from
the east of the city including
George Best, C.S. Lewis and Van
Morrison. To find out more visit:
communitygreenway.co.uk/trails
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Eating out
Titanic Quarter is home to
an eclectic mix of eateries
and cafés including:
Bistro 401 & The Galley Cafe,
at Titanic Belfast
1 Olympic Way BT3 9EP
S 028 9076 6386
Choose from the Bistro’s
restaurant menu featuring the
best of local produce or sample
specialty teas, coffees and
delicacies at the Galley Café.
titanicbelfast.com
Linen Lounge, at Belfast
Metropolitan College
Titanic Quarter Campus
7 Queen’s Road, Belfast BT3 9DT
S 028 9026 5170
The Linen Lounge is the perfect
place for a relaxing morning
coffee, a bistro lunch or fine dining
experience. During term-time, food
is prepared and served by students
undertaking professional cookery
and hospitality programmes at NI’s
largest College. Call or email for
evening reservations.
belfastmet.ac.uk
The Dock Café
ARC Retail
2a Queen’s Road BT3 9DT
Located at the base of the ARC
apartments, The Dock is ‘Belfast’s
only Honesty Box Cafe. Enjoy
fresh locally-made coffee, teas,
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
make a donation on the way out
it’s totally up to you! Opening
hours Mon – Fri 11 – 5pm & Sat
10 – 5pm. PLUS customers can
enjoy a ‘seats & eats’ breakfast in
co-operation with the Mace.
the-dock.org
The Green Deli
ARC Retail
Queen’s Road BT3 9DT
You can enjoy freshly
homemade sandwiches,
hot food and salads to go.
greendeli.co.uk​
Thyme Restaurant,
at Premier Inn
2A Queens Road
Belfast BT3 9DT
S 08715 279210
Open to the public, the hotel’s
Thyme restaurant serves a
full range of food, snacks and
refreshments.
premierinn.com
Heritage Café at PRONI
PRONI,
2 Titanic Boulevard,
Belfast BT3 9HQ
S 028 9053 4800
PRONI’s café provides cooked
breakfasts, hot and cold food,
pastries and refreshments.
Opens Monday to Wednesday
& Friday from 9.30am–4pm,
Thursday 10am–5pm.
proni.gov.uk
Titanic’s Dock &
Pump House Café
Cafe & Visitor Centre,
NISP, Queen’s Road,
Belfast BT3 9DT
S 028 9073 7813
Enjoy breakfast, snacks and
lunches in the shadow of the
cavernous dry-dock where RMS
Titanic was fitted out.
titanicsdock.com
The Odyssey Pavilion
2 Queen’s Quay,
Belfast BT3 9QQ
S 028 9045 8806
Pizza Hut, Rockies Sports
Bar and authentic Chinese
cuisine at the Red Panda
restaurant offer something
for every palate.
odysseypavilion.co.uk
Cast & Crew
Queens Road
James Street South’s new
venture, Cast & Crew, is now
the first standalone eatery at
the former First Trust banking
building in Titanic Quarter. The
restaurant will serve breakfast,
lunch and early dinner. Includes
an outside dining area and BBQ.
Opening hours Monday to Friday
8am-6pm, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm.
Available for private evening hire.
castandcrewbelfast.co.uk
Getting to
& about TQ
On Foot: Take a pleasant stroll from
the city centre, crossing the River
Lagan on one of the three bridges.
Approx. distance: 1.3 miles.
By Car: Approaching Belfast on
M1/2 follow signs for Belfast City
Airport, then Titanic Quarter.
By Bus: Translink from Wellington
Place every 12 mins at peak times
& every 25 mins off peak times.
See map – translink.co.uk
By Train: Nearest station is Titanic
Quarter Halt. Approx. 10 mins.
translink.co.uk
By Bicycle: The National Cycle
Network links Comber Greenway
to Titanic Quarter. Route info
sustrans.org.uk
Coca Cola Zero Belfast Bikes
Saddle Up with the new Belfast Bike
hire scheme. Dock station at Odyssey.
By Tram: The Wee Tram operates a
daily hop on hop off service between
all the Titanic Quarter attractions.
theweetram.com
Titanic and Belfast
City Bus Tour
Enjoy a luxury open top bus tour across
Belfast and stop off at Titanic Quarter.
citytoursbelfast.com
Getting to EastSide from
TQ on Foot (25 mins):
Via Sam Thompson Bridge: Travel
along Sydenham Rd until the
roundabout. Take 2nd exit onto
Airport Rd, cross Sam Thompson
Bridge into Victoria Park.
Via Fraser Pass: Travel along the
Sydenham Rd, cross at traffic lights
heading towards the Titanic Quarter
Rail Halt. Go through underpass onto
Fraser Pass, continue straight to
Newtownards Rd.
Visit Titanic Quarter
The City Hall
Visit Belfast Welcome Centre
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RIVER LAGAN
Titanic Belfast
SS Nomadic
The Odyssey & W5
Abercorn Basin
& Marina
The Arc
Apartments
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Sam Thompson Bridge
Dock
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Segway Tours
Dock
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Gateway to Eastside
From here, Titanic Quarter is easy to explore. On foot it’s only:
25 mins to City Hall
5 mins to Odyssey
15 mins to Titanic Halt
3 mins to SS Nomadic
15 mins to Titanic’s Dock
3 mins to Titanic Belfast
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TitanicFoundation
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titanic-foundation.org
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Samson & Goliath
Bus stop situated here
Car parking available
Wee Tram
Titanic Foundation Limited would like to say a special
thanks to all TQ Destination Forum stakeholders
who have been involved in the production of the
Visitor Guide.
Photography courtesy of Northern Ireland Tourist Board
and Gareth O’Cathain Photography.
Please note that events, activities, attraction opening
times 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.
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