Top Hotels Near Friar's Bush in Belfast from AU$162

The Ulster Museum stands in the Botanic Gardens on the south side of Belfast. Northern Ireland’s largest museum and part of National Museums Northern Ireland, it’s home to a vast trove of treasures spanning archaeology, history, art and the natural sciences.

Appreciate the diverse range of tropical plants in the historic greenhouses of this park and visit Northern Ireland’s largest museum.

Located on the banks of the River Lagan, which runs through the city, the Lyric Theatre –more commonly known as the Lyric – is the foremost full-time production theatre in Belfast.

Find out about the history of Belfast with a stop at Tropical Ravine House. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Learn about the local history of Belfast when you spend time at Lord Kelvin Statue. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

An annual audience in excess of 72,000 is testament to the sense of loyalty that has been inspired by this superb Belfast cinema over the past 40 years. Catching a movie here is far from what you’d get at your standard multiplex, with two screens between them seating more than 3,000 people allowing for an intimate film-going experience. The Queen’s Film Theatre shows a healthy mix of recent films and classics from the past, but a refined ambience doesn’t mean it takes itself too seriously - the programme organisers take care to present fun crowd pleasers such as the Rocky Horror Picture Show on a regular basis too.

Explore the great outdoors at Lagan Meadows, a lovely green space in Belfast. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Enjoy an outing to Crescent Arts Centre during your stay in Belfast. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.