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Newcastle

Originally a large industrial city, Newcastle is now a booming, modern city with financial areas, shopping districts and a large nod towards tourism, which has seen several Newcastle hotels and accommodation being built in recent years.

Renowned for its educational facilities, Newcastle University is firmly established as a School of Medicine and Surgery and has been for over 150 years, winning the coveted award of ‘University of the Year’ in the past decade

Similar to the London Underground system, Newcastle has its own famous Metro system. Serving 37 million passengers each year, the Metro is a local transport link, opened in 1980. Covering a vast area, it provides a service in the City Centre to as far out as Newcastle Airport and along into neighbouring Sunderland. The main difference between the Newcastle Metro and any other similar system in the UK? It’s the first to be able to provide mobile reception when underground and through tunnels.

Whilst using the Metro when in Newcastle is a popular choice, getting to Newcastle can be just as easy. Road and rail provide direct links from all over the Country, whilst Newcastle International Airport provides access to and from over 90 destinations worldwide.

When in Newcastle, the things to do are endless. The first port of call for most is Newcastle’s famous shopping areas. Three major shopping districts exist, with the largest being Eldon Square. Incorporating many high street names, Eldon Square is home to often large variations of these stores. Fenwick department store is housed here, as is a large John Lewis and one of the largest and most profitable Marks and Spencer’s outside of the capital London. Getting to Eldon Square, you have to walk down Newcastle’s main shopping street, Northumberland Street. The high street names here are endless and there really is something for everyone. Fashion, food and music dominate the area, making it a popular area for all.

Newcastle’s night life doesn’t often require much explanation. The City is renowned for being fun and vibrant, with its many bars and restaurants often packed out every weekend, with both visitors and those who live in the City. The night life in Newcastle provides something for everyone, whether it’s the perfect place for a Stag or Hen party or a quiet, romantic meal. Catering for everyone’s tastes, Newcastle has every type of restaurant from Indian to Moroccan and even has its own Chinese Village, providing a selection of Chinese delights.

Whilst visiting Newcastle, it’s often recommended that if possible, you should attend a football match for the local team, Newcastle United at their stadium St James’ Park. Newcastle’s population has a famous sport following, with a local, friendly derby with Sunderland. If football is not a priority on your sporting calendar, Newcastle also has popular ice hockey, basketball and rugby union teams.

There is so much to do in Newcastle, the only way to see it all is to visit and take in everything for yourself. Stay in fantastic hotel, shop ’till you drop and have a fantastic night out.

Open Roads offers a taste of modern living at one of the many Newcastle Hotels available for your holiday break.

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Leeds – Local Information

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Leeds – Visitor Guide

The city centre of Leeds offers a diverse and wide range of working opportunities. However the fast-paced and dynamic city centre is also complemented by stunning local countryside, including the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, which are a short car journey away. The Leeds outskirts are surrounded by an assortment of flourishing local communities – from hidden gems in the inner suburbs to tranquil country towns on the outskirts.

Eating out in Leeds

As you would expect from such a dynamic city, Leeds, offers high quality dining across the city and standards are generally very high. The centre is home to many restaurants, bars, pubs and café’s set up by hard-working innovators whose efforts ensure that hungry diners have plenty of choice at all times of day.

If your after something special then try the Independent restaurant ‘Room’, a purple draped space which offers classic dishes with a unique twist. As Leeds is in Yorkshire it also has plenty of traditional British fayre, whether its roast beef and Yorkshire pudding in a country pub or good old fish and chips from one of the city’s fantastic fish and chip shops. One of Leeds’ best fish and chip shops is Bryan’s in Headingley, where you can get everything from flaky battered haddock and chips to fresh lobster.

It doesn’t end there and thanks to Leeds’ diversity you’ll find world-class Indian food at legendary places like Aagrah and the large Mediterranean community has ensured plenty of continental deli’s and great Italian restaurants like Casa Mia, Salvo’s and Bibis. You’ll also find Sushi and noodles at eateries such as Fuji Hiro, Sisushi and Tampopo, and Leeds even features one of the UK’s few Ethiopian café’s.

Places to visit in Leeds

The city offer plenty of places to visit for families of all ages, from the famous Royal Armouries, to the gardens of Tropical World, and Leeds’ finest stately home, Harewood House. The Leeds City Art Gallery, features an impressive collection of twentieth century British art including works by Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth and Antony Gormley.

Night life in Leeds

By night, Leeds has an equally vibrant life with a wide array of restaurants, bars, clubs and other entertainment. You’ll also find many cultural attractions, renowned theatre, opera and ballet.

Leeds has some outstanding music venues, posh wine bars, and trendy clubs which has cemented its reputation as a city with an amazing clubbing culture. This night life has become part of Leeds identity and currently Leeds boasts nationally acclaimed nights such as Federation, Dirty Disco, SubDub, Fresh Jive and New Bohemia.

For those who enjoy different types of music, artists like Kaiser Chiefs, Corinne Bailey Rae, The Cribs, The Pigeon Detectives and The Sunshine Underground, have all developed in and around Leeds and the city has pioneered some fantastic local labels, and a great live music scene to match.

As a testament to this, the cream of Leeds’ musical talent is now brought together in the annual Live@Leeds festival, organised by the council and local promoters Future sound.

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Bristol – Local Information

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Bristol

Bristol is an interesting city to visit because it has a rich history but much more besides. The Bristol of today is a mix of the old and the new. Extensively bombed in World War II, many of the old buildings were lost. Some of the surviving aspects of the old town are the narrow cobbled streets, Llandoger Trow and the Corn Exchange.

Llandoger Trow was built in 1664 and is one of the last timber-built buildings in Bristol. Rumour has it that Daniel Defoe met Alexander Selkirk (the inspiration for Robinson Crusoe) there, and there are tales of pirates, ghosts and secret tunnels too.

The clock over the Corn Exchange (a grade I listed building) is interesting because it has two minute hands. The black minute hand shows Greenwich Mean Time and the red minute hand shows Bristol time. The exchange was finished in 1743 and the clock was installed, at that time with only one minute hand, in 1822. The second minute hand was added later to show the time in London as well as the local time in Bristol. The arrival of the railways was the reason for the extra minute hand. The railways required a standardised time across the country for timetabling and on 22nd September 1847, the Railway Clearing House recommended that every railway company in Britain adopt Greenwich Mean Time at their stations, as soon as possible.

This standard time became known as ‘railway time’, which Bristol officially adopted on 14 September 1852. Bristol is 2º 35′ west of Greenwich, which makes the black hand just over 10 minutes ahead of the red.

Bristol has plenty of religious buildings of architectural note. Bristol Cathedral is one of the UK’s finest hall churches and a prime example of late Norman architecture. It was built as an Augustinian abbey in the 12th century and converted in 1542 into the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity. St John the Baptist’s Church is the only surviving church out of five built on the 12th century Saxon walls of Bristol’s old town. The church would have acted as part of the city’s defences as well as a place to offer prayers. Also worth visiting is the parish church of St Mary Redcliffe where you can admire the Gothic arches and beautiful stained glass windows.

If castles and stately homes are your thing, don’t miss Berkeley Castle which has over 900 years of history. 24 generations of Berkeley’s have influenced the character of the stately home that now contains the bedspread of Queen Elizabeth I and Sir Francis Drake’s cabin chest.

If you visit Bristol at the right time of the year you will see the spectacular that is the Balloon Festival. Bristolians love to see the hot air balloons and there are many beautiful balloons gathered for the fiesta from all over the world. The fiesta started in 1979 and now boasts around 150 balloons and half a million visitors. If you miss it, you can still get in on some of the action by taking a hot air balloon flight over the city between April and October, weather permitting. The fiesta will be held between 12th and 15th August this year.

Bristol is a fantastic city, the delights of which I have only touched on. The docks have been refurbished since the days of urban decay, the streets are packed with cutting-edge restaurants and designer bars, the museums are world class and the night life and artistic talent are up there with the best.

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Norwich – Local Information

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Norwich

aa-haaa, it’s Norwich! As the city brought firmly to the attention of millions of Brits by comedian Steve Coogan and his comedy creation Alan Partridge, the town’s fictional son and socially inept radio/TV presenter, Norwich is considerably less drab and uninspiring then his rantings may have led many to believe. In fact, in 2008, Norwich was voted tenth in the The Guardian/Observer Travel Awards of the UK’s favourite cities. Famous for Colman´s Mustard and chef Delia Smith, the city boasts a mix of medieval charm and modern styling which provides visitors a taste of old world charm with contemporary refinement.

While the city itself is a big draw, the county of Norfolk, for which Norwich is the capital, has an even greater pull. From the waters of the Norfolk Broads to the lush countryside of the Norfolk Downs, the area is rich in spectacular wildlife, fauna and flora. In 2004 the River Wensum was deemed a European Special Area of Conversation, the highest designation an area can be given, and home to otters, brown trout and white-clawed crayfish among other interesting creatures. As such, the region is hugely attractive to ramblers, birdwatchers, boating enthusiasts and anyone with a passion for nature and awe-inspiring vistas. Even more unexpected, is that Norfolk also boasts some of the cleanest beaches in Europe. With fantastic pale sands, and given the right amount of sunshine, beaches like Great Yarmouth and Holkham are the ideal place to build up a tan.

For those living at opposing ends of the country, the easiest and often the most affordable route there is to fly into Norfolk Airport. The low cost airline, Flybe, offers cheap flights to Norwich from several locations including Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow Airport, Jersey Airport, Exeter Airport and Manchester Airport. Of the several options for onward travel, by far the most popular choice is car hire at Norwich Airport which enables new-comers to truly explore the locale. The three main Norwich car hire firms are based within the airport concourse and are Avis, Europcar and Hertz. Alternate modes of transport include Norwich airport transfers, Norwich Airport buses, which leave regularly and take about 40 minutes to the centre, or the Norwich Airport taxis, located adjacent to the terminal and outside Norwich Airport arrivals.

If the main purpose of your holiday is to find a way to escape the hustle and bustle, then the varied landscapes of Norfolk can oblige. In comparison, cities like Norwich are able to provide more robust stimulation and a wide variety of tourist attractions. Boasting over 1,500 historic buildings, there is no shortage of heritage sites to view from the Norman Cathedral to the timber-framed houses of Elm Hill. The fascinating maze of cobbled streets gives way to retail centres, theatres, galleries and an eclectic night life, bequeathing the city a vibrant, cosmopolitan feel. As one of the UK´s top 5 shopping destinations, Norwich also hosts the largest open air Monday-to-Saturday market in the country, where over 200 stalls regularly trade no matter how the Norwich weather turns out.

One of the must see places to visit is Norwich Castle. Built in the 12th century and now used as a museum and art gallery, it is packed to the gunnel’s with archaeological treasures. The museum features state-of-the-art displays for the children to interact with and one of Britain’s foremost collections of Anglo-Saxon artefacts, as well as regular exhibitions from The Tate. Other big attractions include the cathedral, which has the biggest cloisters in England, Stranger´s Hall, one of the oldest and most magnificent buildings in Norwich once home to Mayors and wealthy merchants, and the Royal Norfolk Regimental Museum which recounts the lives of ordinary soldiers and their families through examples of personal diaries and letters, alongside weapons and other military paraphernalia.

Throughout the year, the county hosts a series of events for locals and visitors alike. The biggest of these is the Norfolk & Norwich Festival which runs from Friday 1st May until Saturday 16th May in 2009. An amalgamation of art and music, the performances range from classical chamber music through to ground breaking, innovative dance productions and jazz ensembles, while the children are catered for by story-tellers, clowns, acrobats and even a 10,000 square foot giant inflatable sculpture that uses kaleidoscopic light and chill out music to create a weird and wonderful zone. Artists this year include soul singer Mica Paris, legendary West End star Ute Lemper and novelist Martin Amis.

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Liverpool – Local Information

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Liverpool

Liverpool is a city-lover’s dream holiday destination. With everything from world-class museums and exhibitions to renowned festivals and stunning city architecture, there’s something to see or do around every corner.

Start your tour with a visit to the city’s renowned Dock Front. Declared a World Heritage Site in July 2004, the Dock Front was recognised as a example of a commercial port at the time of Britain’s greatest global influence – making it a must-see on any trip to Liverpool. Today, the site is divided into distinct areas – the Pier Head, Albert Dock, Stanley Dock, the Cultural Quarter, and Duke Street – with each region exuding its own character and charm.

Some of Liverpool’s other iconic sites include the Royal Liver Building – a symbol of Liverpool’s water front and the building that still dominates the city’s skyline – and St Georg’s Hall – a Greco-Roam style building, and arguably one of the finest neo-classical buildings in Western Europe.

If you’re interested in the arts, you’ll have much to look forward to in the city’s museums and galleries. Walker Art Gallery, the Tate Liverpool, the World Museum Liverpool, and Merseyside Maritime Museum – among countless others – hold intriguing, must-see collections of all types. And if you’re more inclined towards performing arts, you’ll find a number of theatre performances, musicals, and classical music performances at the Empire, the Playhouse, Everyman, and the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

Liverpool is also well known for its bustling night life – so why not spend a night out on the town, experiencing the city’s various lively restaurants, bars, clubs, or lounges? With so much on offer, there’s an evening activity to suit every type of holidaymaker.

Last but not least, who could forget that Liverpool is the home of the Beatles? Countless Beatles fans flock to the city each year to witness some of the places that inspired the Beatles songs, including their homes, Penny Lane, Strawberry Fields, and more. Fans can also visit The Beatles Story – the only museum in the world that is dedicated solely to the world-famous band, with exhibitions such as their instruments and other paraphernalia. Simply put, no holiday in Liverpool is complete without a visit to some of the sites dedicated to the Beatles!

Whether it’s the Beatles, Liverpool’s arts scene or the world heritage docks that entice you, you’re sure to find plenty to keep you entertained on a holiday to this wondrous city

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Exeter – Local Information

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Exeter

Situated in the South West of England, the Cathedral city of Exeter attracts thousands of visitors each year. As Devon’s capital, Exeter boasts a large selection of shops, award-winning Exeter restaurants, stunning surrounding gardens and is rich in history.

Venture a little further and you will reach the coast with numerous of things to keep you occupied. The Jurassic Coast stretches across more than thirty miles and includes many beautiful sandy expanses at Exmouth, Teignmouth and Beer. Additionally, Dawlish and Sidmouth are charming sea-side towns perfect for all the family.

History of Exeter

Exeter’s history stretches back 2000 years. Archaeological findings have shown evidence of a Celtic settlement on the banks of the River Exe, but the city today is built on the foundations laid by the Romans. They built a fortified wall around the city which was later improved for protection against Danish raids.

Exeter was a major trading port until a weir was built across the river in 1290 therefore halting river traffic. In 1563 the first ship canal in Britain was built which interrupted the weir and the city began to re-establish itself as a trading port and became heavily involved in the cloth and wool trade.

Eating Out in Exeter

Exeter is the perfect place for the ultimate ‘foodie’. There are a variety of good Exeter restaurants and gastro pubs dotted throughout the city and surrounding areas. For many Exeter restaurants there is a huge focus on using local produce, which not only supports local suppliers it also benefits the environment and helps to reduce the carbon footprint.

Exeter Attractions

Other than fabulous Exeter restaurants, a large shopping centre, quaint coffee shops and specialist stores there are numerous attractions to visit in Exeter. There are various historical sites, gardens and family attractions.

Castle Drogo is a country house near Drewsteignton, Exeter. It was the last castle to be built in England (in the 1910′s and 1920′s) and was built for Julius Drewe, a successful local businessman. It is situated at a height of nearly 300 metres set above the Teign Gorge with dramatic views overlooking Dartmoor. Its height means that it consequently experiences severe weather conditions.

Bicton Park Botanical Gardens are grade 1 listed historic gardens set in east Devon’s picturesque Otter Valley, between the ancient city of Exeter and South West England’s Jurassic Coast. This fabulous landscaped park combines 18th Century tranquillity with modern amenities. Younger visitors can enjoy the Bicton Woodland Railway train ride, nature trail, maze, mini golf and indoor and outdoor children’s play complexes.

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The following article about Plymouth may be useful to anyone visiting the city for the first time it gives a good in site into the city and tips on places to visit. If you need an Plymouth Airport Taxi to transfer you from the airport to this great city when you arrive or a local Taxi in Plymouth please use our search

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Plymouth is the vibrant regional capital of Devon and Cornwall. It is a thriving modern city, a historic seafaring port and holiday centre with something for everyone. When you want to escape the bustle and find a little peace and quiet, Plymouth is the perfect place to start. With a unique waterfront ambience and its spirit of the sea, Plymouth encompasses great local and international cuisine, superb entertainment and all weather activities throughout the year.

Plymouth – Places of interest:

There is plenty to do for all ages in and around Plymouth. A great place to start is the Plymouth Dome, where you will learn the history of the city. Then you can explore the Victorian Crownhill Fort, with great cannons, underground tunnels, ramparts, barracks and a massive dry moat. The state-of-the-art National Marine Aquarium is one of the country’s premier tourist attractions, or you can enjoy one of the other indoor attractions are on offer such as ten pin bowling, laser games, ice skating or even an indoor beach at the Pavilions Fun Pool.

The Merchant’s House is where you can learn all about the trading that plays a major part in the history of Plymouth’s past.

Plymouth Dome, sited in front of Plymouth Hoe, overlooks the great natural harbour of Plymouth Sound. This high tech interactive visitor centre on the Hoe, takes you on an extraordinary journey through the fascinating history of this great city.

National Marine Aquarium offers a really amazing experience, where you are taken on an unforgettable journey through the oceans of the world. You will encounter brilliantly coloured fish, delicate seahorses and awesome Caribbean Sharks.

Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery is the place to experience and enjoy engaging exhibitions, fascinating collections, first rate services and exciting special events. The City’s Art Collections includes the nationally designated Cottonian Collection, or you can experience what the people of Plymouth do for pleasure in the social history displays.

The Barbican village is an essential port of call for you during your visit. It is a maritime treasure trove. It is where Drake and Raleigh once weighed anchor, and today you can find a bustling community of specialist shops, restaurants, cafés and world-class attractions, all in a picturesque harbour setting.

Things to do:

Plymouth is where the coast and countryside are on the doorstep for you to explore. You can take a trip on the Cremyll foot ferry to the gardens and parkland of Mount Edgcumbe or visit stately homes like Saltram House with its Great Kitchen, Buckland Abbey, once home to Sir Francis Drake, or the 20th century Lutyens designed Castle Drogo. A train ride on the Tamar valley or South Devon railway, through the counties beautiful countryside or a trip up river or across the bay is a relaxing way to enjoy the local scenery but if you want excitement there are adventure parks at Dobwalls or Woodlands, both offering thrills and spills galore. For a more sedate trip the Waterfront Walkway, combines modern art with spectacular views. Plymouth, with its great natural harbour, is made for those who love the great outdoors; and of course for real family fun, nothing beats a sunny day on the beach, with a choice of secluded coves, or simply relax on the waterfront and enjoy the stunning views across the harbour.

Mount Edgcumbe House is the former home of the Earls of Mount Edgcumbe. Set in Grade I Cornish Gardens within 865 acres of Country Park. It has been restored to the 18th century style, in keeping with the furniture and family treasures it holds. Features include paintings by Sir Joshua Reynolds, Gerard Edema and William van der Velde, Irish Bronze Age horns, 16th century tapestries and 18th century Chinese and Plymouth porcelain. The Country Park was the earliest landscaped park in Cornwall and comprises of Grade I listed gardens and fifty-five other listed structures.
Buckland Abbey was originally a small but influential Cistercian monastery. The house, incorporating the remains of the 13th-century abbey church, has rich associations with Sir Francis Drake and his seafaring rival, Sir Richard Grenville. Take a voyage of discovery to 13th century Buckland Abbey and enjoy the story of this medieval monastery, which was uniquely converted into a Tudor home. You can also learn about the legendary life of Sir Francis Drake, his circumnavigation and the story of the Armada

Kingsbridge Cookworthy Museum is where you can discover the story of Kingsbridge in their 17th century schoolroom. There is also a complete walk – in Victorian kitchen, Edwardian pharmacy and a large farm gallery.

Buckfast Abbey is a living monastery in the beautiful Dart Valley. There is a magnificent Abbey Church, tranquil gardens and three unusual shops selling produce from Buckfast and other European Abbeys.

Food & Drink:

When the sun goes down, it’s time for the bright lights. International cuisine or traditional cooking, fine wine or real ale, it’s up to you.

Artillery Tower is a most unusual and intimate restaurant. It is set facing the sea and is one of the oldest military buildings in Plymouth. Initially built to defend the realm, it now houses a fine dining-room offering a modern, fresh style of cooking, but with respect for traditional stocks, sauces and pastries.

Bistro Bené is a licensed waterfront restaurant in the Barbican. A haven tucked away in the middle of a bustling city, offering a superb choice of mouth-watering dishes in a relaxed, charming and intimate atmosphere.

Tanners Restaurant is known throughout the region for fine quality and attention to every detail. The best of local produce, prepared with style and flair, mixed with that special ingredient that only the Tanner Brothers are capable of producing. Tanners Restaurant is housed in the oldest surviving domestic building in Plymouth, the Prysten House.

Admiral Macbride is close to the Mayflower Steps Memorial and reputedly built on the site of the original Steps, the Macbride was predominantly a fishing man’s pub until the fish market and boats were relocated. Now it caters for locals and tourists offering food and for most of the day. There is a large main room with a small alcove at one end of the bar.

Plymouth Hotels & Accommodation:

From four-star luxury to rustic bed and breakfast, Plymouth and its surrounding area has accommodation for all tastes and budgets.

Copthorne Hotel Plymouth

Best Western Duke of Cornwall Hotel

Novotel Plymouth

Jewell In Plymouth Hotel

Grosvenor Hotel

Holiday Inn Plymouth

Rosaland Hotel

Riviera Hotel

Sunray Hotel

Moorlands Links Hotel

The New Continental

Elfordleigh Hotel

The Royal Fleet Club

Quality Hotel Plymouth

Entertainment

For an evening out you can choose from a West End preview at the Theatre Royal, a concert or comedian at Plymouth Pavilions, or the latest blockbuster at one of the multi-screened cinemas. If you prefer an active night out there are plenty of dance venues and sporting facilities in the local area.

The Cooperage is Plymouth’s premier venue if you like your music live. Located on Plymouth’s historic Barbican, the Cooperage has recently undergone extensive renovations. Free to enter, there is a great atmosphere where you can find a diverse range of music and dance on offer.

Plymouth Arts Centre has been around for over 50 years, and offers some of the best exhibitions by local, national and international artists in a dazzling array of mediums. They also show the best ground-breaking independent and foreign films in their cinema; and a vegetarian restaurant can also be found in the building.

The Theatre Royal in Plymouth enjoys a mixed programme of drama from pantomime to ballet and also incorporates the Drum Theatre.

Whatever you enjoy, it is yours to discover in Plymouth all year round. With a strong maritime history and exciting coastline combined with the rugged scenery of Dartmoor, this thriving city can keep you enthralled for ages.

Name: Maria Williams

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The following article about Belfast may be useful to anyone visiting the city for the first time it gives a good in site into the city and tips on places to visit. If you need a Belfast Airport Taxi to transfer you from the airport to this great city when you arrive or a local Belfast Taxi whilst you are in the city please use our search facility.

There are so many maps highlighting what to do and see in the city, but one of the most informative Belfast street maps is a joint effort from the Belfast Visitor and Convention Bureau and Translink, one of the main transport bodies in Northern Ireland. The map, which is free of charge, can be picked up from any of the tourist information offices, airports, seaports or indeed, any of the Translink offices, scattered throughout the city.

With a good Belfast street map in hand, it will be much easier to make your way around the city. Top attractions and key visitor information is included and this Belfast street map also gives details regarding Translink bus and rail timetables.

Belfast is a city that has been rejuvenated from the dark days of The Troubles where bombings, assassinations and sectarian violence were rife. It has grown into a cosmopolitan city, that is vibrant and a perfect place for you to enjoy the many attractions and night life. The city is adorned with marvellous architecture from the era of Queen Victoria, and was one of the hubs of the growing linen and shipbuilding industries that were so much a part of the Industrial Revolution.

There’s so much to do in the city, and here is a brief guide to where the main attractions are. Belfast is quite an easy city to get around, and from your map, you’ll see that Belfast can be dissected into five areas, chiefly:

Belfast City Centre
The Cathedral Quarter
The Gaeltacht Quarter
The Queens Quarter
The Titanic Quarter

The main roads that lead into the city are the Antrim Road, Holywood Road, Newtownards Road, Crumlin Road, Lisburn Road, Castlereagh Road, Ormeau Road, Malone Road and the Shankhill Road. The city is segmented into two postcodes – BT1 for the area which is located to the extreme north of the City Hall, and south of this area is the BT2 area. The main industrial and docklands quarters are joined in the BT3 area. If travelling from Dublin, take the M1 and then the A1 to Belfast.

Belfast – City centre

Belfast city centre has so much for the tourist to see and do. It’s an area complete with marvellous architecture, great shopping areas and some stunning attractions that are well worth a visit! From your street map you will see some great attractions such as Belfast City Hall, home to the City Council. You can also visit the Linen Hall Library, view art exhibitions and learn more about the history of the city.

The city centre is also home to two popular concert venues, Belfast Waterfront Hall and the Grand Opera House. You can also take a look at our article on the Grand Opera House Belfast.

Why not enjoy a drink at the Crown Liquor Saloon, one of Northern Ireland’s best known bars, with its marvellous Victorian façade? Saint George’s Market is also a popular place to visit. You can see excellent craft displays, and enjoy the market in its finery on Fridays and Saturdays. Retail hot spots include recently created Victoria Square, and the Donegall Arcade.

The Cathedral Quarter

This area of Belfast City derives its name from St. Anne’s Cathedral. It’s a charming area with old cobbled streets, and stunning architecture. The area in the main is pedestrianised so you can stroll at your leisure and visit various places of interest including the old banking buildings of Belfast, and charming pubs and restaurants. This is, in effect, the historical heartland of the city of Belfast.

The Gaeltacht Quarter

The Gaeltacht Quarter is located in the Catholic area of West Belfast, and celebrates the importance of the Irish language to the Catholic people in this area, as part of their cultural identity. If you’re an arts lover, a visit to the Conway Mill is a must! You can take a visit to An Chulturlann, the Gaeltacht Quarters Centre of Culture and Arts, which hosts a theatre and gallery there.

Queens Quarter

This area, located in South Belfast on your map, is home to Queen’s University Belfast, and is renowned for its architectural splendour. There are many cultural events to be enjoyed here, and many parks such as the Botanic Gardens. You can take a stroll to the Ulster Museum, and learn more about the arts and history of the area.

The Titanic Quarter

The Titanic Quarter celebrates the importance of Belfast’s shipbuilding industry. Belfast is located at the western point of Belfast Lough, at the mouth of the River Lagan, and this location gave a huge advantage to the growth of sea faring trade and shipbuilding. View for yourself the development of this area, which is still ongoing, and you can learn all about Belfast’s maritime age.

The famous ship, the Titanic, which tragically sunk on its maiden voyage in 1912, was manufactured in Belfast city. There are plans to create a museum to commemorate the great ship. You can also enjoy a visit to the Ulster Transport and Folk Museum here, and learn more about the great ships of the early twentieth century and their creation by Harland and Wolff.

Transport in Belfast

Remember that Translink provides bus services in the city. These serve all the residential and city areas of Belfast. Translink operates railway services to and from the Greater Belfast area and this service is known as the Belfast Suburban Rail System.

The Europa Bus Station, Belfast’s main bus terminal, is located at Great Victoria Street, right in the centre of the city, beside the Europa Hotel.

There are two airports in Belfast, the George Best Belfast City Airport and Belfast International Airport.

Mairead Foley writes for the Ireland travel and accommodation website http://www.GoIreland.com

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Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire is a region overflowing with art and culture. A dazzling range of art galleries, museums and theatres, many located in the imposing granite buildings which are enduring symbols of the city, certainly won’t disappoint.

At its heart is Union Terrace Gardens, nestling below the imposing backdrop of three of Aberdeen’s finest granite buildings. Together the Central Library, St Mark’s Church and His Majesty’s Theatre known locally as ‘Education, Salvation and Damnation’ provide the key to the evolution of the region’s cultural life.

With such a prosperous heritage, there are many splendid places that capture the colourful history of Aberdeen- – the impressive turreted Town House on Union Street; the castellated Citadel at The Castlegate and the striking grandeur of Marischal College. In old Aberdeen you can discover the past by visiting 500 year old University Kings College and St Machar’s Cathedral. Old Aberdeen, which surrounds the University, is like taking a step back in time, with its tranquil cobbled streets and narrow walkways.

Museums and Galleries
Art enthusiasts will love Aberdeen. The city’s Art Gallery, which was opened in 1885, houses a wonderful collection of Scottish and international works and contemporary exhibitions. It is the largest public gallery in the North of Scotland and one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions. A beautiful granite building with a striking marble lined interior, it houses a varied collection of works of art, including outstanding examples of Modern Art, and work by the Impressionists and the Scottish Colourists. Visitors can also see contemporary craft, Aberdeen silver and a wide range of decorative art and there are regular changing displays and special exhibitions, events and activities.

There are also many smaller galleries worth seeking out within the city and Aberdeenshire, while local artists are often displays on the walls of the region’s restaurants.

Marischal Museum holds the principal collections of the University of Aberdeen, comprising some 80,000 items in the areas of fine art, Scottish history and archaeology, and European, Mediterranean and Near Eastern archaeology. The permanent displays and reference collections are augmented by regular temporary exhibitions. The museum is in the old building of Marischal College, on Broad Street, the second largest granite building in the world (after the Escorial, Madrid) which will soon also become the headquarters of Aberdeen City Council.

The 16th century Provost Skene’s House is now one of the city’s few remaining examples of medieval architecture. It contains an attractive series of period room settings, recalling the graceful furnishings of earlier times. The displays include a suite of 17th century rooms, a Regency Parlour and an Edwardian Nursery. Visitors can also see a unique series of religious paintings in the painted gallery, where scenes from the life of Christ can be found on the ceiling.

The Tolbooth on Castle Street was built between 1616 and 1629. Formerly known as the Wardhouse, it was a gaol for those awaiting either trial in the adjacent court or punishment. Now the home of Aberdeen’s Museum of Civic History it focuses on the history of crime and punishment within the city. Here you can visit the original cells where witches, debtors, criminals and felons spent their days. The Museum features an extensive programme of events for all ages with a variety of talks on aspects of local history and exhibitions featuring objects related to Mary Queen of Scots, James VI, crime and medieval instruments of punishment.

Situated on the historic Shiprow, the award-winning Aberdeen Maritime museum also incorporates Provost Ross’s house, which was built in 1593. The museum tells the story of the city’s long relationship with the sea, from the days of sail and clipper ships to the latest oil and gas exploration technology. This unique collection covers ship-building, fast sailing ships, fishing and port history and is the only place in the UK where you can see displays on the North Sea oil industry. It includes an 8.5m (28 feet) high model of the Murchison oil production platform and nineteenth century lenses from Rattray Head Lighthouse.

On the outskirts of the city The Gordon Highlanders Museum is home to the regimental treasures of the world-famous Gordon Highlanders and tells the exciting story of one of Scotland’s best-known regiments, while in the countryside near Maryculter, Blairs Museum of Scotland’s catholic heritage displays an interesting collections of paintings, church textiles, silver and Jacobite memorabilia, including a full length memorial portrait of Mary Queen of Scots dressed as she was on the day of her execution.

The Japanese Connection
One of the most influential of the region’s historical figures is Thomas Blake Glover, (1838-1911), the founder of Japan’s mighty Mitsubishi empire. His family home, Glover House, can be visited at Bridge of Don on the outskirts of the city. Thomas Blake Glover is today revered in Japan as being one of the founders of modern Japan. He had a crucial role in the industrialisation of Japan and in the introduction of Western developments in manufacturing, while helping to overthrow the Shogun and restoring the rightful heir to the Imperial Throne of Japan. His personal life may also have provided the basis for the Madam Butterfly story, immortalised in the opera by Puccini.

The house has been recreated as Glover would have known it in the 1860s. A guided tour will help explore Glover’s story, and visitors will see an authentic Victorian Parlour, Dining Room, Bedroom and Victorian Kitchen, as well as admiring Samurai armour and other Japanese memorabilia.

Music and Theatre
The Music Hall has been the heart of entertainment in the city for over 180 years. Formerly the city’s Assembly Rooms, it was designed by the celebrated architect Archibald Simpson. It now features more than 200 performances a year from pop to country and classical to contemporary and regularly plays host to the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, and the BBC Scottish Symphony orchestra, as well as a variety of pop/rock concerts and the annual Aberdeen International Youth Festival.

For larger ‘stadium’ style events, Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference centre is the North’s premier facility for major rock and pop concerts, sporting events, public shows and exhibitions.

Aberdeen’s music scene includes a variety of live music venues including pubs, clubs and church choirs. The bars of Belmont Street are particularly known for featuring live music. Ceilidhs are also sometimes held in the city’s halls.
His Majesty’s Theatre in Aberdeen, which first opened its doors in 1906, continues to attract an eclectic range of top quality theatre productions from West End musicals to opera, ballet, contemporary dance, drama and much more. Acclaimed performances of Grease, Chicago, Miss Saigon and Equus have all been enthusiastically received by sell-out audiences.

For art house cinema and independent productions, head for The Belmont Picturehouse on Belmont Cinema, and don’t forget to take a look at Aberdeen Arts Centre, the venue for the region’s many excellent drama groups which reliably stage first class musical theatre and drama.

Events and festivals
Aberdeen is home to a host of events and festivals including the Aberdeen International Youth Festival (the world’s largest arts festival for young performers), Aberdeen Jazz festival, Rootin Aboot (folk and roots music event) Triptych (Scottish music) and the University of Aberdeen’s literature festival, Word.

Inspired by over half a century of rich musical tradition under the direction of Lady Aberdeen, the Summer Music Festival at Haddo House has also become a firm fixture in the Aberdeen City and Shire cultural calendar,
Cultural influences within the region may have been many and varied and all warmly welcomed, but the Aberdeen character remains firmly grounded in the traditions of the past. The local dialect Doric is often celebrated in poetry readings and literature, there are many highland games throughout the region which keep alive the traditional ‘heavy’ sports such as caber tossing, while highland dancing and bagpipe or fiddle playing are still popular choices with youngsters taking up music and dance.

If you are lucky enough to be visiting for Hogmanay, the Stonehaven Fireball Festival is a unique event not to be missed. To welcome in the New Year, a procession swinging huge fireballs over their heads walks through the town before flinging their fireballs into the sea. Street entertainment and a firework display add to the atmosphere.
Literary Connections

Robert Louis Stevenson wrote Treasure Island while staying in Braemar in the summer of 1881 and Lord Byron lived in Aberdeen in his early life, attending Aberdeen Grammar School. Named George Gordon Byron after his grandfather, George Gordon of Gight, an Aberdeenshire laird, Byron bore Royal blood, descended through his mother from King James 1. In his epic poem, Dark Lochnagar, he described the ‘steep frowning glories’ of one of Deeside’s most famous mountains.

South of Aberdeen you’ll find the Lewis Grassic Gibbon visitors centre, which celebrates the life and times of the region’s most noteworthy literary figure. Grassic Gibbon grew up in the village of Arbuthnott in the early 20th century. His most famous work, A Scots Quair, and in particular Sunset Song, document his life there and have become a Scottish classic.

The Word Festival, one of Scotland’s most popular literary events takes place each spring. With readings, discussions, music, art and film it has played host to many celebrated authors such as Irvine Walsh, Lionel Shriver, Deborah Moggach, Iain Banks, Ian Rankin, Lynda La Plante, William McIllvanney, Richard E. Grant to name just a few.

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