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Belfast & Northern Ireland
Conference & Meetings Guide 2010/12
Contents
Welcome 03
Introduction to Belfast 05-09
Belfast Visitor & Convention Bureau Services 10-11
Venue Information 12-53
Venues at a Glance 12-13
Purpose Built Venues 15-21
Hotels 23-39
Unique and Unusual Venues 41-51
Academic Venues 53-55
Suppliers 57-69
Beyond Belfast 71-79
Regional Venue Listings 81
Services Directory 83-97
Getting to Belfast 98-99
NITB and Tourism Ireland Offices 100-101
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Welcome to Belfast
Dynamic, inspiring and innovative, three words we We can’t forget the warmth of the welcome that Belfast
truly believe Belfast to be. The 2010-12 Belfast is renowned for either – something else that comes
and Northern Ireland Conference and Meetings naturally!
Guide aims to reflect the dynamism of the city, the Belfast Visitor & Convention Bureau is proud to
inspirational venues on offer and the innovative represent the meetings and conference industry within
locations that will leave that lasting memory which, the region. Our membership embodies all the elements
we hope will compel you to consider Belfast as that are required to deliver a successful and memorable
your next conference or event destination. event, meeting or conference, from accommodation
Don’t let Belfast’s modest size fool you - it’s a city to venues large and small, event suppliers to
with a wide range of accommodation, restaurants and entertainment providers.
entertainment venues to compete with cities double its
With our years of experience and local knowledge,
population. Billions of pounds worth of investment over
Belfast Visitor and Convention Bureau looks forward
the last decade has established Belfast on the tourism
to assisting you in planning your event or meeting
map, mixing quality accommodation, world-class
programme, ensuring you deal with those who can offer
restaurants, eclectic cultural events, with a rich heritage
the best product or service for your needs and we’re
and culture.
here every step of the way!
Some of the World’s best golf courses and most
After a decade of unprecedented growth, Belfast has
stunning scenery is a matter of minutes away, such as
evolved into a confident and cosmopolitan city eager to
the majestic Mountains of Mourne, tranquil Fermanagh
welcome visitors from far and wide. We look forward to
Lakelands, and stunning Causeway Coast and Glens.
welcoming you to our city!
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Introduction to Belfast
Belfast is a dynamic business destination, which and through the construction of the ground-breaking
balances modernity and innovation with a rich Titanic Quarter, a major social and business meeting
heritage and a thriving cultural scene. development, which will be connected to Belfast’s
thriving city centre with a rapid transit network on
An accessible, compact and architecturally rich city,
completion.
Belfast offers a comprehensive selection of inspirational,
purpose-built meeting venues alongside a host of The compact nature of the city adds to its destination
unique locations for conferences and events, such as appeal and makes Belfast easy to navigate for
art galleries, castles, Victorian baths and even a former delegates ensuring that they quickly feel at home in
period jail. Opening receptions can take place in venues their surroundings. From luxury spas, internationally
as distinguished as the newly refurbished Ulster Hall renowned golf courses, sports events, theatre
or in the informal, congenial setting of a traditional performances, personal shopping trips or outdoor
pub, while the choice of gala dinner venues include pursuits, our social programmes feature a host of
everything from the impressive, Georgian Parliament exciting activities that will entertain your delegates.
Buildings at Stormont to the interactive science Our partner programmes offer a range of unique
museum, W5. experiences that will entertain guests throughout the
day from boat trips on the River Lagan to guided tours
A harbour city, Belfast has a rich maritime and
of one of Belfast’s many famous landmarks, there is
shipbuilding heritage, a tradition reflected today in the
something here for everyone. Nightlife in Belfast too, is
iconic landmark Harland and Wolff cranes on the city’s
unparalleled in its variety, catering to every taste with
skyline. Home to many pioneering inventors, the city’s
gourmet restaurants, traditional pubs, elegant wine
reputation for being at the forefront of industry continues
bars, live music, scintillating café culture and a host of
with cutting edge medical and scientific research
festivals and arts events every night of the week.
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Why bring your conference to Belfast?
Dynamic City Inspirational Venues
Belfast is a progressive city with exciting Let the city inspire you with one of its unique
developments happening on a monthly basis. conferencing venues. Crumlin Road Gaol has long
The vibrant arts scene, largely centred around the been recognised as one of Belfast’s most distinctive
cobbled streets of the city’s Cathedral Quarter area and intriguing buildings. The Lanyon-designed Grade
boasts a lively calendar of annual cutting-edge A listed building is currently undergoing stage-by-stage
arts and music festivals. Belfast is now emerging renovations and can be explored on a guided tour but
as an interesting, innovative city full of history and also offers a unique location for a meeting, conference
tradition but with a modern edge, professionalism or event. Another venue that is sure to impress is Clifton
and ability to deliver excellent results for business House, an atmospheric 18th Century building set in
visitors every time. tranquil grounds right in the heart of Belfast.
One of the city’s most historic buildings, Clifton House
was completed in 1774 by the Belfast Charitable
Society and, having been restored to its Georgian
elegance, is now a fully functional venue, equipped to
host a range of business and private functions including:
business meetings, conferences, seminars, workshops
and launch events.
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Or you can raise the curtain on your conference at locations. W5, in Belfast’s landmark Odyssey
Belfast’s Grand Opera House, a marvel of Victorian complex, is an interactive science centre which offers
architecture designed by prolific theatrical architect panoramic views across Belfast harbour from its floor
Frank Matcham. With a capacity of 1060 in the to ceiling glass walls and dynamic meeting spaces to
Main Auditorium, plus a number of options for inspire creative thinking.
smaller meetings, the Grand Opera House offers an
Queen’s University Belfast is a centre of academic
inspirational setting, quality in-house catering and an
excellence and pioneering research which also makes
experienced and creative team of technicians to make
for a memorable conference or meeting venue, in
your event bespoke with excellent sound and lighting
the extensively renovated grandeur of the Great Hall
capabilities.
or seminar rooms located around the picturesque
quadrangle.
Innovative Locations
The city’s reputation for cutting edge innovation will Whichever venue you opt for Belfast is a city
be cemented with the opening of the groundbreaking renowned for its hospitality, its innovative industry and
Titanic Quarter business meeting development. In the its imagination, guaranteeing it is a destination which
meantime, Belfast offers delegates the chance to step can fulfil even the highest of expectations.
into the future at some of the city’s most inspirational
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Small city. Huge appeal.
You bring the conference, we help you locate the Northern Ireland’s world-class golf courses provide
right venue and the city provides you with the another excellent and very worthwhile diversion or you can
dynamic setting of a modern European city, which kick things into high adrenaline mode with a range of water
balances innovation, a deep sense of heritage and sports and adventure activities, which can be organised on
a long tradition of hospitality in perfect equilibrium. the city’s River Lagan, on Belfast Lough or in the nearby
Belfast is well worth taking the time to explore, with Mourne Mountains.
a wide range of activities tailored towards giving
conference delegates the opportunity to unwind, The Great Indoors
explore and enjoy all this inspirational city has on Take a Historical Pub Tour of the city or unwind with some
offer. well deserved pampering at a luxury spa resort such as
Lough Erne in Fermanagh, Galgorm Resort and Spa
Out and About outside Ballymena or Culloden Estate and Spa just outside
Make the most of your relaxation time and keep your Belfast. The city also has an array of cultural experiences
delegates motivated with an original programme of on offer, from art galleries and museums to theatres, which
exciting activities. Whether you visit one of Northern offer everything from dynamic cutting edge local talent to
Ireland’s National Trust properties, such as Mount Stewart large-scale Broadway productions. Belfast also boasts an
or Castle Ward, take a political mural tour or embark on a array of traditional, international and exclusive department
Titanic Treasure Hunt, which introduces the city that built stores and boutiques, which delegates can explore
the world’s most magnificent ocean liner, Belfast’s rich independently or with the services of a personal shopper.
history is there to be explored, experienced and enjoyed.
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Further Afield While your conference or meeting is underway in
Belfast is ideally situated to experience many of Northern Belfast, it has never been easier to stay connected with
Ireland’s premiere visitor attractions. The Causeway the office. The city offers free and fast Wi-Fi access in
Coast and Glens routinely top must-see lists for their most hotels and conference venues in the city centre,
panoramic scenery and for the Giant’s Causeway as well as in a number of cafes and shopping centres.
UNESCO World Heritage site status, while nearby Wi-Fi has also now been introduced to public transport for
Bushmills offers visitors the chance to watch whiskey the first time in Northern Ireland and passengers on the
making take place at Ireland’s oldest distillery. Belfast is Airporter coach service can now take advantage of free
also home to fourteen golf courses and golf centres within on-board Wi-Fi while they travel.
the city’s boundary, with many others close by.
The combination of being in an inspirational city, with
Staying Connected easy access to many of Northern Ireland’s top visitor
Belfast’s compact size, when combined with Northern attractions, while having the convenience of always being
Ireland’s excellent road and transport network, mean that able to stay in touch with the office means that Belfast is
all activities - whether an excursion to a National Trust a strong contender as a dynamic choice for the business
property, an afternoon in a luxury spa or a round of golf visitor. The Belfast Visitor and Convention Bureau team
on one of the world’s best courses – are rarely more than are on hand to suggest activity programmes for delegates
an hour’s drive from the city centre, with Belfast’s two to help make the most of all the city has to offer.
airports, bus and train networks and ferry
terminal all easily accessible.
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BVCB key services
With record levels of economic investment and The Belfast Visitor and Convention Bureau actively
an ever expanding air route network, Belfast is market Belfast as a conference and meetings
now recognised as an international meetings destination and offer free and impartial support and
destination. Offering contemporary and unique advice on all aspects of holding an event in the city.
meeting facilities, first-rate hotels and resorts, • Information on access to and within the city.
world class golfing, luxurious spas in spectacular
• Organising site inspections & fam trips
settings and state of the art technology, you can be
• Complimentary venue search
certain that Belfast will exceed your expectations.
• Advice on planning pre and post conference tours
and social programme activities
• Preparation of bid documents and presentations
• Literature for delegate packs
• Free on-line accommodation booking service
Further information from:
info@belfastconventionbureau.com
Tel + 44 (0) 28 9023 9026
www.belfastconventionbureau.com
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Ambassador programme
There is no doubt that Belfast is now a world class As part of the programme we work with the ambassador
conference and meetings destination. With award from the initial bidding stage, providing support on every
winning conference centres, a range of quality aspect of organising the meeting or event. We provide
hotel accommodation and an increasing choice of information, support and advice on everything from bid
unique and unusual venues, the city can cater for documents, presentations and support materials on
all sizes of national and international conferences. Belfast, through to suggestions on social programmes
and tours to ensure your colleagues experience the very
Belfast Visitor & Convention Bureau recognises the best of what the city has to offer.
valuable role professionals play in bringing national &
international conferences to Belfast. For further information on the Belfast and Northern
Ireland Ambassador Programme please visit
We run a highly successful conference ambassador www.belfastconventionbureau.com/ambassadors
programme in partnership with Belfast City Council, or contact Belfast Visitor & Convention Bureau on:
Northern Ireland Tourist Board and our members. For
the past decade we have been working with medical, T: +44 (0) 28 9023 9026
academic and business professionals to win a range of E: ambassador@belfastvisitor.com
conferences for the city. The programme, which offers a
dedicated package of support, is designed to encourage
local professionals to use their influence within their
respective associations, societies and businesses
to promote Belfast as a destination for their next
conference or meeting.
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Venues at a glance
Maximun capacity Maximun capacity No. of
Venue Name Page No.
theatre style banquet style bedrooms
Purpose Built
Belfast Waterfront 16 2000 450 -
Grosvenor House 17 180 120 -
Kings Hall Complex 18 6000 2500 -
Lagan Valley Island 19 400 250 -
Odyssey Arena 20 8500 1500 -
Spires 21 1150 250 -
Hotels
Hastings Culloden Estate and Spa 24 800 590 105
Hilton Belfast 25 450 330 198
Lough Erne Resort 26 400 300 120
Merchant Belfast 27 100 100 64
The Fitzwilliam Hotel 28 55 40 130
Galgorm Resort & Spa 29 500 300 75
Hastings Europa 30 750 600 272
Hastings Stormont 31 500 360 110
Hilton Templepatrick 32 500 340 129
Holiday Inn Belfast 33 550 324 170
Park Avenue Hotel 34 250 180 56
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Maximun capacity Maximun capacity No. of
Venue Name Page No.
theatre style banquet style bedrooms
Hotels continued
Park Plaza Belfast 35 250 140 106
Radisson Blu Hotel 36 140 60 120
Ramada Belfast 37 900 550 120
Jurys Inn 38 30 - 190
Park Inn Belfast 39 150 - 145
Unique and Unusual Venues
Ballywalter Park 42 100 80 12
Belfast Castle 43 200 160 -
Crescent Arts Centre 44 - - -
Grand Opera House 45 1060 120 -
Malone House 46 120 120 -
S.S. Nomadic 47 - - -
Ulster Folk and Transport Museum 48 500 350 -
Ulster Museum 49 200 150 -
Ulster Hall 50 1000 340 -
Academic Venues
Queen's University 54 1200 350 1000
Stranmillis University College 55 400 - 465
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Purpose built
venues
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2 Lanyon Place,
Belfast BT1 3WH
Belfast Waterfront
T: +44 (0) 28 9033 4400
E: jennifer.patterson@ Belfast Waterfront Conference Centre ranks The modern, purpose-built facilities offer
waterfront.co.uk among the top tier of European conference a choice of flexible conference, meeting
www.waterfront.co.uk centres. and break-out spaces, accommodating
Contact: Jennifer Patterson from 10 to over 2000 delegates, and up to
Architecturally stunning and with a
2400m² of exhibition space throughout the
spectacular riverside setting, the award-
building. Quality catering can be tailored to
winning venue brings Belfast’s renowned
meet your needs, whether for an informal
warmth to world class conference and
reception or themed gala dinner.
Distance from Belfast 30km meetings facilities. Perfectly located right
International Airport
in the heart of the city, many of the finest Whatever your requirements, our
Distance from 5km
George Best hotels, attractions, shops and restaurants experienced and professional technical and
Belfast City Airport are within easy walking distance. events team ensures your event exceeds
Distance from Belfast < 1km expectations, guaranteeing a unique and
City Centre Built to the highest specifications, this top
memorable experience.
Business centre Yes tier venue hosts international associations
as well as corporate events.
Natural daylight in Yes
meeting rooms
Wheelchair accessible Yes
Room name Theatre Classroom Boardroom Banquet Floor space
(m²)
Main Auditorium 380 - 2,000 300 120 450 520
Studio 380 90 80 250 510
*14 Meetings 16 - 90 12 - 50 19 - 32 - 18 - 79.50
Rooms
Exhibition areas - - - - Over 2,400m² of
floor space
accommodating
more than 130
exhibition stands
Meeting rooms listed are a selection of those available
*For full information on individual meeting rooms visit: www.waterfront.co.uk/conferenceandmeetings
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Grosvenor House 5 Glengall Street,
Belfast, BT12 5AD
T: +44 (0) 28 9024 1917
Grosvenor House Conference & Training • Flexibility to accommodate up to 200 E: manager@bcmconference.org
Centre provides high quality affordable delegates www.belfastcentralmission.org
conferencing right in the heart of Belfast. • Fully trained and dedicated conference Contact: Lisa McGinley
centre team
The Centre is located just behind the city’s
• 50% discounted parking
Grand Opera House and directly opposite
• Range of audio visual equipment
the Europa bus and train stations. It houses
available
a varied selection of conference suites,
• Full and flexible catering to suit all tastes
adaptable to a wide range of events from Distance from Belfast 30km
and budgets International Airport
unintimidating spaces for interviews to
Distance from 6km
spacious meeting or presentation suites. Grosvenor House is a social economy George Best
business with all profits used to support Belfast City Airport
Features include:
vulnerable people throughout Northern Distance from Belfast 0.3km
• Purpose-built venue in convenient city City Centre
Ireland.
centre location Business centre Yes
• 10 meeting rooms ranging from small
Natural daylight in Yes
syndicate rooms for interviews and meeting rooms
break out groups through to full scale Wheelchair accessible Yes
conference rooms
Room name Theatre Classroom Boardroom Banquet Reception Floor space
(m²)
Grosvenor Hall 180 50 40 120 220 228
Main Room 70 20 30 40 70 78
Balcony B2 40 20 20 30 40 65
Boardroom 20 6 14 - 20 30
Room 101 20 6 15 - 20 31
Meeting rooms listed are a selection of those available
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King’s Hall Complex,
Balmoral, Belfast
King’s Hall Complex
T: +44 (0) 28 9066 5225
E: events@kingshall.co.uk It is not only one of Belfast’s landmark The King’s Hall Complex is dedicated to
www.kingshall.co.uk venues but also Northern Ireland’s largest customer satisfaction. Contractors are
Contact: Judith Brannigan and most versatile exhibition, conference on hand every step of the way to provide
and event complex. advice and assistance whenever needed in
order to ensure the smooth running of every
Located on a 32 acre site, the venue
event.
provides endless opportunity for a multitude
of events limited only by your imagination. Its not just space for your event, its space
Distance from Belfast 24km The Complex provides space and versatility for your imagination.
International Airport
along with service and support for events to
Distance from 9.5km
George Best grow in size and stature.
Belfast City Airport
With over 10,000sqm of flexible space,
Distance from Belfast 4.3km
City Centre a conference capacity for up to 6,000
Business centre Yes delegates and a banqueting facility for
2,500 guests, it has the capacity to meet
Natural daylight in Yes
meeting rooms the most demanding event requirements.
Wheelchair accessible Yes
Room name Theatre Classroom Boardroom Banquet Reception Floor space
(m²)
King’s Hall 6000 540 - 2500 6000 4632
Nugent Hall 2500 460 - 1200 4000 2182
Balmoral Hall 1000 240 - 750 1500 973
Octagon Suite 580 160 60 400 500 566
Abercorn Suite 170 60 40 100 150 142
Meeting rooms listed are a selection of those available
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Lagan Valley Island The Island,
Lisburn, Co.Antrim, BT27 4RL
T: +44 (0) 28 9250 9292
Lagan Valley Island Conference Centre is Complimentary parking is available onsite E: civic.centre@lisburn.gov.uk
one of Northern Ireland’s premier venues for up to 300 vehicles. The nearby train and www.laganvalleyisland.co.uk
for conferences, events and exhibitions. bus stations ensure the venue is extremely Contact:
convenient to all. Accommodation is Elaine Conn, Events Co-ordinator
The purpose built Centre can cater from 4
available just minutes from the Centre. Joanne Reel, Marketing Officer
to 400 delegates in the multi-purpose Island
Hall, the Studio Theatre and large choice of From the moment of booking, you can be
meeting rooms with the latest technology assured of exceptional service, extensive
throughout. The building is fully accessible event management expertise and full on- Distance from Belfast 21km
International Airport
for disabled persons. site technical support from our experienced
Distance from 20km
team ensuring your events go without a George Best
The superb location in Lisburn offers an
hitch. First class catering is provided by the Belfast City Airport
ideal central location in Northern Ireland –
in-house catering company Mount Charles. Distance from Belfast 12.5km
just 8 miles from Belfast City Centre, under City Centre
30 minutes from both NI airports and just off Business centre Yes
the M1 motorway.
Natural daylight in Yes
meeting rooms
Wheelchair accessible Yes
Room name Theatre Classroom Boardroom Banquet Reception Floor space
(m²)
Island Hall 400 100 - 250 650 460
Half Island Hall 150 60 - 100 200 230
Studio Theatre 110 45 42 120 - 181
Chestnut Suite 100 45 42 60 100 160
Cherry Room 70 30 32 50 80 92
Meeting rooms listed are a selection of those available
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2 Queen’s Quay,
Belfast BT3 9QQ
Odyssey Arena
T: +44 (0) 28 9076 6000
E: confex@odysseyarena.com Superbly located in the heart of Belfast city The Arena’s auditorium has a flexible
www.odysseyarena.com centre, Odyssey Arena is the perfect choice seating configuration that can seat a
Contact: Lorraine McGoran for exhibitions and makes an exceptional conference delegation for any capacity
conference venue offering integrated from 600 to 8,500. This flexibility allows
exhibition and breakout facilities. conference planners to choose from a
variety of set up combinations including
The design of the Arena offers the
plenary with integrated exhibition in one
exhibition organiser pillar-free exhibition
hall. Add to that, the close proximity of
Distance from Belfast 35km space ranging from 1,800sqm to 3,700sqm.
International Airport multiple breakout theatres in the adjacent
The spacious foyer provides an excellent
Distance from 3km cinema in the Odyssey Pavilion and you
reception or registration area for visitors.
George Best have the perfect conferencing solution all
Belfast City Airport A secure service yard at the rear of the
under one roof.
Distance from Belfast 1km building allows easy access for a smooth
City Centre
build.
Business centre Yes
Natural daylight in Yes*
meeting rooms
Wheelchair accessible Yes
*No natural daylight in Arena or Board Room
Room name Theatre Classroom Boardroom Banquet Reception Floor space
(m²)
Arena Full Hall 8500 - - 1500 - 3700
Arena Half Hall 4500 - - 750 - 1800
Millennium Room 80 60 40 40 100 80
Harbour Room 40 30 20 20 50 40
Boardroom 40 30 20 20 50 40
Meeting rooms listed are a selection of those available
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Spires Church House, Wellington Street,
Belfast BT1 6DW
T: +44 (0) 28 9032 2284
A model of fine architecture, built in 1905 Full on-site catering facilities are available. E: info@spiresbelfast.co.uk
and recently refurbished in 1992, the Spires Church House enjoys an excellent location, www.spiresbelfast.co.uk
building boasts magnificient stained glass with major city centre car parks and the Contact: Harry Orr,
windows. Europa Bus Centre just a short distance Building Manager
away.
Great care and attention has been taken
to refurbish the building to its former glory, Ideally located on the corner of Howard
including the cleaning of the external Street and Fisherwick Place in the heart
stonework and floodlighting which will of Belfast, the Spires Conference and Distance from Belfast 32km
International Airport
ensure that it remains one of the most Exhibition Centre is perfect for conferences,
Distance from 5km
outstanding buildings in Belfast. commercial events, trade sales exhibitions, George Best
Church House offers a superb opportunity plays and concerts. Belfast City Airport
to hire conference/ exhibition facilities Distance from Belfast 0km
City Centre
in one of Belfast’s most attractive
landscape buildings. It has the capacity Business centre Yes
of accommodating both small and large Natural daylight in Yes
meeting rooms
conferences seating up to 1,150.
Wheelchair accessible Yes
Room name Theatre Classroom Boardroom Banquet Reception Floor space
(m²)
Main Hall 1150 200 - 250 900 9.6
Minor Hall 200 60 40 100 225 6.8
Boardroom 1 100 30 25 80 - 4.2
Boardroom 2 40 10 20 - - 2.7
Syndicates x3 25 - 10 - - -
Meeting rooms listed are a selection of those available
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Hotels
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Bangor Road, Holywood, Hastings Culloden
Estate & Spa
Co. Down BT18 0EX
T: +44 (0) 28 9042 1066
E: conf2@cull.hastingshotels.com
www.hastingshotels.com
Contact: Dorit Trumpf-Pollock Set in 12 acres of beautifully landscaped The purpose-built Highland Centre with its
gardens, the 5 star Culloden Estate and sea views and numerous bright, airy rooms
Spa overlooks Belfast Lough and the offer perfect surroundings for business
County Antrim coastline. The Culloden meetings and events. Complementing the
Distance from Belfast 29km prides itself on its atmosphere of business centre is the property’s Stuart
International Airport
comfortable, informal splendour, with each Suite which offers one of Northern Ireland’s
Distance from 6km guest room exquisitely decorated and largest function spaces for a variety
George Best
Belfast City Airport tastefully furnished. of event formats from a gala dinner or
Distance from Belfast 10km reception through to a business symposium
City Centre The hotel boasts a variety of conference
or conference.
Business centre Yes
and meeting facilities which offer an eclectic
mix of old style, old-world character and
Natural daylight in Yes
meeting rooms high-end technology.
Wheelchair accessible Yes
Total number 105
of bedrooms
Room name Theatre Classroom Boardroom Banquet Reception Floor space
(m²)
Stuart Suite 800 360 160 590 1200 408
Cumberland Suite 200 80 70 170 300 247
Balmoral Suite 60 20 30 50 55 73
Cameron Suite 45 20 25 40 50 60
Erskine Suite 45 20 25 40 50 61.4
Meeting rooms listed are a selection of those available
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Hilton Belfast 4 Lanyon Place,
Belfast BT1 3LP
T: +44 (0) 28 9027 7000
E: Kelly-anne.small@hilton.com
www.hilton.co.uk/belfast
Hilton Belfast offers 198 guest rooms with a The Lagan Suite is capable of holding up Contact: Kelly-Anne Small
range of suites and an executive lounge. to 500 delegates for a reception, whilst
the Lisburn Suite, which can seat up to
All nine conference and banqueting
65 delegates, has built-in state-of-the-art
rooms, from the spacious Lagan Suite to
equipment allowing for computer or video Distance from Belfast 29km
the more intimate Hilton Meeting rooms, International Airport
presentations. The Conference office is
are located on the mezzanine floor and
based along side the meeting rooms and Distance from 5km
are complemented by a pre-function area George Best
offers full support to ensure your event is Belfast City Airport
including business centre and private bar.
hassle free and personalised. Distance from Belfast 0km
Each recently fully refurbished meeting City Centre
room benefits from air conditioning and Business centre Yes
natural daylight and are equipped with an
Natural daylight in Yes
in room call button, storage, broadband, meeting rooms
refrigerator with still and sparkling water Wheelchair accessible Yes
and cloakrooms.
Total number 198
of bedrooms
Room name Theatre Classroom Boardroom Banquet Reception Floor space
(m²)
Lagan Suite 450 210 90 330 500 384
Lisburn 50 40 32 65 80 118
Hilton meeting 40 24 20 30 45 51
rooms
Ewart Suite - - - 16 12 - 32
Executive
Boardroom
Rosebank 18 10 10 10 15 29
Meeting rooms listed are a selection of those available
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Belleek Road,
Enniskillen
Lough Erne Resort
T: +44 (0) 28 6634 5721
E: events@loughernegolfresort.com
www.loughernegolfresort.com
Contact: Trish Ellse, The Inspiration for any Event. Lough Erne Resort is the ideal and secure
Events Manager venue for an exclusive use event which
With an emphasis on luxury and comfort,
utilises the entire Resort and its facilities.
accommodation is comprised of 120 luxury
Distance from Belfast 137km
bedrooms, including 25, 2 & 3 bedroom There are a variety of 24 hour and Day
International Airport Loughside Lodges, 6 Conference & Event Delegate packages available which can be
Distance from 145km facilities, 2 Championship Golf Courses, arranged by our Events Team who will co-
George Best including The Faldo Course, The Authentic ordinate every detail of your event, including
Belfast City Airport
Thai Spa, and The Great Outdoors the bespoke Lough Erne Resort Irish
Distance from Belfast 137km
City Centre Programme, make Lough Erne Resort the Whiskey tasting experience in association
Business centre Yes ‘Inspiration for any Event.’ with Bushmills.
Natural daylight in Yes Lough Erne Resort, can host everything
meeting rooms
from an intimate board meeting for 12
Wheelchair accessible Yes
persons, to a team building event, to a large
Total number 120 scale conference for 400 people.
of bedrooms
Room name Theatre Classroom Boardroom Banquet Reception Floor space
(m²)
Ross Suite 400 200 80 300 400 354.45
Fermanagh 1&2 100 60 60 60 100 132.13
Loughside Suite 100 50 40 120 150 210.2
The Executive - - 12 - - 23.98
Boardroom
Meeting rooms listed are a selection of those available
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Merchant Belfast 35-39 Waring Street,
Belfast, BT1 2DY
T: +44 (0) 28 9023 4888
E: info@themerchanthotel.com
www.themerchanthotel.com
The Merchant Hotel is a sumptuous 38 breathtaking new bedrooms with Contact: Lisa Scott
five star hotel in the heart of Belfast’s elegantly appointed interiors.
Cathedral Quarter. This magnificent grade
A spa with five private treatment rooms,
A listed building was originally built as the
a hydro-therapy area with hydro pool,
headquarters of The Ulster Bank in Belfast. Distance from Belfast 32km
rock sauna, and aroma-steam room, International Airport
The Merchant has 21 bedrooms and 5 Champagne nail bar and luxury dining Distance from 8km
suites. facilities. George Best
Belfast City Airport
The Merchant Hotel is currently undergoing A fully equipped rooftop technogym and Distance from Belfast 0km
City Centre
a massive extension. Taking its inspiration studio with panoramic city views with an
from the Art Deco period, The New Chapter aroma steam room and rock sauna. There Business centre Yes
of The Merchant Hotel has a sumptuous is also the open air hot tub located in the Natural daylight in Yes
meeting rooms
yet streamlined elegance of design. The roof garden.
Wheelchair accessible Yes
magnificent building will be complete in the
Berts is a decadent jazz bar offering
summer of 2010 and will see the addition of Total number 64
wonderful food and superb live jazz. of bedrooms
the following superb facilities:
An extensive meetings and events suite
with excellent facilities for both business
meetings and sumptuous weddings.
Room name Theatre Classroom Boardroom Banquet Reception Floor space
(m²)
Main Room 100 100 - 100 100 266
(can be
sub-divided into 3)
2x Boardroom 24 - 18 18 - 50
1x Boardroom 18 - 12 12 - 30
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1-3 Great Victoria Street,
Belfast
The Fitzwilliam Hotel
T: +44 (0) 28 9044 2080 Awaiting classification
E: enq@fitzwilliamhotelbelfast.com
www.fitzwilliamhotelbelfast.com
Contact: Penny Thornberry The Fitzwilliam Hotel stands proudly, Enjoy the unusually relaxed, comfortable
discretely, on Belfast’s Great Victoria Street. character that washes over you. Everything
is different - everything is carefully,
It’s right beside the glorious Grand Opera
thoughtfully, brilliantly different.
Distance from Belfast 32km
House, in the very heart of this vibrant city.
International Airport Stand a moment and believe: Now this is This is home to one of Belfast’s best
Distance from 5km something very different. Not just because restaurants, sumptuous accommodation, a
George Best
Belfast City Airport
it’s a contemporary luxurious hotel in a two bedroom penthouse, fitness suite and
classic setting. business facilities that say everything about
Distance from Belfast 0.5km
City Centre you before you even speak.
Come in and find yourself smiling as
Business centre Yes you are carefully wrapped in the kind of
Natural daylight in Yes thoughtful, welcoming personal service
meeting rooms
you thought you’d never see again.
Wheelchair accessible Yes Look around.
Total number 130
of bedrooms
Room name Theatre Classroom Boardroom Banquet Reception Floor space
(m²)
The Assembly Room 55 20 25 40 70 58.7
Conference Room East - - 14 14 - 37.6
Conference Room West - - 14 14 - 36.3
The Boardroom - - 20 20 15 37
Reception Area - - 8 - 25 34
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Galgorm Resort & Spa 136 Fenaghy Road,
Galgorm, Ballymena,
Co.Antrim BT42 1EA
T: +44 (0) 28 2588 1001
E: bswindlehurst@galgorm.com
Galgorm Resort & Spa boasts some of Ideal for Incentive Groups we offer a www.galgorm.com
the most comprehensive and flexible wide range of activities, from fishing in Contact: Beth Swindlehurst
conference and event facilities in the grounds and team-building games,
Northern Ireland. to an organised helicopter ride along the
world famous Causeway coastal route.
Set in 163 acres of lush parkland, yet only Distance from Belfast 30km
Alternatively why not reward your staff with International Airport
30 minutes from Belfast International Airport
a wine tasting session in Galgorm’s Wine Distance from 53km
and with a world class Spa and superb
Cellar? George Best
choice of dining facilities, it is the perfect Belfast City Airport
place to combine business with pleasure. At our Resort your business can escape Distance from Belfast 50km
City Centre
With an exceptional array of facilities from disruptions and your delegates can
including the 80 seat auditorium with state truly focus on the job at hand. Business centre Yes
of the art technology, the Great Hall offering Natural daylight in Yes
meeting rooms
cabaret or theatre style conferences for
up to 500 and smaller boardrooms, we Wheelchair accessible Yes
know what works to ensure effective Total number 75
of bedrooms
conferencing.
Room name Theatre Classroom Boardroom Banquet Reception Floor space
(m²)
Great Hall Lower 500 170 - 300 350 333
Great Hall Upper 500 170 - 300 350 310
Four Seasons 70 40 30 80 80 58
Auditorium 80 80 - - - 110
Titanic - - 24 20 - 40
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Great Victoria Street,
Belfast
Hastings Europa
T: +44 (0) 28 9027 1066
E: conf2@eur.hastingshotels.com
www.hastingshotels.com
Contact: Rosalyn Wilson The internationally renowned Europa Hotel The hotel is well known for its conference,
located in the heart of Belfast within the exhibition and banqueting facilities and has
city’s business and commercial districts, hosted numerous national and international
offers exceptional accommodation conferences. The recent opening of the
Distance from Belfast 26km alongside a wide variety of conference, Exhibtion Centre on the ground floor, added
International Airport
meeting and dining options. 515m2 of additional floor space which is
Distance from 5km
George Best totally flexible and can accommodate up
Belfast City Airport Having undergone major refurbishment in
to 56 exhibition stands. While on the 12th
recent years, the Europa is now the largest
Distance from Belfast 0km floor, the Penthouse Suite offers panoramic
City Centre hotel in Belfast boasting 272 bedrooms
views across the city.
Business centre Yes including the fabulous Titanic Suite and 85
Executive bedrooms.
Natural daylight in Yes The Europa also boasts two restaurants:
meeting rooms
the fabulous ground floor Causerie and the
Wheelchair accessible Yes
Piano Restaurant overlooking Great Victoria
Total number 272 Street.
of bedrooms
Room name Theatre Classroom Boardroom Banquet Reception Floor space
(m²)
Grand Ballroom 750 250 150 600 750 611
Exhibition Suite 750 300 150 - 750 550
Penthouse Suite 150 60 40 150 200 171
Dublin Suite 90 38 30 50 60 92
Rotunda Suite 50 - 28 48 50 44
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Hastings Stormont 587 Upper Newtownards Road,
Belfast BT4 3 LP
T: +44 (0) 28 9065 1066
E: conf@stor.hastingshotels.com
www.hastingshotels.com
The Stormont Hotel, located 4 miles from The hotel’s substantial car park, which is Contact: Julie Roulston
Belfast City Centre in the leafy suburbs, located within the grounds of the hotel and
overlooks the landscaped gardens of is complimentary to guests and delegates,
Stormont Castle and Parliament Buildings. offers an added incentive for meeting
planners. Distance from Belfast 26km
The contemporary hotel houses 110 International Airport
bedrooms, including a luxurious new Guests can enjoy contemporary dining Distance from 5km
Executive floor and boasts 10 conference in La Scala Bistro, or simply relax in the George Best
Belfast City Airport
suites of varying sizes within the lounge and reception area by the log
Distance from Belfast 5km
Confex Centre. In addition there are a burning fire. In addition, the David Lloyd City Centre
number of larger rooms including the Fitness Centre, which is located near to the Business centre Yes
Stormont Ballroom which is available hotel, can be used by all hotel guests on a
Natural daylight in Yes
for large meetings and gala functions complimentary basis. meeting rooms
accommodating up to 600 conference Wheelchair accessible Yes
delegates with its own private entrance,
Total number 110
reception area and bar. of bedrooms
Room name Theatre Classroom Boardroom Banquet Reception Floor space
(m²)
Stormont Ballroom 500 160 100 360 600 440
Dunmisk Suite 120 40 40 96 100 140
Barnett Suite 100 36 40 72 100 110
Knockdene Suite 50 24 24 40 50 76
Thornhill 45 24 24 32 50 55
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Castle Upton Estate,
Templepatrick BT39 ODD
Hilton Templepatrick
T: +44 (0) 28 9443 5500
E: Kelly-anne.small@hilton.com
Hilton.co.uk/templepatrick
Contact: Kelly-Anne Small The Hilton Templepatrick Hotel and Country All meeting rooms, from the extensive
Club, located 15 minutes from Belfast in Castle Upton Suite to the small and more
the Castle Upton Estate of Templepatrick, intimate boardrooms, benefit from air
offers 129 newly refurbished guest rooms, conditioning and natural daylight and are
Distance from Belfast 11km spacious public areas, an extensive equipped with in room call buttons, storage,
International Airport
Livingwell health club and an 18-hole broadband, refrigerator and cloakrooms.
Distance from 18km
George Best championship golf course.
Belfast City Airport One of the property’s unique selling points
Distance from Belfast 18km
There are ten conference and banqueting is its ability to host specialty golf events
City Centre rooms, all located on the ground floor, on its 18 hole championship golf course,
Business centre Yes which are complemented by a spacious administered and presided over by the
Natural daylight in Yes
pre-function area that includes a business hotel’s PGA professional as well as a highly
meeting rooms centre and private bar. experienced team of event organisers.
Wheelchair accessible Yes
Total number 129
of bedrooms
Room name Theatre Classroom Boardroom Banquet Reception Floor space
(m²)
Castle Upton Suite 500 160 100 340 450 392
(can be broken into
4 sections)
Lylehill Suite 150 60 45 110 200 144
(Can be broken
into 2 sections)
Donegore 50 20 22 30 40 54
Muckamore 15 - 10 12 20 24
Boardroom - - 10 12 20 21
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Holiday Inn Belfast 22 Ormeau Avenue,
Belfast
T: +44 (0) 28 9027 1719
E: siobhan.kielt@ihg.com
www.holidayinn.com/belfast
The Academy Conference Centre is The Olympic is a state-of-the-art, Contact:
perfectly suited to your business needs, conference and banqueting suite catering Siobhan Kielt, Sales Manager
with nine self-contained, purpose for up to 600 reception guests or 324
built meeting and conference suites diners. The ground floor location is unique
accommodating up to 120 delegates and flexible in that it offers direct access Distance from Belfast 32km
International Airport
theatre style. from street level, providing an ideal space
Distance from 6km
for exhibitions and product launches. George Best
Each of the conference rooms is fitted with Belfast City Airport
adjustable lighting and air conditioning and The suite sub-divides into 3 sections to
Distance from Belfast 0.1km
contains a cloakroom and easy working compliment your numbers and comes City Centre
chairs for 100% delegate comfort. The complete with natural daylight, adjustable Business centre Yes
Academy also offers a dedicated reception lighting, air conditioning, induction loop
Natural daylight in Yes
area with full business support. system and 3-phase power supply. In meeting rooms
addition Holiday Inn Belfast holds an Wheelchair accessible Yes
extensive stock of equipment on-site, Total number 170
enabling your requirements to be met of bedrooms
quickly, efficiently and cost effectively.
Room name Theatre Classroom Boardroom Banquet Reception Floor space
(m²)
Olympic Suite 550 218 N/A 324 600 372
Titanic Suite 120 58 N/A 88 150 132.9
Syrian 40 30 28 36 30 50.8
Venetian 40 30 28 36 30 50.8
Southern Cross 23 12 14 12 20 3.1
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158 Holywood Road,
Belfast
Park Avenue Hotel
T: +44 (0) 28 9065 6520
E: Events@parkavenuehotel.co.uk
www.parkavenuehotel.co.uk
Contact: Melanie Sharrad Located in the vibrant Belmont area less Add this to our busy, popular Gelston’s
than 2 miles from Belfast City Hall, The Corner bar, our Restaurant, the fitness suite
Park Avenue Hotel provides a unique and 16 conference and banqueting suites
experience for people who are tired of the catering for up to 250 people, you’ll soon
Distance from Belfast 32km usual and want something different. be enjoying your visit to Belfast in a totally
International Airport
fresh way.
Distance from 4km All 56 bedrooms have been completely
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Belfast City Airport refurbished and designed to create an The closest hotel to George Best Belfast
Distance from Belfast 4km
ultra stylish environment yet offering all City Airport or only 18 miles from Belfast
City Centre you would expect from today’s modern International Airport and 8 miles from the
Business centre Yes hotels and more - ensuring that your stay is Port of Belfast, the hotel is ideally located
Natural daylight in Yes
comfortable and enjoyable. for your trip to Belfast and offers ample free
meeting rooms car parking.
Wheelchair accessible Yes
Total number 56
of bedrooms
Room name Theatre Classroom Boardroom Banquet Reception Floor space
(m²)
Cranethorpe Suite 250 100 - 180 200 226
Oxford Suite 1 80 40 36 40 80 81
Oxford Suite 2 80 40 36 40 80 81
Oxford Suite 3 80 40 36 40 80 81
Ashwood Suite (5) 18 8 12 - - 26
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Park Plaza Belfast Belfast International Airport,
Belfast BT29 4ZY
T: +44 (0) 28 9445 7000
F: +44 (0) 28 9442 3500
E: reception@parkplazabelfast.com
www.parkplazabelfast.com
Park Plaza Belfast International Airport Each suite has air-conditioning, natural
Contact:
Hotel offers much more than a meeting daylight with black out facility plus sound
The Events Department
place. Location, facilities and service make proofed glass, wireless internet connection
Park Plaza Belfast the obvious choice for and audio visual equipment is available. Distance from Belfast 0km
conferences, corporate functions, trade fairs Conference facilities at the Park Plaza International Airport
and seminars. Belfast are incredibly flexible and functional. Distance from 32km
George Best
Park Plaza Belfast boosts 10 impressive Belfast City Airport
conference rooms, accommodating up to Distance from Belfast 27km
City Centre
250 delegates.
Business centre Yes
Natural daylight in Yes
meeting rooms
Wheelchair accessible Yes
Total number 106
of bedrooms
Room name Theatre Classroom Boardroom Banquet Reception Floor space
(m²)
Island Suite 250 140 80 140 - 227.56
Rathlin Suite 50 24 24 - - 42.25
Glandore Suite 40 24 24 - - 40.25
Aranmore Suite 30 18 24 - - 37.95
Belleek Boardroom - - 10 - - 22.44
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The Gasworks,
Cromac Place, Belfast
Radisson Blu Hotel
T: +44 (0) 28 9043 4065
E: reservations.belfast@
radissonblu.com
www.radissonblu.com/ City Centre location situated in the newly • Complimentary WIFI throughout for all
hotel-belfast regenerated area of the Gasworks. delegates
Contact: Reservations • 6km from Belfast City Airport
• Secure onsite car parking
• Within easy reach of Financial and
Distance from Belfast 27km • 120 stylish guest rooms in 2 distinct
shopping districts
International Airport styles, including business class rooms,
• Contemporary Italian filini restaurant on
Distance from 6km suites and suite 7, the largest suite in the
George Best site
Belfast City Airport city
• Hold Silver green tourism award.
Distance from Belfast 1km
• 6 meeting rooms all offering natural day
City Centre light and air-conditioning
Business centre Yes • Dedicated meeting floor
Natural daylight in Yes
meeting rooms
Wheelchair accessible Yes
Total number 120
of bedrooms
Room name Theatre Classroom Boardroom Banquet Reception Floor space
(m²)
Titanium 140 55 50 60 140 142
Steel 60 32 24 - 60 60
Colbalt 50 32 20 40 50 63.75
Zinc 40 18 20 30 40 52.5
Platinum - - 12 12 - 22
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Ramada Belfast Shaw’s Bridge,
117 Milltown Road, Belfast
T: +44 (0) 28 9092 3500
E: info@ramadabelfast.com
www.ramadabelfast.com
Set in Lagan Valley Regional Park, the Our Grand Ballroom is one of the largest Contact: Heather Sparkes
Ramada Hotel Belfast boasts a picturesque ballrooms within a hotel in Belfast facilitating
location yet only a 10 minute drive from the up to 580 guests for a Gala Dinner or
city centre. Banquet and 900 delegates theatre style.
Distance from Belfast 40km
The Ramada has one of the largest Our 120 luxurious bedrooms offer a International Airport
Conference & Banqueting facilities in selection of double rooms with king-size Distance from 8km
Northern Ireland. Our business floor has beds and twin rooms with queen-size beds George Best
Belfast City Airport
been specifically designed with the ever- as well as 4 suites. All rooms are ensuite
Distance from Belfast 4km
changing conference needs in mind, and are fully equipped with complimentary City Centre
comprising of twelve meeting rooms, with tea / coffee making facilities. The hotel also Business centre Yes
state of the art audiovisual technology boasts superb leisure facilities in LA Fitness
Natural daylight in Yes
available as well as full secretarial support. and you can choose from 3 restaurants meeting rooms
on-site. Wheelchair accessible Yes
Total number 120
of bedrooms
Room name Theatre Classroom Boardroom Banquet Reception Floor space
(m²)
Ballroom 900 300 108 550 900 702
Malone Suite 200 60 84 190 200 335
Madrona 160 80 38 120 160 173
Hemlock 90 45 30 60 90 81
Syndicate Rooms 10 4 10 8 10 19
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Fisherwick Place,
Great Victoria Street,
Jurys Inn
Belfast. BT2 7AP
T: +44 (0) 028 9053 3500
E: jurysinnbelfast@jurysinns.com
www.belfasthotels.jurysinns.com Jurys Inn is located in the heart of the Modern & bright meeting rooms are air
Contact: Suzanne Bowman city. Walking distance to Waterfront, City conditioned, have natural daylight and WIFI.
Hall, Grand Opera House, Ulster Hall & St Easily accessible to Motorways. Train
Georges Market. Odyssey and Queen’s station and bus station just 5 minutes
Distance from Belfast 30km University also close by. Close to shopping, walk. City Airport just 15 minutes drive and
International Airport
pubs & restaurants. International Airport just 40 minutes drive.
Distance from 5km
George Best Enjoy the comfort of spacious bedrooms
Belfast City Airport
with all the facilities needed to make
Distance from Belfast 0km
City Centre your stay more enjoyable such as high
Business centre No speed internet access. Our contemporary
Innfusion Restaurant caters for up to 120
Natural daylight in Yes
meeting rooms guests. Enjoy a relaxing drink in our friendly
Wheelchair accessible Yes Inntro Bar.
Total number 190
of bedrooms
Room name Theatre Classroom Boardroom Banquet Reception Floor space
(m²)
Lagan Room 30 14 16 - - 56
Murray Suite 18 12 14 - - 49
Grosvenor Suite 18 12 14 - - 49
Clarendon Suite 18 12 14 - - 49
Botanic Suite 18 12 14 - - 49
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Park Inn Belfast 4 Clarence Street West,
Belfast
T: +44 (0) 28 9067 7700
E: info.belfast@rezidorparkinn.com
www.belfast.parkinn.co.uk
Park Inn Belfast is ideally located in the Every room is fitted with individual climate Contact: Jo-Anne Crossley
heart of the city centre, near our top tourist control. Enjoy the luxurious RBG bar (Director of Sales & Marketing)
attractions, bars and restaurants and the & grill offering dining and drinks with
business district. contemporary New York style backdrop.
Take advantage of our fully equipped “Inn Distance from Belfast 30km
Within easy reach of City Hall, Ulster Hall, International Airport
Action” fitness suite, sauna and steam
Odyssey Complex, Belfast Waterfront and Distance from 6km
room.
the Grand Opera House. George Best City George Best
Belfast City Airport
Airport is only 5.5km / 10 min away. We
Distance from Belfast 0km
have 145 bright, modern, Park Inn styled City Centre
bedrooms, 10 business friendly suites and Business centre Yes
8 accessible rooms. 7 Flexible conference
Natural daylight in Yes
and meeting rooms accommodating up to meeting rooms
150 delegates. Wheelchair accessible Yes
Total number 145
of bedrooms
Room name Theatre Classroom Boardroom Banquet Reception Floor space
(m²)
Meeting Room 5 150 90 44 - 170 123
Meeting Room 7 120 54 30 - 140 98
Meeting Room 6 45 30 16 - 60 46
Meeting Room 1 36 24 16 - 40 32
Meeting Room 4 25 14 12 - 30 30
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Unique and
Unusual Venues
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Ballywalter Park, Ballywalter,
Newtownards BT22 2PP
Ballywalter Park
T: +44 (0) 28 4275 8203 /
+44 (0) 28 4275 8264 Ballywalter Park is the home of Lord & Ballywalter Park is available only for
F: +44 (0) 28 4275 8818 Lady Dunleath and has been in the family’s a limited number of events each year,
E: bd@dunleath-estates.co.uk ownership since it was built by Brian ensuring that each one is given the fullest
www.ballywalterpark.com Dunleath’s great, great great grandfather in attention to ensure complete satisfaction
Contact: Brian and Vibse Dunleath 1846. It was designed by one of Ireland’s and total success. As a matter of course,
most eminent architects, Sir Charles clients are guaranteed exclusive use of the
Lanyon, and built in the Italianate Palazzo house and the 270 acres of surrounding
style. It is situated on the Ards Peninsula, gardens and parkland during their stay.
Distance from Belfast 58km
International Airport some 18 miles from Belfast, with views
Overnight accommodation can be provided
Distance from 27km out to the Irish Sea and the Scottish Coast
in 12 highly individual twin or double
George Best beyond.
Belfast City Airport bedrooms, each with its own en-suite or
Distance from Belfast 29km The house has undergone extensive private bathroom.
City Centre
refurbishment and upgrading in recent
Business centre Yes years and it is now available as a
Natural daylight in Yes prestigious and luxurious venue for
meeting rooms
conferences, corporate dinners and
Wheelchair accessible Yes incentive events.
Room name Theatre Classroom Boardroom Banquet Reception Floor space
(m²)
Drawing Room 100 20 20 80 150 120
Inner Hall - - - - 120 130
Dining Room - - 20 24 - 76
Conservatory - - - 30 60 -
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Belfast Castle Antrim Road,
Belfast Bt15 5GR
T: +44 (0) 28 9077 6925
Belfast Castle, a Scottish Baronial style Belfast Castle has all the character and F: +44 (0) 28 9037 0228
castle built in 1870, is steeped in history charm of an historic building with no E: bcr@belfastcastle.co.uk
dating back to Victorian times. It is a compromise on luxury, the interior of the www.belfastcastle.co.uk
familiar landmark on the slopes of Cavehill castle has undergone major refurbishment Contact: Brendan Toland,
and offers panoramic views across Belfast and has been restored to its Victorian Estates Manager; Cathryn
Lough. grandeur. McOscar, Operations Manager
This spectacular location, on the slopes Belfast Castle is a unique venue and has
of Cavehill is a popular tourist attraction, become a very prestigious choice for a Distance from Belfast 28km
International Airport
although away from the busy city centre, variety of functions such as meetings,
Distance from 11km
is easily accessible from the M2/M3/M5 conferences, exhibitions and Gala George Best
motorways. fundraisers. Belfast City Airport
Distance from Belfast 7km
Owned and managed by Belfast City Free advice is offered on all types of City Centre
Council, this magnificent sandstone building function planning. Business centre No
is located in 700 acres of parkland and has
Natural daylight in Yes
its own manicured gardens. meeting rooms
Wheelchair accessible Yes
Room name Theatre Classroom Boardroom Banquet Reception Floor space
(m²)
Chichester 200 100 - 160 190 150
Donegall 80 30 30 55 75 61
Ben Madigan/ 60 30 25 55 75 67
Lanyon
Ashley 50 30 25 45 55 46
Deerpark 45 20 25 35 45 40
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2-4 University Road,
Belfast BT7 1NH
Crescent Arts Centre
T: +44 (0) 28 9024 2338
E: info@crescentarts.org The Crescent is a diverse community arts Our central location just 1 mile from the
www.crescentarts.org centre, housed in a beautiful listed building city centre, 3 miles from Belfast City Airport
Contact: Keith Acheson in the heart of the Queen’s Conservation and 15 miles from the International Airport,
area of Belfast. Originally constructed for allows easy access by air, rail, road or on
Victoria College in 1873, the tradition of foot from one of the many inner city hotels
learning at the Crescent has carried on in the area.
throughout the years. Today the Centre
The main theatre can accommodate up to
provides a wide range of arts and cultural
Distance from Belfast 24km 150 delegates, with breakout rooms and
International Airport activities for people of all ages to enjoy.
catering facilities available onsite. The
Distance from 5km
George Best The Crescent is a bright and buzzing Centre building is fully accessible with lift access to
Belfast City Airport that blends the character and charm of the all floors. On-street parking is available in
Distance from Belfast 1.5km original 1870s school building with modern the immediate area and several car parks
City Centre
day technology to provide the perfect are sited just off Botanic Avenue.
Business centre Yes environment for a conference, seminar or For enquiries and further information,
Natural daylight in Yes event. please contact the Centre.
meeting rooms
Wheelchair accessible Yes
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Grand Opera House Great Victoria Street,
Belfast
T: +44 (0) 28 9027 7738
The Grand Opera House, built in 1895 by House allows your delegates to get the E: cdonnelly@goh.co.uk
renowned theatre architect Frank Matcham most out of Belfast during their stay. www.goh.co.uk
is one of Belfast’s much loved landmarks. Be it a business meeting, conference, Contact: Claire Donnelly
A leading performance venue, Northern exhibition or banquet, the team at the
Ireland’s premiere theatre is also home to Grand Opera House will create a theatrical
state-of-the-art conferencing and hospitality experience making your event a memorable
facilities following a £10M extension and success.
redevelopment in 2006.
With high quality in-house catering, menus Distance from Belfast 19km
International Airport
Located in the heart of Belfast City on can be tailored to suit any requirement.
Distance from 4km
Great Victoria Street, the Grand Opera State-of-the-art equipment, sound and George Best
House is easily accessible by road and lighting is available as well as a professional Belfast City Airport
rail. Situated adjacent to Great Victoria team of technicians to create the bespoke Distance from Belfast 0.3km
City Centre
Street Train Station and the Europa Bus event.
Centre, the venue has excellent links to the Business centre No
If you are looking for a venue to impress or
International and City Airports as well as the Natural daylight in Yes
a location to inspire, look no further than meeting rooms
M1 and M2 motorways.
Belfast’s majestic Grand Opera House Wheelchair accessible Yes
Surrounded by many shops, bars, to offer The Perfect Stage to meet your
restaurants and hotels, the Grand Opera business needs.
Room name Theatre Classroom Boardroom Banquet Reception Floor space
(m²)
The Matcham 1060 - - - - Forestage
Auditorium 75.6
The Baby Grand 130 50 50 120 200 172.9
The Shakespeare 40 16 22 20 50 67.4
Rooms
The Boardroom - - 18 18 - 33.75
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Barnett Demesne,
Belfast BT9 5PB
Malone House
T: +44 (0) 28 9068 1246
F: +44 (0) 28 9068 2197 Malone House, a late Georgian Mansion, Since then Malone House has been used
E: mhreception@malonehouse.co.uk is set among the rolling meadows and to host a wide range of events to include
www.malonehouse.co.uk parkland of Barnett Demesne in South conferences, meetings, art exhibitions and
Contact: Ciara Glennon, Operations Belfast. Sited on a hilltop, the house private dinners. In the main function room,
Manager; Brendan Toland, Estates commands superb views over some of the the French doors lead to the flagstone patio
Manager most attractive landscape of the Lagan area and gardens outside, adding to the
Valley Regional Park. flexibility of the venue.
Distance from Belfast 27km The last owner William Barnett bequeathed Malone House is well noted for its friendly,
International Airport
Malone House and it grounds to the citizens relaxed atmosphere and the excellence
Distance from 14km
George Best of Belfast in 1946 and the grounds were of its cuisine, making it a popular meeting
Belfast City Airport opened to the public under the name of place for social and business lunches,
Distance from Belfast 6km Barnett Demesne. Malone House was morning coffee and afternoon tea.
City Centre
leased to the National Trust in the early
Business centre Yes 1970’s, It was almost totally destroyed by
Natural daylight in Yes fire in 1976 but was rebuilt by Belfast City
meeting rooms
Council and re-opened to the public in June
Wheelchair accessible Yes 1983.
Room name Theatre Classroom Boardroom Banquet Floor space
(m²)
Harberton 120 50 50 120 98
Hilsborowe 90 36 30 80 65
Hilsborowe Annex 30 18 18 40 34
Montgomerey 30 12 16 30 30
William Legge Room 65 18 24 50 60
Meeting rooms listed are a selection of those available
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S.S. Nomadic Hamilton Dock, Queens Road,
Belfast
T: +44 (0) 28 9027 7652
S.S. Nomadic is the only remaining historic Now on the prestigious Core Collection of E: info@nomadicbelfast.com
link to Titanic left afloat and is the last the National Register of Historic Vessels, www.nomadicbelfast.com
surviving White Star Vessel in the world. Nomadic has joined an elite group of just Contact: Gerry McAlinden
sixty one vessels worldwide that include the
Like the Titanic, she was built at the
world famous Cutty Sark, Mary Rose and
shipyards of Harland & Wolff in Belfast
the Royal Yacht Britannia.
nearly 100 years ago. Nomadic was
launched in 1911 and transported First and Major restoration work is currently
Second Class passengers from Cherbourg underway, which will see SS Nomadic Distance from Belfast 35km
International Airport
to the ill fated Titanic. Nearly a century restored and transformed into an
Distance from 3km
later, she has returned home to Belfast’s educational attraction and visitor centre that George Best
Hamilton Dock, in the heart of Titanic will act as a platform to promote our proud Belfast City Airport
Quarter. heritage. We look forward to welcoming you Distance from Belfast 1km
City Centre
onboard!
Business centre No
Natural daylight in Yes
meeting rooms
Wheelchair accessible Yes
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Cultra, Holywood,
Co Down BT18 0EU
Ulster Folk and Transport
T: +44 (0) 28 9042 8428
E: events@nmni.com
Museum
www.nmni.com
Contact: Suzanne Lamont / At the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum The Manor House will re-open in 2011 after
Louise Willis your guests can step back in time and a sympathetic refurbishment to restore a
uncover a way of life from 100 years ago. real country house feel. It will be ideal for
conferences, receptions and dinners for up
Discover town and countryside with
to 200 people. As a unique and unusual
cottages, farms, schools and pubic
venue we can offer many options, the
Distance from Belfast 40km buildings set in beautiful parkland. The
International Airport table below indicates some of the spaces
transport museum is bursting with majestic
Distance from 8km available but please call us to discuss your
George Best steam locomotives, horse drawn carriages,
exact requirements.
Belfast City Airport electric trams, vintage motorbikes and cars.
Distance from Belfast 11km
City Centre The Rail Gallery offers a superb setting for
Business centre No awards ceremonies and gala dinners for
Natural daylight in Yes
up to 350 people while the Folk Park has
meeting rooms unique locations for smaller gatherings.
Wheelchair accessible Yes
Room name Theatre Classroom Boardroom Banquet Reception Floor space
(m²)
Rail Gallery 500 - - 350 500 -
Cultra Manor 200 100 100 150 200 -
Ballycultra 120 - - 100 150 -
Tearoom
Ulster Folk & - - - - 5000+ -
Transport Museum
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Ulster Museum Botanic Gardens,
Belfast BT9 5AB
T: +44 (0) 28 9042 8428
E: events@nmni.com
www.nmni.com
The Ulster Museum is Northern Ireland’s The lecture theatre can accommodate up Contact: Suzanne Lamont /
Treasure House of the past and present. to 200 people while offering state of the Louise Willis
This recently refurbished listed building is art audio visual facilities. Guests will be
home to a rich collection of art, history and entertained in stunning, unusual spaces
natural sciences. while enjoying the history and culture of
Northern Ireland.
Your guests could enjoy a world renowned Distance from Belfast 24km
International Airport
collection of Irish art, come face to face with Our caterers will work with you to develop
Distance from 10km
dinosaurs and meet an Ancient Egyptian the perfect menu for your event. As a George Best
Mummy. unique and unusual venue we can offer Belfast City Airport
many options, the table below indicates Distance from Belfast 1.5km
This stunning museum offers superb City Centre
some of the spaces available but please
spaces for gala dinners, awards
call us to discuss your exact requirements. Business centre No
ceremonies, receptions for up to 1800
Natural daylight in Yes
people and conferences. meeting rooms
Wheelchair accessible Yes
Room name Theatre Classroom Boardroom Banquet Reception Floor space
(m²)
Welcome Area 200 - - 150 300 -
Lecture Theatre 200 - - - - -
Belfast Room 80 50 40 70 100 -
Galleries - - - Up to 400 - -
Ulster Museum - - - - 1800 -
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Bedford Street,
Belfast BT2 7FF
Ulster Hall
T: +44 (0) 28 9033 4400
E: jennifer.patterson@ Designed by local architect WJ Barre Together the spectacular Grand Hall,
waterfront.co.uk the Ulster Hall opened in 1862 and has featuring the Mulholland Grand Organ, and
www.ulsterhall.co.uk an unrivalled reputation for outstanding the stunning Group space, offer unique and
Contact: Jennifer Patterson events. One of Northern Ireland’s artistic memorable settings for any event. A suite
and cultural landmarks, this Victorian of new purpose built meeting rooms adds to
masterpiece provides a unique and enviable the flexibility of this grand venue.
backdrop for any event.
With all the benefits of a prime city centre
Distance from Belfast 30km Recently refurbished to the highest location, the Ulster Hall can meet every
International Airport
standards, adding modern features yet requirement and the in-house technical and
Distance from 5km
George Best retaining all of its original character, the events management team provide all the
Belfast City Airport Ulster Hall offers a range of flexible meeting support you need to deliver a memorable
Distance from Belfast 0km and exhibition spaces. Whether for 10 or and successful event.
City Centre
1000 delegates, the multi-purpose facilities
Business centre No are equally suitable for conferences,
Natural daylight in Yes exhibitions or gala dinners.
meeting rooms
Wheelchair accessible Yes
Room name Theatre Classroom Boardroom Banquet Reception Floor space
(m²)
Grand Hall 1,000 250 - 340 - 475
Group Space 100 60 60 100 - 100
Meeting Room 1 40 18 22 30 - 35
Meeting Rooms 2&5 30-40 18 22 30 - 40
Conductor Room - - 6 - - 8
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Academic Venues
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University Square,
Belfast
Queen’s University
T: +44 (0) 28 9097 5047
E: eventus@qub.ac.uk Queen’s University Belfast lies at the heart Queen’s boasts a number of events spaces,
www.queenseventus.com of South Belfast only one mile from the city which are ideal for gala dinner and drinks
Contact: Fionnuala Lavery, centre. receptions. The historic Great Hall is the
Sales Executive ideal venue for corporate dinners and there
The University regularly hosts conferences
is a choice of comfortable, welcoming
and meetings and offers a range of fully
venues for drinks receptions. Queen’s
equipped lecture theatres and function
Distance from Belfast 32km benefits from high quality catering which is
spaces such as the Sir William Whitla Hall
International Airport provided on-site and offers menus to suit all
which can host 1200 people. These large
Distance from 7km requirements.
George Best spaces are complemented by seminar
Belfast City Airport rooms as well as smaller rooms for break In addition, over 1000 en-suite single
Distance from Belfast 2km out sessions. bedrooms and 500 standard rooms are
City Centre
available for delegates outside of term time
Business centre Yes at Elms Village, a 10 minute walk from the
Natural daylight in Yes main campus.
meeting rooms
Wheelchair accessible Yes
Total number of rooms 1,000
Room name Theatre Classroom Boardroom Banquet Reception Floor space
(m²)
Sir William 1200 317 - 350 600 551
Whitla Hall (stage area
additional
86.9)
Great Hall 180 - - 150 240 232
Canada Room / 80 - 38 60-70 100 103
Council Chamber 117
Senate Room 50 - 35 35 - 83
Old Staff Common 40 - 16 40 70 76
Room
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Stranmillis University College Stranmillis Road,
Belfast, BT9 5DY
T: +44 (0) 28 9038 4251
Set on site of great natural beauty – with • Wired and wireless Internet access E: hospitality@stran.ac.uk
46 acres of woodland and wildlife yet only complimentary in conference rooms and www.stran.ac.uk
half an hour away from Belfast International bedrooms. Contact: Sarah Crawford
Airport, 10 minutes from Belfast City Airport • 465 bedrooms - 407 standard single
and less than 2 miles from Belfast City study rooms, all with wash hand basins.
Centre. 58 ensuite bedrooms (48 single, 4
disabled, 6 double/twin ensuite). Distance from Belfast 27km
Our remarkable facilities consist of:
Available for booking during college International Airport
• A wide variety of conference rooms, vacations, with limited availability during Distance from 8km
the college term. George Best
ranging from boardroom style for 12 Belfast City Airport
people to theatre style for 400 people. • Self-service catering for 280 in “Chatz”
Distance from Belfast 3km
• Conference facilities including while the adjacent Fine Dining Room has City Centre
state-of-the-art audio visual equipment seating for 126. Business centre Yes
such as interactive whiteboards and Natural daylight in Yes
ceiling mounted data projectors. meeting rooms
Wheelchair accessible Yes
Total number of rooms 465
Room name Theatre Exam Boardroom Banquet Reception Floor space
(m²)
College Hall 400 200 - - - 360
Drama Theatre 269 - - - - 156
Conference Hall 200 80 - - 150 162
Lecture Theatre 105 105 - - - 100
Seminar Room 25 25 24 - - 70
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Activites
Life HQ,
The Grange Yard,
The Forest Park,
LIFE
Castlewellan,
County Down,
Northern Ireland BT31 9BU
T: 084 4770 5477 (local rate)
E: iwant@onegreatadventure.com
www.onegreatadventure.com
Contact: Martin McMullan
Thanks for taking the time out to read and Just as our new brand has grown to be a
considering bringing a little bit of ‘Life’ to market leader so to have the extent of our
your team. services we offer you. As we say ‘from the
growing up to the growing out’ we want
Just to explain, Life is our exciting new
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solutions that we offer…
Our new brand is simply to give you a real
feel for the core reasons of our existence, Fun Motivational Activities, indoors or out,
namely; People, and our belief in them, such as our Street Games! Innovative
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our World and everyone and everything as our City based Digital Photography
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Audio-visual
60 Gowdystown Road,
Dromore BT25 1NS
T: +44 (0) 28 9269 3122
Moonlighting
E: sales@moonlighting-ni.co.uk
www.moonlighting-ni.co.uk
Contact: Brian O’Neill
Moonlighting is Ireland’s only NICEIC Moonlighting offer an extensive stock of
registered sound and lighting company sound and lighting equipment for hire and
specialising in events and has been in conjunction with its trading partners can
operating for the last 25 years. offer event management, set building and
video/graphic production and can offer a
Moonlighting can provide all technical
package tailored to suit each individual
requirements and stage management,
client’s need.
having resourced events ranging from
large presidential visits and landmark For more comprehensive information
political announcements to small personal about the company visit
conferences. www.moonlighting-ni.co.uk
The Ulster Orchestra are just one of the
company’s prestigious clients.
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Audio-visual
Conlavon House,
Belfast BT5 6QR
T: +44 (0) 28 9079 3000
NIAVAC
E: ets@niavac.com
www.niavac.com
Contact: Mark Hamilton
the event AV experts
(Event Technical Manager)
When it comes to making the right House, Titanic Quarter, Diageo, Department
impression at an exhibition or conference; of Agriculture at Causeway Exchange and
planning, good management and the right Altnagelvin Hospital.
technical support are crucial.
Managing Director James Conlon
Belfast-based firm NIAVAC are the says: “Knowledge and service are the
province’s leader in the field of integrated cornerstones of our business. Our team has
audio visual technology; they understand unrivalled experience in all types of events
what it takes to deliver a successful coupled with expert equipment knowledge,
conference or event. all of which is delivered in a dependable
and highly professional manner with a ‘can
NIAVAC’s clients – including SMEs, private
do’ attitude.”
and public sector organisations – trust them
to deliver. NIAVAC has a modern showroom on Prince
Regent Road, demonstrating projectors,
The event technical services team
plasma screens, digital signage, interactive
support press conferences, exhibitions,
whiteboards and video conferencing tools.
concerts and other business events and
For more information on conferencing
regularly work with event/conference
and event technical services tel 028 9079
managers including West Belfast Festival,
3000, visit www.niavac.com or call into the
The Balmoral Show and Down Royal
showroom at Conlavon House, 5 Prince
Racecourse. Other recent conference and
Regent Road, Belfast.
communication installations include Titanic
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Design and Print
10 Dargan Crescent,
Duncrue Road,
Belfast BT3 9JP
FireIMC
T: +44 (0) 28 9077 4388
E: info@fireimc.com
www.fireimc.com
Contact: Marc Casey
FireIMC is one of the most successful FireIMC is a full service marketing agency
marketing communication companies in specialising in design and print. We design
Ireland. We place customer insight and and manage the production of exhibition
interaction at the heart of everything we do. material including stands, backdrops and
By delivering work that creates two-way banners as well as producing leaflets,
channels of communication, we don’t just conference schedules, guides, promotional
launch one-off marketing campaigns, we merchandise and stationery for conference
start conversations. delegate packs.
So while traditional media might kick-off
the conversation, you’ll always find an
interactive element to our work, such as the
latest web or mobile initiatives to connect
with our customers. Good creative gets
people talking and taking action, and that’s
what we’re all about.
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Professional Conference Organisers
1 Dublin Road,
Belfast BT2 7HB
T: +44 (0) 28 9023 5001
Creative Events (NI) Ltd
E: info@creativeevents.co.uk
www.creativeevents.co.uk
Contact: John Barbour-McMullen
or Marie Penney
The focus for Creative Events (NI) Ltd is We provide exceptional administrative
on leading, not following. We have been support including processing of
adding value for clients since 1998 and our abstract submissions, accepting online
standards have become the benchmark registrations and offering complete
for others. Our clients include blue chip financial management. We also take full
organisations across the private, public and responsibility for the technical delivery of
voluntary sectors. each event.
We are one of the longest established, Your project will be managed personally by
most experienced, conference and event the directors of the company who each hold
management companies based in Northern full membership of the Association of British
Ireland. We organise local and international Professional Conference Organisers. You
conferences as well as gala awards events will always be dealing with seasoned and
throughout Ireland and the UK. experienced practitioners who provide high
quality input.
We contribute to every aspect of your event
including strategic E-marketing and web
promotion.
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Professional Conference Organisers
9 Wellington Park, Malone Road,
Belfast BT9 6DJ
T: +44 (0) 28 9066 4020
Happening
E: info@happen.co.uk
www.happen.co.uk
Contact: Jacinta Scannell
or Anne Doherty
Established in 1995, Happening specialises • Conference and event management
in conference and exhibition management • Sponsorship management
and marketing, tailored to meet the needs of • Abstract management – on-line submission
you the customer. and review, poster design and production
• Exhibition design, co-ordination and sales
With dynamic teams in Belfast, Dublin,
• Delegate management and registration
Liverpool and London, we offer a professional
• Budget preparation and management
range of services that will successfully
• Venue selection and styling
communicate your objectives through a
• Literature development
creative, skilled and cooperative approach
• Technical production
which has been built on our commitment to
• Stage design
the highest standards of best practice.
• Speaker liaison
We work with all levels of budget so please • Transport
don’t hesitate to contact us to see how we • Tour programmes - pre, post and partner
can help to make your next event a success. tours
• Accommodation advice and free
Happening is a multi-disciplined company accommodation booking service
providing full event management and • Marketing, Sales and promotion including
communication solutions for all types of website design and production of e-zines
events. Whether you need a full event
management service or wish to pick and mix Our Association Management Service
from our extensive list of services, our team supports societies, associations, trade
will support you from concept to delivery organisations and the not for profit sector by
including: providing a fully outsourced management
service to help maintain and develop your
membership and grow your organisation.
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Hanwood House,
Pavilions Office Park,
Kinnegar,
Morrow Communications
Holywood BT18 9JQ
T: +44 (0) 28 9039 3837
E: mail@morrowcommunications.com
www.morrowcommunications.com
Contact: Anne Jamison
Morrow Communications’ dedicated event Having orchestrated many of NI’s
management team has been delivering landmark events including the major
superior events for over 15 years. 2008 US:NI Investment Conference as
well as international conferences for the
During this time the true testament of
Commonwealth Valuation Agencies and
our professionalism and commitment
the Virtual Global Taskforce, (an amalgam
to exceptional conference and event
of international police forces fighting
management has been those clients who
online child abuse), we understand the
keep coming back year after year. We have
complexities of large-scale events, and
enjoyed such long established relationships
more importantly how best to deliver them.
with Invest Northern Ireland, the Northern
Ireland Tourist Board, Belfast City Council Our conference experience covers
and the Department for Employment international tourism, investment, health,
& Learning. Challenged to improve on security, ICT, skills, renewable energy,
their previous events, we have always property and academia. Visit www.
succeeded in raising the bar to deliver morrowcommunications.com/events to see
memorable occasions with real audience illustrations of that experience in action.
impact.
Offering the full range of event services
Much of our event experience has delivered and with offices in both Belfast and Dublin
for international audiences where we we draw on our Europe wide experience
have successfully designed and managed to deliver best in class events. Our team
complex events involving conference of professional event specialists are also
programmes, exhibitions and associated backed by award winning PR and Audio-
hospitality schedules. Visual Production services offering a one-
stop shop if necessary.
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Tours
30 Massey Court
Belfast BT4 3GJ
T: +44 (0) 28 9076 0320
CS Lewis Literary Tours
M: +44 (0) 781 692 6186
E: sandysm1th@hotmail.co.uk
Contact: Sandy Smith
The world knows Clive Staples Lewis as CS CS Lewis would be proud to have his story
Lewis the creative mind that produced the related by Sandy Smith. Sandy is a true story
Chronicles of Narnia, but few people know teller in the age old tradition of the bards
him as the prolific intellect who was also an of Ireland; he weaves the story of ‘Jack’
academic, medievalist, literary critic, essayist, like a great maestro! This captivating and
lay theologian and Christian apologist. inspiring story provides an excellent break
from a packed conference agenda, opening
Lewis was born and grew up here in Belfast
up a world of adventure and imagination
and that is where the tour begins. It is here
that will enthral, astound and motivate
in the city of his birth that ‘Jack’ as he was
your delegates. We can adapt the tour to
known to his friends was first influenced;
meet your needs and conference timetable
it was here that the seeds of Narnia, The
or provide an extended tour to entertain
Screwtape Letters and the Space Trilogy
partners during the day.
amongst a great many other works both
fiction and non-fiction were sown in that
young impressionable mind.
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Travel and Transport
Belfast City Airport,
Belfast
T: +44 (0) 9024 1188 (opt 4)
bmi
E: Brenda.morgan@flybmi.com
www.flybmi.com
Contact: Brenda Morgan
bmi is the leading airline flying from London As a member of the Star Alliance, bmi also
Heathrow to Belfast providing seven flights offers worldwide connections and has a
a day between one of the world’s most range of codeshare flights with many airline
important airports and the centrally based partners.
George Best Belfast City Airport.
For the eighteenth year in succession bmi
bmi provides a full range of value for money has won the prestigious ‘Best UK Domestic
fares to suit the conference market and Airline’ award once again demonstrating
specifically tailored to the international the airline’s outstanding performance and
traveller flying into Belfast. With seven reinforcing continued commitment to their
rotations a day into Belfast City Airport, passengers.
only a ten-minute drive into Belfast’s
City Centre, bmi are delighted to offer
delegates a special discount on a range
of flights, please contact a member of
the Belfast Convention Bureau team on
conferencebook@belfastvisitor.com for
more details.
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Travel and Transport
Coach and Bus Hire:
call Ulsterbus 028 9033 7006
call Metro 028 9045 8484
Group Travel by Train:
Call NIR Travel 028 9024 2420 Translink
T: +44 (0) 28 9066 6630
www.translink.co.uk
Translink is the main provider of public
transport services in Northern Ireland. It
provides integrated travel solutions that are
attractive, sustainable and good value.
Metro, Ulsterbus, NI Railways and
Enterprise are the brand names for
Translink’s bus and rail services throughout
Northern Ireland and cross-border.
Translink operate the largest private hire
fleet of vehicles in Northern Ireland, ranging
from mini buses to luxury coaches. Groups
can also travel by train with discounts of
up to 15% and free seat reservations for
organised groups of 10 or more.
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Travel and Transport
16 Wellington Park,
Belfast
T: +44 (0) 28 9080 9080
Value Cabs
www.valuecabs.co.uk
Contact: Paul McCausland
(Sales + Marketing Exec)
Valuecabs operate a collection service from On arrival the driver will escort you to their
Belfast International Airport and George vehicle for a comfortable transfer to your
Best Belfast City Airport from all flights. destination.
On arrival our uniformed drivers will meet For collections at either Belfast International
you either at the information desk in the Airport or George Best Belfast City Airport
arrivals area or outside at the pick up point Value Cabs offer normal 4 seat taxis, 6/7/8
adjacent to the short stay car park. seat vehicles, wheelchair friendly vehicles
and prestige chauffeur driven cars from our
Our dispatch staff monitor flight arrival
fleet of over 600 drivers.
information for any delays and adjust the
pick up times of bookings to reduce waiting
time as much as possible.
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Beyond Belfast
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Lisburn
Set in the beautiful Lagan Valley, the Golf
Lisburn area covers 174 square miles Don’t worry about whether to play the
of contrasting scenery from the gentle front nine or the back nine – Lisburn
drumlins of the open countryside to its has nine different golf courses catering
many picturesque towns and villages. to all levels of player and every taste
The City centre still retains many imaginable in the game. So get teed up
architectural buildings and streets and away you go!
dating from the 18th century but it is
also a lively bustling modern city. Visit
No visit to Lisburn is complete without a
Shop night at the races, and visitors can enjoy
Discover the antique shops in the hospitality facilities at the Drumbo
Ballinderry, Lambeg and Hillsborough, Park Greyhound Stadium or the
which complement the major High prestigious Down Royal Racecourse.
Street retail outlets and family Another Lisburn treasure is the Hilden
businesses in the centre of Lisburn. Brewery, Ireland’s Oldest Independent
Hillsborough is also home to an 18th- Brewery and its Tap Room Restaurant,
century mansion which is now the a unique venue which can be privately
official residence of the Secretary of for hired any event from barbecues to
State for Northern Ireland. Visitors can formal dining.
take guided tours and see the State
Drawing Room and Dining Rooms, For the latest events and details of
silver from HMS Nelson, the extensive visitor attractions in Lisburn visit
rose garden and Europe’s largest
www.visitlisburn.com
rhododendron bush.
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North Down
Shopping in North Down Business Facilities in North Down
North Down is not only a thriving The Old Inn in Crawfordsburn combines
shopping destination offering a four hundred years of history with
wonderful mix of high street stores and modern business facilities which
out of town shopping, cool independent have the capacity to cater for from
retailers, boutiques, cafés and salons; 2-100 delegates, while the exlcusive
it’s also a warm and captivating place Clandeboye Estate offers private
offering the perfect escape for the whole conferencing opportunities and
family whatever the season. incentives packages in its stunning
grounds. Marine Court Hotel in Bangor
Why not take a walk around the thriving has conference facilities and three
shopping district of Bangor’s Main spacious Banqueting Suites, which
Street and High Street; home to many can be adapted to meet individual
high street stores and independent requirements and cater for parties of
retailers, whilst enjoying the fantastic up to 300. SIGNAL Business Growth
views over Bangor Marina. Or maybe Centre is just 20 minutes from the
you will discover the charm of some of centre of Belfast and provides state of
Holywood’s cafés, bars and restaurants the art, purpose-built conference rooms,
for casual gastro pub lunches or refined the latest AV equipment and technicians
fine dining. offering full support and assistance.
Walking in North Down For the latest events and details of
You can’t come to North Down without visitor attractions in North Down visit
visiting the North Down Coastal path,
www.northdown.gov.uk
stretching from Holywood to Portavoe, it
has historic and natural features adding
interest to every step and making it the
perfect place to relax and enjoy the
striking landscape that Bangor has to
offer.
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Newtownabbey
Get Out and About Business Facilities
Newtownabbey’s natural landscape Meet at the Mill offers business and
makes it an ideal location for all sorts conferencing facilities within a restored
of sporting activities and outdoor 18th century linen mill. The refurbished
pursuits. Jordanstown Loughshore meeting rooms combine original features
and Hazelbank Park provide some of and arched windows with contemporary
the best shoreline walks and cycles furniture and state of the art audiovisual
around Belfast Lough where spectacular equipment. The rooms are ideal for
numbers of birds feed along the coast training sessions, meetings, gala
between Belfast and Whiteabbey, many dinners, product launches and corporate
on the mudflats and others immediately hospitality.
offshore. Newtownabbey is also a great
place to fish. Coarse fishing is available Meet at The Mill also hosts a new
on the Sixmilewater River while Straid 400 auditorium, which offers excellent
Fishery and Tildarg Fishery both offer facilities for productions, performances
trout fishing. and events. Set in parkland only 15
minutes from Belfast City Centre, the
On the Greens facilities have easy access, excellent
Newtownabbey has golf courses for all transport links, and ample free parking.
abilities. If it’s practice and tuition you
need then the professionals at Ballyearl For the latest events and details of
or Greenacres will do their best to sort visitor attractions in Newtownabbey
out your swing before letting you out visit
for some target practice on the driving
www.newtownabbey.gov.uk
range. The 18 hole parkland courses
at Ballyclare and Greenacres and the
9 hole course at Burnfield provide
challenging golf in the rolling County
Antrim countryside.
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Carrickfergus
Carrickfergus, better known as Carrick Business
to the locals, is one of the oldest For the business tourist, Carrickfergus
towns in Northern Ireland dating boasts a number of established hotels,
back over 1000 years. Carrickfergus restaurants and attractions all within
is a great destination for visitors, walking distance of the historic town
whether business or pleasure. Within centre. Clarion Hotel has a dedicated
a beautiful surrounding environment, business events team on hand and a
just 10 miles north of Belfast and easy number of different rooms available,
commuting between airports and ports, while, a striking feature of the landscape
Carrickfergus offers a unique heritage from land, sea and air, Carrickfergus
location with Belfast Lough to the east Castle is renowned throughout
and hills to the west the town is also Northern Ireland and is also available to
one of the first stops on the Causeway conference and incentive planners for
Coastal Route. private hire.
History and Heritage Flame: The Gasworks Museum of
The Museum & Civic Centre features Ireland is Ireland’s sole surviving coal
material from the Council’s own civic gasworks. The Museum is an excellent
collection, together with Carrickfergus venue for smaller conferences or
related material on loan from both meetings and is available for private
private and national collections are on hire.
display.
For the latest events and details of
The Andrew Jackson Cottage highlights visitor attractions in Carrickfergus
Carrickfergus’ strong American and visit
Ulster-Scots connections. Beside the www.carrickfergus.gov.uk
Jackson Cottage is an exhibition centre
dedicated to the US Rangers, the elite
American army regiment stationed in
the Borough during World War II.
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Causeway Coast & Glens
County Antrim’s Causeway Coastal Dunluce Castle is sited dramatically
Route runs north from Larne, an close to the edge of a headland, along
area whose breathtaking and rugged the North Antrim coast. Surrounded
coastline merges into the romantic by jaw dropping coastal scenery, this
landscape of its deep silent glens medieval castle stands where an early
and lush forest parks that is itself the Irish fort was once built and where its
gateway to the Nine Glens of Antrim, history can be traced back to early
with Glenariff Forest Park at its heart. Christians and Vikings. Visit and take a
There are stunning and justifiably peek at medieval Irish life!
celebrated scenic locations dotted all
around Causeway Coast and Glens: Or visit Mussenden Temple which dates
places you will almost certainly want from 1785, located in the beautiful
to see and experience. There are also surroundings of Downhill Demesne
hundreds of lesser-known yet just as near Castlerock. It perches on a
impressive scenes for visitors in search 120ft cliff top, high above the Atlantic
of tranquillity. Ocean on the north-western coast of
Northern Ireland, offering spectacular
On the northern coast you’ll find the views westwards over Downhill Strand
Giant’s Causeway, a striking basalt rock towards County Donegal.
formation, which Northern Ireland’s only
world heritage site. And don’t miss the For further information visit
world famous Bushmills Distillery and www.causewaycoastandglens.com
the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge over
a 23m-deep and 20m-wide chasm to
Carrick Island, from where you can
enjoy an uninterrupted view across to
Rathlin Island and Scotland.
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Of course, there’s more than enough to Down
keep business visitors and conference County Down is home to the
delegates entertained in the city, but if picturesque Mountains of Mourne, with
you venture further a field your efforts Slieve Donard the highest peak rising
are sure to be rewarded. Belfast is the to a height of 848 metres. To the east
gateway to exploring Northern Ireland of the city, the Ards Peninsula forms
and beyond the city lies spectacular a barrier between the sea and an
mountain and coastal scenery, in a land almost land locked Strangford Lough.
of ancient myth and legend. And the With a history spanning 7000 years,
best part is that much of it is within an County Down has many important
hour’s drive from Belfast. archaeological sites and ancient
monuments and is known the world
Antrim over as the burial place of St Patrick.
Home to the famous green glens on
Antrim, this county is full of unspoilt But for all its tranquil, outstanding
scenery, secluded bays and countless natural beauty, Down is also the
forms of wildlife along the Lower destination for lively outdoor activities.
Bann River. Visitors can take a cruise Bryansford and Tollymore are centres
on Lough Neagh aboard the Maid for outdoor adventure where visitors
of Antrim, a purpose built pleasure can find pony-trekking, bouldering,
cruiser recently restored to its former canoeing, abseiling, hill walking
glory, enjoy the dramatic scenery and even Ireland’s only mountain
of the Causeway Coastal Route or boarding facility! Both Tollymore and
explore Glenariff Forest Park to see the Castlewellan have outstanding forest
spectacular waterfalls along the unique parks.
Waterfall Walkway.
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Armagh its Mall, a fine example of Georgian
It may be the smallest of Northern elegance that was once the City’s
Ireland’s six counties, but Armagh racecourse, and is now lined by elegant
certainly has no shortage of history, houses and leafy trees. Armagh City
culture and scenic landscapes. Known is perhaps best known for its rich
as the ‘Orchard County’, owing to the Christian heritage, however, and many
rich apple growing country centred of its attractions reflect this aspect of its
around Loughgall in the north, each history.
May the countryside comes alive
with the colour of the pink flowers on Fermanagh
the apple trees and an annual Apple Fermanagh is county defined by water,
Blossom Festival celebrates the start of so it is no surprise that it is the aquatic
the season. entertainment capital of Ireland, where
visitors can island-hop via waterbus,
Armagh’s Navan Fort is thought to have hire a boat and fish along the way or
been an ancient pagan ceremonial see how far they get cruising down the
site and the earliest capital of Ulster. 500-mile Shannon-Erne Waterway.
It comprises a large circular earthwork
surrounding the summit of a drumlin Fermanagh is also excellent cycling
hill and has been the site of some country with routes of varying lengths
fascinating archaeological discoveries. and difficulties through stunning
The newly refurbished Navan Centre, lakeland scenery. And don’t forget the
explores the rich history and legends of Marble Arch Caves and Geopark – a
the area. natural underground world of rivers,
fascinating waterfalls, winding passages
Armagh City, too, is rich in heritage. and towering chambers.
One of its best-known features is
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Derry Sperrins
Derry is home to beautiful landscapes The Sperrins, situated in Co. Tyrone
and important historical buildings and Co. Derry, are the largest and least
including the famous City Walls of explored mountain range in Northern
Derry and the Mussenden Temple. Ireland and one of Ireland’s premiere
Derry city is a 6th Century city full of eco-tourism destinations, with rivers
history, culture and creativity. The city teaming with life, mountains, valleys,
has a wealth of museums, galleries forests, lakes, and outdoor pursuits.
and theatres – highlights include the Whether you visit the Beaghmore
Tower Museum, the Museum of Free Stone Circles for a glimpse into the
Derry, the Harbour Museum and the area’s ancient past, relax with a holistic
Workhouse Museum. treatment at Angel Sanctuary Healing
Centre or enjoy a hike in Drum Manor
There are also thriving musical and Forest Park, the Sperrins make for an
literary scenes to enjoy as well as unforgettable experience.
Cruise Boat Tours and Inner City
Walking Tours where visitors can Tyrone
relive the city’s past. Or, for peace and With its scenic, windswept hills, Tyrone
tranquillity, visit the deciduous forests at has a special appeal for walkers, who
Banagher and Ness Wood, where the can then hang up their rucksacks in the
Burntollet River flows over the highest Gortin Village hostel and relax after a
waterfalls in Northern Ireland. day’s hiking in the congenial main street
pubs. Don’t miss out on a trip to the
Ulster American Folk Park, an outdoor
museum which chronicles the story of
emigration during the eighteenth and
nineteenth centuries, bringing to life the
various aspects of the emigrant’s tale
on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Regional Venue
Listings
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Venue Name Tel No. Email address Web address Business facilities
Carrickfergus
Clarion Hotel +44 (0)28 9336 4556 info@clarioncarrick.com www.clarioncarrick.com 8-600 delegates
Coast Road Hotel +44 (0)28 9335 1021 info@coastroadhotel.co.uk www.coastroadhotel.co.uk 30-100 delegates
Knockagh Lodge +44 (0)28 9086 1444 info@knockaghlodge.com www.knockaghlodge.com 20-350 delegates
carrickfergusnorthernireland.pti@
Premier Inn +44 (0)28 9335 6420 www.premierinn.com -
whitbread.com
Newtownabbey
Corrs Corner Hotel +44 (0)28 9084 9221 info@corrscorner.com www.corrscorner.com 20-200 delegates
Chimney Corner Hotel +44 (0)28 9084 4925 info@chimneycorner.co.uk www.chimneycorner.co.uk up to 250 delegates
www.newtownabbey.gov.uk/
Meet at the Mill +44 (0)28 9034 0205 ufay@newtownabbey.gov.uk 10-175 delegates
business/meetatthemill.asp
Lisburn
Balmoral Hotel +44 (0)28 9030 1234 info@balmoralhotelbelfast.co.uk www.balmoralhotelbelfast.co.uk 10-400 delegates
Ballymac Hotel +44 (0)28 9264 8313 info@ballymachotel.co.uk www.ballymac.com 2-200 delegates
Beechlawn Hotel +44 (0)28 9060 2010 info@beechlawnhotel.com www.beechlawnhotel.com 10-450 delegates
Premier Inn Hotel 0870 111 2894 cathy.waddell@whitbread.com www.premierinn.com 20 delegates
North Down
Clandeboye Lodge Hotel +44 (0)28 9185 2500 info@clandeboyelodge.co.uk www.clandeboyelodge.com 5-450 delegates
Culloden Estate and Spa +44 (0)28 9039 3010 res@cull.hastingshotels.com www.hastingshotels.com 10-600 delegates
Marine Court Hotel +44 (0)28 9145 1100 marinecourt@btconnect.com www.marinecourthotel.net 2-300 delegates
The Old Inn +44 (0)28 9185 3255 info@theoldinn.com www.theoldinn.com 8-120 delegates
Royal Hotel +44 (0)28 9127 1866 royalhotelbangor@aol.com www.royalhotelbangor.com 2-150 delegates
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Company Tel No. Web address Email
Academic Venue
Queen’s University +44 (0)28 9033 5005 www.qub.ac.uk donna.convery@qub.ac.uk
Stranmillis University College +44 (0)28 9038 4251 www.stran-ni.ac.uk c.nesbitt@stran.ac.uk
Activity Provider
+44 (0)28 9185 2111
Ireland Off Road Experience www.irelandoffroadexperience.com info@ni-offroad.com
+44 (0)870 264 4457
The Life HQ +44 (0)844 770 5477 www.onegreatadventure.com info@interactiveteambuilding.com
Peak Discovery Group +44 (0)28 4372 3933 www.peakdiscovery.eu ni@pd-group.eu
Arts/ Entertainment Venue
An Droichead +44 (0)28 9028 8818 www.androichead.com eolas@androichead.com
Belfast Print Workshop +44 (0)28 9023 1323 www.belfastprintworkshop.org.uk info@belfastprintworkshop.org.uk
Black Box +44 (0)28 9024 4400 www.blackboxbelfast.com sarah@blackboxbelfast.com
Crescent Arts Centre +44 (0)28 9024 2338 www.crescentarts.org info@crescentarts.org
Grand Opera House +44 (0)28 9024 0411 www.goh.co.uk mhood@goh.co.uk
Lyric Theatre +44 (0)28 9038 1081 www.lyrictheatre.co.uk info@lyrictheatre.co.uk
Movie House Cinemas +44 (0)28 9024 5700 www.moviehouse.co.uk enquiries@moviehouse.co.uk
Moving on Music Ltd +44 (0)28 9024 8818 www.movingonmusic.co.uk info@movingonmusic.co.uk
Odeon Belfast +44 (0)28 9033 3423 www.odeon.co.uk odeon.belfast@odeonuk.com
Old Museum Arts Centre +44 (0)28 9023 5053 www.oldmuseumartscentre.org info@oldmuseumartscentre.org
Ormeau Baths Gallery +44 (0)28 9032 1402 www.ormeaubaths.co.uk info@ormeaubaths.co.uk
QUB Culture and Arts Division +44 (0)28 9097 1345 www.belfastfestival.com r.gaston@qub.ac.uk
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Queen's Film Theatre (QFT) +44 (0)28 9097 1345 www.queensfilmtheatre.com m.b.kelly@qub.ac.uk
Storm Cinemas +44 (0)28 9073 9134 www.stormcinemas.co.uk
Ulster Hall +44 (0)28 9032 3900 www.ulsterhall.co.uk sadliern@waterfront.co.uk
Audio Visual
Corporate AV Hire +44 (0)845 643 0365 www.corporate-av-hire.co.uk admin@corporate-av-hire.co.uk
Focus Audio Visual +44 (0)787 400 6777 www.focusav.co.uk roy@focusav.co.uk
NIAVAC LTD +44 (0)28 9079 3000 www.niavac.com info@niavac.com
Saville Audio Visual +44 (0)28 9077 2772 www.saville-av.com belfast.hire@saville-av.com
Car/Taxi/Coach/Cycle Hire
1st Klass Family Fun +44 (0)28 9442 1954 www.1stklassfamilyfun.co.uk info@1stklassfamilyfun.co.uk
Airporter +44 (0)28 7126 9996 www.airporter.co.uk info@airporter.co.uk
Argus Car Hire +44 (0)870 625 1234 www.arguscarhire.com info@arguscarhire.com
Avis Rent-A-Car +44 (0)28 9024 0404 www.avis.co.uk pamela.hamilton@avis.co.uk
Chambers Coach Hire +44 (0)28 8674 8152 www.coachireland.com liam@coachireland.com
Citi Cabs NI +44 (0)28 9066 5566 www.citicabsni.com info@citicabsni.com
Enterprise Rent A Car +44 (0)28 9084 3749 www.enterprise.com mary.mcgowan@erac.com
Fonacab +44 (0)28 9033 3333 www.fonacab.com info@fonacab.com
McConvey Cycles +44 (0)28 9033 0322 www.mcconveycycles.com shop@mcconveycycles.com
Value Cabs +44 (0)28 9080 9080 www.valuecabs.co.uk stephen@valuecabs.co.uk
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Design and Display
Blacksheep +44 (0)28 9065 7404/7 www.blacksheepni.com saram@blacksheepni.com
Designco +44 (0)28 9059 0898 www.rmcdesignco.com genna@rmcdesignco.com
Excite, Exhibition and Display +44 (0)28 9267 3030 www.excitedisplay.co.uk shane@excitedisplay.co.uk
Parker Butler Ltd +44 (0)28 9070 5678 www.parkerbutler.co.uk design@parkerbutler.co.uk
Warwick Corporate Clients Ltd +44 (0)845 351 0392 www.wce.co.uk david@wce.co.uk
Destination Management
Ameli Events +44 (0)774 997 1415 www.amelievents.com claire@amelievents.com
Entertainment
Ulster Orchestra +44 (0)28 9023 9900 www.ulsterorchestra.com l.gamble@u-o.org.uk
Event Insurance
Hiscox Event Insurance +44 (0)845 213 8448 www.hiscox.co.uk/events eventinsurance@hiscox.com
Event Management
Aurora Events +44 (0)28 9064 2360 www.auroraevents.co.uk hello@auroraevents.co.uk
MCI Group - Belfast +44 (0)28 9045 6451 www.mci-group.com ross.licence@mci-group.com
Northern Networking Events Ltd +44 (0)135 524 4966 www.northernnetworking.co.uk david@northernnetworking.co.uk
Podiem +44 (0)780 114 0890 www.podiem.com philippa.spiller@podiem.com
Stakeholder Communications +44 (0)28 9033 9949 www.stakeholdergroup.com pauline.mcgreevy@stakeholdergroup.com
Festivals
Belfast Film Festival +44 (0)28 9032 5913 www.belfastfilmfestival.org info@belfastfilmfestival.org
Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival +44 (0)28 9023 2403 www.cqaf.com info@cqaf.com
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Cinemagic +44 (0)28 9031 1900 www.cinemagic.org.uk joan@cinemagic.org.uk
Feile an Phobail +44 (0)28 9031 3440 www.feilebelfast.com info@feilebelfast.com
Open House Festival +44 (0)28 9145 4754 www.openhousefestival.com info@openhousefestival.com
5 Star Hotels
Culloden Estate and Spa +44 (0)28 9042 1066 www.hastingshotels.com gm@cull.hastingshotels.com
The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
+44 (0)28 9044 2080 www.fitzwilliamhotelbelfast.com pthornberry@fitzwilliamhotelbelfast.com
(awaiting classification)
Hilton Belfast +44 (0)28 9027 7000 www.hilton.co.uk/belfast todd.campbell@hilton.com
Lough Erne Resort +44 (0)28 6632 0613 www.loughernegolfresort.com lhowe@loughernegolfresort.com
The Merchant Hotel +44 (0)28 9023 4888 www.themerchanthotel.com lisascott@themerchanthotel.com
4 Star Hotels
Best Western Wellington
+44 (0)28 9038 1111 www.mooneyhotelgroup.com hgibson@mooneyhotelgroup.com
Park Hotel
Clandeboye Lodge Hotel +44 (0)28 9182 2500 www.clandeboyelodge.com info@clandeboyelodge.co.uk
Dukes at Queens +44 (0)28 9023 6666 www.dukesatqueens.com info@dukesatqueens.com
Dunadry Hotel & Country Club +44 (0)28 9443 4343 www.mooneyhotelgroup.com rmooney@mooneyhotelgroup.com
Europa Belfast +44 (0)28 9027 1066 www.hastingshotels.com gm@eur.hastingshotels.com
Galgorm Resort & Spa +44 (0)28 2588 1001 www.galgorm.com ymoore@galgorm.com
Hilton Templepatrick Hotel &
+44 (0)28 9443 5500 www.hilton.co.uk/templepatrick mark.walker@hilton.com
Country Club
Holiday Inn Belfast +44 (0)871 942 9005 www.belfast.holiday-inn.com wendy.walker@ichotelsgroup.com
La Mon Country House Hotel +44 (0)28 9044 8631 www.lamon.co.uk sorcha@lamon.co.uk
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4 Star Hotels continued
Malone Lodge Hotel +44 (0)28 9038 8000 www.malonelodgehotel.com gmacklin@malonelodgehotel.com
The Old Inn +44 (0)28 9185 3255 www.theoldinn.com sales@theoldinn.com
Park Avenue Hotel +44 (0)28 9065 6520 www.parkavenuehotel.co.uk marketing@parkavenuehotel.co.uk
Park Plaza Hotel +44 (0)28 9445 7000 www.parkplazabelfast.com jfitzsimmons@parkplazabelfast.com
Radisson Blu +44 (0)28 9043 4065 www.radissonblu.com jan.hanak@radissonblu.com
Ramada Belfast +44 (0)28 9092 3500 www.ramadabelfast.com aideen.brennan@andrashouse.co.uk
Stormont Hotel +44 (0)28 9065 1066 www.hastingshotels.com gm@stor.hastingshotels.com
Ten Square Boutique Hotel +44 (0)28 9024 1001 www.tensquare.co.uk ksmyth@tensquare.co.uk
3 Star Hotels
Beechlawn House Hotel +44 (0)28 9060 2010 www.beechlawnhotel.com guy@beechlawnhotel.co.uk
Benedicts +44 (0)28 9059 1999 www.benedictshotel.co.uk info@benedictshotel.co.uk
Clarion Hotel +44 (0)28 9336 4556 www.clarioncarrick.com info@clarioncarrick.com
Corr's Corner +44 (0)28 9084 9221 www.corrscorner.com bridgene@mckeeveerhotelgroup.com
Crescent Town House +44 (0)28 9032 3349 www.crescenttownhouse.com info@crescenttownhouse.com
Days Hotel Belfast City +44 (0)28 9024 2494 www.dayshotelbelfast.co.uk aideen.brennan@andrashouse.co.uk
Dunsilly Hotel +44 (0)28 9446 2929 www.dunsillyhotel.com bridgene@mckeeveerhotelgroup.com
Express by Holiday Inn +44 (0)28 9031 1909 www.exhi-belfast.com aideen.brennan@andrashouse.co.uk
Express By Holiday Inn Antrim +44 (0)870 890 9977 www.hiexpressantrim.co.uk sales.antrim@expressbyholidayinn.net
Hotel Ibis Belfast City Centre +44 (0)28 9023 8888 /
www.cordiahotels.com aideen.brennan@andrashouse.co.uk
(awaiting classification) +44 (0)870 609 0963
Hotel Ibis Belfast Queen's +44 (0)28 9023 8888 /
www.cordiahotels.com aideen.brennan@andrashouse.co.uk
Quarter (awaiting classification) +44 (0)870 609 0963
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Jurys Belfast +44 (0)28 9053 3500 www.jurysinns.com suzanne_bowman@jurysinns.com
Lansdowne Hotel +44 (0)28 9077 3317 www.welcome-group.co.uk info@the-lansdowne.co.uk
Madison's Hotel +44 (0)28 9050 9800 www.madisonshotel.com info@madisonshotel.com
Malmaison Belfast +44 (0)28 9022 0200 www.malmaison.com jmccrory@malmaison.com
Marine Court Hotel +44 (0)28 9145 1100 www.marinecourthotel.net marinecourt@btconnect.com
Park Inn Belfast
+44 (0)800 056 0591 www.belfast.parkinn.co.uk Info.belfast@rezidorparkinn.com
(awaiting classification)
Premier Inn Alfred Street
+44 (0)870 850 6316 www.premierinn.com seanmcloughlinl@whitbread.com
(awaiting classification)
Premier Inn Lisburn +44 (0)870 111 2894 www.premierinn.com jill.moore@whitbread.com
Premier Inn Waring Street
+44 (0)870 423 6492 www.premierinn.com cathy.waddell@whitbread.com
(awaiting classification)
Ramada Encore Belfast
+44 (0)844 801 0331 www.encorebelfast.co.uk sales@encorebelfast.co.uk
(awaiting classification)
Strangford Arms Hotel +44 (0)28 9181 4141 www.strangfordhotel.com guy@beechlawnhotel.co.uk
Templeton Hotel +44 (0)28 9443 2984 www.templetonhotel.com reception@templetonhotel.com
2 Star Hotels
The Ballymac Hotel +44 (0)28 9264 8313 www.ballymac.co.uk info@ballymac.co.uk
Balmoral Hotel +44 (0)28 9030 1234 www.balmoralhotelbelfast.com info@balmoralhotelbelfast.co.uk
Belfast City Travelodge +44 (0)28 9033 3555 www.travelodge.ie richard.mcgowan@travelodge.ie
The Salty Dog +44 (0)28 9127 0696 www.thesaltydogbangor.com info@thesaltydogbangor.com
1 Star Hotel
Coast Road Hotel +44 (0)28 9335 1021 www.coastroadhotel.co.uk info@coastroadhotel.co.uk
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Professional Conference Organisers
Creative Events (NI) Ltd +44 (0)28 9023 5001 www.creativeevents.co.uk info@creativeevents.co.uk
Event-ful +44 (0)28 9043 4320 www.event-ful.co.uk corinne@event-ful.co.uk
Happening +44 (0)28 9066 4020 www.happen.co.uk happening@happen.co.uk
Morrow Communications +44 (0)28 9039 3837 www.morrowcommunications.com j.irwin@morrowcommunications.com
Odyssey Convention Ireland + 353 (1) 497 4866 www.odysseyintl.ie sn@odysseyintl.ie
Ultimate Communications +44 (0)28 9066 1086 www.ultimate-ni.com audrey6@ultimate-ni.com
Purpose Built Venues
Belfast Waterfront Hall +44 (0)28 9033 4400 www.waterfront.co.uk husbandst@waterfront.co.uk
Grosvenor House +44 (0)28 9024 1917 www.belfastcentralmission.org admin@bcmconference.org
King’s Hall Exhibition
+44 (0)28 9066 5225 www.kingshall.co.uk info@kingshall.co.uk
& Conference Ctr.
Lagan Valley Island +44 (0)28 9250 9292 www.lisburncity.gov.uk civic.centre@lisburn.gov.uk
Northern Ireland Science Park +44 (0)28 9073 7800 www.nisp.co.uk declan.mccaffrey@nisp.co.uk
Odyssey Arena +44 (0)28 9073 9074 www.odysseyarena.com info@odysseyarena.com
SIGNAL Business Growth Centre +44 (0)28 9147 3788 www.northdown.gov.uk signal@northdown.gov.uk
Spectrum Centre +44 (0)28 9050 4555 www.spectrumcentre.com julie@spectrumcentre.com
Spires Conference &
+44 (0)28 9032 2284 www.spiresbelfast.co.uk info@spiresbelfast.co.uk
Exhibition Centre
Sound and Lighting
Moonlighting +44 (0)28 9269 3122 www.moonlighting-ni.co.uk brian@moonlighting-ni.co.uk
Sports Venues
Ardglass Golf Club +44 (0)28 4484 1219 www.ardglassgolfclub.com info@ardglassgolfclub.com
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Castlereagh Hills Golf Club +44 (0)28 9044 8477 www.castlereagh.gov.uk/chgc.asp council@castlereagh.gov.uk
Citigolf +44 (0)28 9023 2232 www.citigolfbelfast.com info@citigolfbelfast.com
Clearsky Adventure Centre +44 (0)28 4372 3933 www.clearsky-adventure.com admin@clearskyadventure.com
Down Royal Golf Course +44 (0)28 9060 4646 www.downroyalgolfclub.co.uk
Drumbo Park
+44 (0)28 9061 0070 www.drumbopark.com john@drumbopark.com
Greyhound Stadium
Dundonald International Ice Bowl +44 (0)28 9080 9100 www.theicebowl.com sales@castlereagh.gov.uk
Frames American Pool
+44 (0)28 9023 7214 www.framescomplex.com geraldmagee@hotmail.co.uk
and Snooker
www.lisburncity.gov.uk/lagan-
Lagan Valley Lisburn Leisureplex +44 (0)28 9267 2121 leisureplex@lisburn.gov.uk
valley-leisureplex/
Malone Golf Club +44 (0)28 9061 2758 www.malonegolfclub.co.uk manager@malonegolfclub.co.uk
Odyssey Bowl +44 (0)28 9046 7030 www.odysseybowl.com info@odysseybowl.com
Outdoor Laser Quest
+44 (0)782 847 6306 www.escarmouche.com info@escarmouche.com
and Paintball
+44 (0)28 9048 0220
Pirates Adventure Golf Belfast www.piratesadventuregolf.com info@piratesadventuregolf.com
(ticket office)
Rockmount Golf Club +44 (0)28 9081 2279 www.rockmountgolfclub.co.uk info@rockmountgolfclub.co.uk
Royal Belfast Golf Club +44 (0)28 9042 8165 www.royalbelfast.com royalbelfastgc@btconnect.com
Xtreme Bowling +44 (0)28 9080 9100 www.theicebowl.com
Tour Operators/Ground Handlers
+44 (0)28 9087 8595
A Belfast Cab Tour www.belfastcabtours.com pat@belfastcabtours.com
+44 (0)782 829 9017
Allens Tours +44 (0)28 9091 5613 www.allenstours.co.uk info@allenstours.co.uk
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Belfast Best Travel +44 (0)784 328 6509 www.taxi-tours-ireland.com belfastbesttravel@btinternet.com
Belfast Black Taxi Tours +44 (0)776 293 6704 www.belfasttours.com taxitours@msn.com
+44 (0)28 9030 1832 /
Belfast City Black Taxis Tours www.allirelandtours.com allirelandtours@hotmail.co.uk
+44 (0)771 267 3178
Belfast City Sightseeing +44 (0)28 9045 9035 www.belfastcitysightseeing.com info@belfastcitysightseeing.com
Belfast Duck Tours +44 (0)28 9032 1321 www.belfastducktours.com info@belfastducktours.com
Belfast Free Tours +44 (0)777 164 0746 www.belfastfreetours.com enquiries@belfastfreetours.com
Bespoke Tours +44 (0)791 229 0935 www.bespoke-tours.com info@bespoke-tours.com
The Black Cab Tour +44 (0)779 860 2401 billyscott12@hotmail.co.uk
Black Cab Tours NI +44 (0)775 409 5736 www.blackcabtoursni.net blackcabtoursni@hotmail.com
City Sightseeing Walking Tours +44 (0)28 9045 9035 www.belfastcitysightseeing.com info@belfastcitysightseeing.com
Coiste Belfast Political Tours +44 (0)28 9020 0770 www.coiste.ie info@coiste.com
CS Lewis Tour +44 (0)28 9024 6609 www.gotobelfast.com sandysm1th@hotmail.co.uk
Dial-A-Bus +44 (0)28 9031 4151 www.dial-a-bus.co.uk dialabus@btconnect.com
Europa Travel +44 (0)28 9062 3211 www.europatravel.com admin@europatravel.com
Eyes on Northern Ireland +44 (0)773 729 8032 www.eyesonni.com tours@eyesonni.com
Ghost Walk Belfast +44 (0)790 7251 414 www.ghostwalkbelfast.com info@ghostwalkbelfast.com
+44 (0)760 804 9286
Go Global Travel Group, Inc www.tournorthernireland.com usa@tournorthernireland.com
+44 (0)28 9074 2711
Harpers Taxi Tours +44 (0)771 175 7178 www.harperstaxitours.co.nr kenharper2004@hotmail.com
+44 (0)28 9067 3457
Ireland Luxury Tours www.irelandluxurytours.com maurice@irelandluxurytours.com
+44 (0)785 546 2558
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Tour Operators/Ground Handlers continued
KM Tour Guiding Service +44 (0)28 3884 0054 www.kmtgs.co.uk info@kmtgs.co.uk
McCombs Executive Travel
+44 (0)28 9077 7440 www.minicoachni.co.uk info@minicoachni.co.uk
& Tours
Historical Pub Tours of Belfast +44 (0)28 9268 3665 www.belfastpubtours.com judycrawford@belfastpubtours.com
+44 (0)28 9028 0925
N.I. Tour Guide Association www.bluebadgeireland.org hugh.rice1@ntlworld.com
+44 (0)7866 544058
NI Taxi Tours +44 (0) 777 581 3544 www.nitaxitours.com info@nitaxitours.com
Northern Walking Partnership +44 (0)770 799 4600 www.northernwalking.com walk@northernwalking.com
The Original Black Taxi Tour +44 (0)775 156 5359 taxitours@live.co.uk
Paddywagon Tours +44 (0)800 783 4191 www.paddywagontours.com info@paddywagontours.com
Sperrin Mountain Goat Tours +44 (0)28 8775 7800 www.sperrinmountaingoattours.com info@sperrinmountaingoattours.com
Titanic Tours Belfast +44 (0)785 271 6655 www.titanictours-belfast.co.uk susie@titanictours-belfast.co.uk
Titanic Walking Tour +44 (0)790 435 0339 www.titanicwalk.com colin@titanicwalk.com
TourUlster +44 (0)28 9079 8551 www.tourulster.com info@tourulster.com
Travel Ireland Coach Tours Ltd +44 (0)28 9077 2180 www.travelirelandcoachtours.com info@travelirelandcoachtours.com
West Belfast Taxi Association +44 (0)28 9031 5777 www.taxitrax.com wbta@iol.ie
Translation
FLEX +44 (0)28 9036 6546 www.ulster.ac.uk/flex/ r.mccullough@ulster.ac.uk
Transport Carriers
Aer Lingus + 353 (1) 886 2222 www.aerlingus.com andrea.hunter@aerlingus.com
Belfast International Airport +44 (0)28 9448 4848 www.belfastairport.com info.desk@bfs.aero
bmi British Midland +44 (0)28 9024 1188 www.flybmi.com brenda.morgan@flybmi.com
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Transport Carriers continued
flyBE +44 (0)28 9073 8890 www.flybe.com andrea.hayes@flybe.com
George Best Belfast City Airport +44 (0)28 9093 9093 www.belfastcityairport.com emiskelly@belfastcityairport.com
Norfolkline +44 (0)28 9077 9090 www.norsemerchant.com info@norfolkline.com
P&O Irish Sea +44 (0)871 664 4888 www.poirishsea.com reservations@poirishsea.com
Port of Belfast +44 (0)28 9055 4422 www.belfast-harbour.co.uk corporate@belfast-harbour.co.uk
Stena Line +44 (0)28 9088 4040 www.stenaline.com group.travel@stenaline.com
Translink +44 (0)28 9066 6630 www.translink.co.uk tour.planning@translink.co.uk
Unique and Unusual Venues
Ballywalter Park +44 (0)28 4275 8264 www.ballywalterpark.com bd@dunleath-estates.co.uk
Belfast Castle +44 (0)28 9077 6925 www.belfastcastle.co.uk bcr@belfastcastle.co.uk
Belmont Tower +44 (0)28 9065 3338 www.belmont-tower.co.uk belmont.tower@btconnect.com
The Edge +44 (0)28 9032 2000 www.at-the-edge.co.uk the.edge.bar@btconnect.com
Malone House +44 (0)28 9068 1246 www.malonehouse.co.uk mhreception@malonehouse.co.uk
S.S. Nomadic +44 (0)28 9027 7651 www.nomadicbelfast.com info@nomadicbelfast.com
The Presidents' Club +44 (0)28 9082 3600 www.the-presidents-club.com info@the-presidents-club.com
Visitor Attractions
The Argory +44 (0)28 8778 4753 www.ntni.org.uk argory@nationaltrust.org.uk
Armagh County Museum +44 (0)845 608 0000 www.nmni.com events@nmni.com
Armagh Planetarium +44 (0)28 3752 3689 www.armaghplanet.com info@armaghplanet.com
Aunt Sandra's Candy Factory +44 (0)28 9073 2868 www.irishcandyfactory.com david@auntsandras.com
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Visitor Attractions continued
Belfast Zoo +44 (0)28 9077 6277 www.belfastzoo.co.uk info@belfastzoo.co.uk
Castle Ward +44 (0)28 4488 1204 www.ntni.org.uk castleward@nationaltrust.org.uk
Clifton House Conference Centre +44 (0)28 9033 4201 www.cliftonbelfast.org.uk info@cliftonbelfast.org.uk
Clonard Monastery +44 (0)28 9044 5950 www.clonard.com ray.lennon@clonard.com
Crumlin Road Gaol +44 (0)28 9035 8100 crg@ofmdfmni.gov.uk
Cultúrlann Mac Adam Ó Fiaich +44 (0)28 9096 4180 www.culturlann.ie oifigfailte@culturlann.ie
Down Royal Racecourse +44 (0)28 9262 1256 www.downroyal.com info@downroyal.com
Exploris Aquarium +44 (0)28 4272 8062 www.exploris.org.uk helena.challinor@ards-council.gov.uk
Giants Causeway/
+44 (0)28 2073 1582 www.ntni.org.uk giantscauseway@nationaltrust.org.uk
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
Glenarm Estates Company +44 (0)28 2884 1203 www.glenarmcastle.com jane@glenarmcastle.com
Island Turf Crafts Visitor Centre +44 (0)28 8774 9041 www.islandturfcrafts.com brian@islandturfcrafts.com
Lagan Boat Company +44 (0)28 9033 0844 www.laganboatcompany.com info@laganboatcompany.com
Linen Hall Library +44 (0)28 9032 1707 www.linenhall.com info@linenhall.com
Mount Stewart +44 (0)28 4278 8387 www.ntni.org.uk mountstewart@nationaltrust.org.uk
The National Trust +44 (0)28 9751 0721 www.ntni.org.uk gillian.little@nationaltrust.org.uk
Patterson's Spade Mill +44 (0)28 9443 3619 www.ntni.org.uk pattersons@nationaltrust.org.uk
Queen's Welcome Centre +44 (0)28 9097 5252 www.qub.ac.uk/welcomecentre queens.welcomecentre@qub.ac.uk
Rowallane Garden +44 (0)28 9751 0131 www.ntni.org.uk rowallane@nationaltrust.org.uk
Saint Patrick Centre +44 (0)28 4461 9000 www.saintpatrickcentre.com einfo@saintpatrickcentre.com
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Visitor Attractions continued
Schomberg House +44 (0)28 9070 1122 www.grandorangelodge.co.uk davidhume@grandorangelodge.co.uk
Springhill House &
+44 (0)28 8674 8210 www.ntni.org.uk springhill@nationaltrust.org.uk
Costume Collection
St Anne’s Cathedral +44 (0)28 9032 8332 www.belfastcathedral.org assist@belfastcathedral.org
Steam Trains Ireland www.steamtrainsireland.com rpsitrains@hotmail.com
Streamvale Farm +44 (0)28 9048 3244 www.streamvale.com info@streamvale.com
Ulster American Folk Park +44 (0)845 608 0000 www.nmni.com events@nmni.com
Ulster Folk & Transport Museum +44 (0)845 608 0000 www.nmni.com events@nmni.com
Ulster Historical Foundation +44 (0)28 9033 2288 www.ancestryireland.com enquiry@uhf.org.uk
Ulster Museum +44 (0)845 608 0000 www.nmni.com events@nmni.com
W5 +44 (0)28 9046 7700 www.w5online.co.uk info@w5online.co.uk
WWT Castle Espie +44 (0)28 9187 4146 www.wwt.org.uk info.castleespie@wwt.org.uk
Youth Hostel
Arnies Backpackers +44 (0)28 9024 2867 www.arniesbackpackers.co.uk info@arniesbackpackers.co.uk
Belfast International Hostel +44 (0)28 9032 4733 www.hini.org.uk info@hini.org.uk
Belfast Palace Hostel +44 (0)28 9033 3367 www.paddyspalace.com info@paddyspalace.com
Farset International Hostel +44 (0)28 90899833 www.farsetinternational.co.uk info@farsetinternational.co.uk
Linenhouse Hostel +44 (0)28 9058 6400 www.belfasthostel.com info@belfasthostel.com
Vagabonds Belfast +44 (0)28 9543 8772 www.vagabondsbelfast.com info@vagabondsbelfast.com
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Getting to Belfast Inverness
Aberdeen
BY AIR
Edinburgh
George Best Belfast City Airport Glasgow
Situated just three miles from the city centre.
Derry
The Airport Express 600 bus service runs from
Belfast
Blackpool Leeds
the Airport terminal to Belfast city centre every Dublin
20 minutes (06.00 - 22.05) Monday to Friday.
Liverpool
Please check the timetable for services on Cork
Saturdays and Sundays. London
Bristol
A shuttle bus service operates between the
Airport Terminal and the adjacent rail halt at
Sydenham. A rail service operates every 30
minutes (06.00 - 23.00) Monday to Friday, to
Central and Victoria Street Stations. Please
check the timetable for services on Saturdays
and Sundays.
Belfast International Airport
Belfast International Airport at Aldergrove is
30 minutes drive via the M2 Motorway. The
Airbus service now operates a 24 hour service
between the Airport and Belfast city centre
with buses departing every 15 minutes for the
majority of the day on weekdays. Please BY RAIL BY BUS
check the timetable for services during off Enterprise service Dublin Airport Express
peak times and weekends. An Enterprise service runs 8 times daily Coach Service
(5 on Sundays) from Belfast to Dublin. Dublin Airport is approximately
BY SEA The journey time is approximately 2 2 hours by road and an Express
Belfast is easily accessed by sea crossing hours. Coach service operates.
from both Scotland and England. Travel by Tel: +44 (0)28 9066 6630 Tel: +44 (0)28 9066 6630
high-speed catamaran or by traditional ferry Enterprise Ticket and Seat Reservations www.translink.co.uk
with impressive journey times from just 105 Tel: +44 (0)28 9089 9409
minutes. www.translink.co.uk
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SCHEDULED AIRLINE SERVICES
George Best Belfast Ryanair Belfast International jet2.com
City Airport www.ryanair.com Airport www.jet2.com
+44 (0)28 9093 9093 London Stansted +44 (0)28 9448 4848 Blackpool
www.belfastcityairport.com East Midlands www.belfastairport.com Chambery
Glasgow (Prestwick) Ibiza
Flybe Liverpool Easyjet Jersey
www.flybe.com Bristol www.easyjet.com Leeds Bradford
Aberdeen Alicante Menorca (Mahon)
Birmingham Aer Arann Amsterdam Murcia
Cardiff www.aerarann.com Barcelona Newquay
Doncaster Sheffield Cork Bristol Palma Majorca
Dundee Edinburgh Pisa
Edinburgh Bmi Faro Tenerife
Exeter www.flybmi.com Geneva Toulouse
Glasgow London Heathrow Glasgow
Inverness Ibiza Aer Lingus
Jersey Manx2 Krakow www.aerlingus.com
Leeds/Bradford www.manx2.com Liverpool Barcelona
London Gatwick Isle of Man London Gatwick Faro
Manchester London Luton Lanzarote (Arrecife)
Newcastle London Stansted London Heathrow
Rennes, Brittany Malaga Malaga
(summer only) Newcastle Munich
Southampton Nice Paris Charles de
Isle of Man/Blackpool Palma (Majorca) Gaulle - (seasonal)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Rome
Tenerife
bmibaby
www.bmibaby.com Continental
Birmingham www.continental.com
Manchester New York/ Newark
Nottingham
Prague Manx2
www.manx2.com
Isle of Man
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Northern Ireland Tourist Board and
Tourism Ireland Offices
Northern Ireland Tourist Board Market Offices Great Britain - Glasgow
Head Office James Millar House, 7th Floor,
Australia
St Anne’s Court 98 West George Street,
Level 5, 36 Carrington Street,
59 North Street Glasgow, Great Britain
Sydney, Australia, NSW 2000
Belfast BT1 1NB Tel: +44 141 572 4030
Tel: +61 292996177
Tel: +44(0) 2890 441676 Fax: +44 141 572 4033
Fax: +61 292996323
Fax: +44(0) 2890 240960 E: corporate.glasgow@tourismireland.com
E: corporate.australia@tourismireland.com
E: businesstourism@nitb.com W: www.discoverireland.com/gb
W: www.discoverireland.com/au/
W: www.discovernorthernireland.com/
Great Britain - London
convention Belgium 103 Wigmore St, London,
Louizalaan 66 Avenue Louise, Great Britain, W1U 1QS
Northern Ireland Tourist Board 1050 Brussels, Brussels, Belgium Tel: +44 207 518 0800
Dublin Office Tel: +32 2 643 21 21 Fax: +44 207 493 9065
16 Nassau Street, Fax: +32 2 642 98 51 E: corporate.london@tourismireland.com
Dublin 2 E: corporate.belgium@tourismireland.com W: www.discoverireland.com/gb
Tel: +353 1 679 1851 W: www.discoverireland.com
Fax: +353 1 679 1863 Italy
E: businesstourism@nitb.com Canada Turismo Irlandese,
W: www.discovernorthernireland.com/ 2 Bloor Street West, Suite 3403, Piazza Cantore 4,
convention Toronto, Canada, ON M4W 3E2 Milano, Italy, 20123
Tel: +1 416 925 6368 Tel: +39 02 58 17 73 11
Tourism Ireland Head Office Fax: +1 416 925 6033 Fax: +39 02 58 17 73 09
5th Floor, E: corporate.canada@tourismireland.com W: E: corporate.italy@tourismireland.com
Bishop’s Square, www.discoverireland.com/ca-en W: www.irlanda-travel.com
Redmond’s Hill, France
Dublin 2, Ireland Netherlands
33 rue de Miromesnil,
Tel: +353 1 476 3400 Spuistraat 104, 1012 VA,
Paris, France, 75008
Fax: +353 1 476 3666 Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tel: +33 1 53 43 12 35
E: corporate.dublin@tourismireland.com Tel: +31206206050
Fax: +33 1 47 42 01 64
W: www.discoverireland.com Fax: +31206208089
E: corporate.france@tourismireland.com E: corporate.netherlands@tourismireland.com
W: www.irlande-tourisme.fr W: www.ierland.nl
Germany Nordic Region - Copenhagen
Gutleutstrasse 32, 60329 Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Nyhavn 16, 3rd Floor,
Germany Copenhagen K, Denmark, DK1051
Tel: +49 69-92 31 85 0 Tel: +45 33 15 80 45
Fax: +49 69 92318588 E: info.nordic@tourismireland.com
E: corporate.germany@tourismireland.com W: www.discoverireland.com
W: www.discoverireland.com/de/
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The international marketing body for the island
of Ireland covering the Republic of Ireland and
Northern Ireland is Tourism Ireland.
Spain India New Zealand
Pº de la Castellana, 46 -3ª Planta, Tourism Ireland, Beautiful Planet, Level 7, Citibank Building,
28046 Madrid, Madrid, Spain Grants Building Annexure, 23 Customs St East, Auckland 1010,
Tel: +34 91 5775458 Office No. 46, 1st Floor, New Zealand
Fax: +34 91 5776934 Opposite Strand Cinema, Colaba, Tel: +649 977 2255
E: corporate.spain@tourismireland.com Mumbai, India, 400 005 Fax: +649 977 2256
W: www.discoverireland.com Tel: + 91 22 32961624 E: corporate.newzealand@tourismireland.com
Fax: + 91 22 22180489 W: www.discoverireland.com/nz/
USA E: hfraser@tourismirelandindia.com
345 Park Avenue, 17th Floor, Poland
W: www.discoverireland.com/in
New York, USA, NY 10154 Kramarska 1/7,
Tel: +1 212 418 0800 Israel 61-765 Poznan, Poland
Fax: +212 371 9052 Manager - Tourism Department, Telephone: 0048 61 8 55 32 26
E: corporate.usa@tourismireland.com Embassy of Ireland, Fax: 0048 61 510 067 325
W: www.discoverireland.com/us/ 3 Daniel Frisch Street, E: jschramm@tourismireland.com
Tel Aviv, Israel, 64731
South Africa
Tel: 00972 3 6951827
Development Promotions,
Market Agents Fax: 00972 3 6964160
62 Hume Road, Dunkeld,
E: nsapir@tourismireland.com
Austria P.O. Box 30615, Braamfontein 2017,
W: www.discoverireland.co.il
Simone Korb, Johannesberg, South Africa.
Tourism Ireland, Argentinierstr. 2/4, Japan Tel: +27 11 442 0824
1040 Wien, Austria International Place, Fax: +27 11 442 0821
Tel: +43 1 581 8922 70 26-3, Sanei-cho, Shinjuku-ku, E: tourismireland@dpgsa.co.za
Fax: +43 1 585 36 30 88 Tokyo, Japan, 160-0008 W: www.discoverireland.com/za
E: skorb@tourismireland.com Tel: +81 3 5367 6525
Switzerland
W: www.entdeckeirland.at Fax: +81 3 5363 1118
Tourism Ireland,
E: corporate.japan@tourismireland.com
China Badenerstrasse 15, CH-8004 Zurich.
W: www.discoverireland.jp/
Tourism Ireland, China, Tel: +41 44 286 99 14
Suite 728, Shanghai Centre, GCC Fax: +41 44 286 99 37
1376 Nanjing Road West, China, Gulf Reps Ltd, Mezzanine Level, E: pdroz@tourismireland.com
Shanghai 200040, P.R China Dnata Travel Centre Building, W: www.discoverireland.ch
Tel: +86 21 62798788 Sh Zayed Road, PO. Box 75142,
Fax: +86 21 62798799 Dubai, U.A.E
E: sli@tourismireland.com Tel: +9714 3166170
W: www.discoverireland.com Fax: +9714 3166565
E: aiveen@tourismireland.ae
W: www.discoverireland.com/ae
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Belfast Visitor & Convention Bureau
47 Donegall Place,
Belfast BT1 5AD
Northern Ireland
Tel: +44 (0)28 9023 9026
Fax: +44 (0)28 9024 9026
Email: info@belfastconventionbureau.com
www.belfastconventionbureau.com
