This is a fantastically useful tool if you need to ask a few consumer related questions…read more Aside from the CAB (consumer advice bureau) this is one of the few places where you can actually speak to someone face-to-face regarding a problem or consumer related quandary. I called in last year after buying a netbook online - only to find when the little rascal arrived, it wouldn't work when the power lead was unplug which left it a little bit pointless... it being a portable netbook and all that. They staff were very helpful - my issue was I had been refunded the cost of the item but not the delivery cost of over £20. The information they gave me was vital in securing the rest of my reimbursement and for that I thank them.

This was a beautiful building, inside and out. I loved the stained glass windows and…read morearchitecture! There were many different rooms to explore, with museum-like pictures and information to view. The toilets are free!

Belfast City Hall is the city center district and located in a business area, but with expanding…read moreresidential and entertainment. Plenty of shops, restaurants, bars, churches, and historical locations surrounding the city hall. Inside is very beautiful layout architecture with a beautiful dome plus plenty of glass windows artwork. Inside the surrounding garden within, there are: Titanic Memorial Garden, Korea War Memorial, Victoria Memorial, Boer War Memorial Royal Irish Riffles, and couple statues on the other side plus city ground for you to seat and admire the city hall.

I can't honestly fault our city council. Belfast is a much improved city and there is a lot more…read morechange to see within the city. One day Belfast will reach the same standard as comparable uk cities which haven't gone through the same events in time as Belfast. One day there will be no uneven or cracked paving, no litter and every single detail will be perfection. I believe the council has really improved the city a lot over the last twenty years .

Belfast Welcome Centre's not somewhere I would normally visit as I tend to think it's just for…read moretourists. But I needed a new Metro Travel Card and discovered they're available to purchase from here so popped in to buy one. Staff were helpful and located at desks toward the back of the Centre. I was able to get the card quickly and had time to browse. I was impressed at the range of Northern Ireland themed gifts available, especially as they weren't all stereotypical tacky souvenirs but were instead beautifully designed items by local Artists e.g. mugs, bags, stationary, cushions, whiskey marmalade, chocolates and ornaments. There are lots of traditional shamrock, Guinness and Game Of Thrones merchandise too, if that's what you're after. There's a wealth of information, leaflets and tickets for festivals, events, tours, restaurants, pubs, hotels, entertainment and transport. Belfast Welcome Centre also offer free Wi-Fi, a left luggage facility and a bureau de change. There are screens throughout showing films about Belfast's history and attractions plus some interactive touch screens. A brilliant resource for both locals and tourists.

This should be your first port-of-call if you're new to Belfast, but it's very helpful even if you…read moreknow the city well. As well as the biggest souvenir / gift shop I have ever seen, there's a bureau de change, internet access, an opportunity to buy tickets for the likes of the bus tours, and of course free information on Belfast and Northern Ireland in general. It is the best stocked, most helpful tourist information centre that I have come across, and is really invaluable for setting you up on your trip around the country. I even managed to pick up Belfast 'summer offers' leaflet which includes great offers such as 20% off a candy making demonstration at Aunt Sandra's Candy Factory, or 15% discount on Escarmouche Outdoor Laser Quest, as well as hints and tips on where to shop, stay and even park. An invaluable resource for locals and visitors alike...get yourself down to the Welcome Centre!