Belfast Travel Forum

Me and my best friend are hoping to visit Belfast for the day in December for some Christmas shopping.

I know all cities have their problems, but what would the advise be to 2 girls travelling alone to Belfast.

Firstly, would you advise us to visit full stop?

Secondly, are their any 'no-go' areas, things/behaviour to avoid etc.

Any advice would be very gratefully received.

Izzy

You will be in the city centre, presumably, doing your shopping for the day. I cannot foresee any problems whatsoever, other than those which are potentials in all big cities, nor need you change your behaviour (unless it would generally cause offence!).

Belfast is a modern city increasingly popular with tourists, there's no need to be concerned about a day-trip. www.gotobelfast.com may reassure you further. Go, and thoroughly enjoy it!

I agree. Stay in the city centre area, which is quite large. I wouldn't worry about anything. Just enjoy yourself!

Thanks so much for taking the time to reply to my question on Belfast.

Having taken your advice, we are hoping to visit Belfast soon.

Thanks again

Izzy

just to add my 2cents as they say, Ive been living in Belfast for a year and a half (as an English person) and Ive had no problems, in fact I get more problems from Americans (sorry guys, I know its def not all of you!) on the internet telling me the British shouldn't be here which is kind of annoying! But anyway back to shopping :)

The City centre is great and easy to navigate (one main street!) and at the moment we have an international market aroung Belfast city hall, as well as the temporary 'Belfast eye' which is of interest to some people :) The christmas lights are all up not too :)

The food market at St Georges is definitly worth a look if you are here early on a Friday morning, or on a Saturday (I love food :D)

You can also try to get to the small malls just outside of belfast on the bus (ask at the info stand near city hall about which bus etc.). These are the abbey centre and forestside.

Christmas shopping hazards are just that it will be really busy in the shops (same as everywhere which I personally don't enjoy) and on Saturdays places to eat get really busy.

Shops also don't open on Sundays until 1 which can be quite frustrating if you want to get anything done.

hope thats not too late, and is a bit helpful :)