Having reached Belfast, the city has much to offer and is not recognisable compared to the troubled city of 20 years ago. Depending on the amount of time you have at your disposal - and the weather - one should choose carefully what is worth seeing. If the weather is good then make straight for the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum which is located at Cultra. To get there from the centre of the city simple follow the signs for Belfast City Airport and contibue to Hollywood. Shortly after passing through the village you will see the turn off for the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum During the summer months it is open July to September 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Sundays from 11.a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
For me the great attraction is the authenticity of this outdoor museum which has removed stone ny stone houses, churchs and shops from throughout Northern Ireland and reconstructed them here at Cultra. The picture below shows the main village street.
. Allow yourself at least half a day to take in Northern Ireland of the past. There are many events organised throughout the year, relating to the local history. There is a Linen Day, a Donkey Day amd you can actualyy see workers practising skills now all but extinct - leather shoe making, making reed baskets, baking soda and potato bread. 
In any case make sure you visit the Old Rectory where research on the wooden structure shows it dates back to 1717. The main village street offers the shops of 100 years ago with authentic contents and shopowners all ready and willing to answer any questions you have. At the end before to visit the shop for local produce such as ginger and rhubarb jam.
Looking for a hotel in Belfast?. And for the evening you will find any number of excellent restaurants in the city centre.
For a real overnight treat you will never forget, try the Culloden Hotel on the Bangor Road, 5 star and unbelieveable I am told. Olde world charm in antique surroundings amd great hospitality.
For me the great attraction is the authenticity of this outdoor museum which has removed stone ny stone houses, churchs and shops from throughout Northern Ireland and reconstructed them here at Cultra. The picture below shows the main village street.
. Allow yourself at least half a day to take in Northern Ireland of the past. There are many events organised throughout the year, relating to the local history. There is a Linen Day, a Donkey Day amd you can actualyy see workers practising skills now all but extinct - leather shoe making, making reed baskets, baking soda and potato bread. 
In any case make sure you visit the Old Rectory where research on the wooden structure shows it dates back to 1717. The main village street offers the shops of 100 years ago with authentic contents and shopowners all ready and willing to answer any questions you have. At the end before to visit the shop for local produce such as ginger and rhubarb jam.Looking for a hotel in Belfast?. And for the evening you will find any number of excellent restaurants in the city centre.
For a real overnight treat you will never forget, try the Culloden Hotel on the Bangor Road, 5 star and unbelieveable I am told. Olde world charm in antique surroundings amd great hospitality.
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