What to do in Belfast when it rains
Belfast's maritime and history attractions, covered markets and music venues are perfect for a classic Irish-Sea downpour.
Museums
Spend a few hours in the city's museums — many are free, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to take your time.
- Titanic Belfast 1 Olympic Wy, Belfast BT3 9EP, UK
- Ulster Museum Belfast BT9 5AB, UK
- Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre 53-55 Crumlin Rd, Belfast BT14 6ST, UK
- W5 The Odyssey, 2 Queens Quay, Belfast BT3 9QQ, UK
- Banana Block PortView Trade Centre, 310 Newtownards Rd, Belfast BT4 1HE, UK
- Queen’s Welcome Centre Queen's University, Lanyon Building, University Rd, Belfast BT7 1NN, UK
- Royal Navy Museums: HMS Caroline Alexandra Dock, Queens Rd, Belfast BT3 9DT, UK
- Oh Yeah Music Centre 15-21 Gordon St, Belfast BT1 2LG, UK
History attractions
The city's indoor history attractions are immersive and weather-proof.
- Titanic Belfast 1 Olympic Wy, Belfast BT3 9EP, UK
- St George's Market 12 East Bridge St, Belfast BT1 3NQ, UK
- Ulster Museum Belfast BT9 5AB, UK
- Botanic Gardens College Park Ave, Botanic Ave, Belfast BT7 1LP, UK
- Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre 53-55 Crumlin Rd, Belfast BT14 6ST, UK
- Ormeau Park Ormeau Rd, Belfast BT7 3GG, UK
- Belfast Cathedral, Church of Ireland Cathedral Church of St. Anne Donegall St, Belfast BT1 2HB, UK
- W5 The Odyssey, 2 Queens Quay, Belfast BT3 9QQ, UK
Food halls
Settle into a food hall and work your way around the stalls while the rain blows over.
- St George's Market 12 East Bridge St, Belfast BT1 3NQ, UK
- Tesco Superstore 160-220 Castlereagh Rd, Belfast BT5 5FT, UK
- Tesco Superstore 369 Lisburn Rd, Belfast BT9 7EP, UK
- Tesco Superstore 100-150 York St, Belfast BT15 1WA, UK
- Tesco Express Tesco Express, 20 Great Victoria St, Belfast BT2 7BA, UK
- Tesco Superstore 2 Ballygomartin Rd, Belfast BT13 3LD, UK
- Tesco Express 60-66 Dublin Rd, Belfast BT2 7HP, UK
- Tesco Express 32, 36 University Rd, Belfast BT7 1NJ, UK
Indoor shopping
Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.
- Victoria Square 1 Victoria Square, Belfast BT1 4QG, UK
- CastleCourt Shopping Centre Royal Ave, Belfast BT1 1DD, UK
- Lesley Forestside Shopping Centre Upper Galwally, Belfast BT8 6FX, UK
- Cityside Retail & Leisure Park 100-150 York St, Belfast BT15 1JH, UK
- Park Centre Donegall Rd., Belfast BT12 6HN, UK
- Boucher Retail Park Boucher Cres, Belfast BT12 6HU, UK
- The Kennedy Centre The Kennedy Centre, 564 – 568 Falls Rd, Belfast BT11 9AE, UK
- Great Northern Mall Great Victoria St, Belfast BT2 7GN, UK
Live music
Find an afternoon or early-evening gig; the city is known for its venues.
- Waterfront Hall 2 Lanyon Pl, Belfast BT1 3WH, UK
- Grand Opera House 2-4 Great Victoria St, Belfast BT2 7HR, UK
- The MAC 10 Exchange St, West, Belfast BT1 2NJ, UK
- Lyric Theatre Belfast 55 Ridgeway St, Belfast BT9 5FB, UK
- The Black Box 18-22 Hill St, Belfast BT1 2LA, UK
- The Duncairn Duncairn Ave, Belfast BT14 6BP, UK
- Spectrum Centre 331 Shankill Rd, Belfast BT13 3AB, UK
- The Strand Cinema Belfast 152-154 Holywood Rd, Belfast BT4 1NY, UK
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