We (3 women in our sixties) are planing a road trip in Ireland. We will be starting out in Belfast. Is 2 days enough time in the city and will we need a car for getting around Belfast? Also any suggestions of places to visit would be greatly appreciated.
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You might enjoy going out to Mount Stewart, stately home that was the seat of the Vane-Tempest-Stewart family (Marquess of Londonderry). The daughter Lady Mairi Bury lived most of her life there and after her death it was willed to the National Trust.
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Land of La
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No need for a car in Belfast city but if you want to see the other parts of NI then yes a car is useful unless you wish to take local busses which take far too much time in a two day schedule.
In Belfast these spots are great:
St George's market for lunch from a food stall
or Mourne's next to the friendly Kelly's Cellar Pub ( I still dream of the seafood chowder at Mournes)
Titanic Museum (really well done)
Botanical Gardens
A Black Cab tour of The Troubles ( fascinating)
Crumlin Road Gaol ( really enjoyed this tour)
Having your own car would be a PIA finding parking and dealing with congested streets. Simply walk and budget for cabs.
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OP
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Wow, you guys were quick with your replies! Thank you so much. We will be renting a car, but wasn't sure if we would need it in Belfast. The ideas of what to see are great! Yes, I did know that the pound is the currency in NI, but a good point that I'm sure a lot of people don't know. Thanks to all who replied.