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Titanic Belfast
1 Olympic Way, Belfast, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland http://www.titanicbelfast.com/About
Winner of Outstanding Contribution to Tourism, Highly Commended in Best Visitor Experience and Marketing and Sales Excellence, NITA Awards 2013.Titanic Belfast is a 'must see' visit in any tour of Belfast and Northern Ireland. Housed in an iconic, six-floor building, it is located in the heart of Belfast, right beside the historic site of this world-famous ship’s construction. Download the Autumn/Winter 2013/14 Titanic Belfast Events GuideTitanic Belfast has become the most popular tourist attraction in Northern Ireland and one of the top attractions in Ireland, having welcomed 1 million visitors through its doors between opening on 31 March 2012 and July 2013. As you walk through the doors of the attraction you will be introduced to the building’s giant atrium surrounded by the four ‘ships’, hull shaped wings which house the beginning of the Titanic experience. Your journey takes you through nine galleries of this state-of-the-art visitor experience telling the story of the Titanic, from its conception in Belfast in the early 1900s, through its construction and launch, to its famous maiden voyage and tragic end. The story is brought up to the present with the discovery of the wreck and into the future with live links to contemporary undersea exploration.The galleries employ a variety of interactive media including CGI, film, audio, artefacts and full-scale replicas; a high point will be a ride through the Titanic under construction.The galleries include:-Boomtown Belfast – you will learn about Belfast at the turn of the century as a thriving boom townThe Arrol Gantry and Shipyard Ride – experience a thrilling ride through a dramatic presentation of the shipyards and Titanic under constructionThe Launch – watch the launch from the slipwaysThe Fit-Out – explore the sumptuous luxury and superb craftsmanship of Titanic’s interiorThe Maiden Voyage – Be brought deep into the stories of the passengers, the crew and the heroes of the day;The Sinking – relive the drama of the tragic end to Titanic’s maiden voyageThe Aftermath – visit the wreck at her resting place on the floor of the AtlanticMyths and Legends – bringing together the many stories, media reports of the time and since, movies, legends and fantasies which have grown up around this world renowned taleTitanic Beneath – voyage to the bottom of the sea in our unique Ocean Exploration Centre with live links to contemporary undersea explorationFor corporate visitors the fifth and sixth floors showcase the elegant 'Titanic' banqueting suite in a spectacular design based on the Titanic’s interiors and will have a capacity for 750 diners. There are two pre-function rooms called Olympic and Britannic and a mezzanine called the Bridge. It will be a unique, luxurious and stylish venue offering an extensive set of outstanding conference, banqueting and event facilities. The building will also house a community arts facility for local exhibitions, performance and conferences, gallery/temporary exhibition space and a family restaurant, café and shop.Facebook: www.facebook.com/titanicbelfastTwitter: @titanicbelfastAfter Hours at Titanic Belfast The Story Comes to LifeTITANIC Belfast in association with U105 is lighting up Friday nights in the city with an enhanced gallery experience, tapas dining offering and evening bar complete with live entertainment. What’s On at After Hours - first Friday of every month• Enhanced gallery experience with staff in period costume • The Atrium will be transformed into relaxed bar serving a variety of drinks to start your weekend in style • Enjoy live music in the gigantic Atrium • Our Bistro 401 will be serving delicious sharing plates to sociably eat with friends, colleagues or couples. • Enjoy shopping at Titanic StoreFind out more about After Hours at Titanic Belfast, which takes place on the first Friday of every month.Did you know• In December 2009, the Titanic Quarter saw Ireland’s largest concrete pour to form the basement – 40,000 cubic metres
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