Access Information and Details

A - Belfast Exposed Photography
It's a gallery for contemporary photography located in Belfast city centre, within the Cathedral Quarter.

- From Central Station, 10-15 mins walk. Leave the station, turn left and then turn right into Oxford street, follow the street until it leads onto Donegall Quay, then turn left into Albert Square, proceed to Waring street. The second street on your right is Donegall str, the Belfast Exposed is on your right hand side.
- From Great Victoria Str Station/Europa Bus Centre, 10-15 mins walk. Leave the station, turn left and then turn right at the first crossroad into Howard Street, follow the street until it leads onto Donegall Square, take the main road (Donegall Place), follow the street then take the third street on your right.The second street on your left is Donegall Street, the Belfast Exposed is on your right.    
- From Laganside Bus Centre: leave the bus station, cross the Custom House sq and turn left into Albert sq. Follow the street until it leads onto Waring str, the second street on your right is Donegall Street, the Belfast Exposed is on your right hand side.
- Bus 4A goes to Albert clock, then walk.

B - Belfast Print Workshop Gallery
Located in the Cathedral Quarter in central Belfast, the Belfast Print Workshop is situated in Cotton Court, opposite to the Merchant Hotel.

- From Central Station, 10-15 mins walk. Leave the station, turn left and then turn right into Oxford street, follow the street until it leads onto Donegall Quay, then turn left into Albert Square, proceed to Waring street, the Belfast print Workshop is on your right.
- From Great Victoria Str Station/Europa Bus Centre, 10-15 mins walk. Leave the station, turn left and then turn right at the first crossroad into Howard Street, follow the street until it leads onto Donegall Square, cross the square and take the main road (Donegall Place), follow the street then take the third street on your right (Rosemary str). Follow the street until it leads onto Waring street, the Cotton court is on your left.   
- From Laganside Bus Centre: leave the bus station, cross the Custom House sq and turn left into Albert sq. Follow the street until it leads onto Waring str, the Cotton Court is on your right.
- Bus 4A goes to Albert clock, then walk.

C - Black Box / Black Box White Space

A home for live music, theatre, literature, comedy, film,visual art, live art, circus, cabaret and all points in between.

- From Central Station, 10-15 mins walk. Leave the station, turn left and then turn right into Oxford street, follow the street until it leads onto Donegall Quay, then turn left into Albert Square, proceed to Waring street, turn right into Hill str, the Black Box is the building with a big black door.
- From Great Victoria Str Station/Europa Bus Centre, 10-15 mins walk. Leave the station, turn left and then turn right at the first crossroads into Howard Street, follow the street until it leads onto Donegall Square, cross the square and take the main road (Donegall Place), follow the street then take the third street on your right (Rosemary str). Turn into the third street on your left (Hill Street) and the Black Box is the building with a big black door.  
- From Laganside Bus Centre: leave the bus station, cross the Custom House sq and turn left into Albert sq. Follow the street until it leads onto Waring str, turn right into Hill str, the Black Box is the building with a big black door.
- Bus 4A goes to Albert clock, then walk.

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F - Cavehill Gallery

- From Great Victoria str Station/Europa Bus Centre, turn left and then turn right at the first crossroads into Howard Street, follow the street until it leads onto Donegall Square. Get the Metro bus 1, stop near North Circular road.
- Metro bus 1, stop near North Circular Road.

G - Clonard Monastery

The Clonard Monastery is located in West Belfast.

- From Great Victoria str Station/Europa Bus Centre, turn left and then turn right at the first crossroads into Howard Street, follow the street until it leads onto Donegall Square. Get the Metro bus 10, stop at Clonard street.
- Metro bus 10, stop at Clonard Street.

H - Elmwood Hall

This former church is situated within the University area, opposite to the Univeristy main building and beside the Student Union.

- From Botanic station, 5-8 mins walk. Leave the station, turn left and take the first street on your right heading around the corner on which the Metro bar is located. Proceed to the main road (University road), turn left and walk through the University.

- 10 mins walk from depot, leave Europa Bus Centre, turn right at Great Victoria Street, follow the street until it leads onto University Road, follow the street, Elmwood Hall is on the right hand side on the corner of Elmwood avenue and University Road.

- Metro bus 8A,8B,8C bus route.       

I - G9 Lecture Theatre, Lanyon North

The Lecture Theatre is part of the University main building, located in University square.

- From Botanic station, 5-8 mins to walk. Leave the station, turn left and take the first street on your right heading around the corner on which the Metro bar is located. Proceed to the main road (University road) turn left and walk to the University.
- 10 mins walk from depot,leave Europa Bus Centre/Great Victoria Str Station, turn right at Great Victoria Street, follow the street until it  leads onto University Road, follow street until you see  University on the left hand side, enter the main University Building. The Lecture Theatre is on your left hand side.
- Metro bus 8A,8B bus route. 

J - Gasworks

The Gasworks Business Park is located south of the city centre between the river Lagan and one of the city’s main routes - the Ormeau Road.

- From Great Victoria Str Station/Europa Bus Centre, leave the station and cross the road. At the bus stop get Metro bus n. 7B,7D.
- Metro bus 7B, 7D.

K - Grand Opera House/Baby Grand

The Grand Opera House is located on Glengall Street/Great Victoria Street beside the Europa Bus Centre/Great Victoria Str Station. 

L - Harty Room

The Harty Room is situated in the University area, close to the Library.

- From Botanic station, 5-8 mins to walk. Leave the station, turn left and take the first street on your right heading around the corner on which the Metro bar is located. Proceed to the main road (University road) turn left and walk to the University.
- 10 mins walk from depot, leave Europa Bus Centre/Great Victoria Str Station, turn right at Great Victoria Street, follow the street till it is leading in University Road, follow street, turn left at University Square, Harty Room is on the right hand side, next to the School of Music.
- Metro bus 8A,8B. 

M - John Hewitt Bar

This pub lies in Belfast city centre, within the Cathedral Quarter.

- From Central Station, 10-15 mins walk. Leave the station, turn left and then turn right into Oxford street, follow the street until it leads onto Donegall Quay, then turn left into Albert Square, proceed to Waring street. The second street on your right is Donegall str, the John Hewitt Bar is on your right hand side.
- From Great Victoria Str Station/Europa Bus Centre, 10-15 mins walk. Leave the station, turn left and then turn right at the first crossroad into Howard Street, follow the street until it leads onto Donegall Square, take the main road (Donegall Place), follow the street then take the third street on your right.The second street on your left is Donegall Street, the John Hewitt Bar is on your right hand side. 
- From Laganside Bus Centre: leave the bus station, cross the Custom House sq and turn left into Albert sq. Follow the street until it leads onto Waring str, the second street on your right is Donegall Street, the John Hewitt bar is on your right hand side.
- Bus 4A goes to Albert clock, then walk.

N - Mandela Hall

The Mandela Hall is part of the Student's Union, that lies in front of the University main building.

- From Botanic station, 5-8 mins to walk. Leave the station, turn left and take the first street on your right heading around the corner on which the Metro bar is located. Proceed to the main road (University road) turn left and walk till you find on your right hand side the Student's union.
- 10 mins walk from depot, leave Europa Bus Centre/Great Victoria Str Station, turn right at Great Victoria Street, follow the street until it  leads onto University Road, follow street, Student's Union is on the right hand side.
- Metro bus 8A,8B bus route either Malone Road or Stranmillis Road.       

O - Maze Prison

The former prison hosts an exhibition during the Festival. Unless you have a car, the only way to get there is catching the bus n.51 and then walk for a mile.

P - Mullan Gallery

- From Great Victoria str Station/Europa Bus Centre, 5 mins walk to get the bus. Leave the station, turn left and then turn right at the first crossroads into Howard Street, follow the street until it leads onto Donegall Square. Get the Metro bus 9 to Lisburn road.
- Metro bus 9.

Q - OMAC

Located in Belfast city centre, the Old Museum Arts Centre (OMAC) presents contemporary theatre and dance of the highest quality, invention and energy from Northern Ireland and around the world, as well as music, comedy, visual art, workshops and other events for audiences of all ages and background.

- 5 mins walk from depot, leave Great Victoria Str Station/Europa Bus Centre, turn right at Great Victoria Street, follow the street until it leads onto College Square. Proceed to the main road and then turn at the second street on your left (College Sq North), the OMAC is there.
- All the Metro buses off there.

R - Ormeau Baths Gallery

Situated in the former Victorian swimming baths, OBG is one of the foremost exhibition spaces for contemporary visual arts in Northern Ireland.

- From Great Victoria Str Station/Europa Bus Centre, 5-8 mins to walk. Leave the station, cross the road and follow the street (Franklin str) till it leads onto Bedford street, then turn right,walk until the traffic light and turn left into Ormeau Avenue, the Ormeau Baths Gallery is on your right hand side.
- Metro bus 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D.

S - Ormeau Park

The Golden Thread Gallery is a venue for the presentation and education of contemporary visual art and associated activities (i.e. exhibitions, events, projects..), located on an interface in North Belfast.

- From the Central Station, 10-15 mins walk. Leave the station and turn left into East bridge str and then turn into the second street on your right (Victoria str). Follow the street until it leads onto Dunbar Link, the second street on your right is Great Patrick str.
- From Laganside Bus centre, 5 mins walk. Leave the station and cross the Custom House sq, turn left into Albert sq and then turn right into Dunbar Link. The second street on your right is Great patrick str.
- Bus 4A goes to Albert Clock, then walk.

Z - Waterfront Hall / Waterfront Studio

The Waterfront Hall is a conference, arts and entertainment centre. The Waterfront Studio is part of the Waterfront Hall.

- From the Central Station, direct access to the hall is available using pedestrian walkway which leads onto Lanyon Place.
- Laganside Bus Centre in Oxford Street opposite the Queens Bridge.  
- City Bus Stop opposite Front Doors of Hall on Oxford Street.

2 - Whitla Hall

The Whitla Hall is within the University area, beside the University main building.

- From Botanic station, 5-8 mins to walk. Leave the station, turn left and take the first street on your right heading around the corner on which the Metro bar is located. Proceed to the main road (University road) turn left and walk to the University , Whitla Hall is next to the main University Building.
- 10 mins walk from depot, leave Great Victoria Station/Europa Bus centre, turn right at Great Victoria Street, follow the street until it leads onto University Road, follow street until you see  the University on the left hand side, Whitla Hall is beside the main University Building.
- Metro bus 8A, 8B.     

3-Linenhall Library

The Linenhall Library is the oldest library in Belfast and it's located in the city centre in front of the City Hall.

- From Great Victoria Str Station/Europa Bus centre, 5 mins walk. Leave the station, turn left and then turn right at the first crossroads into Howard Street, follow the street until it leads onto Donegall Square, turn left into Donegall Sq West, cross the road and you'll have the library right in front of you. 
- There is no Metro bus going directly to the library.         

4-May Street Church

May Street Church lies in Belfast city centre, behind the City Hall. It's a church, a civic space and a cafe.

- From Great Victoria Str Station/Europa Bus Centre, 5 mins walk. Leave the station, turn left and then turn right at the first crossroads into Howard Street, follow the street until it leads onto Donegall Square South, walk straight ahead until May Street and you will find May Street Church on your right hand side.

5-Naughton Gallery

The Naughton Gallery is situated in the University main building.

- From Botanic station, 5-8 mins to walk. Leave the station, turn left and take the first street on your right heading around the corner on which the Metro bar is located. Proceed to the main road (University road) turn left and walk to the University main building.      
- 10 mins walk from depot, leave Europa Bus Centre/Great Victoria Str Station, turn right at Great Victoria Street, follow the street until it leads onto University Road, follow the street and enter the University main building.
- Metro bus 8A, 8B, 8C.

6-SARC

The Sonic Arts Research Centre (SARC) is a centre of excellence, dedicated to the research of music technology. The Centre is established in a purpose-built facility located alongside the engineering departments of Queen's University.

- From Botanic Station, leave Station and turn left, proceed Botanic Avenue and turn right at University Street, go straight and turn left at University Road, follow street until it is dividing and bear the right up Malone Road, go straight, turn left at Cloreen Park, SARC is on the left hand side.
- From Europa Bus Centre/Great Victoria Str Station,  leave Station and turn right at Great Victoria Street, follow Street until it is dividing, bear the right up Bradbury Place and follow street this road leads into University Road, follow street until it is dividing and bear the right up Malone Road, go straight, turn left at Cloreen Park, SARC is on the left hand side.
- Metro bus 8C - Malone Road.

7-QFT

QFT stands for Queen's Film Theatre, an art house cinema in Belfast.

- From Botanic station, 5-8 mins to walk,  leave the station, turn left and continue for 5 minutes walk, University road is on your right through the set of lights, past Dukes Hotel.
- 10 mins walk from depot,  leave Europa Bus Centre/Great Victoria Str Station, turn right at Great Victoria Street, follow the street until it leads onto University Road, follow street and turn left at University Square, the QFT is on the left hand side, house number 20.
- Metro Buses 8A, 8B, they drop you off in front of the University main building. The QFT is at 20, University square. 

8 - Ulster Bank Headquarters

The Ulster Bank Headquarters is situated in Belfast city centre, on the left hand side of the City Hall.

- From Great Victoria Str Station/Europa Bus Centre, 5 mins walk. Leave the station, turn left and then turn right at the first crossroads into Howard Street, follow the street until it leads onto Donegall Square South. Then turn left into Donegall Sq. East, the Ulster bank Headquarters is in front of you.

 

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