The Titanic Experience

One of the must-see things to visit in Belfast is the Titanic Experience. Don’t be put off by its hefty price tag; its six floors of interactive exhibits is well worth the money and you’ll spend a lot more time there than you’ve planned for. It’s situated in the heart of Belfast docks where the original Titanic was built; and the modern building that encompasses it is built to scale so that you can get a glimpse of the shape and size of just how big this ship was. The exhibition marks the pinnacle of Belfast’s history and tells of the major industries and the stories of the peoples who lived and worked here. Then there’s the shipyard ride which takes you into the bowels of the ship to give you a glimpse of what

it was like to work in the dockyard during Titanic’s construction. There’s then a tour of the facilities where you get a feel of what it was like to be aboard; in both first class and steerage. Finally, the tragedy comes together as the story of the iceberg unfolds; and there is a very solemn atmosphere as you learn the stories of those who perished as well as the survivors; followed by some incredible footage of the wreckage when it was visited by a remote submarine. There are also some great views of the city and its skyline from the docks here.