Secret belfast

Far from the crowds and familiar clichés, Secret Belfast reveals a city rich in hidden history, unexpected places and fascinating stories waiting to be uncovered.

Discover how Belfast stood up against the slave trade, admire remarkable Art Deco façades, uncover beautiful stained-glass windows by a little-known female artist or explore coastal caves once used by smugglers. Visit the humble cottage of an American president, investigate Bronze Age burial grounds and Stone Age forts, squeeze through a secret underground tunnel, take a boat trip to see the city's seal colony or discover where Marconi sent his first wireless signal across the waves. From ancient mysteries and forgotten stories to unusual architecture and surprising natural sites, Secret Belfast reveals the many hidden layers of a city that rewards those willing to venture off the beaten path.