Belfast Social Weekend

Overview: Following the sell-out Belfast Social weekend in 2018 Steve and Arlene are running this fantastic weekend again in 2019. 

Belfast is a short flight from the UK (around an hour) so it’s ideal for a long weekend. We will develop a coordinated itinerary and look after you over the weekend.

Belfast has so much to offer; the award winning Titanic Experience, City Hall Tour, Stormont (Irish Parliament), Belfast Cathedral, Crumlin Road Goal (Jail), SS Nomadic, harbour boat trip, the Falls Road / Shankhill Road tour to name a few.

We stay right in the city centre; at the famous Europa Hotel in the Cathedral; Quarter. It’s a lovely 4* hotel and is world famous. 

As with all of Steve and Arlene’s social weekends there will be a set of coordinated activities throughout the weekend; you can do all of them of just dip in and out as you please (although many will need to be booked in advance). These will be advertised in advance so you can plan your weekend. 

Travel: The plan is to book your own flights (or ferry) independently rather than packaging them as this is more flexible and cost effective. If you are confident to do this yourself then book your travel (most will fly) when you have booked the weekend with Spice. If you aren’t confident Steve can ‘walk’ you through the process and guide you at each stage. This also gives flexibility if you want to travel at a different time to the main group. You could also opt for a ferry if flying isn’t your bag (Please ask if you want the ferry).

Flights: There are direct flights from most major airports and we have suggested flight details from some of the larger airports. (See the Getting There section below). By flying early you can have a full day on the Friday and the later you fly back gives you more time on the Monday. You can use these flights or choose different flights of fly from other airports. Steve will collate a list of all the flights members are going on and circulate these so you can arrange to meet to the airports. The nearest airport is Belfast City (BHD). 

Steve & Arlene will be on the East Midlands flight. 

If you need any advice with flights please call Steve or Arlene at the Spice office. 

The best way to start the weekend is to travel with one of the groups. You can meet at the airport on the Friday unless you want to get a different flight; in which case we will make arrangements to meet the group once in Belfast.

Very Important: Don’t delay booking your flights - They are now available for booking. The sooner you book the better price you will get!! 

Here is a link to the Flybe website

Airport / Hotel Transfers: The easiest way is to get the airport shuttle bus from outside the terminal building which stops very near to the hotel). Details will be given in the joining pack. 

Because of the nature of this weekend the payment due and cancellation period is longer than usual – balances are due 8 weeks in advance. 

Hotel: We stay at World Famous Europa Hotel in the Cathedral quarter a great central location. This link will take you to their website 

Single occupancy rooms: The supplements are higher as they are single occupancy of rooms with queen size beds. 

The Evenings: The plan for the evenings: each night Steve will arrange for somewhere to eat as a group. After dinner we will take in Belfast’s nightlife.