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Family Friendly Belfast Bus Tour: Top 5 Stops

The best bus stops for kids in Belfast. Includes W5 Science Centre, Titanic Belfast, and the best parks for a picnic.

7/15/2025
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A family smiling and pointing from the top deck of a sightseeing bus

Bus tours are great for families—no walking complaints! But you need to know where to hop off to keep the little ones entertained. Here is our parent-approved guide.

1. W5 (Odyssey Complex)

Stop: Titanic Quarter This is an award-winning science and discovery center.

  • Why kids love it: Giant climbing structures, water play areas, and hands-on science experiments. You can easily spend 3 hours here.

2. Ulster Museum & Botanic Gardens

Stop: Queen's University

  • Why kids love it: Dinosaurs! The Takabuti mummy is also a hit (and a bit spooky). Afterwards, run around in the Botanic Gardens or chase squirrels.

3. HMS Caroline

Stop: Titanic Quarter

  • Why kids love it: It feels like a pirate ship (well, a navy ship) adventure. There's a playground right next to it too!

4. Lost City Adventure Golf

Stop: Yorkgate / Cityside Some routes pass the Cityside Retail Park. Here you'll find indoor jungle-themed mini-golf.

5. Top Deck "I Spy"

The bus ride itself is an attraction.

  • Game: Count the murals.
  • Game: Spot the "Samson and Goliath" cranes (the yellow giants).

Tip: Bring snacks. While the bus passes many cafes, hungry meltdowns can happen between stops!

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Mom Travels

Mom Travels

This guide is written by locals who love Belfast. We want to help you look past the headlines and see the vibrant, historic, and welcoming city that Belfast is today.

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