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For us, we'd choose a trip to Belfast over a visit to Dublin every time. It is the Glasgow to Scotland's Edinburgh. It is more affordable, it's a nicer city & it is more welcoming than the tourism honey pot south of the Border.
Served by two airports & a ferry terminal, the city is well connected & should feature on your shortlist should Ireland win the straw-poll for next years tour.
Ulster itself is a Rugby hotbed, with numerous clubs and schools treating the game like a religion. Indeed, a night at Ravenhill, or The Kingspan to give it it's horrific commercial pseudonym, is up there with any rugby spectating experience around.
But that's not all. Our Ulster Rugby Tour is also about immersing yourself in the rich culture and history of Northern Ireland. You'll explore the vibrant city of Belfast, visit the stunning Giant's Causeway, and discover the fascinating history of the Troubles.
With the green hills, rivers, lakes, mountains and spectacular coastline, Ulster is the perfect setting for outward bound activities which contrasts well to the lively, cosmopolitan city of Belfast.
1. Watch Ulster in action in the Guinness PRO 12
2. Visit the Interactive Titanic Experience
3. Black Cab City tours of Belfast
4. Outdoor activities at Escarmouche activity centre
5. A visit to the famous Giants Causeway & the nearby Bushmills Whiskey Distillery
Travelling by coach from England to Belfast isn't as daunting as it sounds. Stenaline run ferry crossings between Cairnryan in Scotland to Belfast and also Holyhead - Dublin. So coach transfers either side of your ferry crossing make Belfast very accessible.
Travelling via ferry opens up Belfast as a destination to many, as crossings from Stenaline can travelling directly to Belfast from Cairnryan in Scotland. Also teams from the South of England can cross between Holyhead or Liverpool to Dublin and take a coach transfer to Belfast.
Belfast International Airport provides the perfect opportunity for teams from a far to tour to Ireland. Long hauls can go via a pit stop at either Heathrow or Edinburgh. Alternatively, you can fly to Dublin and it is a short coach transfer up to Belfast.
A central and stylish accommodation, the Park Inn by Radisson Belfast suits the needs of both business and holiday guests. This sophisticated hotel is perfectly located for exploring all that Northern Ireland’s capital city has to offer. Close to George Best Belfast City Airport as well as Belfast International Airport, the Park Inn is convenient for incoming travellers. With bus and train stations a short walk away
Overlooking the majestic Central Station in Newcastle, the Hampton is a brand-new 3* Hotel in the heart of the city.
Bright & spacious, the twin/double rooms are crammed with creature comforts alien to the traditional rugby tour. Widescreen HDTV's, Wifi, Power Showers and enormous beds add some box-tickers to the property.
A 24-hour Reception, Cafe, Bar area make a great base & the buffet breakfast each morning will have you well stocked until lunch.
When this Hotel is full, we recommend the Holiday Inn Express, a great hotel built in the shadows of the St James' Park Football Stadium.
