Titanic Belfast Experience with SS Nomadic Entry Ticket

Titanic Belfast in the Titanic Quarter

Titanic Belfast opened in 2012 on Queen's Island, exactly where the Harland and Wolff shipyard built the Titanic. The angular building has four hull-shaped wings that rise to the height of the ship's hull, and its silver cladding catches the light along the River Lagan. It has become the best-known landmark of the Titanic Quarter.

The visit is designed as an interactive walk-through that begins with Belfast at the start of the twentieth century and follows the ship from its construction to its launch and famous voyage. If you are wondering whether Titanic Belfast is worth visiting, the site itself is what makes it special, because you visit the very place where the story began.

The galleries and the shipyard experience

The galleries combine sound, light, models and archive material. You follow the shipyard workers through the noise of the yard, see replica cabins and interiors, and explore a large scale model of the ship in a display that shows it in action. Documents, objects and photographs help you understand how the liner was built and who worked on it.

Access to the historic shipyards also lets you see the slipway from which the ship was launched in 1911. Allow between two and three hours for the whole experience. A timed ticket suits you if you want to plan your arrival, and an anytime ticket suits you if you prefer to choose the time on the day.

SS Nomadic, the little sister of the Titanic

SS Nomadic is berthed a short walk from the main building. Built in 1911 by Harland and Wolff, she served as a tender that carried first- and second-class passengers to the Titanic at Cherbourg in 1912. She is the last surviving vessel of the White Star Line and has been restored to her early twentieth-century appearance.

On board you can see original woodwork, panelling and crew areas, and you learn about her later career, including service in two world wars. Her opening hours can differ from those of the main building, so allow an extra hour and check the times for your date before you plan the rest of the day.

Planning your visit to Titanic Belfast

Many visitors ask how to get to Titanic Belfast. It is about a 20-minute walk from the city centre along the River Lagan, and you can also take the Glider bus from central Belfast or the train to the nearby Titanic Quarter station. Arrive a few minutes before your slot on a timed ticket.

Food and drinks are not included, and audio guides are available on arrival for an extra cost. Weekday mornings are usually quietest, and school holidays and summer afternoons are busiest. Combine the visit with a walk around the Titanic Quarter, where you can see the dry dock and the former drawing offices.