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Free stuff

Events and attractions

• Events

• Local parks
  Get fit for free at our local parks. We have put together information about walking and cycling routes to make exercise more fun. We also have a wide range of sports pitches and playing fields (most are free to use).

• Playgrounds
  We manage more than 70 playgrounds in Belfast so why not take your kids along for some fun!

• Community centres
  We look after 23 community centres across Belfast. They provide some free activities for children, adults and senior citizens.
  Resources include parent and toddler groups, sports activities, youth clubs, after schools groups, arts and crafts sessions and computer classes.

• Palm House
  The Palm House is located in Botanic Gardens and contains a range of tropical plants, hanging baskets and seasonal displays.

• St George's Market
  St George's Market provides free entertainment on most Saturdays, including music and visits from Ark Farm. They also have seasonal events including Easter and St Patrick's Day celebrations.

• Art galleries
Many art galleries in Belfast have free admission so why not find out what events and exhibitions are coming up at your local gallery.

• Ulster Hall
Visit the interpretive exhibitions and the Carey Gallery, or audio tour, delving into the venue's past. Call 028 9033 4400 or visit www.ulsterhall.co.uk

• Belfast Waterfront exhibitions
Visit one of the varied art exhibitions on the concourse or second floor gallery area.

• Tourism guides
Are you looking for something to do but don't want to spent too much money? Then have a look at our range of tourism guides. These guides include many free tours and attractions with free admission.

• Public art in Belfast
Visit some of the many pieces of public art in Belfast. We have listed over 100 pieces of artwork in our public art directory.

• Business events
  Many of our business events are free to businesses in the Belfast City Council area.

Services

• Grants and funding
We supply a number of grants to help fund events and community activities throughout Belfast. These cover areas such as summer schemes, community festivals, major sporting events and cultural diversity projects.

• Consumer Advice Centre
We provide free specialist advice, to Belfast consumers and traders, on consumer issues such as faulty goods, holiday complaints, overdrafts and bank charges as well as dealing with debt.

• Bulky waste collections
We provide a free bulky waste collection service to residents in the Belfast City Council area.

• Pest control service
We provide a free pest control service to residents in the Belfast City Council area.

• Join your local library
Join your local library and get access to free information, books, music, DVDs, Internet access and events.

Travel

• Roselawn bus service
  We run a free bus service for older people travelling to and from Roselawn Cemetery and City of Belfast Crematorium.

• Travel for senior citizens
  Translink provide free travel for those who are 60 years of age or over.

Other

• Competitions
  Keep an eye out for our latest competitions for your chance to win a free prize:
  • City Matters, our residents magazine (open to Belfast residents only)
  • Waterfront website