Arrive in Belfast, check into accommodation and unpack. Walk nearby streets, get essentials, and orient yourselves. Suggested areas: Cathedral Quarter or Queen's Quarter for cafés and pubs. (Taxis/public transport £10–25, check-in/settling 2–3 hours).
Start with a city walk through the Cathedral Quarter to St Anne’s Cathedral, then head to Victoria Square for shopping and views from the dome. Grab lunch at a local café. (Victoria Square shopping: mostly free; shopping budget £30–80; 4 hours).
Stroll through Botanic Gardens and visit the Palm House, then explore Queen’s University area and local bookshops. Ideal for relaxed park walking and people-watching. (Free admission, 2–3 hours, small café purchases £5–15).
Take a scenic drive along nearby coastal roads (north toward Carrickfergus or west toward the Antrim coast) for cliffs and harbor views; stop at seaside towns for photos and tea. (Fuel/tour cost £40–80, 5–7 hours).
Return to Victoria Square or Abbey Centre for shopping, then an afternoon coffee and an evening film at a local cinema. Great lazy day for indoor sketching later. (Shopping budget £30–100; cinema £8–12; 4–6 hours).
Visit St George’s Market (weekend) for local crafts and food, sample treats, then sketch in a cozy café. (Market browsing free, food £5–15, sketching/relax 3–4 hours).
Enjoy a relaxed evening night drive around Belfast outskirts and coastal roads to see city lights and quiet scenic stops; stop for late-night takeout and drawing back at the flat. (Fuel/taxi £15–40, 2–3 hours).
Short train or drive to Bangor for the marina and coast, or to Carrickfergus to visit the castle and harbor. Great photo ops and seaside walks. (Train £4–8 each, attractions £5–10, 4–6 hours).
Visit the Ulster Museum (Titanic exhibits nearby if desired), spend the afternoon drawing/colouring indoors while cozy. (Museum free; optional exhibits £5–20; drawing time 3–5 hours).
Explore Ormeau Park or Falls Park, bring a picnic and sketchbook, enjoy relaxed walking paths. (Free park access; picnic cost £8–15; 2–4 hours).
Spend a morning finding local crafts, wool items, or art supplies for home; revisit favorite cafés and do indoor colouring together. (Souvenirs £20–60; 2–4 hours).
For a longer scenic outing, drive part of the Causeway Coast to see dramatic coastline—stop at viewpoints then return by evening. (Fuel/possible tour £50–100, 8–10 hours; can be split into a full-day trip).
Final shopping, café time, and packing. Walk favorite streets one last time and spend evening drawing and winding down. (Transport £0–10; last-minute purchases £10–40; 3–5 hours).
Check out and travel to airport (Belfast City or Belfast Intl) for flights home via connecting hub back to OKC. Allocate time for transfers and check-in. (Airport transfer £10–40; travel time variable; allow 3–5 hours).
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Seek out quiet spots like the Botanic Gardens’ lesser paths, small cafés in the Cathedral Quarter, lesser-known coastal pullouts near Carrickfergus, and local pubs with live traditional music. Locals also love small artisan shops around the Linen Quarter and weekend craft stalls at St George’s Market.