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THE QUEEN’S QUARTER: THE
BEST OF STUDENT LIFE
A COSMOPOLITAN
COMMUNITY
A MULTICULTURAL AND
CREATIVE HUB
The ‘Queen’s Quarter’ is the area
between the Lisburn and Ormeau
roads and Stranmillis Embankment.
It is the most vibrant district
of Belfast and the heart of our
friendly student community. Here,
you’ll find everything from cheap
cultural events and international
festivals to cafés, nightlife, and
international food. Whether
you’re living in the nearby Queen’s
Accommodation or looking for
something to do after lectures,
everything in the Queen’s Quarter
is just a short walk away.
The Queen’s Quarter has a
buzzing social scene that will
make you feel welcome from your
very first day. It’s packed with
venues that attract the best in
theatre, dance, music, film, arts,
and literature. From concerts at
Mandela Hall and Botanic Gardens
to legendary club nights, pub
quizzes, and poetry readings,
there is something for everyone.
There’s a huge range of cafés and
restaurants around the university.
On nearby Botanic Avenue, you
can sample food from Japan,
Nepal, China, the Middle East,
Italy, Mexico, and of course,
Northern Ireland – all washed
down with local beer. You’ll also
find vintage and charity shops,
No Alibis indie bookstore, and
the Crescent Arts Centre.
PERFECT FOR ARTS LOVERS
PARKS AND GREEN SPACES
The university is home to many arts
locations like the Naughton Gallery,
the Seamus Heaney Centre, and
the Brian Friel Centre for Theatre.
We even have our own cinema, the
QFT, showing new and classic films
at a student discount. Other nearby
spots include the Ulster Museum,
comedy nights at The Belfast
Empire, and the Lyric Theatre.
Right next to McClay Library is
the Botanic Gardens, a beautiful
city park where you can chill with
friends or explore the Palm House
and the Tropical Ravine. Further
away from campus, the nearby
Lagan Towpath is an unspoiled
stretch of riverbank with forest
walks and meadows that feels miles
away from our bustling university.
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