ICC Belfast

The ICC Belfast is impossible to miss if you're arriving by train or driving into the city centre - this vast curved structure dominates the skyline like a ship about to launch. It's a major events venue that hosts everything from concerts and conferences to sporting fixtures, so what you'll experience depends entirely on what's on during your visit. The building itself is genuinely impressive architecture, all swooping lines and glass, and worth a proper look even if you're not catching an event inside.

If you're here for a show or match, you'll find the venue well-organised and the facilities solid. The real appeal is what's happening inside rather than the building itself, mind. That said, the waterfront location is smart - you can walk along the Lagan River before or after, grab a bite at one of the nearby restaurants, and get a real sense of how Belfast's regenerated its docklands.

For families on a caravan holiday, it depends what's on. A big concert or family-friendly sporting event could easily fill an evening, but wandering about the exterior won't occupy you long. If you're based at Dundonald Touring Caravan Park or The Pods at Streamvale, both just four miles out, you're well-placed to catch events here without it being a major detour. Check their events calendar before you book your pitch - that'll determine whether it's worth adding to your itinerary or whether you'd rather explore Belfast's museums and markets instead.