The 30 Best Sport & School & Kindergarten in Belfast

“My friend Matt and I dropped into Lycan (formerly Gracie Barra) today, and right from the start we were made to feel completely at home. Aaron, Gary, and Graham were all super welcoming and gave us a great tour of the gym. We came for the seminars, open mat, and grading, and honestly, we had a blast. Graham took the time to chat with us about the club’s history, the recent rebrand, and what’s ahead with the new curriculum. You could really feel the passion behind it all. Today was the big relaunch, and the energy in the gym was high and positive. The rebrand looks sharp, the vibe was great, and the people were even better. Matt and I left buzzing, and we’re already excited to come back for another seminar!”

“The matinee on Saturday of The Sound of Music in St Anne's Cathedral was amazing and so emotional. I think I teared up at most of the songs. Such talent and rich sounds and clever set changes. We had a wonderful afternoon, thank you BOC .”

“I would highly recommend Alan as a tutor of drums and musicianship as a whole. He guided me through multiple grades as well as broadening my scope to gain the ability to adopt to change and play almost any genre, and introduced me to styles and musicians I had never heard of. His lessons have serves me well on and off the drum kit. Many thanks Alan!”

“I recently completed my GVC and Practical Flight Assessment with Drone Pilot Training Academy in Belfast, and I’m very satisfied with the quality of training provided. The instruction was clear, well-structured. I’d like to thank Robert Dobbin for his support and recognition throughout the process. It made a real difference. I would confidently recommend to anyone pursuing drone training with Drone Pilot Training Academy.”

“Me and my wife learned our wedding dance with Mariona. We are total amatures but Mariona managed to teach us a personalised routine and gave us the confidance to do it at out wedding and it turned out amazing. We will be sending our children to her dance classes as she is so good with with the kids in her classes. Would highly reccomend Activa Dansa”

“I nervously booked this as part of a birthday weekend for my wife and was nervous as neither of us had any experience and can be quite shy. It was the highlight of the weekend and we're already talking about going back. Phil and the crew were so welcoming, amazing teachers and clearly so passionate about dance. If you have any doubts about going to a class please read this review and take it as a sign it's time to learn something about dance! No experience or rhythm required!”

“Couldn't ask for a better place to start learning BJJ. Incredibly welcoming and friendly atmosphere for all levels of ability and any age group! BJJS also have multiple black belt coaches with a wealth of knowledge on BJJ delivering the highest quality coaching and training. Wish I had joined here sooner!”

“I can’t recommend Archie for what he has done for me highly enough. I arrived at his beautiful clinic a total mess, full of anxiety, emotional ,very fearful , and closed off. And I left feeling strong with in myself, at peace with a great sense of relief and contentment . Archie is a true professional, he has re wired my brain to a more positive way of thinking, and sent me away with tools I can use at home, and for this I am truly thankful .”

“My 2 kids just loved Sinead's online art classes. They are age 9 and 12 and during lockdown I was blown away by what they produced, given they have never shown any interest or talent in art. Sinead puts a lot of preparation into her children's art classes, so it is all easy to follow, and she gives a structure to art that enables the children achieve great outcomes. You can tell she truly loves working with kids, she is full of energy, praise and instills confidence.”

“Went here for a school trip today, interacted with other schools Good service and friendly staff”

“My son has been attending Simon for the past few months with severe shin splints which he had been struggling with for a couple of years. The care and attention to the detail that he has recieved has been exceptional and he has made great progress and finally on the road to recovery. I can highly recommend Simon and the team at Replay Clinic”

“It’s beautiful campus with supportive lecturers specially Chris, Aidan.”

“I have trained at Icon since February of this year and I can undoubtedly say that it is a fantastic gym with an incredible community atmosphere. Dave and the coaches offer a high level of support, attention and commitment to all students, and have helped me feel welcomed and supported from day one, regardless of my experience level. The coaching is top notch with with a strong focus on fundamentals and technical progression. Whether you’re an experienced grappler or a complete beginner, the instructors will take the time to tailor their guidance to your needs, displaying a wide array of knowledge and genuine passion for the sport. The training schedule is flexible and offers a variety of classes throughout the week, making it easy to fit into my schedule as a student. The gym offers a positive, ego-free environment where everyone can learn and improve together. If you’re looking for a gym with excellent coaches and a welcoming community, I can’t recommend Icon highly enough.”

“Great service here. They're experts in what they do and have a great range of items for various sports.”

“All my uniforms as a child purchased here and now all my own kids too. Good service in store and fast delivery of items ordered online. Always do 20% off in July which is good value and seems significantly better value than the competition!”

“Old family favourite. Love the decor. Small lobby but then again it was catering for a smaller area back when it first opened. Love the carpet and the history.”

“I seem to be in this place every week these days. Great access and parking and easy ways to pay at the end. My small grumble would be that to pick up click and collect it's the same queue as returns so this can be a while which is off putting. Maybe this can be changed to mean a speedy way to collect orders because returns seem to take a bit longer.”

“I spent 6 months at International House Belfast. Genuinely the best educational expirience I had in my life. The staff is very professional and are extremly helpfull. They offerd solutions for every problem, from matters regarding the class to everyday life in Belfast. At the same time they're realy lovely people I grew to like. All of them contributed to a cozy and friendly atmosphere with their open personalities. The classes where structured well and the teachers adapt to the individual needs of the students. Special shout out to Shane and Anna, they're the best and I'm happy that i had them as my teachers. If you're planning on visiting Belfast in combination with english courses, I whole heartedly recommend you the International House Belfast. Kind Regards Adrian from Switzerland”

“It's one of the most noticeable buildings you will see in Belfast. It's a prestigious, well known, and research driven university. I was impressed with red-brick building, massive campus, and well maintained garden. During our Belfast visit we went to see the university but it was closed as it was weekend. But definitely worth visiting and it's a  popular attraction among tourists.”

“Had a brilliant time at enter jurassic world at Colin Glen today. Ranger Mike really sparked the kids interest at the start. My son was just so excited and love every part off it he had so much fun. The dinosaurs were amazing.”

“tutors and staff are soooo helpful and will go out of their way for anything. the building is modern and up to date with spacious rooms and equipment suitable for all courses. best place i have ever studied. (came here from Wales).”

“The new gym is a huge upgrade and the courts are fantastic. Great staff at the club too”

“Great place to work and a great working environment to be educated in.”

“I attended today with my son who was suffering an asthma attack and I cannot praise the staff in there highly enough. From the nurses constantly checking on him and always having a smile on their faces to his Dr whose name was Chris who went above and beyond! The staff were under serious pressure and a number of parents were giving them grief. Can I just ask if you attend be prepared for a long wait as the NHS is overstretched and those in there are fighting everyday to make sure the sickest and most critical kids are taken care of. Be patient with them as the wait times are not their fault but exacerbated by parents taking their kids up as they have a cold and temperature. Once again I cannot praise the staff enough !”

“Great fun classes, relaxed and very friendly atmosphere!”