Everything you need to know in Antrim

Bank hours

Hours are generally Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 4.30pm with some open on Saturday morning. Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) dispense cash at hundreds of locations including banks, garages, and shopping centres. Using a credit card in an ATM is an easy way of obtaining sterling if you are travelling from the Republic of Ireland or abroad. Bureau de change can be found in larger bank branches, travel agencies, some tourist information centres, big hotels and a few visitor attractions.

Getting Around

Translink is the main public transport company serving Northern Ireland by bus and rail. You can check out times, prices and buy tickets at www.translink.co.uk.

Parking

Multi-storey and off-street car parks have hourly tariffs depending on location. On-street pay and display zones are clearly marked. Pay attention to restriction notices that display morning and evening rush hour clearways and bus lanes when in operation.

Pub hours

Generally Monday to Saturday, 11.30am to 11pm, Sundays from 12.30pm to 10pm. Many bars in Northern Ireland have later opening hours on Thursday to Saturday. Children are not permitted on licensed premises. No alcohol may be served to under 18s.

Shopping

City Centre shops generally open Monday to Saturday, from 9.30am to 5.30pm (Thursday until 9pm). Some larger stores open Sunday from 1pm to 5pm. Neighbourhood stores and garage forecourt convenience shops often open much longer, 24 hours in many cases.

Tourist Information

For details of tourist information centres around Northern Ireland, log on to www.discovernorthernireland.com.

Need to know

• County Antrim Website
• Discover Northern Ireland

• Causeway Coast and Glens

Upcoming events

• Belfast Pride

  28 Jun 2013 - 06 Jul 2013

• Irish Game Fair and Country Lifestyle Festival

  29 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013

• Dalriada Festival

  13 Jul 2013 - 20 Jul 2013

• Armoy Road Race

  26 Jul 2013 - 27 Jul 2013

• Mid Antrim 150

  02 Aug 2013 - 03 Aug 2013

• The Heart of the Glens Festival, Cushendall

  03 Aug 2013 - 11 Aug 2013

• Belsonic 2013

  16 Aug 2013 - 26 Aug 2013

• All Ireland Coastal Rowing Championships 2013

  23 Aug 2013 - 25 Aug 2013

• Giant's Causeway Coast Sportive

  07 Sep 2013 - 07 Sep 2013

• Return to the Cradle of Irish Presbyterianism

  16 Sep 2013 - 21 Sep 2013

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