Odyssey Complex

Entertainment complex housing W5 interactive science centre, SSE Arena concert venue, and multiple restaurants beside Belfast Lough. The modern building opened in 2000 as part of Titanic Quarter regeneration. It sits below the headline sights but earns its place on a longer visit to Belfast, especially paired with nearby Titanic Belfast. Tickets cost W5: £12 adult, £9 child, arena events vary and 2-3 hours for w5 is enough to see everything without rushing.

Priority: Medium - include with 2+ days Time needed: 2-3 hours for W5 Best for: best family science attraction in northern Skip if: You're not travelling with children and no concerts interest you Cost: W5: £12 adult, £9 child, arena events vary

You operate hands-on science experiments across five floors, from building bridges to creating tornadoes. The arena hosts major bands and sports events with 11,000 capacity.

Accessibility: Fully wheelchair accessible with lifts, disabled parking available

Best family science attraction in Northern Ireland with major concerts. It is not the first thing you should see in Belfast, but with two or more days it fills a gap the major sights leave. It pairs naturally with Titanic Belfast - together they fill a solid half-day. Mornings are quieter if you want to take your time.

Skip if: You're not travelling with children and no concerts interest you

• Buy W5 tickets online for discount.
• Check arena events calendar.
• Parking charges £2 per hour.

Insider tip: The upper W5 floors are usually quieter and have better Belfast Lough views

W5 encourages photos of experiments, arena photography depends on event restrictions