@Cleebope2 We had a lovely time!
We were in a great Air BnB in the 'Titanic Quarter', and at first thought we were way outside the city centre. However, it was a pleasant 20? min walk along the Maritime Mile then over the footbridge at the squinty Albert memorial clock tower. There are 6 stained glass depictions of memorable Game of Thrones events along the mile . In fact, one of them is at the far end of the slips of the Titanic, we walked away along and got a pleasant surprise that it was the Iron Throne one, which incorporated a seat where you could pose for a pic as sitting on the throne!
The Titanic exhibition was better than remembered, husband and son also impressed, that took a good 3 hours including the Nomadic as well. Something seemed different about it but not sure if was just some bits I missed before. It is a good industrial history of the city. Also had cocktails in the Drawing Room no 2, very swanky.
We strolled around the lanes where there is a lot of pubs and restaurants, looks like a really good place for night life. For anyone planning to eat out though you really need to book, we finally found a pub to eat in - The Morning Star, an old horse racing sports pub, not much to look at but really tasty food, and the best chips I think I have ever had.
Went to the Crumlin Road gaol - a great experience, although the last part is a bit too vivid for children I think ( silhouette of an execution by hanging) which can be skipped, Very interesting. Noticed too late that there was an Immersive Monet exhibition on the way back , would have gone in if I had the time.
Popped into the Crown to meet my son, who used the bikes available. Couldn't get a seat in the booths but some guys offered their booth to us as they crushed in with some other people so we offered some American ladies some space in ours and have a good chat. There was a mela on at the City Hall, strolled around that, went in to see their exhibition, - a good read. Went to St Malachy's chapel to light a candle. I've been in it before, quite unusual, side-on layout inside. Then ate in the Chubby Cherub restaurant which was very tasty (remembered to book!).
Passed by the Stiff Little Fingers gig the way home, paused for a moment when my husband pointed out that we were hearing Glen Matlock singing 'Pretty Vacant' so am now claiming to have seen the Sex Pistols after all. (We had done a lot of walking, would have been too tired for the gig to be honest. )
Did did a murals taxi tour. Very interesting, very informative. Although we had a good understanding of things, my son found it very interesting - he said it was his favourite part of the trip.
Saw the peace wall., and the gates that get closed. Hard to imagine.
Then the St George's market, and the Ulster fry in a bap, which someone suggested...... nearly caused a family fight as it is so popular, we got a beeper to tell us when it would be ready - in our case, nearly 90 mins. So they just horsed it when it arrived. Good, apparently.
Had drinks in a lot of the pubs suggested, saw more than I have written above but will stop here. You get the gist ,we had a good weekend, hope to go again to to the GOT and Giants causeway tour.
Thanks for everyone's input, all very helpful!