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Belfast Castle Estate

Antrim Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT15 5GR
Belfast Castle Estate

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Belfast Castle sits at the foot of Cave Hill and is one of the most iconic locations to view the stunning skyline of Belfast City. It plays host to the perfect wedding day, conferences, meetings, social events and family gatherings.

Built in the 1860s, the estate remains a perfect location for locals and tourists to explore the surrounding natural woodland, parkland and gardens. It’s also home to the Cave Hill Adventurous Playground, archaeological sites, a visitor information centre, eco trails and orienteering routes.

It also contains both parkland and mature mixed woodland and is home to many different species of wildlife, including long-eared owls, sparrowhawks and Belfast’s rarest plant, the town hall clock.

More information about the estate and its history is available from the Cave Hill Visitor Centre, located inside Belfast Castle which is free to visit and you do not need to pre-book. You can call the castle directly on 028 9077 6925.

Inside the castle, you can grab a coffee or enjoy a bite to eat in the Tavern Café or newly opened Cellar Restaurant. For opening hours visit Belfast Castle contact information and opening times (belfastcity.gov.uk). Booking is essential for the Cellar Restaurant Cellar Restaurant at Belfast Castle (belfastcity.gov.uk)

Free car parking facilities are available on site. These are on a first come first served basis.

Belfast Castle Estate is accessible – for full details of their accessibility features, see Belfast Castle | AccessAble

Recently Belfast Castle installed a new and secure covered cycle stand with a green roof which helps improve the air quality and to encourage biodiversity in the area. We welcome all cyclists to the castle to avail of this.

The castle also has its own outdoor dog friendly seating area to allow you and your little best friend  to enjoy some well-deserved treats after your walk.  Water bowls are available.

For more information, or to discuss bookings or wedding packages, email bcr@belfastcastle.co.uk or call 028 9077 6925.Save & close

You can follow Belfast Castle on Facebook @belfastcastle or Instagram @belfast_castle to hear all the latest information about the venue and any up-coming public events

 

 

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Accessibility

  • Guide dogs permitted
  • Toilets for disabled visitors
  • Wheelchair hire

Attraction Facilities

  • Open Evenings
  • Open Mondays
  • Open Sundays

Catering

  • Bar
  • Licensed
  • Local Produce
  • Picnic Area
  • Restaurant on Premises - Reopened May 2024 Opening hours Sunday - Thursday 12pm-7pm Friday and Saturday 12pm-8pm Booking essential (For menus and to book visit www.belfastcity.gov.uk/belfastcastle/eat-drink/cellar-restaurant )
  • Serve breakfast
  • Serve evening meal
  • Serve lunch
  • Special dietary requirements catered for
  • Tea-room/Cafe onsite

Children & Infants

  • Accept children (Minimum age)
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Child seat available
  • Children's Menu Available
  • Children's outdoor play area
  • Children's Parties
  • Facilities for children
  • Highchairs Available

Establishment Features

  • Accept coach parties
  • Accommodation nearby
  • Available for wedding receptions
  • Blue Badge guide
  • Business facilities (eg. Fax/ modem)
  • Cash machines
  • Cater for Corporate events
  • Conference facilities
  • Family Fun
  • Fitness level required - low
  • Groups accepted
  • Latest arrival time (24 hr clock) - 5.30pm
  • Licenced for civil marriages
  • Lift/Elevator
  • Lost property
  • Online Booking - For restaurant only - www.belfastcity.gov.uk/belfastcastle/eat-drink/cellar-restaurant
  • Pets accepted - Assistance dogs only are permitted inside Belfast Castle and the coffee shop/restaurant. An outdoor seated area is available on site for all other pets. Water bowls are also available.
  • Public telephone - To book a taxi only
  • Secure cycle storage
  • Self guided walks/cycle rides
  • Shop - A new tenant will join the castle team at end of July 2024 and will be located in our cellar area. Tenant will specialise in handmade contempory bespoke jewellery for sale.
  • Toilets
  • Visitor information
  • Wi-fi available

Event Facilities

  • Booking Required - For restaurant only.

Leisure Facilities

  • Outdoor activities
  • Wifi - Belfast Public Wifi on site

Parking & Transport

  • Car parking
  • Frequent bus services
  • On site parking
  • Parking (free)
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors

Payment Methods

  • All major credit/debit cards accepted

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

  • Dutch printed material
  • French printed material
  • German printed material
  • Italian printed material
  • Spanish printed material

Provider Preferences

  • Free (parking charges may apply)
  • Indoor Attraction
  • Non smoking establishment
  • Of historic, literary or architectural interest
  • Out of town
  • Outdoor Attraction
  • Unique venue

Specialist Features

  • Marketed as green/environmentally friendly

Guide Prices

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TicketFree

FREE (No ticket required)

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Cave Hill Country Park, BelfastCave Hill Country Park gets its name from five caves, which could be early iron mines, located on the side of the main Belfast cliffs. Visitors can enjoy panoramic views across Belfast from vantage points on the hillside.

Events

Saturday, 23rd November 2024 - Sunday, 24th November 2024

Sunday, 9th March 2025 - Sunday, 9th March 2025

The Spring Into Summer Vintage & Handmade FairFrock Around The Clock : Vintage & Handmade FairFrock Around The Clock is back with the Vintage and Handmade Fair at beautiful Belfast Castle, and 36 fabulous stalls of vintage treasures and original handmade designs.
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Opening Times

Open New Year
Open Christmas

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Belfast Castle & the Cavehill Visitor Information Centre is open daily Monday to Sunday and are free to visit. Opening hours may vary. Please visit their website before your visit. www.belfastcity.gov.uk/belfastcastle/contact-us-directions NB: The ground floor of the castle may close to the public from time to time pending private events inside the building i.e. a wedding, conference etc.

Tavern Coffee Shop is open daily Monday to Sunday 10am-5pm.

The Cellar Restaurant is open Tuesday to Sunday (Closed on Mondays) - For opening hours of the restaurant visit the castle website www.belfastcity.gov.uk/belfastcastle/contact-us-directions
Booking is essential for restaurant. Link: www.belfastcity.gov.uk/belfastcastle/eat-drink/cellar-restaurant

Cavehill Country Park and the Adventure Playground is open from 7.30am each morning. Closing times change as daylight lengthens or shortens.

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