Belfast Castle Northern Ireland

Belfast Castle    

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Discover the grandeur of Belfast Castle, one of the city’s most famous landmarks. Nestled in the Belfast hills, its unique, fairytale setting, views and gardens make it the perfect backdrop for …
Discover the grandeur of Belfast Castle, one of the city’s most famous landmarks. Nestled in the Belfast hills, its unique, fairytale setting, views and gardens make it the perfect backdrop for your wedding, dining experience, conference or event.

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Aug 19, 2024
This was an interesting castle, more for its history than architecture. Not a regal castle as one would expect in Europe. Worth a visit. Full review by scvrose
Aug 5, 2024
Our visit to Belfast Castle was a delightful experience, combining stunning views, rich history, and engaging activities for the whole family. Located on the slopes of Cave Hill, the castle offers a … Full review by Gustavo W
Jul 26, 2024
Coming from Scotland we have visited many castles and seen castles in London, Cardiff and Dublin. So decided to see another Irish castle in Belfast. It was worth the drive to see the view and the s… Full review by DBFlyer
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Articles

Belfast Castle is a mansion located in Cave Hill Country Park in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in a prominent position 400 feet above sea level. It…
sygic.com
Belfast Castle is set on the slopes of Cavehill Country Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland in a prominent position 400 feet (120 m) above se…
touristlink.com
Set on the wooded slopes of the dramatic Cave Hill is the 19th-century edifice of Belfast Castle. The castle was built in 1870 and was previous…
cityseeker.com
Belfast Castle is set on the slopes of Cavehill Country Park, providing views over the city of Belfast and Belfast Lough. The original castle…
spottinghistory.com
Whether you’re a history buff or just interested in observing some of Ireland’s most famous landmarks, the Belfast Castle should definitel…
visitacity.com
Belfast Castle is a castle on the slopes of Cavehill Country Park in a prominent position 400 feet (120 m) above sea level. Its location …
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Construction started:12th century

Questions & answers

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Is it a long walk to belfast castle when I get off at bus stop?
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It is a bit go an uphill trek but well worth it
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How much is admission to the castle. Thanks
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it is free, it is a walk through of gardens and an awesome view. There is a cafe in the basement but not the best service. lovely spot to see an overview of the Titanic Quarter of Belfast. …
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it is free, it is a walk through of gardens and an awesome view. There is a cafe in the basement but not the best service. lovely spot to see an overview of the Titanic Quarter of Belfast. We love it up there. About a half hour drive up and out of Belfast. The hop on hop off buses go there.
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Looking for recommendations for where to stay in Belfast that is convenient to Belfast Castle. Thank you!
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To be honest I think staying in the city center is really the best thing to do as a visitor to Belfast. The Castle is very easy to reach with the local bus system or take a taxi.
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Dear all needed an advise please . We are two families with four adults and three kids aged 2 to 4 have booked a ferry …
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Dear all needed an advise please . We are two families with four adults and three kids aged 2 to 4 have booked a ferry from Liverpool to Belfast over bank holiday weekend unfortunately all the cabins were booked we didn’t want to cancel our trip,so went ahead and booked. Do we have any place/ facilities to make our kids sleep on air matttress in the ferry overnight. Any helpful advise will be much appreciated
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no idea, didn´t take any ferries.
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What time do the grounds of Belfast Castle open and close?
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The opening hours of Belfast Castle grounds vary through the year. Closing times change as daylight lengthens or shortens. Read the current opening and closing times.
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