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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Mar 17, 2025
My friend and I had the most wonderful delicious lunch . We were greeted by the chef Andrew which was an added bonus & the staff were so attentive to our every need. It won’t be long until we are ba…Full review by Q7263ETannc
Mar 14, 2025
I was at Belfast Castle for a family birthday event. Had a fantastic time and couldn't have asked for more. The staff were very attentive and were very helpful and accommodating throughout the planni…Full review by Lucy L
Mar 4, 2025
After an uphill walk from the bus stop, you are met by an attractive and imposing building with a cafe and restaurant on the lower ground. Small formal gardens where the mosaics need touching up. Th…Full review by SJC94
It's free to walk around the gardens but not sure if there's a fee to walk around the inside. We just went inside to the lounge for tea and cakes and didn't notice any signs for a tour etc.
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.
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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Frequently asked questions
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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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