Belfast Castle Estate

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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Opening times

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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Book using

http://www.belfastcastle.co.uk

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Price from £

FREE (No ticket required)