Viewpoints · Northern Ireland
Belfast Castle
Also known as: Caisleán Bhéal Feirste
In or near Belfast.
Belfast Castle is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- York Street · 3.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Belfast Castle is located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, with the postcode BT15 5GR. The nearest railway station is York Street, which is 3.8 km away. Entry to the castle is free.
About
Belfast Castle is a named viewpoint in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 54.6428°, -5.9423°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
Belfast Castle is a historic site located at the foot of Cave Hill, offering stunning views of the Belfast skyline. Visitors can explore the surrounding natural woodland and parkland, as well as enjoy dining options and a gift shop within the castle.
From the Wikipedia article
Belfast Castle (Irish: Caisleán Bhéal Feirste) is a mansion located in Cave Hill Country Park in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in a prominent position 400 feet (120 m) above sea level. Its location provides unobstructed views over the City of Belfast and Belfast Lough. There have been several structures called "Belfast Castle" over the centuries, located on different sites. The current "castle" is a Victorian structure that was built between 1867 and 1870 on the slopes of Cave Hill, and it is Grade A listed. The main entrance into the Belfast Castle Demesne is now where Innisfayle Park meets Downview Park West, just off the Antrim Road (part of the A6). The original main entrance into the current demesne was formerly on the Antrim Road itself, where Strathmore Park now meets the Antrim Road.
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Background
Architecture
Since the construction of the current Belfast Castle in the late 1860s, its sandstone walls and towers have been restored. The castle was designed and built in the Victorian version of the Scots Baronial style, which was an architectural style that originally developed out of French-inspired Gothic styles during the Renaissance in Scotland in the sixteenth century. Scots Baronial style castles were typically built on asymmetrical plans and included high roofs, towers, and turrets to display the owner's status. The new Belfast Castle was constructed in the late 1860s using pink Scrabo sandstone from near Newtownards in the north of County Down, along with Giffnock sandstone dressings from…
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- Coordinates
- 54.6428, -5.9423
- District
- Belfast
- Postcode
- BT15 5GR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Belfast North
- Established
- 1867
- Nearest railway station
- York Street — 3.8 km
- Official site
- www.belfastcastle.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n4943156021 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Belfast Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Belfast Castle?
- Belfast Castle is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT15 5GR).
- What is Belfast Castle?
- Belfast Castle is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Belfast Castle?
- The nearest railway station is York Street, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT15 5GR.
- When was Belfast Castle built?
- Built or established in 1867.
- Who owns Belfast Castle?
- Belfast Castle is owned by Belfast City Council.
- Is Belfast Castle free to visit?
- Yes, Belfast Castle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Belfast Castle?
- The nearest railway station is York Street, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT15 5GR.