Memorials & monuments · Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland War Memorial
In or near Belfast.
Northern Ireland War Memorial in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- York Street · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Northern Ireland War Memorial is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
The Northern Ireland War Memorial is dedicated to telling the story of Northern Ireland during the Second World War. Visitors can explore a collection of artifacts, including artworks, uniforms, and photographs, that reflect the experiences of the time.
From the Wikipedia article
The Northern Ireland War Memorial also called NI War Memorial and War Memorial was opened in 2007 in Talbot Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland. It replaced an earlier building called Memorial House which was located in Waring Street on a site which was bombed during the Blitz in 1941. It contains the Home Front Exhibition and the first national memorial to the hundreds killed in the Belfast blitz, created by Carolyn Mulholland.
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Background
History
The Northern Ireland War Memorial began shortly after the conclusion of the Second World War, when the Northern Ireland branch of the British Legion wished to establish a War Memorial to those from Northern Ireland who had fallen in the First and Second World War. The Northern Irish Government, under Sir Basil Brooke, also wished to mark this sacrifice as well as the enduring bonds of friendship made with the estimated 300,000 members of the US forces who passed through Northern Ireland. In 1948, efforts were combined and the Northern Ireland War Memorial Building Fund was established and the Council of the Northern Ireland War Memorial officially incorporated in 1950 with its first…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.6024, -5.9281
- District
- Belfast
- Postcode
- BT1 2LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Belfast North
- Established
- 2007
- Nearest railway station
- York Street — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Monday to Friday 10am–4:30pm; Saturday 12pm–4pm
- Official site
- www.niwarmemorial.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q7058536 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Northern Ireland War Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Northern Ireland War Memorial?
- Northern Ireland War Memorial is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT1 2LD).
- What is Northern Ireland War Memorial?
- Northern Ireland War Memorial in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Northern Ireland War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is York Street, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT1 2LD.
- When was Northern Ireland War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 2007.
- Is Northern Ireland War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Northern Ireland War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Northern Ireland War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is York Street, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT1 2LD.