Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Shaftesbury Square Hospital
In or near Belfast.
Shaftesbury Square Hospital in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Botanic · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Shaftesbury Square Hospital 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
Accidental Theatre is a creative venue that hosts a variety of performances, including theatre and film events. It also offers training courses and room bookings for meetings and rehearsals, making it a versatile space for artists and audiences alike.
From the Wikipedia article
Shaftesbury Square Hospital was a health facility in Great Victoria Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland. It was managed by the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The facility, which was financed by Sir William Johnson and his wife, Lady Johnson, was designed by W. J. Barre and opened as the Shaftesbury Square Ophthalmic Hospital in January 1868. It was extended in 1927 and, after joining the National Health Service in 1948, it became Shaftesbury Square Hospital in 1969. before it closed in 2010.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.5911, -5.9340
- District
- Belfast
- Postcode
- BT2 7DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Belfast South and Mid Down
- Phone
- +44 28 90325881
- Established
- 1868
- Nearest railway station
- Botanic — 0.3 km
- Official site
- accidentaltheatre.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q96405442 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Shaftesbury Square Hospital (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shaftesbury Square Hospital?
- Shaftesbury Square Hospital is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT2 7DB).
- What is Shaftesbury Square Hospital?
- Shaftesbury Square Hospital in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shaftesbury Square Hospital?
- The nearest railway station is Botanic, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT2 7DB.
- When was Shaftesbury Square Hospital built?
- Built or established in 1868.
- Is Shaftesbury Square Hospital free to visit?
- Yes, Shaftesbury Square Hospital is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shaftesbury Square Hospital?
- The nearest railway station is Botanic, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT2 7DB.