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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Shaftesbury Square

In or near Belfast.

Free admission

Shaftesbury Square in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Beer kegs, Albion lane - geograph.org.uk - 1703362

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Botanic · 0.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Shaftesbury Square 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.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2022

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

Accidental Theatre is a creative space that hosts a variety of performances, including theatre and film events. It also offers training courses and room bookings for meetings and rehearsals.

From the Wikipedia article

Shaftesbury Square is in Belfast, Northern Ireland at the southern end of Great Victoria Street and Dublin Road, with the adjoining streets of Lisburn Road and the Donegall Road converging at this junction. It is in the area commonly known as the Golden Mile. The square was named after the Earl of Shaftesbury. Lord Shaftesbury was Lord Lieutenant of Belfast from 1904 to 1911, and Lord Lieutenant of Dorset from 1916 to 1952. He was also Lord Mayor of Belfast in 1907, and Chancellor of Queen's University, Belfast from 1909–1923. Located nearby is Botanic railway station along Botanic Avenue.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
54.5890, -5.9340
District
Belfast
Postcode
BT2 7DB
Parliamentary constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down
Phone
+44 28 90325881
Nearest railway station
Botanic0.1 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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Public telephone, Shaftesbury Square-Botanic Avenue, Belfast (March 2015) - geograph.org.uk - 4394546📷 3

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Accidental Theatre

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Belfast International Youth Hostel

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Hostels · Northern Ireland

Vagabonds Belfast Hostel

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Where to eat & stay near Shaftesbury Square

Places to stay

Titanic workers' mural, Belfast - geograph.org.uk - 7885480📷 5

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Belfast International Youth Hostel

Belfast International Youth Hostel — a hostel in northern ireland.

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University Road Moravian Church - geograph.org.uk - 4393003📷 5

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The tower of the Fitzroy Presbyterian Church, Belfast - geograph.org.uk - 4392117📷 5

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The tower of the Fitzroy Presbyterian Church, Belfast - geograph.org.uk - 4392117📷 5

Hostels · Northern Ireland

Global Village

Global Village — a hostel in northern ireland.

The tower of the Fitzroy Presbyterian Church, Belfast - geograph.org.uk - 4392117📷 5

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Global Village

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Places to eat & drink

Belfast City Centre - The Crown Liquor Saloon - Upper Level Dining Area - geograph.org.uk - 3703574📷 7

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Crown Liquor Saloon

Crown Liquor Saloon in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

nicholsonspubs.co.uk
The Rose and Crown, Lower Ormeau Road - geograph.org.uk - 4355076📷 3

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Red Lion Pub bombing

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Nos 37 ^ 39 Malone Road, Belfast (July 2018) - geograph.org.uk - 5858162📷 5

Historic pubs · Northern Ireland

The Botanic Inn

The Botanic Inn in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Castle Street, Belfast - geograph.org.uk - 8173461📷 7

Historic pubs · Northern Ireland

Kelly's Cellars

Kelly's Cellars in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

kupi.com
Belfast City Centre - Victoria Square Entrance off Victoria Street - geograph.org.uk - 3710398📷 5

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Kitchen Bar

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Beauty and the beast - geograph.org.uk - 4546466📷 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Shaftesbury Square?
Shaftesbury Square is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT2 7DB).
What is Shaftesbury Square?
Shaftesbury Square in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Shaftesbury Square?
The nearest railway station is Botanic, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT2 7DB.
Is Shaftesbury Square free to visit?
Yes, Shaftesbury Square is free to enter.
How do I get to Shaftesbury Square?
The nearest railway station is Botanic, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT2 7DB.