Castles · Northern Ireland
Stormont Castle
In or near Belfast.
Stormont Castle — a castle in northern ireland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Holywood · 2.7 km
About
Stormont Castle is a named castle in northern ireland, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Stormont Castle is located in Northern Ireland, specifically in the BT18 postcode area. It serves as the official residence of the Northern Ireland Executive and is a prominent example of 19th-century architecture. The castle is set within the expansive grounds of the Stormont Estate, which includes landscaped gardens and parkland. As a significant political site, it is not only a historic building but also a functioning part of the region's governance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6167, -5.8333
- District
- Ards and North Down
- Postcode
- BT18 9RU
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Down
- Nearest railway station
- Holywood — 2.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2636791 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Redburn Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.2 km
Parliament Buildings
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Assembly Chamber
Natural landmarks · 1.3 km
Northern Ireland Executive
Natural landmarks · 1.3 km
Northern Ireland Assembly
Natural landmarks · 1.3 km
Senate Chamber
Natural landmarks · 1.3 km
Lord Craigavon's Tomb
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Palace Barracks, Holywood
Palaces · 1.5 km
Reconciliation Sculpture
Public art & sculpture · 1.5 km
Carson's Statue
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
The Gleaner
Public art & sculpture · 1.5 km
The Somme Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
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Parliament Buildings
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Assembly Chamber
Assembly Chamber — a other in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
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Northern Ireland Executive
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Northern Ireland Assembly
Northern Ireland Assembly in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Senate Chamber
Senate Chamber — a other in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Stormont Castle
Places to stay
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Lorne Estate
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stormont Castle?
- Stormont Castle is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT18 9RU).
- What is Stormont Castle?
- Stormont Castle — a castle in northern ireland.
- How do I get to Stormont Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Holywood, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT18 9RU.
- Does Stormont Castle charge admission?
- Stormont Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Stormont Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Holywood, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT18 9RU.