Belfast Castle
- Address:Off Antrim Road, Belfast
- Hours:Monday to Saturday: 9am - 10:30pm , Sundays 9am - 6pm
- Admission:Free
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Belfast Castle sits high above the city on Cave Hill, looking the very picture of baronial splendor (it's built in the Scottish Baronial style, like the Queen's house Balmoral).
There's been a castle on this site since the 12th century, but this one dates from the 1860s. It was built by the 3rd Marquis of Donegall. It went wildly over budget and, as the Marquis' fortunes had changed, nearly didn't get finished at all.
Today it's a working castle, earning its keep with wedding receptions, conferences, an antique store and an adventure playground. At the visitors center you can find out all about the history of the Castle Hill site.
Noticed a cat motif around the place? It's all down to a legend that says all will be well with the castle's residents as long as there is a white cat in situ.
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This tour was like having a personal tour guide to take you around! We were allowed to choose things that we would like to do or not like to do, and go places that the big bus companies could not go. If we wanted to go to more popular places, sometimes we could time our visit accordingly to have fewer crowds. Plus, our guide was so knowledgeable and affable, I feel like I've known him for years! I wouldn't do a tour any other way! Continue Reading »
Was absolutely fantastic. Great time even though the weather wasn't the greatest. We were thinking of going for the cheaper tour coach but we are so glad we didn't. Continue Reading »
Practical Info
There's plenty of parking at the Castle, but if you want to take public transport, hop on buses 41-52 going west along Antrim Road from Donegall Square.
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