Belfast Castle

Bellevue, Antrim Road, Belfast, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 28 9077 6925

Set on the wooded slopes of the dramatic Cave Hill is the 19th-century edifice of Belfast Castle. The castle was built in 1870 and was previously home to the Earl of Shaftesbury. Within the castle are two rather expensive restaurants and also a small heritage centre offering an insight into the area's history. There is a playground for children. The castle and its spectacular grounds afford beautiful views of the whole of the city and across Belfast Lough to Co. Down. If you feel like venturing beyond the grounds, there are walks which lead you up to the foot of Napoleon's Nose (a cliff face that resembles the profile of a giant on its back) and to the caves that gave the Cave Hill its name.

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Attraction Type: Monuments and Landmarks
Average User Rating: 9.0 [rate it]

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Jan 29, 2008 by C Stirman from Ballymena
Overall Rating: 7

Excellent food, atmosphere and friendly, helpful staff.
Multiple youths on the driveway up to the castle.

“Enjoyed a lovely meal in Belfast castle last week. Company excellent. Staff efficient and friendly. The only thing that spoiled my evening was my drive up to the castle. Arrived at the entrance to the castle grounds just after 8.30 pm. Unfortunately the drive leading up to the castle was inhabitant with approximately 40 - 50 youths, all milling around, over the road. I was glad that at short notice I had been asked to pick up two of my friends as without them I would have been in the car on my own and would not have ventured any further. I nosed my car through the crowds of youths, hoping that they would not kick my car or indeed jump onto its bonnet. Not an experience I would like to repeat. Definitely not a place to travel to in the evening especially if you are female and alone.”

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Nov 9, 2005 by c mc bride from london
Overall Rating: 8

Views and people.
About 5 miles from town centre.

“Belfast castle and surrounding country park is well worth a visit, affording some of the best views of Belfast laugh, Scotland and the mourn mountains to the north of the park is Belfast zoo and both can easily visited on the same day. The castle is nice and worth a look although can be disappointed. There is however a good bar. The Honey club, near by which is better for food and a relaxing drink, again with great views over Belfast.”

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