Belfast Castle
Location: Belfast City
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Category: Castles & Great Houses
Cave Hill, towering over the city of Belfast, has been the location of a castle since the late 12th century, with the current castle dating mainly from the mid 1800s.
The present castle was built for the Marquis of Donegal vaguely in the style of a Scottish baronial mansion, and has rather a frilly look, with many turrets and curlicues, that will not be to everyone's taste.
Now in the ownership of Belfast City Council, it is used mainly for civic functions and commercial events but has a small and interesting visitor centre telling the story of the surrounding area from stone age times. The large and well planted gardens have wonderful views over the city. The restaurant here is particularly good if on the expensive side.
Visiting Belfast Castle
The castle is open to the public daily from 9am to 6pm. It is occasionally closed due to some event taking place there so check before you go.
Quite honestly if you have only a little time in Belfast, I would say give this one a miss, though if you have kids it is worth going to for the adventure playground in the Castle grounds which will run off some energy and them more than happy.
Location Map for Belfast Castle
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