Belfast Castle stands on the slopes of Cavehill Country Park, on the Antrim Road in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is a Victorian castle, built in 1870 in the Scottish Baronial style, with its turrets and grey stone facade giving it a distinctly storybook look against the hillside.
What a visit offers
The castle's setting is the main draw. Its position on the slopes gives panoramic views over the city of Belfast and across Belfast Lough, so a visit suits anyone who enjoys a wide outlook as much as old buildings. Because it sits within Cavehill Country Park, it also works well as part of a walk in the open green space above the city.
Planning your trip
- Address: Antrim Road, Belfast BT15 5GR, United Kingdom
- Phone: +44 28 9077 6925
- Setting: Cavehill Country Park, on the northern edge of the city
The Antrim Road is well connected to the rest of Belfast, so the castle makes a practical stop for those exploring the north of the city. Before setting out, it is worth calling the number above to check current arrangements for visiting.
Around the castle
Many visitors combine the castle with time in the surrounding park, where the paths climb the hillside and open onto the views over the city below. Taking in both the building and the landscape around it gives the fullest sense of why the site was chosen.
