Belfast Historic Waterfront and Maritime Mile
Belfast Historic Waterfront and the award-winning Maritime Mile is a place where water meets land, heritage meets innovation, culture meets commerce, industry meets the world; a vibrant, accessible, heritage destination for current and future generations to enjoy.
TOP TIP
One of the best ways to experience Belfast Historic Waterfront and the Maritime Mile is to walk it. Accessible throughout, it offers flexible distances, amazing views, and wonderful places to pause, reflect, and enjoy nature along the way. As you walk, take in the sights and sounds of the waterfront, from its local neighbourhoods and historic docks to its vibrant quaysides.
River Life
Belfast Harbour is home to an incredible variety of wildlife, from seals and fish to eels and more than 180 species of birds from across the world.
Embark on an adventure along the Maritime Mile Blueway Trail, where your navigational skills will guide you on your very own waterfront journey. Along the way, discover the fascinating natural heritage of Belfast’s waterfront and the wildlife that calls it home.
Belfast Historic Waterfront as a Heritage Place
In October 2025, Belfast Historic Waterfront was selected by The National Lottery Heritage Fund as one of six new places across the UK and only one of two in Northern Ireland, alongside Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council, to benefit from a major multi-million-pound investment. Led by Maritime Belfast, this designation, awarded under the Heritage Places initiative, represents a significant milestone for Belfast and a generational opportunity to connect more people with the heritage of the River Lagan and the places where they live, work and visit.
