Belfast has plenty of accessibility friendly attractions to discover. See our guide below for information on accessible venues, public transport, mobility scooter and wheelchair hire, blue badge car parking and accessible toilets in Belfast.
AccessAble Belfast
The AccessAble website provides a great resource on accessible venues in Belfast including hotels, visitor attractions, shops, restaurants and bars. This includes access guides for popular visitor attractions such as Titanic Belfast, Crumlin Road Gaol, Belfast City Hall and the Ulster Museum.
TALIA | Accessible & Inclusive Belfast Itinerary
Talia is a 24-year-old with cerebral palsy. She uses technology to help her speak and a powerchair to get about. Let Talia be your guide as she shows you around the city and some of her favourite — and most inclusive — things to do. Highlights include pubs, clubs, shopping and a street art tour.
Lorcan | Accessible & Inclusive Belfast Itinerary
Lorcan is a 12-year boy with Autism. Let Lorcan and his family be your guide to some of their favourite – and inclusive – places in Belfast. Highlights include the Connswater Community Greenway, Maritime Mile, W5 and Titanic Belfast.
Margaret | Accessible & Inclusive Belfast Itinerary
Margaret is an older blind women. Let Margaret be your guide as she shows you around the city and some of her favourite — and most inclusive — things to do. Highlights include a visit to the Ulster Museum and a show at the Grand Opera House.
Visit Belfast Welcome Centre
The Visit Belfast Welcome Centre is the official tourist information centre for Belfast and Northern Ireland. If you have a query about your visit, contact us by emailing info@visitbelfast.com or phoning +44(0)28 9024 6609. You can also contact us on Twitter and Facebook.
Accessible Transport
Bus and Trains
Translink is the main provider of public transport in Northern Ireland. Download their Translink Access Guide for information on how to use their services if you have a disability or find using transport difficult.
Taxis
Many taxi providers, such as Value Cabs, can provide wheelchair-friendly accessible vehicles when requested.
Airports
Both George Best Belfast City Airport and Belfast International Airport can provide assistance to visitors if required. This includes help with checking in, going though security, boarding the aircraft and collecting your baggage.
Mobility Scooter and Wheelchair Hire
Belfast has plenty of accessible sights and wheelchair-friendly attractions to discover. Find out where to hire a wheelchair or mobility scooter in Belfast, and start exploring.
Shop Mobility Belfast provides hire of a range of wheelchairs and mobility scooters in Belfast. Visit www.shopmobilityni.org for more information.
You can also borrow a wheelchair when visiting some of Belfast’s top attractions including Titanic Belfast, Crumlin Road Gaol and Ulster Museum.
Make sure to get in touch with the venue in advance to book a wheelchair on your preferred date. You can find more attractions and visitor experiences offering wheelchair hire on the AccessAble website.
Accessible Car Parking
There are a large number of accessible on-street car parking spaces available throughout Belfast City Centre for Blue Badge holders.
A number of car parks also have accessibility friendly car parking spaces including Belfast City Council managed car parks, CastleCourt shopping centre, Victoria Square shopping centre, Titanic Belfast and SSE Arena Belfast.
Accessible Toilets
Belfast City Council manages public toilets in Belfast. You can view a list and map of accessible toilets at www.belfastcity.gov.uk/publictoilets.
Information about Belfast visitor attractions, hotels, restaurants, bars, shops and public buildings which provide accessible toilets can be accessed on the AccessAble website.
CastleCourt shopping centre and Victoria Square shopping centre also feature Changing Places facilities with fully accessible toilets for people with complex additional needs. The facilities are wheelchair accessible and offer a height-adjustable adult-sized changing bench, a ceiling track hoist, and plenty of space for carers.
Visit Belfast's Accessibility Statement
Find out more information on Visit Belfast’s guarantee for the accessibility of its content and services for individuals with disabilities who require additional access support.
