Belfast Castle Estate & Cave Hill Visitor Centre
Description
Belfast Castle is located in the Cave Hill area of north Belfast. It was built in the 1860s and is one of the city's most famous landmarks to visit.
For generations, Cave Hill has been synonymous with Belfast, with its imposing outline visible throughout the city. The landmark, named for the five caves located on the side of the cliffs, contains a wealth of natural, archaeological and historical features, including Belfast Castle.
Its most famous feature, known locally as Napoleon's Nose, is believed to have been the inspiration for Jonathan Swift's novel, Gulliver's Travels.
The park is home to the Cave Hill Adventurous Playground, archaeological sites, a Visitor Information Centre in Belfast Castle (Open 7 days per week. Times may vary), beautiful gardens, ecotrails, walking and orienteering routes.
The estate contains landscaped gardens and mature mixed woodland and offers superb views of the city from a variety of vantage points. It is home to many different species of wildlife, including long-eared owls, sparrowhawks and Belfast's rarest plant; the town hall clock.
Belfast Castle has its very own Tavern Coffee Shop and newly re-opened Cellar Restaurant. Now operated by Crumlin Road Gaol, it offers a lively, homely and family-friendly restaurant, serving the best that Belfast has to offer!
The Tavern Coffee Shop is open 10am-5pm 7 days a week serving hot and cold drinks and a selection of homemade scones, muffins and sweet treats. The Cellar Restaurant is open 12pm-7pm Tuesday - Thursday, 12pm-8pm Friday & Saturday, and 12pm-6pm Sundays.
View menu or book a table in the restaurant
For opening hours of Belfast Castle, Cavehill Visitor Information Centre, the Tavern Coffee shop and Cellar restaurant please see here
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Its most famous feature, known locally as Napoleon's Nose, is believed to have been the inspiration for Jonathan Swift's novel, Gulliver's Travels.
The park is home to the Cave Hill Adventurous Playground, archaeological sites, a Visitor Information Centre in Belfast Castle (Open 7 days per week. Times may vary), beautiful gardens, ecotrails, walking and orienteering routes.
The estate contains landscaped gardens and mature mixed woodland and offers superb views of the city from a variety of vantage points. It is home to many different species of wildlife, including long-eared owls, sparrowhawks and Belfast's rarest plant; the town hall clock.
Belfast Castle has its very own Tavern Coffee Shop and newly re-opened Cellar Restaurant. Now operated by Crumlin Road Gaol, it offers a lively, homely and family-friendly restaurant, serving the best that Belfast has to offer!
The Tavern Coffee Shop is open 10am-5pm 7 days a week serving hot and cold drinks and a selection of homemade scones, muffins and sweet treats. The Cellar Restaurant is open 12pm-7pm Tuesday - Thursday, 12pm-8pm Friday & Saturday, and 12pm-6pm Sundays.
View menu or book a table in the restaurant
For opening hours of Belfast Castle, Cavehill Visitor Information Centre, the Tavern Coffee shop and Cellar restaurant please see here
Bronze - Green Meetings Accreditation
Top Reasons To Visit
- Belfast Castle is one of the city's most famous landmarks
- Breathtaking views of the city from Cave Hill Country Park
- The award-winning Cave Hill Adventurous Playground
- Learn about the history at Cave Hill Visitor Centre
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