Belfast City Cemetery

Image: Gate lodge and entrance to Belfast City Cemetery Belfast City Cemetery is one of the oldest public cemeteries in Belfast and the city's first municipal burial ground.

It was purchased in 1866 by Belfast Corporation (now Belfast City Council).

It officially opened on August 1, 1869 and contains a wealth of historical information.

Approximately 225,153 people have been buried on the site, including politicians, businessmen, inventors and industrialists.

The cemetery has become increasingly popular with visitors in recent years due to its impressive architecture and connections with Victorian Belfast.


Image: Disabled Go logo
Accessibility information about Belfast City Cemetery from Disabled Go



Opening hours

Belfast City Cemetery is open at the following times:

March 1 - 31

Monday to Saturday - 8am to 6pm
Sunday - 10am to 6pm.

April 1 - September 30

Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday - 8am to 6pm
Tuesday and Thursday - 8am to 8pm
Sunday - 10am to 6pm.

October 1 - 31

Monday to Saturday - 8am to 6pm
Sunday - 10am to 6pm.

November 1 - February 28

Monday to Saturday - 8am to 4pm
Sunday - 10am to 4pm.