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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.

Opening hours

Belfast City Cemetery is open at the following times:

• 1 to 31 March - 8am to 6pm (Monday to Saturday) and 10am to 6pm (Sunday)
• 1 April to 30 September - 8am to 6pm (Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday), 8am to 8pm (Tuesday and Thursday) and 10am to 6pm (Sunday)
• 1 to 31 October - 8am to 6pm (Monday to Saturday) and 10am to 6pm (Sunday)
• 1 November to 28 February - 8am to 4pm (Monday to Saturday) and 10am to 4pm (Sunday)

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