Belfast Castle Estate


View larger map Address: Antrim Road, BT15 5GR

You can enter the park via the Cave Hill Adventurous Playground at Gray's Lane or Innisfayle Park. Take Metro no.1 A-H from Belfast city centre (Monday to Saturday) or no.1 C-E or H (Sundays).


Belfast Castle Estate is situated on the lower slopes of Cave Hill Country Park in north Belfast.

It contains both parkland and mature mixed woodland and offers superb views of the city from a variety of vantage points. The estate is home to many different species of wildlife, including long-eared owls, sparrowhawks and Belfast's rarest plant, the town hall clock.

Nearby features include Cave Hill Adventurous Playground (currently closed), archaeological sites, Cave Hill Visitor Centre, landscaped gardens, ecotrails and orienteering routes. Refreshments are also available in the Cellar Restaurant inside Belfast Castle.

You can find out more about Belfast Castle Estate from the Belfast Castle website.

The Adventurous Playground is currently closed for essential maintenance. We hope to reopen it in Spring 2012. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Opening hours

All our parks open at 7.30am daily. Closing times vary according to the time of year - check full opening hours for parks

Events

Cat sculpture in Belfast Castle Estate The park hosts regular events, including band performances and family fun days. Details of these are available in our park events section or the Belfast Castle website.

Contact details

For information about the park, call 028 9031 9629 or 07860 461955 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm only) or email largeym@belfastcity.gov.uk

Walking routes

Follow the waywarked trail, marked Belfast Castle Estate, around the castle for a pleasant and relaxing walk.

History

Information about the history of Belfast Castle Estate is available from the the Belfast Castle website.