Belfast Castle Estate

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.

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

Belfast Castle Estate

	Location	Address: Antrim Road, Belfast, BT15 Entrance to the park is via Cave Hill Adventurous Playground (Antrim Road) and Innisfayle Park.
	Bus routes	Take Metro no.1 A-H (Monday to Saturday) or no.1 C-E or 1H (Sundays)
	Opening hours	Opening hours for Belfast Castle estate
	Features	Park features include Cave Hill Adventurous Playground, Cave Hill Visitor Centre, landscaped gardens, a Millennium herb garden, ecotrails and orienteering routes. We also offer refreshments (in Belfast Castle), scenic views, full car parking facilities and a wide variety of wildlife.
	Walking routes	Download a walking route for Belfast Castle Estate (PDF - 201KB)
	History	The first ‘Belfast Castle’ was built by the Normans in the late 12th century. It was located in the city centre. Find out more about the history of Belfast Castle Estate
	Contact details	Mobile: 07920 187643 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm) Email: grantf@belfastcity.gov.uk