Guided tours times Our guided public tours are available: Monday to Friday at 11am, 2pm and 3pm. Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays at 12 noon, 2pm and 3pm.
Can you go into City Hall Belfast?
Belfast City Hall offers free public tours every day. Led by an experienced guide, tours last around one hour and include the history of Belfast City Hall and its finest features. The tours are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
What is Belfast City Hall used for?
The City Hall Century
Today it serves as meeting place for the Belfast City Council, and for other local government needs. It is found in Donegall Square and is considered the place that separates the business and commercial areas of the Belfast city centre.
What time is Belfast City Centre open to?
Shops: 9:30 am – 9:00 pm *See individual stores for details.
Why is Belfast City Hall lit up?
Belfast City Hall is a Grade A listed building. We use white light to illuminate the exterior most of the time, which is best for highlighting the building’s beautiful architectural features.
Is Belfast City Hall open to public?
City Hall has a Changing Places facility available to the public. It is open: Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 5pm. Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
Can you drive through Belfast city Centre?
Driving in Belfast is no problem.
Where can I walk in Belfast city Centre?
Our favourite walks in Belfast
- The Divis Summit Trail.
- Cave Hill.
- Carnmoney Hill.
- Giant’s Ring Trail.
- The Garden Trail at Sir Thomas & Lady Dixon Park.
- Creagagh Glen and Lisnabreeny.
- Colin Glen Forest Park.
- Belvoir Park Forest.
How much is a wedding at city Hall Belfast?
Marriage fees
| Weddings | Fee |
|---|---|
| Civil wedding in Registrar’s office (Belfast City Hall) | £306 Saturdays |
| £360 bank holidays | |
| Civil wedding in an approved venue | £213 weekdays |
| £280 Saturdays |
What are Belfast residents called?
There are Dubliners, Glaswegians, Londoners, Mancunians, Brummies (Birmingham) and Geordies (Newcastle). Liverpool folk even have two, Liverpudlians and Scousers. According to some websites, we’re called Belfastians, but frankly, no-one has ever used that word in public and we’ve never seen it on anything official.
Do I need a test to enter Belfast?
There are no restrictions or testing requirements if you’re travelling from one region to another within the CTA (UK, Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland). This includes travelling to Northern Ireland via the Republic of Ireland from overseas.
Why do shops open at 1pm in Belfast?
Sunday trading rules allow small shops in Northern Ireland with a floor area of up to 280 square metres (3,014 square feet) to choose their own Sunday opening hours. Large shops with a floor area greater than this limit can only open between 1pm and 6pm on a Sunday.
Is Botanic Gardens Belfast free?
Admission to the Botanic Gardens is free and there are 7 entrances! The opening hours for the gardens vary greatly.
Why was Belfast not filmed in Belfast?
Much of Belfast was filmed in England, in part because of Covid-related disruptions.
Is Belfast City Centre Catholic or Protestant?
Catholic
As you can see, west Belfast is mainly Catholic, in most areas over 90%. For many years, the Catholic population expanded to the southwest, but in recent years it has started expanding around the Shankill and into north Belfast. The east of the city is predominantly Protestant, typically 90% or more.
Why is Belfast called Belfast?
The town of Belfast was established by Sir Arthur Chichester, with the name ‘Belfast’ being an Anglicisation of the Irish Béal Feirste, which roughly translates as ‘the mouth of the sandbar. ‘ The impressive City Hall was completed 18 years later to celebrate Belfast’s new-found prominence.
Can you walk around Belfast?
From parks blooming with colour to peaceful towpaths providing an alternative way around the city and breath-taking views across the capital there really is something for everyone when it comes to walking in Belfast.
Is the Mac Belfast free?
Entrance to our exhibitions is free, although donations are always appreciated. Pre-booking your ticket to our exhibitions is now encouraged. Click here to book your visit.
Is Belfast Castle free?
The castle and ground are both free to enter, located 400 feet above sea level it offers exceptional views with a manicured garden for relaxing in and excellent trails for walking.
Where can I not drive in Belfast?
The main areas to avoid in Belfast are the areas around the Shankill and Falls roads at night (West Belfast), areas in North Belfast like Tiger’s Bay, New Lodge and Ardoyne (at night) and the likes of Short Strand in East Belfast (again, at night).
Can you park at Belfast City Hall?
The car park is located at the rear of the building on Donegall Square. Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance. There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.