Town or village· Postcodes BT13, BT15
Belfast North
Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Days out & attractions in Belfast North
Days out around Belfast North – lakes, viewpoints, nature reserves, theme parks and more, including 2 in Belfast North itself. Each comes with a description, photo, address and map where available.
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🏞️ Lakes & lochs
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🌄 Viewpoints
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🌿 Nature reserves
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🎢 Theme parks
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🏛️ Museums
Eileen Hickey Irish Republican History Museum
Lower Falls · 0.1 miles
Crumlin Road Gaol
Edenderry · 0.6 miles
Ulster Museum
Belfast · 1.2 miles
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🌳 Parks & gardens
Alexandra Park
Dunmore · 1.9 miles
A Victorian-era green space in north Belfast provides a formal landscape of tree-lined avenues and designated play areas for children. Managed by Belfast City Council, the park’s opening hours are listed publicly, allowing visitors to plan a visit at their convenience. Although the nearest town identified in mapping data is Dunmore, the site lies within the city’s northern districts, offering a typical 19th-century park setting for local families and walkers. The park is notable for a three-metre high wall that bisects the grounds, a feature described as unique within western Europe. Erected in 1994 as part of the city’s “peace walls,” the barrier was intended to reduce sectarian violence between Nationalist/Republican and Unionist/Loyalist communities. Its foundations were laid on 1 September 1994, coinciding with the first IRA ceasefire. Access to the northern section was originally limited to Antrim Road, while the southern part could only be reached from Shore Road. In September 2011 a gate was installed in the wall; during a three-month trial it operated on weekdays from 09:00 to 15:00. By 2026 the gate has remained open continuously, linking the two halves of the park at all times. The presence of the wall and the open gate together illustrate the park’s evolving role in the city’s social landscape while retaining its historic recreational facilities.
Jan 04-31 07:30-16:30; Feb 01-07,Oct 31-Nov 13 07:30-17:00; Feb 08-21,Oct 24-30 07:30-17:30; Feb 22-Mar 06 07:30-18:00; Mar 07-20,Oct 17-23 07:30-18:30; Mar 21-27,Oct 03-16 07:30-19:00; Apr 04-17,Aug 29-Sep 04 07:30-20:30; Mar 28-Apr 03,Sep 05-18 07:30-20
Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA
Botanic Gardens
Ballysillan Upper · 1.2 miles
Jan 04-31 07:30-16:30; Feb 01-07,Oct 31-Nov 13 07:30-17:00; Feb 08-21,Oct 24-30 07:30-17:30; Feb 22-Mar 06 07:30-18:00; Mar 07-20,Oct 17-23 07:30-18:30; Mar 21-27,Oct 03-16 07:30-19:00; Apr 04-17,Aug 29-Sep 04 07:30-20:30; Mar 28-Apr 03,Sep 05-18 07:30-20
Marrowbone Millennium Park
Torrens · 1.2 miles
Jan 04-31 07:30-16:30; Feb 01-07,Oct 31-Nov 13 07:30-17:00; Feb 08-21,Oct 24-30 07:30-17:30; Feb 22-Mar 06 07:30-18:00; Mar 07-20,Oct 17-23 07:30-18:30; Mar 21-27,Oct 03-16 07:30-19:00; Apr 04-17,Aug 29-Sep 04 07:30-20:30; Mar 28-Apr 03,Sep 05-18 07:30-20
Waterworks Park
Little America · 1.9 miles
Jan 04-31 07:30-16:30; Feb 01-07,Oct 31-Nov 13 07:30-17:00; Feb 08-21,Oct 24-30 07:30-17:30; Feb 22-Mar 06 07:30-18:00; Mar 07-20,Oct 17-23 07:30-18:30; Mar 21-27,Oct 03-16 07:30-19:00; Apr 04-17,Aug 29-Sep 04 07:30-20:30; Mar 28-Apr 03,Sep 05-18 07:30-20
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🗿 Monuments & memorials
Queen Victoria Monument
Linen Quarter · 0.6 miles
A public monument in the Linen Quarter commemorates the longest-reigning British sovereign of the nineteenth century, Queen Victoria, whose rule from 1837 to 1901 defined an era of industrial, political and scientific change across the United Kingdom. The structure serves as a tangible reminder of a monarch who, after succeeding to the throne at eighteen, oversaw the expansion of the British Empire and, in 1876, was granted the additional title of Empress of India by Parliament. Her personal narrative—marked by early loss of both parents, a childhood governed by the restrictive Kensington System, and a marriage to Prince Albert that produced nine children—underpins the historical significance of the monument. Positioned within the historic fabric of the Linen Quarter, the monument is listed as a historic feature on OpenStreetMap, indicating its recognised status in the local heritage. While specific opening hours or entry charges are not detailed, the site is publicly accessible and forms part of the streetscape, allowing visitors to view the tribute without the need for a ticket. No additional visitor facilities such as a car park or café are mentioned in the available data. The monument therefore offers a straightforward point of interest for those wishing to reflect on Queen Victoria’s impact while exploring the surrounding area.
Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA
Titanic Names Wall 1
Titanic Quarter · 1.9 miles
A 2 part memorial wall lists the names of the 1,512 passengers and crew who died on April 15, 1912
Titanic Names Wall 2
Titanic Quarter · 1.9 miles
A 2 part memorial wall lists the names of the 1,512 passengers and crew who died on April 15, 1912
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🏺 Archaeological sites
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🖼️ Galleries
University of Atypical
Smithfield · 0.6 miles
Royal Avenue 109-113, Belfast BT1 1FF
Tu-Fr 10:00-17:30
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📸 Landmarks & sights
Olympic Slipway
Titanic Quarter · 1.9 miles
The Britannic (originally to be called Gigantic), the third and final ship of the Olympic class, was constructed in Olympic's slipway.
Belfast City Hall
Linen Quarter · 0.6 miles
Donegall Square, Belfast BT1 5GS
The Flatiron Belfast
Markets · 1.2 miles
Upper Church Lane 70, Belfast BT1 4QL
Titanic Belfast
Titanic Quarter · 1.9 miles
Queens Road 1 Olympic Way, Belfast BT3 9DP
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🛝 Playgrounds
Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Distances are as the crow flies from Belfast North.
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