There have been several different structures called "Belfast Castle" over the centuries; not all of these structures have been on the same site. In fact, all the earlier structures called Belfast Castle were on a completely … See more

The Chapel of the Resurrection was also built for The 3rd Marquess of Donegall in the late 1860s, at the same time as the new Belfast Castle. The chapel was built in the Decorated Gothic version of the Gothic Revival style … See more

The Gate Lodge at what was formerly the main entrance into the Belfast Castle Demesne still stands. Designed by John Lanyon, the son and business partner of Sir Charles Lanyon, the Gate Lodge is located on the … See more

Belfast Castle is located 400 feet (121.92 metres) above sea level on Cave Hill, overlooking Belfast in County Antrim in the east of Ulster. See more

Belfast Castle is open to the public daily with a visitor centre, antique shop, Millennium Herb Garden, restaurant, and a playground. Visitors can see a bedroom, set up in the style of the 1920s, so visitors can see a "… See more