- The turreted Scottish baronial–style Belfast Castle stands high atop a promontory overlooking the city.
- Following an extensive refurbishment during the 1980s, the castle has been returned to its former glory and is a showpiece for Belfast City.
- Belfast Castle is a grand country house of the Chichester family standing on the slopes of Cavehill Country Park in Belfast, and in County Antrim.
- A second castle was constructed by Sir Arthur Chichester, the baron of Belfast, on the same site in the year 1611.
- From the castle, completed in 1870, you have a wonderful view over Belfast Lough.
- Rather than rebuild on the original site, the Chichesters decided to build a new residence in the city's suburbs, today's Belfast Castle emerging as a result.
- Facilities Belfast Castle is open to the public daily with a Visitor Centre, antiques shop and restaurant, for families the castle even has its own adventure playground.
- Belfast castle also has a fantastic restaurant with flexible menus for the whole family.
- This majestic castle nestled on the slopes of Cavehill dates back to 1870 and offers great views over Belfast Lough and the city.
- Sir Arthur Chichester, one of the main architects of the Plantation of Ulster, had Belfast Castle largely rebuilt in the early 1610s, mainly in brick.[55][56] However...