Belfast Castle was first built in the 12th century by the Normans in Castle Place. In 1611, the Baron of Belfast – Sir Arthur Chichester – built a timber and stone castle on the same spot as the former structure. This was burned down almost 100 years later in the early 1700s, hence today the street being named Castle Place, to mark this historical location.
Castle Place Today
The area today is located in the heart of the shopping district, ideally placed between the two main shopping malls – Castlecourt and Victoria Square.
Places Of Interest Nearby
- Carrolls Gift Shop – Souvenirs
- Monaco Bar – Pints & Nosh
- Starbucks – Coffee & Snacks
- McDonald's – Grab & Go
- TK Maxx – Bargains Galore
- Primark – Cheap, Quality Clothes
- Brights – Super Food & Staff
Explore & Discover
See the very best of Belfast with ease on our Hop on Hop off Belfast tour. With 19 stops across the city, it’s the most convenient way to explore top attractions and must-see things to do in Belfast.
- Castle Place Information -
- Walking? Open Google Maps
- Belfast Hop on Hop off Tour
- Travelling via Public Transport?
- Taxi's Uber -- Value Cabs
- Premier Inn - 4 Minute Walk
- Merchant Hotel - 5 Minute Walk
- Ramada Encore - 10 Minute Walk
- Student Roost - 12 Minute Walk
The street is named after 2 Castles, 1 built from the Norman era and the other built in the early 1600s by then Baron of Belfast, It was burnt down in the early 1700s - approx 100 years later.
Belfast castle was rebuilt in the 1800s in what is today known as cavehill country park.
The area was once also home to Stop 1 for the Belfast hop on hop off tour which has since moved to Donegall Square west outside centra shop.
Belfast castle was rebuilt in the 1800s in what is today known as cavehill country park.
The area was once also home to Stop 1 for the Belfast hop on hop off tour which has since moved to Donegall Square west outside centra shop.
- The NCP carpark is 3 minutes away
- On street parking is available in nearby side streets - it can hard to get a spot at peak times.
