Belfast City Cemetery, Belfast

Name: Belfast City Cemetery
Address: Belfast, United Kingdom

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Belfast City Cemetery is a large cemetery in west Belfast, Northern Ireland. It lies within the townland of Ballymurphy, between Falls Road and Springfield Road, near Milltown Cemetery. It is maintained by Belfast City Council. Vandalism in the cemetery is widespread. ()

Established: 1869 (155 years ago)Graves: 226 thous.Coordinates: 54°35'23"N, 5°58'45"W

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Gaeltacht Quarter (Falls Park)Belfast United Kingdom

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Belfast City Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Park Centre, Kennedy Centre, Casement Park, Windsor Park.

0.7 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Park Centre, Belfast
17 min walk • Park Centre, nestled in the heart of Belfast, United Kingdom, represents a convenient and family-friendly shopping destination for both locals and visitors alike. This bustling shopping centre is a hub of retail activity, offering a diverse range of stores that cater...
0.6 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Kennedy Centre, Belfast
15 min walk • The Kennedy Centre, a bustling shopping hub in the heart of Belfast, United Kingdom, offers a diverse retail experience for locals and visitors alike. Situated in the west of the city, this shopping centre has become an integral part of the community since its opening...
1.1 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Casement Park, Belfast
30 min walk • Casement Park, a renowned sports venue in Belfast, United Kingdom, stands as a testament to the city's passion for Gaelic games. Known in Irish as Páirc Mhic Asmaint, this stadium has been a cornerstone of the local community and a symbol of the sporting culture in...
1.1 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Windsor Park, Belfast
28 min walk • Windsor Park, the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park, is a bastion of Northern Irish football, situated in the heart of Belfast, United Kingdom. This iconic sport venue has been the home of the country's football since the early 20th century, hosting both...
0.7 miE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich, Belfast
19 min walk • Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich is an Irish language cultural centre in The Gaeltacht Quarter and is located on the Falls Road, Belfast. Opened in 1991, the centre underwent renovation in 2010 and was opened the following year by then Irish President Mary McAleese.
~910 ftSE
Cemetery
Milltown Cemetery, Belfast
5 min walk • Milltown Cemetery is a large cemetery in west Belfast, Northern Ireland. It lies within the townland of Ballymurphy, between Falls Road and the M1 motorway.
1.4 miNE
Park, Nature and wildlife, Playground
Woodvale Park, Belfast
35 min walk • Woodvale Park is a park in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Opened in 1888 and run by the city council, it provides a venue for association football and bowls as well as a children's play area and landscaped areas for walking.
1.3 miNE
Museum, History museum
Irish Republican History Museum, Belfast
34 min walk • The Eileen Hickey Irish Republican History Museum, is a museum in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It was established in 2007 after years of campaigning by Eileen Hickey, who collected the exhibits.
1.4 miNE
Cemetery, Historical place
Shankill Graveyard, Belfast
36 min walk • The Shankill Graveyard is one of the oldest cemeteries in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It has been used for active burials for more than 1,000 years. Since 1958 it has no longer been an active burial site. The oldest standing headstone was erected to the memory of George McAuley who died in 1685.
1.2 miNE
Church
Clonard Monastery, Belfast
30 min walk • Clonard Monastery is a Catholic church located off the Falls Road in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and home to a community of the Redemptorists religious order.
0.8 miE
Monuments and statues
RISE Sculpture, Belfast
22 min walk • RISE is the official name given to the public art sculpture located at Broadway Roundabout in Belfast, Northern Ireland. However, it has been given unofficial, colloquial titles such as the "Balls of the Falls", "the Testes on the Westes" and "the Westicles".

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Belfast City Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Milltown Cemetery, Belfast (5 min walk), Bog Meadows, Belfast (17 min walk), Gaeltacht Quarter, Belfast (17 min walk), Black Mountain, Belfast (19 min walk).

How to get to Belfast City Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Belfast City Cemetery:

Train

Adelaide (32 min walk)