Golden Thread Gallery, Belfast

#88 among attractions in Belfast

Museum, Art museum, Art gallery, Shopping

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Facts and practical information

The Golden Thread Gallery is a contemporary art space in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It hosts contemporary art exhibitions and participatory events by a mix of Northern Irish and international artists; six large-scale exhibitions in the main gallery spaces and twelve exhibitions in its project space. It also facilitates exhibitions of Northern Irish art in other venues across the globe. ()

Coordinates: 54°36'14"N, 5°55'30"W

Address

84-94 Great Patrick StreetDuncairnBelfast BT1 2LU United Kingdom

Contact

+44 28 9033 0920

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Golden Thread Gallery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: CastleCourt, Beacon of Hope Sculpture, The Big Fish, Albert Memorial Clock.

~1660 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
CastleCourt, Belfast
8 min walk • CastleCourt is a prominent shopping centre located in the heart of Belfast, United Kingdom. Nestled on Royal Avenue, this bustling retail hub has been a cornerstone of Belfast's shopping scene since its doors first opened in 1990.
~1810 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Beacon of Hope Sculpture, Belfast
9 min walk • The Beacon of Hope Sculpture, situated in Belfast, United Kingdom, is a significant landmark that symbolizes inspiration and optimism for the future. This towering metal statue stands proudly at Thanksgiving Square, serving as a visual focal point for both residents...
~1150 ftSE
Monuments and statues, Public art
The Big Fish, Belfast
6 min walk • The Big Fish, also known as the Salmon of Knowledge, is an iconic landmark situated in Belfast, United Kingdom. This unique statue stands at a considerable 10 meters long and has become an emblematic piece of public art along the city's waterfront.
~1170 ftS
Iconic 19th-century clock tower
Albert Memorial Clock, Belfast
6 min walk • The Albert Memorial Clock stands as a proud landmark in the heart of Belfast, United Kingdom. This towering gothic-style clock, reaching a height of 113 feet, was completed in 1869 as a tribute to Prince Albert, the consort of Queen Victoria.
~990 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Royal Exchange, Belfast
5 min walk • The Tribeca Belfast development, formerly known as North East Quarter and previously Royal Exchange, is a planned £500 million development based in the north east of Belfast City Centre.
~890 ftSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast
5 min walk • St Anne's Cathedral, also known as Belfast Cathedral, is a Church of Ireland cathedral in Donegall Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is unusual in serving two separate dioceses. It is the focal point of Belfast's Cathedral Quarter.
~1280 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Dividers Sculpture, Belfast
7 min walk • Dividers is an outdoor sculpture located at Clarendon Dock, on the River Lagan, Belfast, Northern Ireland. It was produced in 2002 by artist Vivien Burnside and is an 8.3m tall set of dividers made of bronze with a stainless steel core.
~1280 ftS
Church
St George's Church, Belfast
7 min walk • St. George's Church, Belfast is a Church of Ireland church located on High Street in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is the oldest Church of Ireland church in Belfast. It was designed by Irish architect, John Bowden, and opened in 1816. Major refurbishment work was completed in June 2000.
~1370 ftSW
Nightlife
The Northern Whig, Belfast
7 min walk • The Northern Whig is a bar housed in a historical building in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is in the Cathedral Quarter, just to the north of the Belfast City Centre. At various times during its history it has been a gentleman's club and a newspaper and is currently a bar owned by the Horatio Group.
~1230 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
North Street Arcade, Belfast
6 min walk • The North Street Arcade is a 1930s Art Deco shopping arcade in the Cathedral Quarter of Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is the only example of a shopping arcade from this decade in Northern Ireland, and is one of only a handful left in the whole of the UK. A Grade B1 listed building, it has been derelict since a fire in 2004.
~1130 ftSE
Park
Donegall Quay, Belfast
6 min walk • Donegall Quay is a public park and greenspace located in Belfast. It borders with Obel Tower and the River Lagan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Golden Thread Gallery open?

Golden Thread Gallery is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11 am - 5 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Golden Thread Gallery?

Nearby attractions include Metropolitan Arts Centre, Belfast (3 min walk), The Calling, Belfast (4 min walk), Northern Ireland War Memorial, Belfast (4 min walk), Spire of Hope, Belfast (5 min walk).

How to get to Golden Thread Gallery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Golden Thread Gallery:

Bus

Laganside Bus Centre (7 min walk)
Donegall Place • Lines: 1G (12 min walk)

Train

Yorkgate (12 min walk)
Belfast Lanyon Place (18 min walk)