Solitude, Belfast

Name: Solitude
Address: Solitude Cliftonville Street, Belfast, BT14 6LP, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 28 9075 4628

#25 among attractions in Belfast

Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums

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Tucked away in the heart of Northern Ireland's capital, Solitude holds a special place in the hearts of Belfast's sporting community. This venerable sports venue is not just a stadium; it is a historic symbol of the city's deep-rooted love for football.

Established in 1890, Solitude is the oldest football stadium in Ireland and has been the home ground of Cliftonville Football Club ever since. With a capacity that has fluctuated over the years due to renovations and safety regulations, it currently welcomes thousands of spectators eager to witness the thrill of the game.

The stadium's name, Solitude, reflects the quiet residential area of Belfast in which it is located, but on match days, the silence is replaced by the roars of passionate fans. It is a place where generations of supporters have gathered, creating an atmosphere that is both intimate and electrifying.

Beyond merely hosting football matches, Solitude has been a focal point for community events and has seen numerous memorable moments in Northern Irish sports history. It has undergone several upgrades to meet modern standards, including the installation of an artificial turf and improved facilities for players and fans alike.

Alternative names: Capacity: 8000Coordinates: 54°37'10"N, 5°56'50"W

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Solitude Cliftonville StreetCliftonvilleBelfast BT14 6LP United Kingdom

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+44 28 9075 4628

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Solitude – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cliftonville Golf Club, Crumlin Road Gaol, Royal Exchange, St Anne's Cathedral.

0.4 miNW
Golf, Outdoor activities
Cliftonville Golf Club, Belfast
12 min walk • Cliftonville Golf Club is located on Westland Road in north Belfast. It consists of a 9-hole course with an eighteen-hole par of 70. The club was founded in 1911. The course lies underneath the shadow of Cavehill. The first hole has been nominated twice in BBC NI's toughest Par 3.
0.7 miS
Museum, Historical place
Crumlin Road Gaol, Belfast
19 min walk • HMP Belfast, also known as Crumlin Road Gaol, is a former prison situated on the Crumlin Road in north Belfast, Northern Ireland. Since 1996 it is the only remaining Victorian era former prison in Northern Ireland. It is colloquially known as the Crum.
1.5 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Royal Exchange, Belfast
38 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.
1.4 miSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast
35 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.
1.4 miSE
Monuments and statues
Dividers Sculpture, Belfast
37 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.
0.6 miSE
Museum, Art museum
The Duncairn, Belfast
17 min walk • The Duncairn Centre for Arts & Culture opened its doors in 2014 and it is North Belfast’s first purpose built Arts and Culture shared space venue.
1.1 miSW
Park, Nature and wildlife, Playground
Woodvale Park, Belfast
28 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.
1.4 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
North Street Arcade, Belfast
37 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.
1 miSW
Cemetery, Historical place
Shankill Graveyard, Belfast
27 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.
1.4 miSE
Museum, Military museum, History museum
Northern Ireland War Memorial, Belfast
36 min walk • The Northern Ireland War Memorial also called NI War Memorial and War Memorial was opened in 2007 in Talbot Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland. It replaced an earlier building called Memorial House which was located in Waring Street on a site which was bombed during the Blitz in 1941.
1.3 miSE
Architecture, Library
Belfast Central Library, Belfast
34 min walk • Belfast Central Library is a public library in Royal Avenue, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Opened in 1888, it was one of the first major public library buildings in Ireland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Solitude?

Nearby attractions include Ardoyne, Belfast (14 min walk), Alexandra Park, Belfast (15 min walk), The Duncairn, Belfast (17 min walk), Crumlin Road Gaol, Belfast (19 min walk).

How to get to Solitude by public transport?

The nearest stations to Solitude:

Train

Yorkgate (31 min walk)