Northern Ireland War Memorial, Belfast

#70 among attractions in Belfast

Museum, Military museum, History museum

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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. It contains the Home Front Exhibition and the first national memorial to the hundreds killed in the Belfast blitz, created by Carolyn Mulholland. ()

Established: 2007 (17 years ago)Coordinates: 54°36'11"N, 5°55'41"W

Address

21 Talbot StreetDuncairnBelfast BT1 2LD United Kingdom

Contact

+44 28 9032 0392

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Northern Ireland War Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: CastleCourt, The Big Fish, Kelly's Cellars, Albert Memorial Clock.

~940 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
CastleCourt, Belfast
5 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.
~1440 ftE
Monuments and statues, Public art
The Big Fish, Belfast
7 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.
~1560 ftSW
Nightlife
Kelly's Cellars, Belfast
8 min walk • Kelly's Cellars is a historic public house nestled in the heart of Belfast, United Kingdom. Established in 1720, this timeless tavern is not only one of Belfast's oldest pubs but also a significant cultural landmark. The pub is situated at 30-32 Bank Street, a stone's...
~1110 ftSE
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.
~490 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Royal Exchange, Belfast
3 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.
~150 ftSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast
1 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.
~1610 ftSW
Church
St Mary's Church, Belfast
8 min walk • St. Mary's Church, Belfast is a Roman Catholic church located in Chapel Lane/Smithfield area of Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is mother church for the city and a mensal parish and was opened on this site in 1784.
~1090 ftSE
Church
St George's Church, Belfast
6 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.
~880 ftS
Nightlife
The Northern Whig, Belfast
5 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.
~540 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
North Street Arcade, Belfast
3 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.
~1380 ftSE
Park
Donegall Quay, Belfast
7 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 Northern Ireland War Memorial open?

Northern Ireland War Memorial is open:

Monday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Northern Ireland War Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Spire of Hope, Belfast (1 min walk), St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast (1 min walk), Metropolitan Arts Centre, Belfast (2 min walk), Cathedral Quarter, Belfast (3 min walk).

How to get to Northern Ireland War Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Northern Ireland War Memorial:

Bus

Laganside Bus Centre (7 min walk)
Donegall Place • Lines: 1G (10 min walk)

Train

Yorkgate (15 min walk)
Belfast Lanyon Place (18 min walk)