Belfast Central Library, Belfast

Name: Belfast Central Library
Address: Central Library Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1EA, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 28 9024 3233

#80 among attractions in Belfast

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Established: 1888 (136 years ago)Coordinates: 54°36'10"N, 5°55'52"W

Address

Central Library Royal AvenueNew LodgeBelfast BT1 1EA United Kingdom

Contact

+44 28 9024 3233

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Day trips

Belfast Central Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: City Hall, CastleCourt, The Big Fish, Kelly's Cellars.

0.4 miS
Grand government building with gardens
City Hall, Belfast
11 min walk • Belfast City Hall stands as a grand testament to the city's rich history and architectural heritage. This prominent building, located in the heart of Belfast, Northern Ireland, serves as the headquarters of Belfast City Council.
~580 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
CastleCourt, Belfast
3 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.
0.4 miE
Monuments and statues, Public art
The Big Fish, Belfast
11 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.
~1260 ftS
Nightlife
Kelly's Cellars, Belfast
7 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...
~1630 ftSE
Iconic 19th-century clock tower
Albert Memorial Clock, Belfast
8 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.
~900 ftSE
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.
~540 ftE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast
3 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.
~1210 ftS
Church
St Mary's Church, Belfast
6 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.
~1540 ftSE
Church
St George's Church, Belfast
8 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.
~1110 ftSE
Nightlife
The Northern Whig, Belfast
6 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.
~590 ftSE
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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Belfast Central Library open?

Belfast Central Library is open:

Monday 9:30 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 8 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 8 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Belfast Central Library?

Nearby attractions include Northern Ireland Music Archive, Belfast (1 min walk), St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast (3 min walk), Cathedral Quarter, Belfast (3 min walk), Spire of Hope, Belfast (3 min walk).

How to get to Belfast Central Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Belfast Central Library:

Bus

Donegall Place • Lines: 1G (9 min walk)
Laganside Bus Centre (10 min walk)

Train

Belfast - Great Victoria Street (17 min walk)
Yorkgate (17 min walk)