Thanksgiving Square, Belfast

Name: Thanksgiving Square
Address: Belfast, United Kingdom

#127 among attractions in Belfast

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Thanksgiving Square is an area of public space in Lanyon Place in Belfast based on Thanks-Giving Square in Dallas, Texas. It contains the Beacon of Hope sculpture. ()

Coordinates: 54°35'58"N, 5°55'17"W

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ShaftesburyBelfast United Kingdom

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Thanksgiving Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Victoria Square, St George's Market, Beacon of Hope Sculpture, The Big Fish.

~720 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Victoria Square, Belfast
4 min walk • Victoria Square stands as a beacon of modernity in the heart of Belfast, United Kingdom. Opened in 2008, this expansive shopping centre has quickly cemented its place as a premier retail and leisure destination in the city.
~1320 ftS
Market, Shopping, Flea market
St George's Market, Belfast
7 min walk • St George's Market, a historic gem nestled in the heart of Belfast, United Kingdom, is a bustling hub of commerce and culture that has served the city since the late 19th century. This vibrant market is one of Belfast's oldest attractions and remains a favorite among...
~10 ftE
Monuments and statues
Beacon of Hope Sculpture, Belfast
1 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...
~730 ftN
Monuments and statues, Public art
The Big Fish, Belfast
4 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.
~800 ftS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Waterfront Hall, Belfast
4 min walk • Nestled along the scenic banks of the River Lagan, Waterfront Hall stands as a beacon of cultural and musical excellence in the heart of Belfast, United Kingdom. Since its opening in 1997, this contemporary music venue has been at the forefront of the city's...
~780 ftNW
Iconic 19th-century clock tower
Albert Memorial Clock, Belfast
4 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.
~1510 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Royal Exchange, Belfast
8 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.
~870 ftNW
Church
St George's Church, Belfast
5 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.
~1400 ftW
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.
~1840 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
North Street Arcade, Belfast
9 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.
~720 ftN
Park
Donegall Quay, Belfast
4 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)

Which popular attractions are close to Thanksgiving Square?

Nearby attractions include Beacon of Hope Sculpture, Belfast (1 min walk), Queen's Bridge, Belfast (2 min walk), Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, Belfast (2 min walk), Lagan Weir, Belfast (3 min walk).

How to get to Thanksgiving Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Thanksgiving Square:

Bus

Laganside Bus Centre (3 min walk)
Donegall Place • Lines: 1G (10 min walk)

Train

Belfast Lanyon Place (9 min walk)
Titanic Quarter (16 min walk)