St Peter's Cathedral, Belfast

Name: St Peter's Cathedral
Address: St. Peters Square South, Belfast, BT12 4BU, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 28 9032 7573

#52 among attractions in Belfast

Gothic Revival architecture, Church

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Facts and practical information

Saint Peter's Cathedral, Belfast. is the Roman Catholic cathedral church for the Diocese of Down and Connor, and is therefore the episcopal seat of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Down and Connor. It is located in the Divis Street area of the Falls Road in Belfast, Northern Ireland and construction began in the 1860s. It is home to The Down & Connor Schola Cantorum. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 54°35'56"N, 5°56'40"W

Address

St. Peters Square SouthFallsBelfast BT12 4BU United Kingdom

Contact

+44 28 9032 7573

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Day trips

St Peter's Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: City Hall, CastleCourt, Kelly's Cellars, Crown Liquor Saloon.

0.6 miE
Grand government building with gardens
City Hall, Belfast
15 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.
0.5 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
CastleCourt, Belfast
14 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.
0.5 miE
Nightlife
Kelly's Cellars, Belfast
13 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...
0.5 miSE
Nightlife
Crown Liquor Saloon, Belfast
14 min walk • The Crown Liquor Saloon stands as a jewel of Belfast's historic social scene, exuding an ambiance of Victorian grandeur. Nestled in the heart of the city at 46 Great Victoria Street, this Grade A listed building is not only a bustling public house but also a treasured...
0.6 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Ulster Hall, Belfast
17 min walk • The Ulster Hall is a concert hall and grade A listed building in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Situated on Bedford Street in Belfast city centre, the hall hosts concerts, classical recitals, craft fairs and political party conferences.
0.6 miE
Memorial
Belfast Cenotaph, Belfast
15 min walk • The Belfast Cenotaph is a war memorial in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in Donegall Square West, to the west of Belfast City Hall. Like the City Hall, it was designed by Sir Alfred Brumwell Thomas. The cenotaph was unveiled in 1929. It became a Grade A listed building in 1984.
0.4 miE
Church
St Mary's Church, Belfast
12 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.
0.4 miSE
Restored Victorian theatre and music venue
Grand Opera House, Belfast
12 min walk • The Grand Opera House is a theatre in Belfast, Northern Ireland, designed by the most prolific theatre architect of the period, Frank Matcham. It opened on 23 December 1895..
0.7 miE
Nightlife
The Northern Whig, Belfast
18 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.
0.6 miE
Dancing, Nightlife
Limelight, Belfast
15 min walk • Limelight in Belfast, Northern Ireland is mid-sized live music and night club venue complex, which initially opened in 1987. The complex on the city's Ormeau Avenue consists of Limelight 1 & Limelight 2, as well as a bar called Katy's Bar. The outdoor terrace is called The Rock Garden.
0.6 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
North Street Arcade, Belfast
17 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)

Which popular attractions are close to St Peter's Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include St Patrick's Church, Belfast (1 min walk), Divis Tower, Belfast (3 min walk), Irish Republican History Museum, Belfast (7 min walk), Grand Opera House, Belfast (12 min walk).

How to get to St Peter's Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Peter's Cathedral:

Train

Belfast - Great Victoria Street (12 min walk)
City Hospital (19 min walk)

Bus

Europa Bus Centre (12 min walk)
Belfast • Lines: X1, X2A (12 min walk)