Ulster Museum
The Ulster Museum is in Belfast’s Botanic Gardens and is free to enter. Some special exhibitions or events may be charged.
Botanic Gardens
Botanic Gardens in south Belfast is a free public park. Its Palm House and Tropical Ravine are also free to visit.
Cave Hill Country Park
Cave Hill Country Park is free to visit. Belfast Castle stands on the lower slopes of Cave Hill, and the Cave Hill Visitor Centre inside the castle is free.
On 10 September 2026 the Cavehill Trail was partly closed between the Devil’s Punchbowl and McArt’s Fort because of erosion. Check Belfast City Council’s Cave Hill page before you go.
St George’s Market
St George’s Market is a Victorian covered market run by Belfast City Council, with markets on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. There’s no charge to browse — you only pay for what you buy.
Popular places that charge
- Belfast City Hall: public guided tours are charged for adults (under-18s go free), with tickets sold at reception on the day. The ground-floor visitor exhibition is also charged.
- Titanic Belfast: there is a charge for entry, and booking ahead is advised.
Sources
We checked this guide against these official sources on 10 October 2026. Details such as timetables, opening times and prices change, so check the source before you travel or apply.
- National Museums NI — Our museums
- Belfast City Council — Botanic Gardens
- Belfast City Council — Visiting the Tropical Ravine
- Belfast City Council — Cave Hill Country Park
- Belfast Castle — Attractions
- Belfast City Council — St George’s Market
- Belfast City Council — Tours of City Hall
- Belfast City Council — City Hall visitor exhibition
- Titanic Belfast — Prices
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