Belfast Cathedral makes an unforgettable and unique addition during a visit to the city. Pay a visit to this magnificent place of worship at the heart of Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter, known locally as St Anne’s Cathedral – a treasure trove of art, culture and music.
All of our visitors will find a visit to Belfast Cathedral a rewarding and enjoyable experience, with plenty to see and discover on a tour of the city’s Cathedral.
Some of the highlights include:
- Spire of Hope – the striking and unique addition to the city skyline, this is the Cathedral’s answer to a ‘sinking’ problem
- Tomb of Lord Carson – the leader of the anti- Home Rule movement
- Titanic Pall – a stunning memorial to the 1,517 lives lost in the sinking of the Titanic
- Stunning mosaic collection – magnificent examples of art through mosaic design
Opening times
Belfast Cathedral is open to visitors from 10:30AM - 16:00PM (last admission: 15:15PM) from Monday to Saturday. Open on Sundays only for services at 11AM (Choral Eucharist) and 15.30AM (Choral Evensong).
We are not open for tours on Sundays.
The Chapel of The Holy Spirit is set aside for private prayer.
Lunchtime Prayers take place in the Nave of The Cathedral at 13:00PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with a Service of Holy Communion in the Chapel of Unity at 13:00PM taking place on Wednesdays (BCP).
Every Friday, a Service of Wholeness and Healing takes place in The Cathedral Hall, at 13:00PM.
Our principal Sunday service is a Service of Holy Communion (Sung. during choir term), which takes place at 11;00AM, with a Service of Full Choral Evensong at 15:30PM, both of which all are warmly invited. The Cathedral is not open to visitors during service times.
Office hours are Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm.
Guided tours
Guided Tours of the Cathedral are delivered by our team of knowledgeable guides, who will bring the stories of Belfast Cathedral to life. Tours typically last approx. 45mins – 1 hour, and can be adapted to suit your needs, time limitations and interests. For families and schools, the InSpire Kids Trail is also available.
Self-led visits
Visitors are welcome to visit the Cathedral and discover the space using our guidebooks, available for a small charge of 50 pence, or audio-guides on a self-led basis (available in eight languages), available for £3.50 (in addition to the £2.50 admission fee). If any groups are accompanied by a blue-badge guide, they are welcome to lead their own tour through the Cathedral.
International visitors
Guided tours are available in English, however, for self-led visits we have Visitor's Guides or Audio Guides of the Cathedral in eight different languages – English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Polish and Mandarin.
Shopping
Our Cathedral gift shop stocks a range of unique products, including books, cards and other gifts. Many of our products are sourced locally, and visitors will be sure to find something to take home as a souvenir of your visit to Belfast Cathedral. All profits generated from the gift are returned directly into the work of the Cathedral.
Getting here
Belfast Cathedral is easily reached by both private coach/car and public transport. The cathedral is located just off the main city centre, at the very heart of the bustling Cathedral Quarter.
By coach – coach drop off point is right at the main entrance to the cathedral. Coach parking is available 0.5 miles from the Cathedral, if travelling in smaller bus parking is available on-site.
By train – the Cathedral is located just 15min walk from three main train stations in Belfast.
By car – secure car parking available on-site, the Cathedral is located 2min drive from both M1 and M2.
Although visitors can take a tour without pre-booking, some benefits of pre-booked group tours include:
- Discounted admission rates
- Free visit for group leader and coach driver
- Easy drop off and pick up for coaches
- Free familiarisation visit for the tour leader ahead of the visit
How to book
To pre-book, contact a member of the team to benefit from discounted group admission rates and to guarantee that a Tour Guide is available. We ask for two weeks’ notice if possible for guided visits.
To discuss your requirements and to book your visit please call us on 02890 328332, or email admin@belfastcathedral.org.
Unfortunately we cannot guarantee entry to the Cathedral for groups who do not pre-book due to the number of services and events which take place on a regular basis.