From Victorian churches and a deconsecrated meeting hall on the Antrim Road, up through Belfast Castle and onto Cave Hill itself, where an ancient hillfort saw the United Irishmen swear their 1795 oath and a derelict Art Deco ballroom still overlooks the zoo. Looking for things to do in Belfast? Start here — no car, no ticket, no booking.
Medieval & CastlesEcclesiasticalGeorgian & Big HousesFolklore & Holy Wells
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Stops on This Trail
Duncairn Presbyterian Church (The Duncairn)
Antrim Road Baptist Church
The Waterworks, Antrim Road
St Peter's Church of Ireland
Belfast Castle
McArt's Fort (Napoleon's Nose)
The Caves of Cave Hill
The Floral Hall, Belfast Zoo
For Schools
This trail is also available as a free printable classroom worksheet or full trail booklet — no site visit required. See how Classroom Prep Mode works →