Walk the Victorian warehouse streets — Bedford, Alfred, Clarence and Linenhall — that gave Belfast its 'Linenopolis' reputation, from a Tudor Revival Catholic church and public baths built for the trade's workers to the buried Blackstaff River that once powered the district, a few minutes from Donegall Square's own Linen Hall Library and the site of the old White Linen Hall. Looking for things to do in Belfast? Start here — no car, no ticket, no booking.
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Stops on This Trail
The Blackstaff River (culverted)
Bedford Street's linen warehouses
Alfred House, Alfred Street
The Linenhall Street corner block
40 Linenhall Street
St Malachy's Church
Ormeau Baths
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 →