Belfast

Free things to do in Belfast

17 places in Belfast you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.

Landmarks & monuments

Free landmarks & monuments in Belfast

  • Aluminum Christmas tree
  • Belfast Castle
  • Cenotaph
  • Lord Dufferin Monument
  • Queen Victoria Monument
  • Stephen Boyd
  • Titanic Memorial
Parks & viewpoints

Free parks & viewpoints in Belfast

  • Alexandra Park
  • Belvoir Park Forest
  • Botanic Gardens
  • CS Lewis Square
  • Giant's Park
  • Musgrave Park
  • Ormeau Park
  • Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park
  • Stormont Estate
Free-admission days

When museums in United Kingdom open free entry

Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.

If you'd like a guide too

Free & cheap tours in Belfast

A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.

Tickets for attractions in Belfast, booking ahead skips the queue.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

What can you do in Belfast for free?
17 places in Belfast with free entry — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best are gathered here by type.
Are there free museums in Belfast?
Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.
Is a city pass worth it if most sights are free?
Usually not. A city pass pays off when you visit 2–3 paid sights a day. If most of your day is parks, markets and free museums, skip it.
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