Belfast City Hall Belfast City Hall, Donegall Square, Belfast BT1 5GS, UK

Belfast City Hall is the civic building of Belfast City Council located in Donegall Square, Belfast, Northern Ireland. it faces North and effectively divides the commercial and business areas of the city centre. 

Belfast City Hall is Belfast City Council's civic building. It is located in Donegall Square, in the heart of Belfast city centre. It first opened its doors on 1 August 1906.

Inside City Hall, you can register births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships, take a tour, and admire the public art. You can also purchase a range of souvenir merchandise at our gift shop located at the main reception. Items available include pens, pencils, magnets, books, keyrings, toys and ceramics.

In the grounds of City Hall you can visit the Titanic Memorial Gardens, picnic on the lawns or see the building lit up at night.

Toilet facilities

Until refurbishments are completed, toilet facilities are only available to visitors using council services, attending functions and events or taking a tour of City Hall.

For directions to nearby public toilets, speak to City Hall security or reception staff or visit our public toilets page.

Breastfeeding

We welcome breastfeeding in Belfast City Hall

Guide and assistance dogs facilities

A dog spend area for guide and other assistance dogs is available just inside the gates located at the south-east of the building.  The facility is available for use during City Hall opening hours.

Belfast WiFi

Free Wi-Fi is available at this venue.

Accessibility

Visitors can access City Hall via the front entrance on Donegall Square North and the back gate at Donegall Square South. City Hall is accessible to disabled users and visitors. Facilities include: 

• ramps at the front and rear entrances 
• wheelchair-friendly lift access to all floors 
• main passenger lift fitted with voice enunciation and embossed lift controls 
• adapted toilets 
• automatic door openers on all main access routes within the building 
• an induction loop system at our reception area and in our main rooms for those with hearing impairments 
• staff trained in sign language (British Sign Language) 

Visitors with special requirements

We recommend that visitors or groups with special requirements book in advance to visit the exhibition or for a guided tour. 

Induction loops are available at the Visitor Exhibition and Tour Reception, The Bobbin Coffee Shop and Gift Shop.

Groups can arrange for a signer to assist in the delivery of a private guided tour if required by contacting a member of the team in advance.

Visitors with special requirements 

We recommend that visitors or groups with special requirements book in advance to visit the exhibition or for a guided tour. To find out more information about how to get the most of their visit please contact us. 

Induction loops are available at the Visitor Exhibition and Tour Reception, The Bobbin Coffee Shop and Gift Shop. Groups can arrange for a signer to assist in the delivery of a private guided tour if required by contacting a member of the team in advance. 

Accessibility 

The guided tour takes place on the first floor of the building, however lift access is available for guests with mobility issues.