Belfast Castle celebrates 90 years since the castle and its surrounding estate was gifted to the citizens of Belfast

Date: 26 Jul 2024

Belfast Castle celebrates 90 years since the castle and its surrounding estate was gifted to the citizens of Belfast.

As part of this milestone year, Belfast Castle recently planted a Halesia Carolina, `Silverbells` tree, an occasion that saw fellow volunteers from Cavehill Conservation and staff from the council joined by the Lord Mayor for Belfast, Councillor Micky Murray to honour 90 years to the day, when the then Earl of Shaftesbury, Anthony-Ashley Cooper gifted the entire estate to the city and its people on July 26 1934. 

The tree is a symbol of the Castles growth, and it’s fitting that this tree will now stand tall overlooking Belfast for the next 90 years and many more years to come after that.

The tree now resides in the heart of the estate, a living memorial that represents new beginnings and one that will continue to preserve the memories and legacies of the Castle and its estate over the last 90 years.

Belfast Castle has a number of signature events to celebrate the milestone year including yoga classes in the landscaped gardens, a Paint, Wine and Cheese evening in August, a night of Salsa and Sangria in the Chichester Ball room this September and a very special European Heritage Open Day (14 September) which will include special tours of the castle where history meets comedy, a vintage car display, live pen drawing demos from the garden, live music and street performer

To learn more about the 90^th year celebratory events visit the Belfast Castle 90th Anniversary page.

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