Parliament Buildings
Parliament Buildings
4.5
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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- roy vTraralgon, Australia5,937 contributionsVery imposing buildingWe did not go into the building due to time restrictions but had a good look around the outside and garden areas. It is a very imposing place with a fantastic lamp lined street leading up to it . Out the front in the roadway is a very nice statue of some gentleman of importance I am sure . Have a look for sureVisited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten September 18, 2023
- Chris MReading, United Kingdom15 contributionsExcellent tour of Stormont...I have been on tours of a few legislatures around the world, and this was one of the best. Our guide Mickey was full of interesting facts not only about Stormont today but also the wider historical context. What made this tour stand out is that it was all presented in an extremely engaging and entertaining way. The tour covers the main areas of the building including the current Assembly chamber. It is free but needed to be booked online in advance. I would highly recommend the tour if you have an interest in the history of Northern Ireland.Visited September 2023Traveled soloWritten October 1, 2023
- SJC94Ashford, United Kingdom215 contributionsWorth The Trip Into The SuburbsGlider 1 from the city centre stops just by the gates to the Stormont Estate and the famous straight drive up to the Assembly building. The drive is apparently three quarters of a mile and up hill but by taking time and exploring the park meant the journey up passed easily. Usual airport style security before entry but the security staff are very jolly and helpful. There is a small coffee shop and toilets available. Sarah, the guide, was clear and easily heard over the coming and goings and gave an unbiased explanation of how the assembly works or doesn’t work at present. The tour is just over an hour long and then it’s downhill to the bus stop.Visited October 2023Traveled soloWritten October 27, 2023
- Brian CNewton Mearns, United Kingdom97 contributionsMickey knew his stuffWe went on the eleven o’clock tour. Not only did the guide have an encyclopaedic knowledge of Ireland but he managed to include everyone on the tour no matter where the came from. Dull facts, figures and characters came to life as we traced kings, politics, religion and conflict in a colourful timeline. Who knew that the national colour of Ireland was blue and not green. We found out where hillbillies came from. I have been on many tours of buildings but I must say, I enjoyed Mickeys talk more than all the others. This was brilliantVisited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 31, 2023
- Noel Q8 contributionsSignificant History with lots of challenges.A superb tour, with a warm welcome from every member of staff we met. Our Tour Guide Sarah was outstanding, full of knowledge and enthusiasm. The Stormont Parliament stands full square at the centre of Northern Ireland politics since its opening in 1932 right up until today. Northern Ireland politics is complicated, so its worth reading up a little of the background in advance and leaving ones own preconceptions at Reception.Visited January 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten January 9, 2024
- Rosey H8 contributionsBrilliant in every way.This was a wonderful experience in the most impressive beautiful building. The staff were so welcoming and friendly. Our tour guide Sarah was such a knowledgable and entertaining host. This tour lasted about an hour and a half. It was totally free. It was a wonderful tour.Visited March 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 4, 2024
- Peter M1 contributionA must see when in BelfastShannon did a great job leading the tour of this fantastic building in a relaxed, informative way. And I even managed to get a chat with a former NI International footballer now on the estate staff! Would recommend, and free too!Visited July 2024Traveled with friendsWritten July 7, 2024
- Peter G2 contributionsStormount visit successExtremely interesting tour of a lovely building. Scenery outside is great, some great insights into the building and its history. Architecture is very impressive as are the surroundings. Well worth the visit. Very friendly staff.Visited August 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten August 1, 2024
- Mark W7 contributionsGreat free tour of the parliament buildings.Great free tour of the Stormont Parliament buildings. Everyone friendly - from security staff to tour guide to coffee shop. The tour gave a really good insight to this incredible building - the history and importance of it. Very much recommend taking a trip here.Visited August 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten August 2, 2024
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SCOTLAND767 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
The history and story of this building is bound together with history and story of the island of Ireland. More than just a place where laws are debated and are made (when the Government is sitting), the official tour has successfully put together (in about one and a half hours) a synopsis of the events, and the people who have shaped this part of the United Kingdom to our present day scenario. Our excellent guide, Mickey, had SO much information in his head which he imparted with great enthusiasm and interest that it was also impossible not to get caught up in the detail of his account.
If you want to learn more about the Province….together with the many other excellent tours which Belfast has to offer, then a visit to the Northern Ireland Assembly is a must. It is also FREE for all to attend, you just need to register your attendance on line (so they know how many visitors to expect at any given time).
To start/end your tour there is a lovely small cafe (contactless only) on the premises which also sells some interesting items relating to Northern Ireland and the parliament.
I would highly recommend this tour…..and indeed a second visit might be on the cards on my next stay in the city!
If you want to learn more about the Province….together with the many other excellent tours which Belfast has to offer, then a visit to the Northern Ireland Assembly is a must. It is also FREE for all to attend, you just need to register your attendance on line (so they know how many visitors to expect at any given time).
To start/end your tour there is a lovely small cafe (contactless only) on the premises which also sells some interesting items relating to Northern Ireland and the parliament.
I would highly recommend this tour…..and indeed a second visit might be on the cards on my next stay in the city!
Written August 25, 2023
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Steve-and-Andie
Lancaster, UK3,515 contributions
Aug 2020
A little disappointed there were no visits due to Covid but still went to have a look. Grand building set in huge grounds, very impressive.
It is a bit of a trek out of town so we took the Glider G1 bus service from the city centre. Bus stop is right at the end of the main drive up to the Parliament Building.
It is a bit of a trek out of town so we took the Glider G1 bus service from the city centre. Bus stop is right at the end of the main drive up to the Parliament Building.
Written August 27, 2020
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Jimbocollo
Liverpool, UK79 contributions
Jan 2020
As part of our trip to Belfast we visited Stormont and undertook one of the Parliament Buildings tours. Our tour guide was excellent with a deep knowledge of the history and goings on of NI and its leaders. The building is architecturally beautiful having been designed by a firm of Liverpool architects. Set in a landscape that affords great panoramic views of the cities. Well worth the visit.
Written February 10, 2020
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trevorhewer
Bristol, UK138 contributions
Jan 2020
This was an excellent tour. This goes twice a day despite what some local guides tell you. Omits the Assembly Chamber when Parliament is sitting. Well qualified guide. All set in beautiful grounds. One Bus is right outside but it is only an hourly service but you can catch the G1 Glider service if you can manage the 1 mile walk as you arrive at the main entrance and it is a uphill stroll. Allow time for security check.
Written January 12, 2020
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Sarah B
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Jun 2023 • Solo
Stormont is a beautiful building, and my self guided tour was made meaningful with lots of interpretive materials, photos, artifacts, and paintings that helped me understand the history of the place.
That said, my visit was absolutely bizarre. The dysfunction of the NI government seems to be reflected in the staff keeping the place going. I got off the G1 to see that huge hill I had to climb to get to the parliament building. No shuttle. No e-bikes. The two gate guards told me they didn’t think I could get into the building, although it was before 2 and the website says there’s a tour at 2 and the building closes at 4. Odd. I decided to walk up anyway. I got to the steps and yelled up to the two policemen hanging out at the top of the steps to ask if I could go in the building. They thought not, but I could ask at the “wee security box” around the side of the building. The “wee security box” was a small building with a metal detector where I was graciously welcomed in. I told them I had been told twice that I would not be able to enter the building, once at the bottom of the hill and once at the top, and they were bemused. I passed the policemen on my way in to tell them of my gracious welcome. They were bemused. There was a reception desk inside the door where I was welcomed and given a map to follow. I told them I had been told twice that I would not be able to enter the building. Bemused. While I went through the building I stopped in the cafe and told them that perhaps they had no business because there were men at the top and the bottom of the hill telling people to not bother coming because they wouldn’t able to get in. Bemused. I told my naysayers at the top and the bottom of the hill on my way out that I was welcomed graciously and the tour was lovely. Bemused. The whole thing was bizarre!
That said, my visit was absolutely bizarre. The dysfunction of the NI government seems to be reflected in the staff keeping the place going. I got off the G1 to see that huge hill I had to climb to get to the parliament building. No shuttle. No e-bikes. The two gate guards told me they didn’t think I could get into the building, although it was before 2 and the website says there’s a tour at 2 and the building closes at 4. Odd. I decided to walk up anyway. I got to the steps and yelled up to the two policemen hanging out at the top of the steps to ask if I could go in the building. They thought not, but I could ask at the “wee security box” around the side of the building. The “wee security box” was a small building with a metal detector where I was graciously welcomed in. I told them I had been told twice that I would not be able to enter the building, once at the bottom of the hill and once at the top, and they were bemused. I passed the policemen on my way in to tell them of my gracious welcome. They were bemused. There was a reception desk inside the door where I was welcomed and given a map to follow. I told them I had been told twice that I would not be able to enter the building. Bemused. While I went through the building I stopped in the cafe and told them that perhaps they had no business because there were men at the top and the bottom of the hill telling people to not bother coming because they wouldn’t able to get in. Bemused. I told my naysayers at the top and the bottom of the hill on my way out that I was welcomed graciously and the tour was lovely. Bemused. The whole thing was bizarre!
Written July 2, 2023
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retiredsalty
Galashiels, UK13 contributions
Mar 2023
An excellent visit to a such beautiful building.
What made the visit most enjoyable was that seldom have we been met by such polite, friendly, helpful and welcoming staff from the security guards to the tour guide. They are great ambassadors for the country.
What made the visit most enjoyable was that seldom have we been met by such polite, friendly, helpful and welcoming staff from the security guards to the tour guide. They are great ambassadors for the country.
Written March 8, 2023
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bibbs
Sunderland, UK230 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
I live in Sunderland and havnt visited Storemont but every time i see this magnificent building it impresses me so much. Must be ,without any doubt the most beautiful architecture in Europe and. im sure its the well loved and respected home of Northern Irelands government. So Storemont you are on my must do list post Covid.
Written November 12, 2020
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Chris M
Reading, UK15 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
I have been on tours of a few legislatures around the world, and this was one of the best.
Our guide Mickey was full of interesting facts not only about Stormont today but also the wider historical context. What made this tour stand out is that it was all presented in an extremely engaging and entertaining way.
The tour covers the main areas of the building including the current Assembly chamber. It is free but needed to be booked online in advance.
I would highly recommend the tour if you have an interest in the history of Northern Ireland.
Our guide Mickey was full of interesting facts not only about Stormont today but also the wider historical context. What made this tour stand out is that it was all presented in an extremely engaging and entertaining way.
The tour covers the main areas of the building including the current Assembly chamber. It is free but needed to be booked online in advance.
I would highly recommend the tour if you have an interest in the history of Northern Ireland.
Written October 1, 2023
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Kevin O
5 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
We last did a tour of the parliament buildings 4 years ago and decided to do it again whilst visiting Belfast. The guide was Micky, who was our guide last time. Micky displayed a fantastic knowledge of the history of Ireland linked with the history of Scotland where cross overs occured. His stories were delivered in an interesting, informative manner with lots of humour thrown in. He kept the groups attention throughout. A fantastic experience and well worth a visit. Thanks Micky !
Written January 25, 2023
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Andrew L
London, UK262 contributions
Mar 2020
Stopped off whist on the hop on hop off bus tour. The building is dominant in the local city and open to view. Once through the security it’s possible to sit in the main debating chamber. Good art work in the gallery.
Written March 15, 2020
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İrlanda Parlementosunda Atatürk ile ilgili bir köşe olduğunu, gezi ücretinin Türkiye Cumhuriyeti pasaportu taşıyanlardan alınmadığını yazan bazı sosyal medya paylaşımları gördüm. Bu doğru mu?
Cevap İçin şimdiden teşekkürler.
Written July 26, 2019
It was originally owned by Rev Cleland and his family in the 1830's. Apparently he built it as a result of ill gotten gains!!
Written January 14, 2017
amyw00ten
Providence, Rhode Island
Is it open on Sundays? If not, what other attraction would you recommend? We have one day and are planning on going to St. George's Mkt and to see the Peace Wall.
Written August 8, 2016
Titanic museum if you can squeeze it in.
Written August 14, 2016
How long does an average tour take please? And how long would you leave to see all the essential bits?
Written March 3, 2016
Like everyone else says tour takes approximately 1 hour. Guides very informative and time to ask questions and take photos. Tours finish in time to get the city tour bus. Tour is free. Grounds surrounding are extensive. Enjoy.
Written March 4, 2016
Is there any way to get to the castle itself??
Written March 17, 2015
Unfortunately, Stormont Castle is only opened to the public once a year - on European Heritage Day. 😟
Written March 18, 2015
Hi there I wondered how you pre book to do a tour.. you said its worth an hour..? How much by taxi to get there? Thanks Antoinette
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Written January 10, 2015
You don't have to book- it's free and I just turned up! I'm not sure about the cost of a taxi as I went on the sightseeing bus as one of the stops which made it a lovely break.
Written January 18, 2015
Michael C
Coventry, United Kingdom
Where will I find the "Reconciliation" sculpture?
Written December 16, 2014
The Reconciliation sculpture is on the left hand side from Lord Carson Statue, surronded by water garden.
Written October 9, 2016
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