Queen's University Belfast
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Queen’s University Belfast was established in 1845 by Queen Victoria as one of
three Colleges of Ireland, the others being at Cork and Galway. The Lanyon
designed main building in the Tudor Gothic style is one of the iconic buildings of
Belfast’s skyline, and the finest Victorian architectural set-piece in the Province.
It extends north and south surrounding a quiet, atmospheric quadrangle. The
Great Hall opened in 1849, however was not seen in its intended finished glory
until being fully restored using the original plans and opening to the public in
2001. Queen’s is famous for its graduates such as Mary McAleese President of
Ireland, and Nobel Prize winners poet Seamus Heaney and Northern Ireland’s
First Minister David Trimble. The Lanyon is home to the Visitor Centre and Gift
Shop, The Naughton Gallery, and the Canada Room from where Senator George
Mitchell laid the foundations for the Northern Ireland peace process.

ADDRESS: University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NN
TEL: 028-9097 5252
FAX: 028-9097 5252
EMAIL: visitors.centre@qub.ac.uk
WEBSITE: www.qub.ac.uk/vcentre

LOCATION: South of Belfast city centre

SEASON: All Year (except Christmas & New Year)

OPENING TIMES: Mon-Sat & PHols: 09.30-17.00

GROUP BOOKINGS NECESSARY: Yes

BOOKING CONTACT: Gwynne Donnell

MANAGER: Gwynne Donnell

AVERAGE VISIT LENGTH: 40 minutes

ENTRANCE FEES: FREE ADMISSION
Guided Tours - Adult: Stg£5.00 / Child: Free

GUIDED TOURS: Queen's University Belfast Campus Tour
Come and take a tour of the iconic Lanyon building and Great Hall and see the extensive range of tasteful gifts in the Visitors’ Centre. Tours at 12 noon every Saturday and at other times on request.
£5 per person, children free.

Groups to book in advance. Max No: 20, Duration: 30 minutes
Languages: English, other by prearrangement

AUDIO VISUAL: No

EXHIBITION: Yes

RESTAURANT: Snack Bars & Restaurant

PICNIC AREA: Limited

SHOP: Visitors centre stocking postcards, jewellery, souvenir items and University memorabilia

INFORMATION GUIDE: English

COACH PARKING: Yes, on street

CAR PARKING: Yes, on street

DISABLED ACCESS/TOILET: Yes