Greencastle
in Belfast of Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
54.637 and -5.916 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 54° 38' 12" and W -5° 54' 58"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:45 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:02 am and 6:54 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Greencastle

Greencastle in Belfast (Northern Ireland) is a city located in United Kingdom about 323 mi (or 520 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Greencastle is now 11:45 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Greencastle, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is George Best Belfast City Airport in a distance of 2 mi (or 4 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. The closest heritage site is Brú na Bóinne - Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne in Ireland at a distance of 67 mi (or 108 km). Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 1 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Newtownabbey, Belfast, Castlereagh, Carrickfergus and Lisburn. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 6°C / 42 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 38 °F
Evening Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Night Temperature 3°C / 38 °F
Chance of rainfall 12%
Air Humidity 96%
Air Pressure 969 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

9°C (49 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

9°C (48 °F)
6°C (44 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

10°C (50 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hilton Belfast

Address
2,8 mi
4 Lanyon Place
BT1 3LP Belfast
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Fitzwilliam

Address
3,1 mi
Great Victoria Street
BT2 7BQ Belfast
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Merchant Hotel

Address
2,5 mi
16 Skipper Street
BT1 2DZ Belfast
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Radisson Blu Hotel Belfast

Address
3,3 mi
The Gasworks, 3 Cromac Place
BT72JB Belfast
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Clayton Belfast

Address
3,1 mi
22 Ormeau Avenue
BT2 8HS BELFAST
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hastings Europa Hotel

Address
3,0 mi
GREAT VICTORIA STREET 1
BT2 7AP Belfast
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hastings Europa

Address
3,0 mi
Great Victoria St.
BT2 7AP Belfast
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Maldron Belfast City Hotel

Address
3,0 mi
20 Brunswick Street
BT2 7GE Belfast
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Ten Square Hotel

Address
2,9 mi
10 Donegal Square South
BT1 5JD Belfast
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Dream Apartments Obel Tower

Address
2,4 mi
64 Donegall QUAY
BT1 3NL Belfast
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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Titanic Quarter Belfast

Published: February 29, 2008
Length: 18:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: EKAcivicart

To be built alongside the famous Harland and Wolff docks in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The development is mixed use residential, retail, and leisure incorporating the titanic signature experience...


Titanic Belfast® - Be Inspired

Published: March 21, 2012
Length: 42:24 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Titanic Belfast

This video documents the final pre-launch activities and interviews some of the key people involved with Titanic Belfast® - the world's largest Titanic visitor experience. Located in the heart...


Connor Worthington - Bridges Park, Belfast - Sep 2012

Published: September 02, 2012
Length: 46:50 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Mike Scott

ACUSA rider Connor Worthington's latest edit from a weekend of riding at Bridges skatepark, Belfast. Filmed and edited by Mikey Scott and Ryan McCullough.


A year in review - Titanic Belfast

Published: April 24, 2013
Length: 21:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Titanic Belfast

A look back at Titanic Belfast's first 12 months of operation. VIP guests over the past year included Her Majesty The Queen and Prince Philip, US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton, Oscar-winning...


Have you visited the world's largest Titanic visitor attraction?

Published: February 25, 2014
Length: 29:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Titanic Belfast

You Can Subscribe Here Now - http://tinyurl.com/nlu8xfy A world-class visitor attraction for RMS Titanic, located in the heart of Belfast, Northern Ireland, on the slipways where she was built....


Discover the Ocean Exploration Centre at Titanic Belfast

Published: September 01, 2014
Length: 49:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Titanic Belfast

Underwater explorer Dr. Robert Ballard discusses telepresence at the opening of the new Ocean Exploration Centre at Titanic Belfast. Have you visited the new Titanic Belfast Ocean Exploration...


My weight loss journey day 1

Published: January 20, 2014
Length: 59:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MyWeightLossJourney

Hi guys!! So this is day 1 of my weight loss journey. I was inspired by the "I used to be fat" tv show on MTV where 18 year olds give up their summer and work out with a personal trainer....


Can You Hear White City Sing?

Published: August 11, 2008
Length: 11:04 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Kevin McIlhennon

'Can You Hear White City Sing?' At The Bawnmore Fleadh 2008.


HORIZON BUILDINGS, Shore Road, North Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK, Buyers Guide

Published: August 17, 2012
Length: 02:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Paradigm

To use this video in a commercial player, advertising or in broadcasts, please email Viral Spiral (contact@viralspiralgroup.com) The Horizon Buildings is an exciting new contemporary apartment...


Eclipse Time Lapse Belfast Castle

Published: March 28, 2015
Length: 25:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dragonia Blu

My timelapse of the eclipse captured at Belfast Castle over looking the city. It's not perfect as the clouds ruined my exposures some what but it's not too bad and you get a sense of the dimming...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Whitewell Road

The Whitewell Road is an interface area in north Belfast and Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, and historically the site of occasional clashes between nationalists and loyalists. The Whitewell Road and the surrounding area is a residential community in the Greencastle parish. The Whitewell area is considered a working class area. For much of its length the Whitwell Road runs parallel to the M2 and also provides a direct link between the A2 and the A6.

Located at 54.654, -5.93 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Streets in Belfast

Dominican College, Fortwilliam

Dominican College, Fortwilliam is a Catholic grammar school in north Belfast, Northern Ireland, established in 1930. The school recently underwent a major £13.1 million redevelopment. Katie Melua, the Georgian-born singer, attended the school. The total student population is just over 1100, as stated by the legend Mr McKenna, in January 2013.

Located at 54.63, -5.932 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Grammar schools in Belfast, Roman Catholic schools in Northern Ireland, Educational institutions established in 1930, Independent schools in Northern Ireland, Dominican schools

Castle High School (Belfast)

For schools of the same name, see Castle High School Castle High School was a state-controlled co-educational secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It was located in Fortwilliam Park, and was within the Belfast Education and Library Board area.

Located at 54.629, -5.931 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Secondary schools in Belfast, Defunct schools in Northern Ireland

M5 motorway (Northern Ireland)

The M5 is a spur motorway of 1.4 miles length in north Belfast, Northern Ireland. It connects the M2 to the A2 Shore Road at Hazelbank in Newtownabbey. It is a dual two lane road with most of the road on a causeway in Belfast Lough in order to bypass Whitehouse beach.

Located at 54.654, -5.90721 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Motorways in Northern Ireland, Transport in Belfast

Seaview (football ground)

Seaview is a football stadium in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is the home ground of Crusaders F.C.. The stadium holds 3,054. The stadium has a 4G pitch. Seaview has also undergone considerable redevelopment in recent seasons, with new changing rooms, dugouts, main stand seats, and overall better general facilities being installed. Three new stands at either end of the ground and on its southern side were opened in July 2011 to replace the previous terracing.

Located at 54.6243, -5.92193 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Association football venues in Northern Ireland, Sports venues in Belfast, Crusaders F.C.

Giant's Park

Giant's Park is a planned public park, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The proposed 200-acre site is the Dargan Road Landfill site on the northern shore of Belfast Lough Its name comes from the nearby Cavehill, which is thought to be the inspiration for Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels. He described the hills as a sleeping giant, safeguarding the city. Planned features of the park include an educational facility and festival space.

Located at 54.632, -5.91 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parks and gardens in Belfast

Fortwilliam Golf Club

Fortwilliam Golf Club is located on Downview Avenue in north Belfast. It consists of an 18-hole course with a par of 70. The course is bordered by Cavehill on one side and Belfast Lough on the other. The club was formed in 1891 and is the oldest golf club in Belfast. The course was originally located about a mile from its current location, but as a result of Belfast's expansion, the club moved to a new site and established a 9-hole course.

Located at 54.644, -5.931 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Golf clubs and courses in Northern Ireland, Sport in Belfast

Skegoneill Avenue

Skegoneill Avenue is a football stadium in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is the home of Brantwood F.C. , has a capacity of 5,000 and was built in 1952. It is located on the street of the same name, a residential road linking the Antrim and Shore roads.

Located at 54.621, -5.927 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Association football venues in Northern Ireland, Sports venues in Belfast

Hazelwood College

Hazelwood College is an integrated secondary school in Newtownabbey, County Antrim, Northern Ireland and has students from ages 11–18. As of September 2012, the school's principal is Kathleen Gormley.

Located at 54.648, -5.922 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Secondary schools in County Antrim, Integrated schools in County Antrim, People educated at Hazelwood College

The Horizon Buildings

The Horizon Buildings, is a contemporary residential multi high-rise apartment complex in North Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is located at 670-678 Shore Road opposite Shore Crescent, close to the Loughside Playing Fields with views of Belfast Lough and Cavehill.

Located at 54.6395, -5.92326 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Belfast, Residential buildings in Northern Ireland, Apartment buildings in the United Kingdom

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