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CastleCourt Shopping Centre

Royal Avenue mall — anchor stores, food court and 70+ shops in the heart of Belfast city centre

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CastleCourt Shopping Centre — Royal Avenue mall — anchor stores, food court and 70+ shops in the heart of Belfast city centre.

  • Shops: including Matalan, Argos, New Look, BPerfect Cosmetics.
  • Open: Mon 12pm–5pm, Tue 9am–6pm, Wed 9am–6pm, Thu 9am–9pm, Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 1pm–6pm.
  • Food: Food court with Muffin Break, Costa, Subway.
  • Cinema: The Avenue Cinema, Café & Bar — Belfast's newest luxury cinema, nine boutique auditoriums on the first floor.
  • For families: Family friendly services.
  • Parking: 1600+ car parking spaces, car park open 24/7.
Plan your visit

What’s inside

Royal Avenue mall — anchor stores, food court and 70+ shops in the heart of Belfast city centre. You’ll find Matalan, Argos, New Look, BPerfect Cosmetics, Yankee Candle among the line-up, and when you need a break there’s a food court with the likes of Muffin Break, Costa, Subway. It’s all under one roof, so it’s an easy, dry day out whatever the weather. There’s also a cinema if you fancy making an afternoon of it.

Matalan Argos New Look BPerfect Cosmetics Yankee Candle Food court Muffin Break Costa Subway Cinema Family facilities Parking on site
Good to know before you go:

Opening hours can change on bank holidays and around Christmas, and individual stores set their own times — it’s worth checking the centre’s website before a special trip.

Before you set off

What to bring

  • 🛍️Reusable bagsSave on carriers and carry your finds home easily.
  • 👟Comfy shoesYou’ll cover a lot of ground across the shops.
  • 💳Cards and a little cashFor the shops, the coffee stop and the car park.
  • 📱The centre app or loyalty cardMany centres run app-only offers and reward points.
Good to know

Everything before you go

Opening hours
Mon 12pm–5pm, Tue 9am–6pm, Wed 9am–6pm, Thu 9am–9pm, Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 1pm–6pm
Shops
Anchor stores include Matalan, Argos, New Look, BPerfect Cosmetics, Yankee Candle
Food & drink
A food court, plus Muffin Break, Costa, Subway, Bad Rhino.
For families
The Avenue Cinema, Café & Bar — Belfast's newest luxury cinema, nine boutique auditoriums on the first floor. Family friendly services
Parking
1600+ car parking spaces, car park open 24/7.
Events
The centre runs seasonal events and offers — see its What’s On page before you go.
Address
Royal Avenue, Belfast, Northern Ireland BT1 1DD
Questions

Before you go

Is it free to get in?
Yes — it’s free to browse. You only pay for what you buy (and parking where it applies).
What are the opening hours?
Mon 12pm–5pm, Tue 9am–6pm, Wed 9am–6pm, Thu 9am–9pm, Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 1pm–6pm
Is there parking?
1600+ car parking spaces, car park open 24/7
Is there anywhere to eat?
Yes — there’s a food court plus Muffin Break, Costa, Subway, Bad Rhino.
Is it family-friendly?
Yes — it’s all indoors and pushchair-friendly, and there’s a cinema. Family friendly services.
Getting there

CastleCourt Shopping Centre is at Royal Avenue, Belfast, Northern Ireland BT1 1DD. 1600+ car parking spaces, car park open 24/7. Tap below for directions.

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About CastleCourt Shopping Centre

Royal Avenue mall — anchor stores, food court and 70+ shops in the heart of Belfast city centre. The Avenue luxury cinema with velvet double-sofa seating.