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Forestside Shopping Centre

South Belfast shopping centre with M&S, Sainsbury's, Next, Holland & Barrett and 40+ stores

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Forestside Shopping Centre — South Belfast shopping centre with M&S, Sainsbury's, Next, Holland & Barrett and 40+ stores.

  • Shops: including Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury's, Next, H&M.
  • Open: Mon–Wed 9am–9pm, Thu–Fri 9am–10pm, Sat 9am–7pm, Sun 1pm–6pm.
  • Food: Food court with Caffè Nero, Starbucks, Greggs.
  • Parking: Parking available.
Plan your visit

What’s inside

South Belfast shopping centre with M&S, Sainsbury's, Next, Holland & Barrett and 40+ stores. You’ll find Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury's, Next, H&M, Boots among the line-up, and when you need a break there’s a food court with the likes of Caffè Nero, Starbucks, Greggs. It’s all under one roof, so it’s an easy, dry day out whatever the weather.

Marks & Spencer Sainsbury's Next H&M Boots Holland & Barrett Food court Caffè Nero Starbucks Greggs 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–Wed 9am–9pm, Thu–Fri 9am–10pm, Sat 9am–7pm, Sun 1pm–6pm
Shops
Anchor stores include Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury's, Next, H&M, Boots, Holland & Barrett
Food & drink
A food court, plus Caffè Nero, Starbucks, Greggs, Nando's, Muffin Break.
Parking
Parking available.
Events
The centre runs seasonal events and offers — see its What’s On page before you go.
Address
Forestside Shopping Centre, Centre Management Suite, Upper Galwally, Belfast BT8 6FX
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–Wed 9am–9pm, Thu–Fri 9am–10pm, Sat 9am–7pm, Sun 1pm–6pm
Is there parking?
Parking available
Is there anywhere to eat?
Yes — there’s a food court plus Caffè Nero, Starbucks, Greggs, Nando's.
Is it family-friendly?
Yes — it’s all indoors and pushchair-friendly.
Getting there

Forestside Shopping Centre is at Forestside Shopping Centre, Centre Management Suite, Upper Galwally, Belfast BT8 6FX. Parking available. Tap below for directions.

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About Forestside Shopping Centre

South Belfast shopping centre with M&S, Sainsbury's, Next, Holland & Barrett and 40+ stores. Part of the AFG Properties portfolio; has a Forestside Cookery School.