CastleCourt facts for kids
![]() Outside CastleCourt in 2009
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Location | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
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Coordinates | 54°36′1″N 5°55′53″W / 54.60028°N 5.93139°W |
Opening date | 1990 |
Owner | Wirefox |
No. of stores and services | 126 |
No. of anchor tenants | 5 |
Total retail floor area | 31,121 m2 (334,980 sq ft) |
No. of floors | 2 |
Parking | 1600 |
CastleCourt is a big shopping centre located on Royal Avenue in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is one of the largest shopping centres in Northern Ireland. Many people visit CastleCourt every year to shop and have fun.
History of CastleCourt
CastleCourt was built by a company called John Laing. It was built where an old hotel, the Grand Central Hotel, used to be. Building the shopping centre was a big project. During its construction and after it opened, the centre faced some difficult times due to the political situation in the area. However, it successfully opened and became a popular place for shopping.
Today, CastleCourt is the third largest shopping complex in Northern Ireland. It is a great place to find many different shops and things to do.
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