Parliament Buildings, Stormont Estate, Belfast, County Down BT4 3ST

Details

Accessibility

A number of parking spaces for blue badge holders are available in the upper car park at Parliament Buildings. To arrange parking, please contact o Usher Services office before your visit:
Telephone: 028 9052 1900
Email: usherservicesdl@niassembly.gov.uk 

Wheelchair access is via the ramps at the front entrance to Parliament Buildings, and ramps at the east and west doors. The Public Gallery of the Assembly Chamber has a viewing gallery with space for up to three wheelchair users. There are also spaces for wheelchairs in the gallery areas of Committee rooms. Wheelchairs are available at the east and west receptions.

There is a link to a video on the website showing how to get to Parliament Buildings, what the security check involves and what to expect during your visit. This video was created for visitors on the autism spectrum, but others wishing to plan their visit may find it useful, too.

Free tours of Parliament Buildings are available throughout the year. Information about our tours, including times, is available here. 

Tours generally last about 45 minutes, and all tours are fully accessible for wheelchair users and people with assistance dogs. A Braille tour script is available at reception.

A Hearing Helper radio system is available for people who are hard of hearing or large groups, and a signed tour in British and Irish sign language is also available. Visitors taking the tour can also request a sign language interpreter. The Events Office will need to know about this before your visit, so please contact staff by telephone on 028 905 21802 or email events.office@niassembly.gov.uk

The Assembly welcomes assistance dogs in the Building. Water bowls are available from the reception desk.

Brief description

This building, opened in 1932, houses the Northern Ireland Assembly, which is the local parliament.  Originally the seat of government when NI was a         one-party Unionist state, the Assembly now represents both communities of this historically divided society, and government is based on the principle of     cross-community power-sharing.  Government is carried out by the Northern Ireland Executive, based at the nearby Stormont Castle.

Address

Parliament Buildings, Stormont Estate, Belfast, County Down BT4 3ST

Email

info@niassembly.gov.uk

Phone

+44 (0) 28 9052 1802

Website

http://www.niassembly.gov.uk/

Directions

Stormont is approximately 3.5 miles/5.6km from Belfast city centre, situated on the left hand side of the road travelling out of Belfast - look out for the matching pair of gate lodges.

Opening Times

Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm

Transport

By bus - take the Glider bus from the Albert Clock at Queen's Square, number G3, journey time 18 minutes.  By car, head east from Belfast city centre along the A20 Newtownards Road and then the A20 Upper Newtownards Road.  Guided bus tours such as City Sightseeing Tours stop here, and include a brief history of the site,

Amenities

The Parliament building sits within the 235 acre landscaped Stormont Estate, which is open to the public.  Entry is free. It has beautiful gardens, a variety of walks, fitness and adventure trails, a children's playground, picnic and barbecue areas, historic buildings and hosts many events throughout the year.