Located across the road from the Stormont Hotel is the popular tourist attraction of Stormont Parliament buildings.

The Parliament Buildings are the seat of the Northern Ireland Assembly and the Northern Ireland Executive. This impressive building sits in the Stormont Estate, a beautiful area of woodlands open to the general public.

Parliament Buildings is open to the public between 9am and 4pm, Monday to Friday. Visitors can take a free tour of the building and explore the beautiful surroundings of the Estate. The architect Sir Arnold Thornely, who was knighted by King George V in recognition of his architectural work, designed the building with perfect symmetry and symbolism, such as the building being 365ft wide representing one foot for every day of the year and having six floors and six pillars at the entrance, one for each county in Northern Ireland.

Guided Tours of Stormont Parliament Buildings are available. Tours last 45mins -1 hour and allow visitors to explore the magnificent surroundings of the Great Hall, the historic Senate Chamber and sit in the MLAs’ seats in the Assembly Chamber. The tour provides information on Parliament Buildings, past and present, as well as about the architecture of the building and Stormont Estate.

There are two woodland walks within the public area, a children’s playground, fitness trail and walking trails for all to enjoy.

Click here to view walking and fitness trail maps.

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