Fortwilliam
Ward in Belfast, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.625, -5.931 |
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Fortwilliam is a compact, chiefly residential ward in north Belfast, Northern Ireland, clustered along the Antrim Road corridor with a mix of terraced streets and later suburban housing. It sits beneath the wooded slopes of Cave Hill Country Park, giving residents easy access to walking trails and spectacular views across Belfast Lough, and is a short commute from the city centre.
The area has practical local amenities, small shops and community facilities reflective of its working‑class roots, while nearby landmarks such as Belfast Castle and the parkland add a recreational and historic dimension. Its compact scale and green backdrop make it a quietly distinctive part of north Belfast, valued for both convenience and access to outdoor space.
Postcode districts covering Fortwilliam
Most populated places nearby
- Craigavon Centre 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Antrim Centre 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Banbridge East 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Banbridge South 24 miles38.6 km
- Banbridge West 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Dundonald 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Holywood 4.3 miles6.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Innisfayle Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Chichester Park Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Duncairn Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Water Works Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Cavehill Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Cliftonville Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- New Lodge Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Ardoyne Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Ballysillan Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Shankill Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Woodvale Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Sydenham Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
Example postcodes in Fortwilliam
BT15 4DD, BT15 3NH, BT15 3LT, BT15 3GR, BT15 3NS, BT15 3LA, BT15 3LP, BT15 4AP, BT15 3LB … See all
Transport links
- George Best Belfast City Airport 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Belfast International Airport 11.6 miles18.7 km
- York Road Station 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Yorkgate Railway Station 1.1 miles1.8 km
Hotels near Fortwilliam Ad
- Wilton House 5 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Room2 Belfast Hometel 4 1.9 miles3 km
- The Merchant Hotel 5 1.7 miles2.8 km
- AC Hotels by Marriott Belfast 4 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Titanic Hotel Belfast 4 1.5 miles2.4 km
- The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast 5 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre 4 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Maldron Hotel Belfast City 4 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Bullitt Hotel 4 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Benedicts Hotel 4 2.5 miles4 km
Schools in Fortwilliam
- Dominican College Secondary
- Seaview Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Titanic Studio Museum 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Titanic Belfast Museum 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Glengormly House Estate 1.9 miles3 km
- Victoria Square Shopping centre 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Belfast Lough RSPB Reserve Nature reserve 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Queen's University Belfast University 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Ulster Museum Museum 3 miles4.8 km
- Ulidia Playing Fields Stadium 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Ravenhill Stadium Stadium 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Castlereagh House Estate 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Belvoir Estate 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Giants Ring Archaeological site 5.9 miles9.6 km