Belfast Stories

By 2028, Belfast Stories, a new visitor attraction, will open on the site where North Street and Royal Avenue meet including the former Bank of Ireland buildings.

An exciting and authentic experience with Belfast’s people and personality at its heart, there are three main experiences within or parts to the visitor attraction: stories, screen and social.

You can read more about these parts in our Consultation document About Belfast Stories

Belfast Stories will be a success if the people of Belfast love it, are proud of it and feel that it is truly theirs.

We cannot make this happen without engaging the organisations that work in the city and the people who call it home.

We look forward to hearing your story!

Our first public consultation took place in 2023. It is not the end of the conversation and we will continue to engage with different people and organisations to help shape Belfast Stories right up until it opens - and beyond.

The 2023 engagement process focused on developing the design brief for the new visitor attraction. The design brief describes, in general terms, what we are trying to do, why, when and how much it will cost.

Through our various public engagement sessions and online consultation we gathered ideas and evidence to help shape the design brief. In particular it helped us:

• Raise awareness of Belfast Stories so that people are excited and want to continue to be engaged in its development and
• Ensure Belfast Stories is for everyone. This means making sure that the building is welcoming and accessible and everyone can see themselves reflected in its stories. As part of the consultation we asked you to share your thoughts on our draft:
  1. equality impact assessment EQIA
  2. rural needs impact assessment RNIA and
  3. plans for gathering stories Gathering stories

This initial consultation has ended. If you would like more information on Belfast Stories or have any questions don't hesitate to get in touch! - BelfastStories@belfastcity.gov.uk

Keep up to date on our website and social media channels. Sign up to be kept up to date as the project progresses or get in touch via one of our contact channels and Contact us | Belfast Stories (belfastcity.gov.uk)