Titanic Belfast to remain closed until the end of the month following storm damage

Titanic Belfast is to remain closed until the end of the month following damage to its roof during the recent stormy weather.

The popular visitor attraction has been shut since Tuesday after damage was caused “during Storm Isha and further inclement weather from Storm Jocelyn preventing safe access to the roof”.

It has now been confirmed that following assessment of the repair work needed to be carried out, it will remain closed until January 31.

Workers have been seen on the roof of the building this week since the doors were shut, but in a statement posted on social media, Titanic Belfast said the attraction would remain closed until next Wednesday.

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“Following further assessment of the damage to its roof, Titanic Belfast plans to close until next week to allow for remedial works to take place,” the statement said.

“It is anticipated that the attraction will reopen on Wednesday 31st January.

“The safety of the public and its staff are Titanic Belfast’s priority and as such, access to the building and surrounding plaza are closed and customers are being asked not to come to the site.

“All pre-booked customers and clients will be notified and refunded.

“We apologise for the inconvenience caused.”