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Belfast Parks, Gardens and Arboretums
(Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK)



Belfast has an excellent selection of parks and gardens, both in the centre of Belfast and also on the outskirts of Belfast. These Belfast parks and gardens range from the largest parks in Belfast, to the smallest courtyard gardens in Belfast. You would never imagine that the large and busy city of Belfast would have so much green and open space throughout, including a number of impressive trees, central gardens and floral displays.

Many areas of Belfast have at least one park, whether it is just a small pool with surrounding trees, a square in central Belfast with seating areas, or a huge park in the suburbs of Belfast, covering many acres. Here are some of the most popular parks and gardens in and around Belfast, providing important areas for relaxation and recreation in the city of Belfast.




Belfast Gardens: Belfast Botanic Gardens - Stranmillis Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)28 9032 4902
The Belfast Botanic Gardens, in the University area of Belfast, were created in the early 1800s and have been one of Belfast's most popular landscaped gardens ever since. Close to the Ulster Museum, the Belfast Botanic Gardens contain many impressive attractions, including an imposing Victorian Palm House, filled with exotic plants and important Belfast plant collections. Other highlights at Belfast's Botanic Gardens include ponds, giant water lillies, a 'Tropical Ravine', a raised walkway, a cool house dating back to 1840 and numerous scenic picnic spots.
Belfast gardens open: daily - 08:30 to 17:00, later during summer months
Belfast gardens admission: free

Belfast Gardens: Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park - Upper Malone Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)28 9027 0466
Belfast's Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park is situated in the south of Belfast and covers a vast area. Attractions at Belfast's Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park include the famous Rose Garden, which contains an enormous collection of traditional roses, featuring more than a quarter of a million summer blooms and important Belfast rose trials, and landscaped themed-gardens.
Belfast gardens open: daily - dawn to dusk

Belfast Gardens: Belfast Tropical Ravine House - Botanic Gardens, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)28 9032 4902
The Belfast Tropical Ravine House, previously known simply as 'The Glen', is located in the University area of Belfast, in the grounds of Belfast's impressive Botanic Gardens. Full of exotic plants, large ferns, citrus trees, enormous bamboos, numerous colourful flowers, trailing plants, pathways, and many important collections of plants, the Victorian-style Belfast Tropical Ravine House is more than 100 years old and is a popular Belfast attraction in its own right.
Belfast gardens open: Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 17:00, Saturday and Sunday - 14:00 to 17:00

Belfast Gardens: Antrim Castle Gardens - Clotworthy Arts Centre, Randalstown Road, Antrim, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)28 9442 8000
Belfast's grand Antrim Castle Gardens are located in the Antrim district of Belfast and contain some of the most memorable water gardens in this area of Belfast. Dating back to the 17th century, the historic Antrim Castle Gardens feature many attractive avenues lined with lime and hornbeam headges, canals, large areas of marginal plants, water lilies, secluded garden areas and guided tours.
Belfast gardens open: daily - 09:30 to dusk
Belfast gardens admission: free

Belfast Gardens: Belvoir Forest Park - Belvoir, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)28 9049 1264
Belvoir Forest Park, in South Belfast, is rich in native flora and fauna and conains many natural beauty spots. Belfast's Belvoir Forest Park has become the home of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, due to the diverse range of birds that have made this area of Belfast their home.
Belfast gardens open: daily - dawn to dusk
Belfast gardens admission: free

Belfast Gardens: Cave Hill Country Park - Antrim Road, Belfast, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)28 9077 6925
Cave Hill Country Park is located in North Belfast, close to Belfast city centre. Attractions at Belfast's Cave Hill Country Park include woodland walks, mountainous areas offering spectacular panoramic views of Belfast, bog areas, open spaces and many scenic walking trails.
Belfast gardens open: daily - dawn to dusk
Belfast gardens admission: free

Belfast Gardens: Grovelands - Stockman's Lane, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)28 9032 0202
The Grovelands, in South Belfast, features some of Belfast's most picturesque landscaped gardens. This vast Belfast park has many collections of plants and flowers, pathways, seating areas, picnic facilities, rock gardens and manicured lawns, and is close to Belfast city centre.
Belfast gardens open: daily - dawn to dusk
Belfast gardens admission: free

Belfast Gardens: Lagan Meadows - Knightsbridge Park, South Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)28 9027 0348
Lagan Meadows can be found in South Belfast and feature many areas of natural beauty, including woodland trails, meadows, wild flowers and large trees. Belfast's Lagan Meadows is one of the most charming natural parks in the whole of Belfast.
Belfast gardens open: daily - dawn to dusk
Belfast gardens admission: free

Belfast Gardens: Ormeau Park - Ormeau Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)28 9023 9026
Ormeau Park is situated in the south of Belfast and remains Belfast oldest park. Belfast's Ormeau Park is also one of Belfast's largest parks and attractions at Ormeau Park include river walks, playground areas for children, many flower borders, mature trees and shrubs, and seating areas.
Belfast gardens open: daily - dawn to dusk
Belfast gardens admission: free

Belfast Gardens: Redburn Country Park - Old Holywood Road, Jackson's Road, Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)28 9181 1491
Redburn Country Park is one of Belfast's most attractive gardens and is located on the outskirts of Belfast, in the North Area of Belfast. Belfast's Redburn Country Park is home to large areas of grass and open spaces, stunning panoramic views of Belfast city and many interesting pathways and garden walks.
Belfast gardens open: daily - dawn to dusk
Belfast gardens admission: free

 
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