These are just some of the parks and gardens in Belfast that you could enjoy a walk in during your stay.
Sir Thomas and Lady Dickson Park This park is one of Belfast's most popular places for quiet relaxation and recreation. It has fine expanses of rolling lawns and meadows, mature specimen trees, copse and woodland, horticultural features and roses in season. Situated on the southern outskirts of the city, it covers 128 acres. Other attractions include the Japanese Garden, a walled garden and ornamental trees.
Address: Upper Malone Road
Barnett Demesne
The daffodil garden at Barnett Demesne illustrates Northern Irelands contribution over many generations to daffodil breeding. The daffodils are planted in large masses under the parkland trees, following the unusual classification of the daffodil family. During the flowering season in March and April, the entire collection is comprehensively labelled. At other times of the year, visitors can enjoy the elegant open parkland with views back to the Belfast hills and forward over the Lagan river valley. Around Malone House, a restored Regency house, a more conventional garden features a conservatory with terraces and mixed borders around a sundial lawn. Demesne open 8 May to 17 July; closes 10 pm although July closing times vary.
Address: Milltown Road, Upper Malone Road
Tel: 9068 1246
Cave Hill Cave Hill dominates the skyline looking north-west out of Belfast. It is the largest area of continuous open space in Belfast. The grounds enclose the magnificent Belfast Castle with the Zoological Gardens nearby. Parts of the Park have been designated as nature reserves and there are many marked foot-paths throughout the area. Spectacular views of Belfast can be seen from this high point. The caves that give the hill its name are probably man-made, there are five in total but most are inaccessible. They may have been early iron mines. There is ample car parking at the park and it is easily reached by public transport.
Address: Off Antrim Road
Botanic Gardens Well-tended gardens (dated 1827), just a short distance from the Queen's University and the Golden Mile area. The centrepiece is the beautiful Palm House with its curvilinear glass construction, built between 1839 and 1852. Also situated here is the Tropical Ravine.
Belfast Zoo Belfast zoo is set in a fifty acre site on the slopes of Cave Hill overlooking spectacular views of Belfast Lough and County Down. More than 100 species of rare and endangered animals are housed in modern enclosures, which replicate their natural habitat. The zoo houses a huge collection of exotic and endangered species including Lions, Tigers, Elephant, Giraffe, Spectacled bears, monkeys, gorillas, underwater viewing of Sealions and Penguins and many more. Lagan Lookout has enthralling exhibits on Belfast's development as a modern city. Have a good look at the detailing on the delightful 30ft ceramic 'Big Fish' in the piazza. Nearby, embark on a river cruise in the 33-seater passenger vessel, The Joyce, to see the latest developments on our revitalized waterfront. Restaurant, souvenir shop, disabled access and hire of mobility scooters.
Address: Antim Road
Tel: (028) 90776277
Fax: (028) 90370578
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