Botanic Gardens

College Park
Botanic Avenue
Botanic Avenue
BELFAST
BT9
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Location

South Belfast
Botanic Gardens is an important part of Belfast’s Victorian heritage and a popular meeting place for residents, students and tourists.

It contains two important buildings, the Palm House and the Tropical Ravine, as well as a children’s playground, a bowling green, walking routes, a rose garden and assorted tropical plants, mature trees and flower beds.

Botanic Gardens is often used for events, such as Garden Gourmet, as well as band recitals, concerts and opera performances.

The park is supported by the Friends of Botanic Gardens group which meets on the first Thursday of each month. New members are always welcome.

Park features include the Palm House, Tropical Ravine, an alpine garden, bowling green and pavilion, children’s playground, giant bird feeders, flower beds, rockery, rose garden, shrub borders, specimen trees and sculptures.

The park contains a bowling green. It is open from 11am to 4pm, Monday to Friday (winter) and 11am to 9pm, Monday to Saturday (summer).

Facilities

Entertainment, Public car parking, Wheelchair access toilet, Child Friendly, On-line information and reservations or bookable via local TICsBuilding of historical interestChildren’s playgroundGarden for guest useRestaurant/Bar nearbywww.disabledgo.info listedWheelchair access
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9031 4762
Mobile: +44 (0) 7767 271683
mcneilla@belfastcity.gov.uk
 

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