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Parks and Gardens in Belfast

Belfast Botanic Gardens Stranmillis Road, Belfast, County Antrim The rose garden and herbaceous borders were established in 1920. Construction of the Palm House began in 1839, and the Tropical Ravine, or Fernery, completed in 1889, is a fine example of horticultural Victoriana. The plants grow in a sunken glen ove... More information on Belfast Botanic Gardens	Fernhill House: The People's Museum Glencairn Park, Belfast, BT13 3PT County Antrim History of the Shankill district, Home Rule crisis and World Wars I and II. Recreated 1930s terraced 'kitchen house'. More information on Fernhill House: The People's Museum
Belvoir Park Forest Belfast, County Antrim Headquarters of the Society for the Protection of Birds and, naturally, an ideal site for bird watching. Visitors Centre open Monday to Friday, 10.00 to 15.00 for schools and Sunday 14.30 to 16.30.... More information on Belvoir Park Forest	Cave Hill Country Park Antrim Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT5 5GR Interesting archaeological and natural features. Climb Cave Hill past Neolithic caves for a panoramic view form MacArts Fort. United Irishmen planned rebellion on this hilltop in 1798. Trails and adventure playground. Parking at Castle, Zoo, Hazelwoo... More information on Cave Hill Country Park
Colin Glen Forest Park Colin Glen Trust, Forest Park Centre, 163 Stewartstown Road, Belfast, County Antrim A 200 acre Forest Park, with 5.5km of wheelchair friendly path network, ancient woodland, river, waterfalls and ponds, abundant in wildlife and with excellent views. Forest Park Centre has secure parking, exhibitions, shop, interpretative activities ... More information on Colin Glen Forest Park	International Rose Garden Dixon Park, Upper Malone Road, Belfast Open Daily until dusk. A half million blooms of every shade and shape make this a blooming marvellous place in the summer.... More information on International Rose Garden
Lagan Valley Regional Park Belfast, County Antrim Ten miles of towpath along the banks of the Lagan river, past public parks. Wheelchair access points. Towpath starts near Belfast Boathouse, Stranmillis and ends upstream from Moore's Bridge, Hillsborough Road, Lisburn.... More information on Lagan Valley Regional Park

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