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Belfast Botanic Gardens
Belfast Botanic Gardens is an extensive 28-acre public park where visitors can explore historic glasshouses such as the Palm House, one of the world's earliest examples of a curvilinear glasshouse, and the Tropical Ravine House, notable for its sunken ravine and balconies for observing exotic plants such as the Dombeya, which flowers every February. Its botanical collections include long herbaceous borders, a rose garden built in 1932, unusual trees and species such as an 11-metre Australian lily and a 400-year-old Xanthorrhoea. On the Stranmillis esplanade, at the far end of the garden, concerts and music festivals are often held, and at the Stranmillis Road entrance there is a statue of Lord Kelvin.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Belfast Botanic Gardens: 7 missions
- Walk through the herbaceous bordersWalk through the longest herbaceous borders in Britain or Ireland.
- Stroll through the Rose GardenEnjoy the Rose Garden, built in 1932, and the varied tree species.
- View the XanthorrhoeaAdmire the ancient 400-year-old Xanthorrhoea in the Palm House.
- Discover the Tropical Ravine HouseExplore the Tropical Ravine House in the gardens.
- Admire the Globe Spear LilySee the impressive Globe Spear Lily in the Palm House.
- See the Dombeya in flowerEnjoy the Dombeya in flower every February in the Ravine House.
- Explore the Palm HouseVisit the Palm House, one of the botanic garden's attractions.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit Belfast Botanic Gardens?
Visiting Belfast Botanic Gardens is free.
How much time do you need for Belfast Botanic Gardens?
Allow about 1 h 30 min for the visit.