🌳 Outdoor0–11–33–55–88–1212–16🆓 Free entryGardens
What’s there
- On-street parking only
- Buggy friendly
- Picnic area
- Dogs welcome
Access & inclusion
- Step-free access
Limited on-street parking nearby. Public transport recommended - Metro bus services to Queen University.
Only facilities we’ve confirmed are listed — anything missing here we simply haven’t checked, rather than know to be absent.
Botanic Gardens is a historic public park in south Belfast, established in 1828 by the Belfast Botanic and Horticultural Society. Now run by Belfast City Council, it features tropical plants, the famous Palm House conservatory, the Tropical Ravine, a rose garden, alpine garden, mature trees, flower beds, sculptures and childrens play areas. The park is a popular destination for families, students and tourists, and hosts concerts and festivals throughout the year. Free entry. Green Flag Award winner. Opening hours vary seasonally, generally 7.30am to dusk.
Closing times change as daylight lengthens or shortens.
Stuff to take with you
The things people wish they’d packed for a day out like this one.
- Wellies
- Wristband for lost childrenWrite your number on it before you go in.
- Refillable water bottleMost places will fill it for free.
- Snacks that survive a rucksackCheaper than the café, and buys you twenty minutes.
- Picnic blanket
- Plasters
- Nappies
- Hand sanitiser
- Bottle or beaker
- Dummy and a spare
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