Botanic Gardens, Belfast
Botanic Gardens
A Victorian park opened in 1828, where the cast-iron and glass Palm House, built in the 1840s, is one of the earliest curved iron-and-glass greenhouses in the world.
The Botanic Gardens were established in 1828 next to Queen's University and are a favorite park for Belfast residents. The Palm House, built between 1839 and 1852, is one of the earliest greenhouses to use curved cast iron and glass, and it houses tropical plants and flowers. The Tropical Ravine greenhouse contains tall ferns and banana trees. In summer, the rose garden and lawns often host music events. The park and greenhouses are free to enter, and the greenhouses close briefly at midday.
Opening hours
Park approx. 07:30 to sunset; greenhouse approx. 10:00–16:45
Nearby sights
- Ulster Museum
- Crown Liquor Saloon
- Belfast City Hall
- St George's Market
- Cathedral Quarter & St Anne's Cathedral
- Crumlin Road Gaol
- SS Nomadic
- Belfast Murals & Peace Walls