Botanic Gardens and Palm House
College Park, Botanic Avenue
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About Botanic Gardens and Palm House
Explore stunning Victorian glasshouses and landscaped gardens in the heart of the city, with a restaurant for refreshments and beautiful grounds perfect for family strolls.
What's nearby
- Ulster Museum 200m away
- Botanic Primary School & Nursery Class 250m away
- Queen's Sport 250m away
- Queen's University Belfast 250m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday
- 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday
- 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday
- 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Free! Beautiful for a walk around - rose gardens were in full bloom with a vast selection to view. The hop on hop off bus stops here and you can combine your visit with a walk around the Queens University / Ulster Museum and a trip to a lovely cafe 'French Village' all within walking distance of one another.
· via Google
Visited Botanic Gardens in Belfast as part of a group tour and it was a very relaxing and refreshing experience. The gardens are located near the city center, making them easily accessible and a great place to unwind. The area is spacious and well-maintained, with beautiful green lawns, walking paths, and a variety of plants and flowers. The Palm House and Tropical Ravine are highlights, showcasing unique plant collections in impressive glasshouse structures. What stood out the most is the peaceful atmosphere, providing a perfect break from the busy city. It is also ideal for groups, with plenty of open space to explore comfortably. Highly recommended for nature lovers, photographers, and anyone looking to enjoy a calm and scenic spot in Belfast.
· via Google
Lovely public garden especially on a nice sunny day. You can visit there with family or friends or even spend some quality time alone. The garden is huge. There is a temperature room which is in 2 different places one has smaller plants and flowers and other has huge tropical trees. There is an open rose garden. Tulips and other spring flowers adds on to the beauty. Plenty seating space. There is a mobile ice cream cart. You can spend half a day if you include Ulster Museum as well as all of this is in the same compound.
· via Google
The gardens are so beautiful and well maintained. Some parts have different opening times so I’d recommend checking before so you can enter specific greenhouses. The flowers and temperature inside the greenhouse really makes you think your in another country - the park surrounding the gardens is also stunning so it’s the perfect afternoon plan if you are in Belfast and free for the day! Highly recommend and will be back.
· via Google
Visitors say this botanical garden features beautifully maintained grounds, including a stunning Palm House and Tropical Ravine with diverse plant collections. They also highlight the peaceful atmosphere, making it ideal for relaxing strolls and family outings. Guests mention the free admission and knowledgeable staff who offer informative tours.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- College Park Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1LP Get directions
- Category
- Parks & Play Areas
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (9,283 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Dogs allowed
- Yes
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Belfast