Belfast Sights

Botanic Gardens

#7 of 159 things to do in Belfast

#49 of 2420 things to do in Ireland

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Good for: peace and quiet, respite

  • Address
    • Stranmillis Rd
  • Phone
    • 028 9031 4762
  • Price
    • admission free
  • Hours
    • 7.30am-sunset

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Lonely Planet review for Botanic Gardens

The green oasis of Belfast’s Botanic Gardens is a short stroll away from Queen's University. Just inside the Stranmillis Rd gate is a statue, who helped lay the foundation of modern physics and who invented the Kelvin scale that measures temperatures from absolute zero (–273°C or 0°K).

 

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    An oasis just outside the bustle of central Belfast

    chocol8 recommends this,

    On my first visit to Belfast, we wandered across the Botanical Gardens by accident when we were checking out Queen's University which sits alongside the park. It was a perfect distraction from the centre of Belfast which was teeming with business and shopping hustle and bustle. The gardens on the other hand were so peaceful, few people were there, the occasional dog walker or university student as it was early morning but it was teeming with local urban animal life such as birds and squirrels. Being near the University there were some cool cafes around the area as well. We spent a good hour there but wished we had longer.

    Good for: peace and quiet, respite

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