Garden Refuge
Neighborhood: University Area
Nearest Train: Bus: 65, 69, 71, 81, 83, 85
Phone: +44 28 9032 0202
Fax: +44 28 9023 7070
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Situated next to Queen's University, the Botanic Gardens have provided a sanctuary from the pressures of city life since 1827. Especially prized is the iron and glass hothouse known as the Palm House - a splendid example of Victorian workmanship. The Palm House is a companion to the great glasshouses at Kew Gardens in London and the Botanic Gardens in Dublin, all of which were designed by Charles Lanyon. The Belfast version is a little diminutive in comparison with the great buildings at Kew, but has the same grace of design and contains an enormous variety of tropical plants. The gardens also contain rose beds, beautifully maintained herbaceous borders and a children's playground. The summer months see show jumping and free performances by brass bands. Admission is free.
Reviews
WHEN WE WHERE YOUNG
WHEN WE WHERE KIDZ IN THE SUMMER WE USED TO GO EVERY WEEK IT WAS A BLAST...LOTS TO DO AND SEE GO TO ...
Reviewed by:allison.burdette from on Apr 12 2008
Quiet and clean park
I always visit Botanic Gardens every time I have my regular swim at the Queen's Sports Centre ju...
Reviewed by:tupcoeaa from on Nov 09 2007
my experience
i enjoyed the wonderful scenery at botanic lovely and peaceful environment with quite a lot to do ab...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from Belfast on May 11 2005
