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Botanic Gardens, Botanic Avenue |
The Palm House is one of the earliest examples of a
curvilinear and cast iron glasshouse and is the centrepiece of Botanic
Gardens. The tropical ravine contains some of the oldest seed plants
around. |
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Ormeau Park, Ormeau Road |
Ormeau Park was Belfast`s first public park, having opened its doors in 1871. It is still one of the largest parks in Belfast and offers a good mix of horticulture, woodland, wildlife and sporting facilities. |
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Barnett Demense, Malone Road |
Barnett Demesne, once a private estate, was opened to the public in 1951. Today, the park retains much of the character of the original estate. Malone House is at the centre of this lovely parkland area. |
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Cavehill Country Park |
Cave Hill Country Park gets its name from five caves - which could be early iron mines - located on the side of the main Belfast cliffs. Cave Hill is one of the most familiar and visible landmarks of Belfast, and Belfast Castle is within the park. |