Nature and Parks in Belfast

"Known to locals as Lady Dixon’s for short, this is Belfast’s most extensive public park. It covers 130 acres of forest, meadows, and green space in the affluent southern part of the city. Wandering around the vast grounds, visitors will find various curios of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including a grand country manor, a Japanese walled garden, and a wide variety of exotic plants, including internationally acclaimed roses and camellias. During the WWII, the park hosted a base for US troops, but these days it can be accessed by the southbound trains or the No. 9 bus. Opening hours vary depending on the time of year." - MATADOR_NETWORK