Green Spaces in Belfast

Discover how you can enjoy your visit to Belfast and the surrounding area in an eco-friendly way. Why not take greener travel or go on a walking tour throughout the streets of Belfast? Find out more ideas below.

If you’re looking to make your visit as eco-friendly as possible, put these parks, gardens and tours at the top of your list!

Botanic Gardens

College Park

Botanic Gardens is an important part of Belfast's Victorian heritage and a popular meeting place for residents, students and tourists. Botanic Gardens was established in 1828 by the Belfast Botanic and Horticultural Society, in response to public interest in horticulture and…

Stormont Estate

Upper Newtownards Road

Stormont Estate is a major tourist and visitor attraction on the outskirts of Belfast. There are beautiful gardens, a variety of walks, fitness and adventure trails, a playground, picnic and barbecue areas, historic buildings and monuments. The estate hosts many…

Lagan Valley Regional Park

3 Lock Keeper's Lane

Between Stranmillis, Belfast and Union Locks, Lisburn, Lagan Valley Regional Park covers 4,500 acres of countryside and 11 miles of riverbank. The Regional Park is a mosaic of countryside, urban parks, heritage sites, nature reserves and riverside trails. The backbone of the…

Barnett Demesne

Milltown Road

Barnett Demesne opened to the public in 1951. Today, the park, in south Belfast, retains much of the character of the original estate. The park, which is named after William Barnett, the last owner of Malone House, is popular with walkers and joggers due to its proximity to the…

Cave Hill Country Park

Cave Hill

Visitors to Cave Hill Country Park can enjoy panoramic views across Belfast from vantage points on the hillside. Park features include Cave Hill Adventurous Playground, archaeological sites, Cave Hill Visitor Centre, an ecotrail, gardens, orienteering routes, refreshments in Belfast Castle, scenic views and waymarked walking trails suitable for casual walkers or serious…

Walking Tours

Step into the heart of Belfast on foot and discover a city rich with history, creativity and character. From fascinating guided walking tours to self-led routes through vibrant neighbourhoods, exploring Belfast by foot is one of the best ways to truly experience its stories.

Greener Travel

Belfast is a walkable city and many of our landmarks and districts are within walking distance from the city centre. If you’re venturing further out, grab a low-emission taxi or use public transport.

Value Cabs

Over 60% of Value Cabs’ fleet is now low-emission and you can request a low-emission vehicle in advance, promising a more environmentally-friendly way to get around the city.

Translink

Hop on a Translink Glider service that runs from the west to the east of the city, or use the Metro bus services to get to and from the city centre from just about anywhere in Belfast. The NI Rail service is perfect for exploring greater Belfast, Lisburn, Bangor or for venturing to the Causeway Coast.

Electric Vehicle Charging Point

Spend the night at Stormont Hotel, which has a charging point for electric vehicles in their on-site car park. Located on the Upper Newtownards Road, this contemporary hotel is just across the road from Stormont Parliament Buildings and its sprawling woodland park.