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Alexandra Park

24 ha

📷 Keith Ruffles · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome24 ha

Getting here

54.61878, -5.93340

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 186m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlayground

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Mute Swan, Mallard, Greylag Goose +68 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mute Swan, Mallard, Greylag Goose +68 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 2-spot Ladybird, Cuckoo-Spit Insect, Eupeodes +62 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 2-spot Ladybird, Cuckoo-Spit Insect, Eupeodes +62 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Connswater Community GreenwayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
City of Merchants TrailWalking route
Named routePoint-to-pointLocal walking route
Titanic TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Cave Hill TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Ridge Trail, Belfast AreaWalking route6.7 km

On this circular, take in 180-degree views across Belfast & further afield, including the Antrim Plateau to the north, Scotland to the east & the Mournes to the south. There's also a huge variety of wildlife and flora to look out for along the way.

Named routeLength 6.7 kmDuration 03:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

84 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network National Route 99Cycling route

Belfast to Newcastle

Named routeRef 99Point-to-pointNational Cycle Network
National Cycle Network National Route 9Cycling route

Belfast to Newry

Named routeRef 9National Cycle Network
Connswater Community GreenwayCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Victoria ParkCycling route1 km
Named routeLength 1 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
OrangefieldCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Knocknagoney ParkCycling route
Named routePoint-to-pointLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Alexandra Park peace wall, Belfast - panoramio

📷 Keith Ruffles · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0

The Alexandra Park peace wall, Belfast - panoramio

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Nearby places

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🌱Botanic GardensUrban park4.2 km→🌱V36Urban park4.6 km→🌱Victoria ParkUrban park3.2 km→🌱Victoria ParkUrban park3.3 km→🌱Ormeau ParkUrban park3.8 km→🌱Park Avenue Rooftop GardenUrban park2.9 km→

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