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The Diana Princess of Wales Garden

1 ha

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WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

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 on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParking· PaidPlayground

Best for

10 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Blue Tit, Chaffinch +49 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blackbird, Blue Tit, Chaffinch +49 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Marbled Minor agg., Light Brown Apple Moth, Tree Bumblebee +96 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Marbled Minor agg., Light Brown Apple Moth, Tree Bumblebee +96 more · last seen 2025

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

7 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Giant's Ring Circular WalkWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
The Rose WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Riverside Circular Walk, MinnowburnWalking route4 km

Start at Minnowburn & follow the banks of the River Lagan into the Lagan Valley Regional Park and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with an optional detour to the historic village of Edenderry. An accessible route on mostly flat gravel & tarmac paths.

Named routeLength 4 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Lagan TowpathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Blaris GreenwayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

23 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network National Route 9Cycling route

Belfast to Newry

Named routeRef 9National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part Northern IrelandCycling route
Named routeRef EV1International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route101 m
Named routeRef 9Length 101 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface pavementslabs
Main RouteCycling route4.6 km
Named routeRef 9Length 4.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route6.3 km
Named routeRef 9Length 6.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route68 m
Named routeRef 9Length 68 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Blue TrailMountain bike route

Barnett Demense Blue Trail. For confident through to experienced mountain bikers.

Named routeRef BlueListed length 3.9 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Red OptionsMountain bike route

Barnett Demense - Red trail options

Named routeRef RedPoint-to-pointLocal cycle route
Green TrailMountain bike route

Barnett Demense Green Trail. Aimed at beginners.

Named routeRef GreenListed length 3.4 kmPoint-to-pointLocal cycle route

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