Park events in July 2013

You'll find details of all events taking place in our parks in July 2013 here.

Highlights include: There are also events taking place in Belfast Zoo during July, and details of these are available from the Belfast Zoo website


Park events - July 2013
Date Time Event Park Details
Weekends throughout July Times vary Music in the Parks Various parks throughout Belfast Music in the Parks features a range of musical styles, including jazz, blues and classical, and all performances are free to attend.
Throughout July 2pm - 4.30pm Summer fun days Various parks throughout Belfast Games and activities for children aged 5 to 11 years.

For a full list of dates and venues visit www.belfastcity.gov.uk/summerfundays
Wednesday 3 July   Disabled Ramblers NI ramble Musgrave Park and Grovelands Sponsored through the Parks Events Small Grant Scheme.

For details, contact Mark Logan on 028 9080 8090 or 07762 912191.
Wednesday 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 July 2.30pm - 4.30pm Come and Play Taughmonagh playground Weekly outdoor play sessions for children aged 5 to 11 to have fun, make new friends and enjoy playing outdoors in their local area.

For enquiries, contact Jenny Carson on 028 9075 3897 or 07920 817120.
Thursday 4, 11, 18 and 25 July 2pm - 4.30pm Come and Play Springhill Millennium Park Weekly outdoor play sessions for children aged 5 to 11 to have fun, make new friends and enjoy playing outdoors in their local area. 

For enquiries, contact Jenny Hughes on 028 9075 3897 or
07979 967648.
July Friday 5 and Saturday 6 July   Mammal Watch Cave Hill Country Park A chance to observe the local mammal population from purpose built wildlife hides and listen to and record any bat activity during the night.

For details visit www.belfasthills.org, email info@belfasthills.org or call 028 9060 3466.
Friday 12 July   Young parents fun day North Queen Street Playground

This event is sponsored through the Parks Events Small Grant Scheme. For details contact Liam Corr on 028 9035 1332.
Friday 12 July   Craic @ the Cricky Cricket Pitch, Cliftonville Road

This event is sponsored through the Parks Events Small Grant Scheme. For details contact Malachy Mulgrew on 028 9074 9147.
Friday 12 July   Lark in the Park Alexandra Park This event is sponsored through the Parks Events Small Grant Scheme.

For details contact Brian McDevitt, Martin Kelly or Blaine Stenson on 028 9087 5150.
Monday 15 - Sunday 21 July   Rose Week Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park

A full programme of events takes place in the park during Rose Week including music and a variety of entertainment for all ages.

Look out for the full programme of events, available from the end of June.

For details call 028 9091 8768 or check www.belfastcity.gov.uk/parks
Wednesday 17 July 7pm In search of the damselfly Clement Wilson Park

An informal guided walk around Clement Wilson Park to look at its varied riverside wildlife.

  • Wear suitable footwear and weather proof clothing
  • Formal and informal paths, suitable for wheelchair users
Meet at Shaw’s Bridge car park at 7pm.  For details call Belfast City Council on 028 9091 8768.
Friday 19 July   Party in the Park North Link Park and Pitches

This event is sponsored through the Parks Events Small Grant Scheme.

For details contact Seamus Campbell on 028 9061 0850.
Friday 19 - Sunday 21 July 10.30am - 3.30pm Native species and red squirrel fun day Belfast Zoo

Come along and see what we and our partners are doing for our local native species and learn more about local wildlife, including the red squirrel.

For details call Belfast Zoo on 028 9077 6277 or visit the website www.belfastzoo.co.uk/events

Saturday 20 July 10am - 1pm Cave Hill walks - History Belfast Castle

Cormac Hamill will lead a walk over the top and will describe some of the interesting background to various hill features.

For details contact Cave Hill Conservation campaign on 028 9029 1357 or visit www.cavehillconservation.org

Monday 22 - Friday 26 July   Mobile Team Adventure Summer Scheme Shaw's Bridge

Lots of fun for children aged 7 to 16 including rock climbing, canoeing, gorge walking, archery, river tubing and lots more.

Booking is advisable.

For more details contact 028 9180 0809 or 07749 011283 or visit www.mobileteamadventure.co.uk

Wednesday 24 July   Teddy in the Park Victoria Park

This event is sponsored through the Parks Events Small Grant Scheme.

For details contact George Newell on 028 9046 0707.
Friday 26 July 7pm Twilight Tours Belfast Zoo Have you ever wondered what the animals get up to after closing time? Why not come along and find out with this special behind the scenes tour of the zoo, with our keepers.A barbeque dinner will also be provided.
Tickets are limited and must be bought beforehand.

For more information visit www.belfastzoo.co.uk/events or phone 028 9077 6277.
Monday 29 July - Wednesday 31 July 9.30am - 3.30pm Summer School Belfast Zoo

Children aged seven to nine can come along to learn more about our animals with the education team, zoo keepers and the zoo vet.Places are limited, so you must book beforehand.  Tickets cost £100 for the week.

For details call Belfast Zoo on 028 9077 6277 or visit www.belfastzoo.co.uk/events
Tuesday 30 July   Vintage car rally Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park

Come along to the park to see the Banbridge Old Vehicle Club vintage Car Rally.

For more details on this event visit www.bovc.co.uk
Wednesday 31 July 6.45pm - 7.30pm WEE (Wednesday evening event) series Belmont Park

This introductory orienteering event has a short course suitable for all the family and a longer course for those up for a challenge.  Enjoy a walk or a run around the park using a map to find the markers. Electronic punching will allow you to see how long you took and have fun comparing it with others.  No previous experience required.

For details contact Helen Baxter on 07701 018037.