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Alexandra Park, in north Belfast, opened in 1888 and was named after Princess Alexandra. The park's formal layout and its avenues of trees, particularly in the upper area of the park, towards Jubilee Avenue, reflect its Victorian character.
Getting to Alexandra Park
Entrance to the park is by Castleton Gardens, Mountcollyer Street and Deacon Street. If you are travelling by bus, take Metro no.1 A-H from Belfast city centre, or plan your journey with Translink (link opens in new window).
Other attractions in Alexandra Park
The park is popular with wildlife enthusiasts and is home to a variety of water birds and other species including the dipper, a bird normally found in fast-flowing mountain rivers and regularly seen alongside the Milewater Stream in the park. Other popular birds you can spot include mallards, tufted ducks and other water birds. The area's lower glen, which runs down towards Deacon Street, provides great views across Belfast.
Park events
To find out what events and activities are on in our parks, go to Park events.
Park opening hours
Our parks open at 7.30am every day. Closing times change as daylight lengthens or shortens.
| Date | Closing time |
|---|---|
| 2024 | |
| 14 April to 27 April | 8.30pm |
| 28 April to 11 May | 9pm |
| 12 May to 25 May | 9.30pm |
| 26 May to 20 July | 10pm |
| 21 July to 3 August | 9.30pm |
| 4 August to 24 August | 9pm |
| 25 August to 31 August | 8.30pm |
| 1 September to 14 September | 8pm |
| 15 September to 28 September | 7pm |
| 29 September to 19 October | 6.30pm |
| 20 October to 26 October | 6pm |
| 27 October to 9 November | 5.30pm |
| 10 to 23 November | 5pm |
| 24 November to 31 December | 4.30pm |