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The Tropical Ravine is closed for essential maintenance. We will reopen to the public on Tuesday 19 December 2023.
Opening hours might change on public and bank holidays. It is free to visit the Tropical Ravine and the Palm House.
| Venue | Times |
|---|---|
| Tropical Ravine | Open 10am to 4pm from Monday to Sunday Last admission at 3.45pm |
| Palm House | Open 10am to 3.30pm from Monday to Sunday Last admission at 3.15pm |
| Botanic Gardens | Park opening hours |
Guided tours are not available. For more information on guided tours, email tropicalravine@belfastcity.gov.uk
You can take Metro bus no. 8 and get off at Queen's University. You can also take Metro bus no.7 and get off at College Park.
You can enter Botanic Gardens at Botanic Avenue, Stranmillis Embankment and University Road. The Tropical Ravine is nearest to the University Road entrance.
There are no parking spaces in Botanic Gardens. Your coach can drop off and pick up people on Stranmillis Road.
There are street parking restrictions beside Botanic Gardens. We will not accept responsibility for any parking tickets given to groups. If your group has mobility requirements, please tell us when booking a guided tour.
There are walking routes in Botanic Gardens.
Botanic Gardens has tropical plants, giant bird feeders, a rose garden, an alpine garden, mature trees, flower beds and sculptures.
Breastfeeding is welcome in the Tropical Ravine.
Free Wi-Fi is available at the Tropical Ravine.
There is limited access to the ground floor. You can arrange access when booking a tour and for certain activities in the Tropical Ravine Programme.
To find information on tours and activities, go to Events and education at the Tropical Ravine.
Victorian Vignette tours are not available.
The Tropical Ravine is accessible to wheelchair-users. There is lift access to the exhibition on the ravine walkway. Some doors are not automatic.
There is an accessible toilet in the building.
The Tropical Ravine has an induction loop system. Before your visit, email tropicalravine@belfastcity.gov.uk for more information.
We have videos about the Tropical Ravine in three languages. You can watch the video you need on a mobile device when visiting the Tropical Ravine. These links open in a new window, on YouTube.
Belfast City Council is the Data Controller under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the personal data it gathers to sending regular email newsletters from the Tropical Ravine.
The council accepts that you are providing your personal data on the basis of consent and are positively agreeing for the council to hold and further use your personal data.
The personal data may be shared internally within the council with staff who are involved in providing this service and where necessary, between internal departments with the purpose of supporting an effective delivery of service.
Your personal data will not be shared or disclosed to any other organisation without your consent, unless the law permits or places an obligation on the council to do so.
The personal data is held and stored by the council in a safe and secure manner and in compliance with Data Protection legislation and in line with the council’s Records Retention and Disposal Schedule.
If you have any queries about the processing of your personal data or want to withdraw your consent to the processing of it, call the Markets team on 028 9043 5704.
To contact the council’s Data Protection Officer, you should write to:
Belfast City Council
City Hall
Belfast
BT1 5GS
Or email records@belfastcity.gov.uk
Read our privacy policy for further information.
For more information and advice, get in touch.
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