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In response to coronavirus (COVID-19), the Tropical Ravine is closed.
Opening hours might change on public and bank holidays. Check our holiday opening hours.
| Place | Monday | Tuesday to Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| Tropical Ravine | Closed | 10am - 4pm |
| Palm House | 10am - 4pm | 10am - 4pm |
| Botanic Gardens | Park opening hours | Park opening hours |
For more information on guided tours or to book a place, contact 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 along 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.
Find out more about the breastfeeding welcome scheme.
Free Wi-Fi is available at the Tropical Ravine.
Read our WiFi terms and conditions
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.
Our Victorian Vignette tours in the Palm House and Tropical Ravine take place weekly on
The tour lasts one hour. The tour will meet at the front entrance of the Palm House 10 minutes before tour start time.
Visitors can only access the ground floor during a tour. Booking is essential. Spaces are limited to groups of 20 people. To book your space, email tropicalravine@belfastcity.gov.uk or call us on 07775 031 345. There might be a waiting list to book. To book a weekend tour, you must book by 2pm on Friday.
The Tropical Ravine is accessible to wheelchair-users. There is lift access to the exhibition on the ravine walkway. Some doors are not automatic.
Accessible toilet
There is an accessible toilet in the building.
The Tropical Ravine has an induction loop system. Before your visit, contact 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.
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