Lady Dixon Park (Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park)

Member Name: byblox

Product:	Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park
Date:	14/10/08 (20 review reads)
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Advantages: Scenery

Disadvantages: Hard to walk to (no path for some of the way)

A beautiful park, famous for its rose gardens just outside Belfast. Perhaps the slightly out of the way location and the fact that it would be hard to walk to means that this park is less well known than the similar Botanic gardens. It always has a smattering of visitors and there is ample carparking for daytrippers.

Situated in a very peaceful location in Upper Malone, the park is run by Belfast City Council. A rather grand but empty looking Victorian villa sits prettily in the grounds which extend to 130 acres, the former owners who the park is named after lived there. The park is best known for its rose gardens which are extensive and a must for the keen gardener. There is a childrens play area, a sunken garden, a walled garden and a cafe.

A very restful place, perhaps all the better for its slightly tucked away location.

Summary: Tranquil place