Introduction
There is a deer park associated with Belfast Castle on the slopes of Cave Hill. The house dates from about 1868-70 and there is tree planting from that date. There are formal gardens at the house. The site was donated as a park in 1934.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Directions
Three miles north of Belfast city centre off the A6.
- Features & Designations
Designations
Environment and Heritage Service of Northern Ireland Heritage Gardens Inventory
- Reference: An 009
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
- References
References
- Bence-Jones, M {A Guide to Irish Country Houses} (London: Constable, 1988) A Guide to Irish Country Houses
- Register of Parks, Gardens and Demesnes of Special Historic Interest, Northern Ireland