Walks and Family Attractions

Belfast Zoo

A long established Belfast attraction, Belfast Zoo has been welcoming visitors since 1911 and today, the Zoo is one of the top attractions in Northern Ireland, receiving more than 295,000 visitors a year.

Located in north Belfast, the zoo's 55 acre site is home to more than 1,200 animals and 140 species. Many of the Zoo's animals are under threat in their natural habitat. The Zoo has great family facilities and an exciting events programme.

For more information on opening times and events, click here

North Foreshore

The Scenery surrounding this area of North Belfast is striking. Here, you can enjoy the coastal walk and cycle paths in Hazelbank Park or wander the route towards Belfast for good bird watching opportunities.

Cavehill Country Park & Belfast Castle

With its familiar outline visible from so many parts of the city, Cavehill is one of Belfast's most identifiable features. Said to have inspired Jonathon Swifts satirical novel, Gulliver's Travels, Cave Hill and its beautiful Park are every bit as inspiring today.

Cave Hill Country Park gets its name from five caves - which could be early iron mines - located on the side of the main Belfast cliffs. The park itself contains a wealth of natural and historical features.

Why mot spend a morning walking up Cavehill, or us the services of a guide to learn more about the history of the hill. On your return stop at Belfast Castles Celler Resturant for lunch.

To take a virtual tour of the park or download a walking guide, click here

Waterworks Park

The Waterworks is an oasis for wildfowl in North Belfast.
You can find many greylag geese and mute swans here, as well as other birds such as mallards, tufted ducks, coots, pochards, goldeneyes, cormorants and great-crested grebes. You can also see redwings and fieldfares feeding on the grass. It's the perfect spot for a leisurely stroll around the two large ponds and the view of "The Giant" on Cavehill is one of the best.

For information on how to reach the park and to download a walking guide, click here