Introduction
A late 18th-century house and grounds. The site of a 'Factory garden' from 1929 for factory workers and the general public. The house was demolished in the 1960s. The site has been a public park since 1975.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
028 9056 9615Access contact details
www.belfastcity.gov.uk
Directions
Three miles south of central Belfast via the A1, then the B23, then the A55, then a minor road before crossing the River Lagan.
Owners
Belfast City Council
www.belfastcity.gov.ukBelfast City Council
www.belfastcity.gov.uk
- History
Period
- 18th Century
- Late 18th Century
- Features & Designations
Designations
Environment and Heritage Service of Northern Ireland Heritage Gardens Inventory
- Reference: An 172
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Period
18th Century
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes