
Sir Thomas & Lady Dixon Park, Garden Trail
Enjoy over 128 acres of meadows, woodland and gardens on a range of scenic walking trails throughout this historic park. The City of Belfast International Rose Garden is a must see and the children’s playground will tick all the right boxes for younger visitors. Refreshments are available from Stables Coffee Shop beside the lower car park where you can replenish all that spent energy.
County
Antrim
Distance
1.1 miles
OS Map
Sheet 15 + Belfast Street Finder
Nearest Town
Upper Malone, Belfast
Route Shape
Circular
Route Type
Parkland & Grassland
Terrain
Surfaced and grass paths
Grid Reference (Start)
J305674
Grid Reference (End)
J305674
Point of Interest
Azalea Walk, fountain, walled garden, Wilmont House, rose garden
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Other Area
Route Description
Starting at the upper car park, this short trail leads through the quaint Japanese Garden (unsuitable for those with limited mobility) before passing to the right of Wilmont House. Continue along the lawn path before turning right towards the Golden Crown Fountain commissioned for the Queen’s Golden Jubilee. Walk along the perimeter of the walled garden (always on your left) before sweeping back up along Azalea Walk with the children’s playground on your right. Turn right at the T-junction, follow the path between the Yew Hedges to a crossroads where you can follow the orange waymarkers back to the upper car park. Terrain: A combination of compacted gravel and tarmac. Steep steps in Japanese Garden are unsuitable for those with limited mobility.
These trails are situated in a woodland environment and may be subject to temporary diversion and closures. In such circumstances, please ensure that all safety signage is complied with. Please keep your dog under control at all times, be considerate of other trail users and always follow the principles of ‘Leave No Trace’.
Getting to the Start (by Public Transport)
Translink – journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
Getting to the Start (by Car)
Entrances signposted off the Upper Malone Road. Use lower car park.
Dogs
Dogs are allowed. Dogs are allowed. Dogs must be kept under control at all times.
Accessibility Grade
Accessible Facilities
The following facilities are available for users with limited mobility:
![]() | Café (wheelchair accessible) |
![]() | Disabled toilets with RADAR key |
![]() | Disabled parking |
Facilities
Toilets on site, refreshments available from Coffee Shop.
The following facilities are available for users with limited mobility:
– Café (wheelchair accessible)
– Disabled toilets with RADAR key
– Disabled parking
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