Timeline
08:00
Enter Alexandra Park through the main gates. The park opens at 07:30 in winter and later in summer, so arriving at 08:00 ensures you have the avenues to yourself. Walk the formal paths and enjoy the fresh air.
08:40
Walk 8 minutes to Wholly Ground for a coffee or light breakfast. This café is open from 08:30 on weekdays and 09:00 on weekends, making it the perfect spot to refuel after your walk.
09:00
Head to Marrowbone Millennium Park, located just 22 minutes west of Alexandra Park. It is a smaller, peaceful green space that offers a quiet contrast to the larger Victorian park you just left.
Local tip
Check the park opening hours for your specific date, as they shift with the seasons. Wholly Ground is best for a quick coffee before it gets busy.
Check before you go
- Alexandra Park hours vary by season: Jan 07:30-16:30, Feb-Mar 07:30-18:00, Apr-Aug 07:30-19:00 (approx).
- Wholly Ground opens Mo-Fr 08:30, Sa 09:00, Su 09:30.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Belfast (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).