Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park is one of Belfast's best large parks, spreading across woodland, meadows, formal gardens, and open lawns on the city's southern edge. It is especially known for its rose garden, which brings the park into its own in summer.
The park works well when you want a gentle half-day outside the centre without committing to the hills. It is quieter than the Botanic Gardens and more spacious than many urban parks, with enough paths to make a real walk of it.