Minnowburn

Close to the city, in the heart of the country

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Pop for Peace at Minnowburn, 1969

Pop for Peace at 50 

It was the summer of 1969. Bryan Adams bought his first real six-string. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon. Meanwhile at Minnowburn on 2 August 1969, a free open air concert called Pop for Peace was held. The event, which aimed to provide the young people of Belfast and Northern Ireland with the opportunity to say, 'Give Peace A Chance,' was endorsed by The Beatles legend John Lennon and Yoko Ono.

Visitors play pooh sticks

Play Pooh sticks at Minnowburn 

Pooh sticks is a simple but thrilling sport. It was first invented by the famous bear of the same name in the stories by A. A. Milne. It also happens to be no. 19 of our '50 things to do before you're 11¾' activities!

Kids can have their own adventure at the natural play trail in Minnowburn

Go wild with the natural play at Minnowburn 

Go on a wild adventure with the natural play forest trail at Minnowburn...

Neds Meadow Minnowburn National Trust Play Video
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Restoring Ned's Meadow

We're on a mission to restore Ned's Meadow, a ten acre field at Minnowburn, transforming it from overworked agricultural land, to a landscape rich in wildlife and biodiversity.

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Terrace Hill garden, Minnowburn

Terrace Hill garden 

Built in the 1930s by linen merchant Edward Robinson in the style of an Italian sunken garden, it has some of the finest views in South Belfast

The beeches at Minnowburn

Amazing trees 

This majestic body of trees tower over the Ballylesson road, the silvery grey bark of the huge stems take on a haunted look in the mists of winter.

Sculpture in Terrace Hill garden, Minnowburn

Take the Terrace Hill trail 

Terrace Hill is home to a pond buzzing with wildlife, a walled garden and dotted with wooden sculptures.

The River Lagan at Minnowburn

Explore the Riverside Trail 

Walk the banks of the River Lagan into the heart of the Lagan Valley Regional Park and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The Giant's Ring path, Minnowburn

Discover the Giant's Ring Trail 

Discover the ancient and modern influences that make up the landscape of the Lagan Valley around Minnowburn.

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What's on

Upcoming events

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Hedge Fun

Sun 08 Sep 2019
11:00-13:00
Bring the family for a foraging morning on the outskirts of the city led by a member of the Belfast ranger team. Bring a basket or plastic container to gather some delicious autumn fruits.
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History

Terrace Hill garden in the 1960s

Learn about our past 

Delve into the history of Minnowburn and find out how years of campaigning and purchasing land saved this special woodland area.

Take a look at Minnowburn's past
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Our work

Horse Logging at Minnowburn

Woodland management 

Our Rangers are working hard to implement a woodland management plan to reinstate native mixed woodland at Minnowburn.

Green Woodwork Ireland at Minnowburn, County Down

Try your hand at green woodworking 

Try this ancient craft with Stephen of Green Woodwork Ireland in his workshop at our Ranger base at Minnowburn

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Get involved

The community garden at Minnowburn

Grow with us 

Growers from the local community love our flourishing allotments at Minnowburn. This land has had a history of food production and keeps growing today.

Volunteers in the wildflower meadow, Minnowburn

Volunteer with us 

We couldn't exist without our dedicated team of volunteers, they help us out with all sorts. Take a look at some of our projects and how you can get involved.

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