Cathedral Gardens

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Consultation has concluded

You can have your say on exciting plans to transform Cathedral Gardens (also known as Buoys Park) into a world class public space for people to gather, relax and play.

Our aim is to create a welcoming space for locals, students and visitors to enjoy all year round, both night and day.


Where is Cathedral Gardens?

Cathedral Gardens is located beside St Anne's Cathedral and Ulster University. Its bounded by York Street and Academy Street.


street map and aerial photo showing location of Cathedral Gardens

What are our proposals?

We want to create a unique space that is attractive, sustainable and social. 

The key elements in the plans include:

  • Events space – a home for large scale cultural events, festivals, music and markets 
  • An urban forest – a diverse mix of trees with high canopies, creating forest ‘rooms’ 
  • Wildlife and ecology - tree, ground and shrub plantings to attract a variety of local bird species, insects and invertebrates
  • Play – a space attractive to children was a core consideration. Play features, art and water features and learning sculptures within forest rooms are included while children-focused events will be programmed as part of the wider events in the space.
  • Belfast Blitz Memorial - a memorial to mark the Belfast Blitz.
  • Public art - a major artwork and other smaller works to energise the space
  • Water feature and lighting – the space will feature programmable water and lighting displays, along with audio-visual interactive art above the event space
  • Accessibility – the space has been designed with accessibility in mind, with Belfast Bikes stations and public transport links nearby 
  • Sustainable urban drainage – rainwater will be stored and reused on lawn areas and for water features.

You can have your say on exciting plans to transform Cathedral Gardens (also known as Buoys Park) into a world class public space for people to gather, relax and play.

Our aim is to create a welcoming space for locals, students and visitors to enjoy all year round, both night and day.


Where is Cathedral Gardens?

Cathedral Gardens is located beside St Anne's Cathedral and Ulster University. Its bounded by York Street and Academy Street.


street map and aerial photo showing location of Cathedral Gardens

What are our proposals?

We want to create a unique space that is attractive, sustainable and social. 

The key elements in the plans include:

  • Events space – a home for large scale cultural events, festivals, music and markets 
  • An urban forest – a diverse mix of trees with high canopies, creating forest ‘rooms’ 
  • Wildlife and ecology - tree, ground and shrub plantings to attract a variety of local bird species, insects and invertebrates
  • Play – a space attractive to children was a core consideration. Play features, art and water features and learning sculptures within forest rooms are included while children-focused events will be programmed as part of the wider events in the space.
  • Belfast Blitz Memorial - a memorial to mark the Belfast Blitz.
  • Public art - a major artwork and other smaller works to energise the space
  • Water feature and lighting – the space will feature programmable water and lighting displays, along with audio-visual interactive art above the event space
  • Accessibility – the space has been designed with accessibility in mind, with Belfast Bikes stations and public transport links nearby 
  • Sustainable urban drainage – rainwater will be stored and reused on lawn areas and for water features.
  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Consultation survey

    We are seeking your views and feedback by participating in the survey below.  You do not have to sign in or register on our Your Say Belfast platform to take part, however if you are a registered user, you must sign out of Your Say Belfast account so that your response is anonymous. Please be aware, that if you are signed into Your Say Belfast, your email and site registration details can be linked to this survey.  

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