1840 – Glasshouse, Botanic Gardens, Belfast, Co. Antrim
Architect: Charles Lanyon
As originally built, it was to the designs of Charles Lanyon in 1840. Turner & Walker were the contractors for first stage.
As originally built, it was to the designs of Charles Lanyon in 1840. Turner & Walker were the contractors for first stage.
“The existing lodge next University-road being in a very dilapidated state, the directors intend to rebuild it as speedily as possible and with that object they have obtained plans.
Former gatelodge constructed in Venetian Gothic, a single-storey building in red brick with Staffordshire blue bands and pointed stone arches at the openings.
The Victorian Tropical Ravine houses a collection of plants in Temperate and Tropical zones, within the setting of a ravine built into the sloping hillside.