Larger Bandstand, at Botanic Gardens, Belfast, BT9 5AB

Dating from 1925, the bandstand is situated to the southeast of the Colenso Parade entrance to Botanic Gardens. Square in plan with painted brick base, ten square columns – four number equally spaced to the North and South elevations and two equidistant to the west and open to the east - supporting hipped roof with central gablet to each side. Open on all sides with metal railings to east, south and west sides, railings and steps to north, principal elevation. Painted brick plinth with overhang, five steps to raised floor. Two square columns, one at each end, with chamfered corners, rendered finish, painted white concealing steel RSJs, exposed at soffit. Slim steel railings, approximately 1m in height fixed between columns. Decorative timber fascia with upright and cross design, below painted down stand. Hipped roof with natural slates, terracotta ridge tiles, small gable with vertical boarding to apex, timber bargeboards and soffit, uPVC rainwater goods (downpipes). Painted sheeted timber ceiling with central square design. Materials: Roof : slate - RWG: cast iron and uPVC – structural support : concrete clad metal posts Setting: The bandstand is located to the southeast of the Colenso Parade entrance gates to Botanic Gardens; approached and surrounded with a wide tarmac path which surrounds the stand, with mature trees framing the views and in proximity to the timber shelter adjacent.