Victoria Park Tourism

Type of destination: Public Park

Ideal visit duration: 1-3 hours

Victoria Park is a beautifully maintained public park located in the heart of Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. Spanning approximately 27 acres, it is named in honor of Queen Victoria. Established in 1897, the park was originally used as the research field of the Hakgala Botanical Garden. Today, it stands as a serene and picturesque haven for both locals and tourists alike. Boasting a variety of flora, Victoria Park is especially renowned for its well-kept lawns, fountains, and a selection of ornamental plants and trees, some of which are rare. Pathways wind through the park, allowing visitors to leisurely enjoy the relaxing environment and the colorful flowerbeds. The park also features a playground for children and a mini-train ride, making it a family-friendly destination. It is popular for birdwatching, and the relatively cooler climate of Nuwara Eliya provides a refreshing escape from the tropical heat of the lowlands. The park charges a nominal entrance fee and provides walking trails for those who wish to explore its natural beauty.

Top 5 Reviews on Victoria Park

749devendrag

Wrote on 19th Jun, 2024

Victoria Park

Victoria Park in nuwara eliya is a beautiful park with some very old and large trees. Very peaceful, clean and non-commercial. There is also a small canteen in the park. One can visit the same if you ..

Larry_J_Petas

Wrote on 11th Apr, 2024

What a lovely park!

What an amazing park! Highly recommended our 4 year old loved it . Beuatiful flowers impressive trees and quiet a few wild birds. super clean and great play area for kids well worth the 500 rupees ent..

udtaparindaa

Wrote on 7th Apr, 2024

Skip it

A public park that charges 500 lkr per person Thats itself is a joke On a different note, maintained decent enough and has a good children play area but nothing thats exceptional or something that mak..

Stu151

Wrote on 18th Feb, 2024

Nice, well kept, "English" park

Excellent "English style" park, which is not a shock given the area's past ! Needs a map maybe and few extra seats. I don't object to paying an admission charge, but having different (and much highe..

Mikebj2

Wrote on 11th Feb, 2024

Old park needs work

It’s a great old park with some lovely old trees and plenty of flowers in the spring but not in February. Small museum of photos once inside near the entrance worth a wander

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