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The sunshine has arrived in Northern Ireland, but as we all know it can only stay a short while, so we best make the most of it.

If you are stuck indoors looking out at the glorious sunshine today, don't worry, there is still time to take some Vitamin D in.

There's still lots of great things to get up to in the evening in Belfast, here are just a few suggestions:

Talk a walk around Botanic Gardens

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Belfast's Botanic Garden is so beautiful and even more so when the sun is shining. So why not take advantage of the dry evening and get out into the fresh air and just enjoy mother nature at its best.

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If Botanic Gardens isn't your thing, there are a host of other great parks you can take a stroll in the sunshine, have a look at some other suggestions from our list here.

Or if you want to stay central, why not relax and enjoy the last of the sun on the front lawns of Belfast City Hall.

Grab yourself an ice-cream or Frozen Yogurt

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What better way to cool down in the heat with a tasty ice-cream, and you're in luck, right across Belfast there are some amazing ice-cream parlours.

Check out our favourites here.

Of if you're not an ice-cream fan, what about a frozen yogurt treat? Belfast has some great one's including YoggieBerrie, Spoon Street and Yogland.

Chill out in a relaxing Beer Garden

Yes, we know we all have work tomorrow but a nice refreshing beverage in one of Belfast's finest beer gardens won't hurt.

Take your pick, as Belfast has plenty to choose from. From relaxing on the rooftop in The Perch to chilling at Robinson Cleaver's sun terrace, you choose.

Here's a few of our picks here.

Get the Barbecue out

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What better way to spend your evening after work than sitting in your own back garden or patio enjoying a tasty barbecue?

Just thinking about those tasty burgers and delicious hot dogs is making us hungry, don't forget the baps!

Head to the nearest beach to watch the sunset

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So it's fair to say the North Coast isn't going to be worth the trip from Belfast after work but there are plenty of places on your doorstep to watch the beautiful sunset.

Helen's Bay, Crawfordsburn, Seapark and Ballyholme beaches are all within a 30 minute drive from the city, so throw that blanket in the boot and head out and enjoy something we don't really get to see very often.

Take a hike... up Cave Hill

There's no better place to look down on beautiful Belfast basking in the sunshine than from the heights of Cave Hill.

If you're not up for the big hike, you can enjoy the sights and fun around Belfast Castle.

Visit Belfast Zoo

If you finish work around 5pm or earlier if you can swing it (it's sunny, surely that's enough reason to get off early), you can still make it across to Belfast Zoo before it closes at 7pm.

If you're quick you might even make it in for some of the animals' feeding times.

Take an open top bus tour around the city

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What better way to see the sights and sounds of Belfast than from the top of one of the City Sightseeing Belfast tour buses.

Why not be a tourist in your own city. Tours depart from Castle Place in Belfast city centre but you can join the tour from any stop along the route.

Again if you can persuade your boss to let you out early, the last tour is at 4pm, you might even get a bit of colour from sitting outdoors the top deck.

Hop on a Belfast Bike

Yet another great way to explore the city, there are 33 Belfast Bike docking stations scattered right across the city.

It's easy to rent a bike - use the station kiosk, the nextbike app, or call the hotline and you can return your bike at any official Belfast Bikes docking station.

For the full list of docking stations, check out the Belfast Bikes website.