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Seaforde Gardens
Gardens
A hornbeam maze at the centre of an eighteenth century walled garden is the focus of interest at Seaforde. Its intricate pattern can easily be observed from above by looking down from a new Moghul...More
Glenarm Castle's Historic Walled Garden and Tea Room
Children and Family Attractions
Glenarm Castle, one of Northern Ireland’s oldest estates is home to the McDonnell family, Earls of Antrim, since the early 17th century. Today the castle is home to Randal, Viscount Dunluce (son of...More
Tollymore Forest Park
Gardens
For the student of garden follies, Tollymore is a rare treat. A barn dressed up to look like a church, stone cones atop gate piers and gothic-style gate arches all show the influence of that highly...More
Bangor & North Down Museums Tour
Touring Ideas
Gain an insight into the history of Northern Ireland and Bangor by visiting two award winning museums. Begin at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum depicting an Ulster town from days gone by, world...More
The Argory
Gardens
The Argory was built in the 1820s and its hillside location has wonderful views over the gardens and 320 acre wooded estate bordering the River Blackwater. This former home of the MacGeough–Bond...More
17 Drumnamallaght Road Garden
Gardens
An interesting private garden with unusal plants, scree, crevice garden, stone troughs, herbaceous border, pond and a stream. Plants for sale. Featured on ITBV Greenmount Garden Show....More
Benvarden Garden
Gardens
This historic estate was built in the 1630s and owned by the Montgomery family since 1798. Most of the landscaping and planting of the mature trees was carried out by them in the years 1800-1820. The...More
Belfast Botanic Gardens and Palm House
Gardens
First established in 1828, the gardens have been enjoyed as a public park by the people of Belfast since 1895. There is an extensive rose garden and long herbaceous borders and the tree enthusiast can...More
Greyabbey Antiques and Fine Art
Nightlife And Entertainment
Greyabbey Antiques combines an antique shop ranging from Georgian to Edwardian pieces including furniture, china, silver and jewellery and an art gallery. We have a wide range of affordable Irish art...More
Hampstead Hall Garden
Gardens
A one and a half acre garden on a hillside site. A fascinating city garden in the suburbs of Derry. It comprises a Japanese garden, and Italian garden, and a formal garden in front of late Georgian...More
Antrim Castle Gardens & Clotworthy House
Shopping
The Antrim Castle Gardens site is an absolute gem and you will find nothing like these 400 year old gardens anywhere else. A recent £6m restoration project which received generous support from...More
Castlewellan Forest Park
Gardens
Located in a dramatic setting of mountains and sea, this is one of the most oustanding tree and shrub collections in Europe. The beauty, vigour and perfect shape of the trees in the National Aboretum...More
Rockdene Garden
Gardens
Large variety of plants and shrubs with colour provided by rhododendrons, azaleas etc. and an excellent example of a monkey puzzle tree. Rockery extends along one side of the house and there are...More
Ashbrook
Gardens
Ashbrook has been family home of the Ash family since before 1595. The Honorable The Irish Society records the Ash family as one of only four 'native land owners' prior to the plantation. It is set in...More
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