Property
Ardgillan Castle and Victorian Gardens
County
Dublin
Short description
An unusually welcoming 18th century manor in a wooded seaside landscape. The Victorian conservatory and alcoved fruit wall are features of the extensive gardens.
Description
Built by Dean Robert Taylor in 1738, this fine 18th century country-manor house is surrounded by 80ha of woodlands and gardens. It overlooks the sea 30km north of Dublin city. Ardgillan houses the permanent exhibition of 17th century "Down Survey" maps of Ireland.
The garden contains a fine Victorian conservatory and rose garden. A unique 20 alcove fruit wall is one of the features of the Walled Garden which also includes sections for herbs, vegetables and Irish plants. Assitance was received from ERDF grant through the Great Gardens of Ireland Restoration Programme.
Location
Car/Coach route from M1 and N1 between Swords & Balbriggan. Bus 33 from Eden Quay.
Open
Castle: 1 April - 30 September, Tues-Sun & Public Holidays 11.00-18.00; July and August open daily; 1 October - 31 March, Tues-Sun & Public Holidays 11.00-16.30; 23 Dec - 1 Jan, Closed.
Park and Garden: Open all year, 10.00-18.00. June, July and August, conducted tours of the Gardens and Conservatory each Thursday at 15.00 or by arrangement.
Admission / Rates
Castle Guided Tour; Adults €6.50; Students/OAPs €5; Family Ticket €13; Group Rate €5.
Downs Survey Map exhibition: €5
Group guided tour of gardens €5 p.p.
Facilities
Toilets, Parking, Guided Tours, Tea Room, Wheelchair access
Contact
The Administrator, Michael McElligott.
Ardgillan Castle & Victoran Gardens
Balbriggan,
Co Dublin
Telephone
Tel: +353 1 8492212
Fax: +353 1 8492786
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