Property
Marlay Demense
County
Dublin
Short description
The Estate comprises some 200 acres of parkland including Marlay Park and Gardens.
The 4.5 acre Walled Gardens which were provided under the Great Gardens of Ireland Restoration Programme are designed and planted in an authentic Regency style. The ornamental section boasts an extensive display of period plants, ranging from herbaceous borders to shrub beds.
Description
Mr. David La Touche purchased the Estate in 1764. La Touche extended the original house and renamed it Marlay having married Elizabeth Marlay daughter of the right Rev. George Marlay, Bishop of Dromore. The Estate today comprises of some 200 acres of parkland including Marlay Park and Gardens.
The 4.5 acre Walled Gardens which were provided under the Great Gardens of Ireland Restoration Programme are designed and planted in an authentic Regency style. The ornamental section boasts an extensive display of period plants, ranging from herbaceous borders to shrub beds.
The kitchen garden houses a fine collection of regency fruit trees, vegetables and associated bothies. At the centre of the gardens is the orangery which together with the Head Gardeners House, arbour and water features combine to create a distinctive atmosphere.
Location
Rathfarnham,
Co. Dublin
Admission / Rates
Adult 3.00, Children & OAPs 2.00, Family 6.50
Facilities
Craft centre, coffee shop and toilets.
200 acres of Parkland incorporating sports pitches, adventure playground, model railway (Saturday afternoons), woodland nature trails and lakeside walks.
Contact
Dun Laoghaire/Rathdrum County Council
Telephone
+353 1 2047261 (County Hall)
+353 1 4937372 (Marlay House)
Email
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