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National Botanic Gardens
Up to 2 hours
Lose yourself in the lushness of Ireland's principal botanic garden, complete with beautiful glasshouses, manicured gardens, and an arboretum.
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What you'll do
The National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin is one of Dublin's most visited tourist attractions, with its exquisitely restored Victorian conservatories, its intricately planted herbaceous borders, and its large number of different plant species, it is the perfect day out for the whole family.
Located a short walk from Dublin city center you can leave the hustle and escape into an oasis of calm and tranquility. Visitors can have a relaxing day walking around the beautiful rose garden, the alpine yard, the pond area, the rock garden and arboretum plus experience Palm House and the Curvilinear Range's stunning exterior and interior. Seasonal events are also held at the gardens such as botanical art and photography exhibitions, flower shows plus lectures, tours and activities for kids, ideal for the whole family.
The museum is free to enter, but make sure to show your pass to staff so you can receive a free guidebook!
National Botanical Garden in Dublin Highlights
The Glasshouses
The gardens are home to a series of architecturally stunning glasshouses created by Richard Turner, that date back from 1843 to 1869. These Victorian masterpieces have become one of the most spoken about elements of the garden due to their architectural importance, each containing computer-controlled climates replicating the different environments around the world. The houses include the restored curvilinear range, the large Palm House, Alpine House and the complex for the succulents, tropical water plants and ferns.
Rose Garden
Head across the Tolka river and have a quiet and peaceful walk around the beautifully scented Rose Garden - the spectacular circular garden has been growing roses since 1795. While wandering you can also have a look for the armillary type sundial placed within the garden, it's a rose lover's haven.
Seasonal events
If you'd like to get more interactive and involved in activities then there are great exhibitions, shows, tours and arts and crafts clubs that you and your family can take part in.
National Botanic Gardens cafeteria
Once you've explored the gardens it will be time for some refreshments and a well earnt sit down, so sit back, relax and enjoy a nice cup of tea and some lunch.
What's included
Explore the gardens and see the stunning glasshouses.
Enjoy the beautiful rose garden and seasonal events.
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National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, D09 VY63, Dublin, IEHow to get there
Bus 4, 9 or 83
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