National Botanic Gardens
Ireland’s premier botanican and horticultural establishment - a rewarding and attractive place for gardeners and non-gardeners alike.
Botanic Road
Glasnevin
Dublin 9
Dublin City
Tel: +353 (0)1 804 0300
Glasnevin
Dublin 9
Dublin City
Tel: +353 (0)1 804 0300
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National Botanic Gardens
Opening Months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, DecemberOpening Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Opening Hours: from 9am all year, closes 6pm in Summer, 4.30pm Winter (mid Nov-mid Feb)
Admission Charge: FREE
- Appointment Only
- Admission Charge
These extensive gardens on the north of Dublin city contain an important plant collection which includes approximately 20,000 species and cultivars. Features worth travelling for include include some stunning herbaceous displays, rose garden, rockery, vegetable garden, arboretum, extensive shrub borders and wall plants.
The four ranges of glasshouses include the recently restored Victorian Curvilinear Range.
There is a restaurant but it does not always match the standard of the gardens; the lovely Andersons Food Hall & Café nearby at The Rise, Glasnevin (Tel: 01 837 8394) offers wholesome food.
Best time of year to visit:
Gardens Strengths
Glass HousesGroups & Tours
- Groups Accepted
- Groups Need Appointments
- Accept Only Groups
- Guided Tours
Tour Days:
Tour Times
Free Guided Tours every Sunday at 12.00 pm and 2.30 pm.Additional
Miscellaneous
Pre-booked Guided Tours available for groups. Cost: €2 per person.Directions
3.5km north from centre of Dublin, off Botanic Road.
