Welcome to the Wexford Garden Trail. We are delighted you have chosen to visit our county, located in what is traditionally known as the Sunny South East. The largest of the province of Leinster’s 12 counties and bounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the South and to the east by the Irish Sea. The River Barrow forms its western boundary; the Blackstairs Mountains form part of the boundary to the north, as do the southern edges of the Wicklow Mountains. Only an hour’s drive from Dublin, it is also home to the busy port of Rosslare.
Our gardens reflect both the history and the diversity of the county and its landscape. Some of our gardens were originally laid out in the 18th and 19th century while others were begun just 10 years ago. Our larger public gardens provide an ideal outing for all the family, our smaller private gardens will give you not only an enjoyable and relaxing afternoon, they will also introduce you to the large range of plants which we can grow in this temperate region. Our trail includes Specialist Nurseries for the more unusual plants and, spread through the county, award winning Garden Centres who will provide for all your gardens needs.
The owners of all of our garden locations on our trail will be happy to welcome and assist you with any information you require to enjoy your visit to Co. Wexford.
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Ballinkeele Garden
Ballinkeele House, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
Mature trees and rhododendrons form the backdrop for the woodland walk around the lake and through the parkland. There are two walled gardens which are gradually being brought back into use. One is planted with roses, shrubs and perennials and the other is a productive garden with old apple and plum trees as well as vegetables.
| Opening Times: |
1st Friday, Saturday and Sunday of every month from May to September 2pm – 5pm, or by appointment |
| Entrance Fee: |
€5.00 |
Ballymore Schoolhouse Garden
Ballymore Schoolhouse, Camolin, Enniscorthy, County Wexford
A two acre site with a large Oriental Temple Garden including a traditional teahouse, stone bridge, traditional stone lanterns and a Moon Gate. Other features include the spectacular Laburnum walk complete with a Zen watercourse, which runs through it, a decorative Potager, a Mirror garden and the peaceful Dell garden.
| Opening Times: |
May – September: Sunday & Friday 2pm – 5pm. Or by appointment |
| Entrance Fee: |
€5.00 |
Beechdale Plantsplus Garden Centre
Moneytucker (near Clonroche), Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
Established in 1990 by Keith Rothwell, on what had been a mushroom growing farm, Beechdale is in an attractive rural setting; it has a reputation for offering an extensive range of unusual plants and specialises in roses. Refurbished in 2008, it now has large area of covered, all-weather shopping with tools, garden furniture and accessories. Qualified staff are always happy to offer advice.
| Opening Times: |
Monday – Saturday: 9am – 6pm; Sunday: 2pm – 6pm; Bank Holidays: 10am – 6pm; Closed 25th December – 1st January |
Camolin Potting Shed
Bolinaspick, Camolin, Co Wexford
Camolin Potting Shed is one of Ireland's leading Specialist Nurseries well known for their exciting range of perennial plants and the many new varieties that they introduce each year.
| Opening Times: |
Mid March to Mid September, Thursday to Saturday 13.00 – 18.00. Or by appointment |
Cois na hAbhann Garden,
Home & Lifestyle Centre
Clonhenrit, Camolin, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
Cois na hAbhann is a spectacular destination centre; winner of the Bord Bia Garden, Home and Lifestyle Centre of the year (small) 2009/2010 and 2010/2011. A Bord Bia 5 star Garden Centre, it offers a complete range of beautiful high quality plants and a comprehensive giftware department offering an inspiring collection of furniture, giftware, soft furnishings, jewellery and handbags, as well as the Bay Tree Café which specialises in tasty lunches and delicious home baked cakes.
| Opening Times: |
1st Apr– 1st Oct: Mon – Sat 9am – 6pm, Sun and Bank Holidays 12.30 – 5.30pm
2nd Oct – 31st Mar: Mon – Sat 9am – 5.30pm, Sun and Bank Holidays 12.30pm – 5.30pm
Café closes at 5.00pm |
Colclough Walled Garden
Tintern Abbey, Saltmills, Co. Wexford
The walled garden was built by the Colclough Family in the early Nineteenth Century. Restoration work began in July 2010 and the original layout of the garden has been reinstated as it was in the 1838. The main features of this 2.5 acre stone/brick lined walled garden include curved corners, two intra mural structures on the dividing brick wall which splits the garden in two sections, east and west. It is a work in progress.
| Opening Times: |
May – Sep 10am – 6pm; Oct – April 10am – 4pm |
| Entrance Fee: |
€3.00 Concessions €2.00 |
Coolaught Gardens
And Garden Centre Clonroche, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
This country farmhouse 2.5 acre garden has borders which blend old favourites and new introductions in an informal atmosphere. Paths lead you to the front garden, rose pergola, laburnum archway enhanced with roses and clematis, a richly under-planted orchard, Egyptian garden and finally a woodland garden with many rare trees and shrubs. In spring the lawn becomes a crocus carpet, originally planted over 80 years ago, a tribute to the history of this garden cultivated by four generations of the Deacon family over the past 110 years.
| Opening Times: |
Garden is open Mid May to Mid September, or by appointment to individuals and groups Garden Centre open all year round |
Glenavon Japanese Garden
Glen Richards, Courtown Harbour, Gorey, Co. Wexford
This one acre garden, created over ten years, on the challenging clay Macemore soil, depicts the four seasons and is centred round a beautifully recreated Japanese pavilion. Stone lanterns, statues and other features accentuate this theme and a Liquidambar walk flanks one of the perimeters. There is also a craft shop.
| Opening Times: |
Sunday and Friday May to August 2pm – 5pm, or by appointment to individuals and groups |
| Entrance Fee: |
€5.00 |
Horticare Garden Centre
Dublin Road, Ferns, Co. Wexford
A charming family run Garden Centre offering a wide variety of goods and services. Everything you can expect from a top quality centre including floristry, café, gift shop, garden landscaping and sound advice. All of this is situated in a wonderfully peaceful environment just outside the Heritage Village of Ferns.
| Opening Times: |
Monday – Saturday 10am – 6 pm Sunday & Bank Holidays 12noon – 6 pm |
John F. Kennedy Arboretum
New Ross, Co. Wexford
John F. Kennedy Arboretum is dedicated to the memory of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 35th president of the United States of America until his assassination on 22nd November 1963. It consists of 622 acres including 4,500 types of trees and shrubs, 200 forest plots, rhododendrons and dwarf conifers. We offer exhibitions, guided tours, signposted walks, lake, cafe & miniture railway (seasonal), pony & trap serivce, also a playground and picnic area.
| Opening Times: |
October – March: 10.00 – 17.00; April: 10.00 – 18.30; May – August: 10.00 – 20.00; September: 10.00 – 18.30 |
Johnstown Castle
Teagasc, Johnstown Castle, Wexford
Johnstown Castle was built by the Esmonde family who came to Co Wexford in 1169. It was then acquired by the Grogan family who developed the castle, grounds, lakes and estate that we have today. The walled gardens and hothouses, covering 4 acres, were originally laid out between 1844 -1851 and retain their early design today. Pathways throughout the grounds meander through the woodland garden and around the lakes. The sunken garden is now a picnic area located close to the car park.
| Opening Times: |
9.00am to 5.00pm summer time 9.00am to 4.00pm winter time |
Kilmokea Gardens
Great Island, Campile, Co Wexford
These peaceful spiritual gardens of seven acres are beautifully laid out around an attractive Georgian house overlooking the river Barrow. Topiary, lawns, herbaceous and mixed plantings combine with architectural features and ornaments to provide an enchanting series of enclosures. A water garden extends into woodland planted with rare and tender trees and shrubs. The organic fruit and vegetable garden has been opened to the public this year.
| Opening Times: |
17th March – 1st November, 10am – 6pm. Last entry 5pm |
| Entrance Fee: |
Adults €7, Seniors €6, Students €5, Children U16 €4, U2 Free |
Kilmurry Nursery & Garden
Kilmurry Nursery, Gorey, Co. Wexford
Beautiful herbaceous perennial garden developed over the last ten years on 1.5 acres and includes large orchard and vegetable area in an informal setting. This garden, planted for colour and scent, provides inspiration and ideas for planting combinations. Attached to an award winning nursery where a huge selection of plants is available.
| Opening Times: |
Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm or by appointment. Opening March 1st – September 29th |
Lucy's Wood Garden
Bunclody, Co Wexford
This two acre garden is in two parts, the original area is now the vegetable gardens but includes some wonderful trees, over the past 20 years, the additional field has been transformed into a large lawned area, long borders of trees, shrubs and herbaceous and individually themed island beds and features, incorporating a wide selection of planting styles.
| Opening Times: |
May to September: Saturday 2pm – 5pm, or by appointment |
| Entrance Fee: |
€4.00 |
Marlfield House & Garden
Courtown Road R742, Gorey, Co Wexford
Surrounding a beautiful regency period house, the garden and grounds extend to 36 acres. Woodlands form the back drop to meandering paths through an extensive kitchen garden of herbs, vegetables and fruits. Long borders of shrubs and herbaceous perennials flank a yew hedge and lead to the lawns and formal gardens. The lake and wildfowl reserve form a completely separate garden to the front of the hotel and the island, reached by a wooden bridge, has beautiful specimen shrubs and trees.
| Opening Times: |
Garden visit and Lunch/Afternoon Tea by appointment (March to December) |
| Entrance Fee: |
€12.00 which includes morning coffee or afternoon tea with dressed scones in Marlfield House Hotel |
Monksgrange Garden & Norman Gallery
Rathnure, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
Supplanting the original 18th century garden, the current layout was completed in the 1920's. A folly castle built in 1822 adds an air of history to its surrounding garden. This garden contains wonderful specimen trees and shrubs, and a collection of azaleas and rhododendrons. Peaceful paths meander along a natural stream where ponds, small waterfalls and sculpture create interest and calm.
| Opening Times: |
Middle of April to end of June. Fri & Sun 2pm – 5pm. Otherwise by appointment to individuals and groups |
| Entrance Fee: |
€5.00 |
Newtownbarry House, Gallery & Garden
Bunclody, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford
Parts of the garden which date back to the 18th and 19th century have been recently restored; the Sunken garden approximately two acres, is a colourful walled garden which includes a formal oval pool, a fountain and a series of borders filled with shrubs and herbaceous perennials, enclosed by lines of dwarf hedges. Mature trees, a rose garden and a lake complete the picture.
| Opening Times: |
June – August: Tue – Sun 2pm – 6pm & Bank Holiday Mondays only, or by appointment |
| Entrance Fee: |
€6.00 House & Garden; €5 Garden only / Concessions / Groups over 10. Children U12 Free |
Springmount Garden Centre
Ballycanew Rd, Gorey, Co. Wexford
An established family business, Springmount Garden Centre is the perfect venue for plant lovers, offering a great range of plants, trees, fruit, vegetables etc. throughout the year. The garden shop provides everything for the garden, as well as beautiful gifts and also runs a series of garden classes, seminars and events. The Greenhouse Café serves delicious hot and cold meals.
| Opening Times: |
Open 7 days Mon – Sat 9am – 6pm, Sunday 12pm – 6pm |
The Bay Garden
Camolin, Co. Wexford
This two acre garden surrounding an 18th century farmhouse has been developed over 20 years from a neglected orchard and field creating an array of different garden areas. From the main lawn, with its serpentine mixed borders, one is led to the Cottage & White Gardens, the Rose Garden, Hot & Funereal borders, Pond Garden, Barn Garden, Woodland & Bog Garden and finally the Vegetable Garden.
| Opening Times: |
May to September: Every Sunday 2pm – 5pm June, July & August: Every Friday 2pm – 5pm Or by appointment to individuals and groups |
| Entrance Fee: |
€3.00 |
Tombrick Gardens
Tombrick, Ballycarney, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
The garden has been developed since 1989 from a green field site. A wide variety of trees now shelter this 1.5 acre plot which includes an orchard, a woodland area and borders of herbaceous perennials, roses and shrubs combining to create a tapestry of colour. Water from a nearby stream has been used to create a number of ponds around which are areas for ornamental poultry to wander freely.
| Opening Times: |
Beginning of June to Beginning of September Friday, Saturday & Sunday 2pm – 6pm. Or by appointment to individuals and groups |
| Entrance Fee: |
€5.00 |
Woodville House Gardens
New Ross, Co Wexford
A Victorian walled garden, 1.2 acres in size with conservatories, vegetable garden, fruit trees, herbaceous borders and lawn. A striking feature of the garden is the original box hedging proudly maintained by the present owner. The garden is also extensively planted with several varieties of apple, pear and cherry. The water garden is a tranquil haven of shade and water-loving plants.
| Opening Times: |
May – June: 10am – 2pm, or by appointment |
| Entrance Fee: |
€5.00 |
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