Botanic Gardens
Stroll through vibrant flowerbeds, wander along winding paths and relax in peaceful corners.
A Haven of Tranquillity
Escape the hustle and bustle and discover a serene oasis at Malahide Castle Botanic Gardens.
Our meticulously landscaped grounds offer a breathtaking showcase of nature’s beauty.
A Haven of Tranquillity
Escape the hustle and bustle and discover a serene oasis at Malahide Castle Botanic Gardens.
Our meticulously landscaped grounds offer a breathtaking showcase of nature’s beauty.
Immerse Yourself in History
Stroll through vibrant flowerbeds, wander along winding paths, and relax in peaceful corners.
Discover a diverse collection of plants from around the world, including rare and exotic species.
Whether you’re a passionate gardener or simply seeking a tranquil escape, our Botanic Gardens offer a truly enchanting experience.
Background
Lord Milo Talbot de Malahide was the most knowledgeable Irish gardener of his time.
He was a visionary and introduced unusual collections and developed the gardens to become the finest Irish Botanical Garden of its era. He set about improving the growing conditions in Malahide and took detailed notes about each plant recording their origin and growing history that we still have in the archives today. His gardens flourished.
He had a particular affinity with the fauna of the Southern Hemisphere. We have an extensive collection from Tasmania, Australia and New Zealand. His passion for collecting plants led to excursions to far-flung destinations and he manipulated plants to grow in Malahide gardens in what would have been inhospitable climactic conditions.
What to expect:
On a guided walking tour expect to see rare and beautiful plants and exotic Butterflies in Ireland’s only Butterfly House. Not forgetting The Cambridge House a greenhouse that plays an integral role for Lord Milo’s horticultural studies. The Pond is the most meditative part of the walled garden is also home to spectacularly colourful botanical flowers from places like South America. You can see Primulas in full bloom in the Asiatic Garden and the Sarrecenia Collection from north America – a unique collection and the only one that has received the accolade of the RHS AGM. You will see the Rose Garden which was Isobel Talbot’s favourite garden, old varieties of roses, magnolias and lilies and all a riot of rich colour when in bloom. Not forgetting The Dutch House and The Peach House – the oldest greenhouses in the garden holding rare plants – the former housing Mediterranean plants like pink peony and the later given over to Australasian shrubs. …and so much more.
You can also do a self-guided tour and loose yourself in the blooms and amazing flora and fauna.