Follow the River Garden and glen
Paths drop to the River Awbeg through a wooded glen with a stream, lily pond and wild-flower meadow. Terrain is rough and uneven, with steep drops and open water, so wear stout footwear.
Annes Grove House & Gardens
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About
A 30-acre Robinsonian garden above the River Awbeg, planted with exotic shrubs from the Himalayas and only fully opened to the public in 2022. The 190-acre Annesley estate holds some of the earliest rhododendrons introduced to Ireland.
Things to Do
Take a guided tour
Guided tours of the house and gardens run roughly 10:00 to 16:00, on request and subject to guide availability, and can be pre-booked by phone or email.
Wander the Walled Garden
The oldest part of the estate, laid out in the 18th century as an orchard and now a sheltered herbaceous walled garden. It is the most formal corner of the grounds and looks best in June and July.
See the Woodland Garden
These woodlands hold some of the earliest rhododendrons introduced to Ireland, alongside magnolia, camellia and the Chilean fire tree at their peak in April and May. Richard Grove Annesley planted exotics collected in Tibet, Yunnan, Burma and Bhutan.
Walk the grounds and picnic
Walking trails and a bike trail loop through the estate, with a picnic area among the gardens. There is no cafe on site, so pack your own food and drink.
Plan Your Visit
- Hours: Season 20 March - 27 September 2026. 20 Mar-30 Jun and 1-27 Sep: Thursday-Monday 10:00-17:00 (last admission 16:00); 1-31 July and August: Thursday-Monday 10:00-18:00 (last admission 17:00). Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
- Admission: Adults €5.00, group/senior €4.00, child/student €3.00, family €13.00
- Parking: Free parking on site.
- Food: None on site - no tea or coffee facilities. Visitors are asked to bring a picnic.
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