Gardens in Co. Waterford
3 places
1.Mount Congreve Gardens & Country Estate
One of the world's largest private plant collections
One of the "Great Gardens of the World", this 70-acre woodland estate holds one of the largest private plant collections on earth — 16km of paths weave past massed camellias, magnolias and rhododendrons, with a superb estate-to-plate café at its heart.
- Highlights
- One of the largest private plant collections in the world
- 700+ camellia varieties, plus magnolias, rhododendrons & azaleas
- 70 acres of woodland garden with 16km of paths
- Facilities
- Wheelchair access
2.Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens
11 garden scenes tracing a remarkable life story
A living biography told through 11 exquisite garden scenes — from a Victorian childhood to a Japanese tea house — set on a hillside overlooking Tramore Bay.
- Highlights
- 11 distinct garden areas tracing a remarkable life story
- Authentic Japanese tea house and tea garden
- Panoramic views over Tramore Bay from the café deck
- Facilities
- Wheelchair access
3.Lismore Castle
Oldest continuously cultivated gardens
The oldest continuously cultivated gardens in Ireland, set within the dramatic walls of a privately-owned Devonshire family castle, with a contemporary art gallery in the west wing.
- Highlights
- Oldest continuously cultivated gardens in Ireland
- Ancient yew avenue linked to Edmund Spenser
- 17th-century walled Upper Garden
- Facilities
- Wheelchair access