The Gardens

The gardens are in two main parts, the formal garden to the west of the house and the walled garden to the northwest. In 1983 work began on the re-planning of the formal garden using the layout from the Ordinance Survey map of 1865. A wide collection of roses has been planted, with species and old varieties from around the world, climbing roses on the pergola and 'Hybrid Ts' and 'Floribundas' in the centre beds.

The final stage of the development of the Rose garden was the rebuilding of the Victorian conservatory, constructed by the Scottish firm 'McKenzie and Moncur' in the 1880's for the Jameson family of 'Seamount', Malahide. Mr. & Mrs. Tracey the present owners donated it to the Parks Department and its ancillary buildings will incorporate a Museum of Garden History.

The walled garden was originally a Victorian styled kitchen garden, used to supply the fruit, vegetables and cut flower requirements to the house.

Guided tours of the Gardens are available during the months of June/July/August at 3.30 pm on Thursday afternoon or by special arrangement for groups.

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