Parks & Gardens

Dublin’s numerous parks and gardens are the life and lungs of the city. The 2,000 hectares of green space range from the historic Phoenix Park, to nature reserves, Georgian Squares and sports grounds. A retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern day City life, Dublin’s Parks and Gardens provide unparalleled opportunities for enjoyment, exploration and exercise in the heart of the capital!

  • Ardgillan Castle

    Ardgillan Castle

    Ardgillan Castle, Balbriggan, County Dublin

    Ardgillan is situated on the elevated coastline between Balbriggan and Skerries and is unique ... Find out more »

  • Blessington Street Basin (Dublin's Secret Garden)

    Blessington Street Basin (Dublin's Secret Garden)

    Blessington Street, Dublin 7

    Located at the end of Blessington Street, a 10 minute walk from O'Connell Street, this former ... Find out more »

  • Carmel Duignan's Garden

    Carmel Duignan's Garden

    21 Library Road, Shankill County Dublin

    Carmel Duignan, a gardening writer and former television producer, has created a beautiful ... Find out more »

  • Carysfort Lodge

    Carysfort Lodge

    49 Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock County Dublin

    Carysfort Lodge, home of Siobhan and David Dillon is an old-fashioned Regency house in a terrace ... Find out more »

  • Dublin Garden Group

    Dublin Garden Group

    Knockcree, Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines, Dublin 18

    Ireland’s best private gardens in the greater Dublin area. Itineraries arranged for groups ... Find out more »

  • Dublin Zoo

    Dublin Zoo

    Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

    A day at Dublin Zoo offers a voyage of discovery in the heart of the city. Where else would you ... Find out more »

  • Fernhill Gardens

    Fernhill Gardens

    Fernhill, Sandyford, County Dublin

    Fernhill Gardens are 40 acres of parkland, woodland, rockery and watergarden privately owned and ... Find out more »

  • Garden of Remembrance

    Garden of Remembrance

    Parnell Square East, Dublin 3

    Designed by Daithi Hanly and dedicated to the memory of all those who gave their lives in the ... Find out more »

  • Herbert Park

    Herbert Park

    Ballsbridge Dublin 4

    Herbert Park is named after Sidney Herbert (1810-1861), the father of the Earl of Pembroke who, ... Find out more »

  • Knockrose

    Knockrose

    The Scalp, Kilternan Dublin 18

    Knockrose is situated 500 feet above sea level nestling on the shoulder of The Scalp, a ... Find out more »