Cormac Downey at Altamont Gardens

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31st July 2018, 11:00 am

Free

Tuesday 31st July 2018

Cormac Downey at Altamont Gardens

Garden tree trail and tour of Altamont Gardens

This walking tour of Altamont Gardens is led by Cormac Downey, OPW Tree Officer. This tour promises to be an exciting journey through a historic setting with its fine plant collections, Robinsonian style landscapes, man-made lake and specifically the ancient oak woodland and will take in other magnificent specimens of trees to be found at Altamont Gardens. So why not take a journey back in time in this tranquil old world setting and experience one of the most magical gardens in Ireland.

Venue: Altamont Gardens, Tullow, Co. Carlow

GPS: 52.735129, -6.720966

Time: 11 a.m.

Admission: FREE. Car park fee of €2 applies. No pre-booking required

Contact: t: 059-915 9444 w: www.heritageireland.ie/www.opw.ie

 

Altamont Gardens

Widely respected as the jewel in Ireland’s gardening crown, Altamont Gardens are an enchanting blend of formal and informal gardens with riverside walks covering over 40 acres (16 hectares). The estate gains much of its character from the many mature trees, natives in the avenues and woodland areas, and exotic specimens throughout the gardens. Lawns bisected by sculpted yews, slope down to a lake surrounded by rare trees and rhododendrons and lead in turn to a very different garden featuring exotic shrubs and trees.

A fascinating walk through the Arboretum, Bog Garden and Ice Age Glen with its canopy of ancient oaks and huge stone outcrops leads the visitor to the River Slaney. When Corona North, who lovingly cared for the gardens for over 50 years died in 1999, the gardens were left to the State at her request. Ongoing restoration and maintenance continues under the careful stewardship of the Office of Public Works (O.P.W.).

“Every visitor says it has a special atmosphere, that’s why so many people come back. Every element you want from a great garden is here, from lovely lawns, floral beds and beautiful woodland going down to the river, to a walled garden and really superb collections, such as the snowdrops, rhododendrons and the fabulous oaks in the Arboretum” – Paul Cutler, head gardener at Altamont Gardens.

 

Details

Date:
31st July 2018
Time:
11:00 am
Cost:
Free
Event Category:

Venue

Altamont Gardens
Altamont Gardens
Tullow, Co. Carlow R93 N882 Ireland
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