Garden, Woodland and Castle Tours at Huntington Castle

Huntington Castle and Gardens Clonegal, Co. Carlow

Garden, Woodland and Castle Tours at Huntington Castle Snowdrop fun for all the family is on offer each weekend during Snowdrop Month at Huntington Castle. These historic […]

Carlow Garden Festival’s “Great Dixter – Past, Present and Future” with Fergus Garrett

Huntington Castle and Gardens Clonegal, Co. Carlow

Fergus, chosen by Gardens Illustrated as one of the 30 most influential living garden designers and horticultural educator in Britain, talks about the history of Great Dixter, the 15th century manor house and its restoration by the famous arts and crafts architect, Sir Edwin Lutyens. In a wide ranging talk, he explores the influence of Nathaniel Lloyd on its infrastructure and design

Carlow Garden Festival’s Alasdair Moore “La Mortola” In the Footsteps of Thomas Hanbury

Huntington Castle and Gardens Clonegal, Co. Carlow

In this compelling talk, gardener and writer Alasdair Moore traces Thomas Hanbury's remarkable life and passion for horticulture, examining how a young man from Clapham, London, formed the finest private plant collection of his generation, with over 5,000 rare and exotic plants from Africa and Asia alongside native Mediterranean flora. Overlooking the sea on the Franco/Italian Riviera, La Mortola remains one of the most famous botanical gardens in the world, a classic gardenesque style estate on a promontory overlooking the Mediterranean. Thomas Hanbury remains one of the outstanding figures of 19th-century horticulture, his legacy includes the gift of the gardens at Wisely to the Royal Horticultural Society.

Woodland Gardening with Ken Cox

Huntington Castle and Gardens Clonegal, Co. Carlow

Woodland Gardening with Ken Cox Kenneth Cox presents his most popular and spectacular talk, a 1 hour visual feast on his 2018 publication Woodland Gardening. The talk […]

$19.50

Cut Flowers – From the Garden to the Vase

Huntington Castle and Gardens Clonegal, Co. Carlow

Cut Flowers - From the Garden to the Vase In this hands-on workshop Fionnuala Fallon, Irish Times gardening correspondent explains the key principles of cut flower […]

$12

New plants in an old demesne

Huntington Castle and Gardens Clonegal, Co. Carlow

Seamus O’Brien explores the evolution of the gardens at Huntington Castle focusing on both historic and new planting, including the planting of acid-loving rhododendrons under his advice in recent times.

$10

Alasdair Moore – Huntington Castle and Gardens

Huntington Castle and Gardens Clonegal, Co. Carlow

Alasdair Moore is Manager of Estate and Gardens at the Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall. A magical garden hidden for generations beneath a forest of brambles and self-seeded trees, liberated by a hurricane and revitalised by an extraordinary individual, Heligan is quite a story.

$10

Colin Stafford Johnson – Huntington Castle and Gardens

Huntington Castle and Gardens Clonegal, Co. Carlow

Colin Stafford-Johnson is one of the world's most acclaimed and internationally awarded filmmakers. Throughout his legendary career, Colin has won countless awards from wildlife festivals and events around the world.

$10

Snowdrops at Huntington Castle [weekends]

Huntington Castle and Gardens Clonegal, Co. Carlow

An original 17th century garden, with charming woodland walks featuring snowdrops and Spring plantings, are available every weekend from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Huntington Garden, Clonegal, Co. Carlow.

Christmas at Huntington Castle

Huntington Castle and Gardens Clonegal, Co. Carlow

Christmas at Huntington Castle December 1 - December 16 Weekends in December 1st/2nd, 8th/9th and 15th/16th - the castle and tea rooms will open for unique […]

Halloween at Huntington Castle

Huntington Castle and Gardens Clonegal, Co. Carlow

Halloween at Huntington Castle October 27 - October 31 A Halloween Spookfest at a genuine haunted castle! Features a ghostly guided tour with ghosts, ghouls and […]

Dermot O’Neill at Huntington Castle

Huntington Castle and Gardens Clonegal, Co. Carlow

Dermot O’ Neill, with us each year by popular demand since the start of the Carlow Garden Festival back in 2002, visits Huntington Castle for a garden tour taking in the many delights of this attraction, from the 17th century parterres to the ancient Yew Walk, the “Wilderness” woodland, the kitchen gardens, the Greenhouse and the recently restored Rose Gardens.

$5

Leonie Cornelius at Huntington Castle and Gardens

Huntington Castle and Gardens Clonegal, Co. Carlow

Have you ever wondered what it takes to Design a Dream Garden? This talk by award winning garden designer and interior architect Leonie Cornelius takes you on a journey from concept to completion and gives a unique insight into the design steps needed to achieve a truly special and personalized space.

$5

Easter at Huntington Castle

Huntington Castle and Gardens Clonegal, Co. Carlow

The perfect location for an Easter Egg and Bunny Rabbit Treasure Hunt. Each child receives a basket and a set of clues... they then have to find the golden nuggets and win a chocolate surprise at the end! There will also be an opportunity to meet some of the new little lambs and enjoy the adventure playground.

Snowdrop Weekend at Huntington Castle

Huntington Castle and Gardens Clonegal, Co. Carlow

An original 17th century garden, the wilderness and parterre areas have undergone extensive restoration in recent years. Highlights include the 500 year old yew walk and a number of champion trees. Within this setting are some charming woodland walks with snowdrop and spring bulb plantings. 17th - 18th February