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National Botanic Gardens
Garden4.8 · 18 6434.7 · 3 019≈ 1 h 30 minFree entry2.7 km from the center
A historic 19.5-hectare botanical garden located in Glasnevin along the River Tolka, founded in 1795 just north of Dublin city centre. The garden is world-renowned for its restored Victorian wrought-iron glasshouses engineered by Richard Turner, including the Curvilinear Range and the Great Palm House. The living collection exceeds 15,000 plant species from across the globe, including rare orchids, cycads, and alpine flora.
Highlights
- Richard Turner's restored Victorian wrought-iron Curvilinear Range
- Living collection featuring over 15,000 diverse plant species
- Great Palm House sheltering towering tropical palms and ancient cycads
- Herbaceous borders, rose gardens, and serene trails along River Tolka
Opening hours
| Mon | 09:00 – 17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Fri | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Sat | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00 – 18:00 |
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