Enjoy Tranquil Beauty at the National Botanic Gardens

A beautiful sanctuary on the edge of Dublin City Centre

The National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin, Dublin is a centre for scientific research identifying and researching new species of flora in Ireland.

About the National Botanic Gardens

Established by the Royal Dublin Society in 1790, its goal was to bring a scientific approach to the study of agriculture. As more and more tropical plants were delivered over the years, the construction of the magnificent glasshouse called the palm house was required. The gardens participate in national and international initiatives for biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.

Since 1995 restoration works were carried out and a visitors centre was added to the grounds. You can take a self-guided walking tour of the garden through your mobile device. In 2002, a new multi-storey complex was constructed, which includes a cafe and a large lecture theatre.

Walking through the garden is very relaxing, and they regularly hold workshops for kids in the "Children's Garden". There are many small sections within the grounds itself, and many of the plants are labelled if you are not an avid lover of plants but wish to know more.

In the National Botanical Gardens, go turtle spotting in the lily ponds with children or see what fruit and vegetables they grow within the walled garden.

The National Botanic Gardens are free to enter, but they do have a charge for the car park.

The National Botanic Gardens are part of Glasnevin cemetery, and you can enter the gardens from the graveyard.

Price: Free

Opening hours: weekdays 9.00 am - 17.00 pm weekdays, weekend 10.00 am - 18.00 pm

Official Website: http://botanicgardens.ie/

Email: botanicgardens@opw.ie

Phone Number: +353 1 804 0300

Google map location: National Botanic Gardens