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Mount Usher Gardens

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352 Reviews

#1 of 6 things to do in Ashford

Gardens, Nature & Parks

Ashford, Ireland

+353 404 40116

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“More of an arboretum”

Don't expect lots of colourful flowers, except perhaps bulbs in the spring. Think of it more of an... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

in428

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

“Worth the trip”

Large well signed arboretum, be prepared to enjoy this attraction a very well designed walk around... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

michaelangelo_11

lisburn

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4.5

352 reviews

Excellent76%
Very good17%
Average4%
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“avoca cafe” (31 reviews)

“herbaceous borders” (4 reviews)

“plants and trees” (8 reviews)

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Ashford, Ireland

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+353 404 40116

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in428

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

More of an arboretum

Don't expect lots of colourful flowers, except perhaps bulbs in the spring. Think of it more of an arboretum with shrubs. A great find for garden-lovers. There is a map with a suggested route and numbers where certain outstanding or special trees are pointed out...More

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michaelangelo_11

lisburn

6734

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Worth the trip

Large well signed arboretum, be prepared to enjoy this attraction a very well designed walk around the garden with some amazing trees to see. The ticket allows you to go in and out of the garden throughput the day allowing you to take your time...More

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sannia97

Iran

202

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Garden of Ireland

The Mount Usher Garden was created by four generations of the walpole family spanning a period of 115 years commencing in 1865. The garden is home for 4500 species of trees.

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Ernie W

2513

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Outing

Day out with friends beautiful place in ashford co wicklow try to get there early if you can' a very popular place not a huge amount of car parking spaces but free .on the way in there's some shops and a really great place to...More

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Iain C

Hexham

7324

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Amazing

Our third garden on our trip! Fantastic the tree collection is amazing, would recommend a visit to anyone. The sight map and directions are poor but just wandering around this amazing garden is worth the effort but allow plenty of time to really appreciate the...More

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Oakworthgirl

Keighley, United Kingdom

454180

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Avoca Cafe

We were stopped at some road works just outside the Mount Usher Gardens carpark and happened to see that there was a cafe just when we coincidentally needed a cake break, and so glad we did! A great choice of menu items and fresh ingredients,...More

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Mary H

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

7917

Reviewed 3 June 2018 via mobile

One of the most peaceful and beautiful gardens in the world

Time stands still as you wander around. Easy to get lost but that doesn’t matter as every view is incredible

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Dub0202

Dublin, Ireland

8322

Reviewed 3 May 2018 via mobile

Always a pleasant outing

Have visited here several times and recently went on a sunny Friday afternoon. Car park Is quite small so go early at weekends etc. Staff at ticket office are always really pleasant and helpful. There is a little gift shop with some lovely bits and...More

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Ann R

Wexford, Wexford, Ireland

Reviewed 18 April 2018

lovely gardens

our ARA Group enjoyed a visit to Mt Usher on Tuesday, due to so much bad weather it was a bit wet underfoot, but think a fab place to visit once all in full colour. Staff very helpful and friendly. all our group enjoyed their...More

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HilaryB1

Warwick, United Kingdom

5346

Reviewed 17 April 2018

2 hour visit to the gardens

Wonderful tree garden established 100 years ago. Free Guide book gives full information on all the trees, everything you need to enjoy your vists. A lot of the paths would allow access for a wheelchair. There are a number of small craft shops and an...More

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Mary C

Is there an entrance charge

8 July 2018|

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Hi Mary. The question has already been answered, but yes, there is a charge. I would also recommend the cafe - nice atmosphere

Jackie F

i want too head too this place soon with a few pals. im a celiac i was wondering if anybody had found any gluten free options available?

8 September 2017|

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Not specifically sure, but Avoca are fairly renowned for good quality food, so should be able to offer something...

Judy S

Do children, i.e.,boys, age 9 or 10 enjoy the gardens?

18 May 2017|

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I believe kids can enjoy themselves a lot in the garden, it is sort of wild, so they can run around without worrying about stepping somewhere that would not be so suitable.....