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Description

Let your imagination lose among the unusual plants, seasonal colour palettes and striking features in one of the most beautiful gardens in Northern Ireland.

Carved into the County Down landscape, Rowallane Garden has grown from its 19th-century beginnings at the hands of Reverend John Moore and his nephew Hugh Armytage Moore. Their vision to create a place where visitors can leave the world behind and immerse themselves in nature lives on and influences the ongoing conservation work in the garden.

A mix of formal and informal spaces, filled with unique plants from every corner of the globe, offer breathtaking vistas across the County Down countryside. The trees, plants and shrubs range in age, size and colour, creating a spectacle throughout the year. Rowallane Garden is ideal for leisurely walks, quick refreshments in the café, or simply relaxing in nature.
  • Off Crossgar Road
  • Belfast
  • Antrim
  • BT24 7LH

Top Reasons To Visit

  • Informal garden with unique planting
  • Exhibition area linked to the seasons
  • Vibrant cafe and shop
  • Pottery workshop
  • Meet the gardeners
  • Don't Miss

    • Browse for gardening ideas in the newly opened garden shop
    • Watch the master potter at work in the Secret Garden
    • Take a tranquil walk around the famous Rock Garden Wood
    • Book a gardening tour with the Head Gardener
    • Discover exotic and rare species of rhododendron
    • Follow the farmland trail to the summit of Trio Hill.

Easter Egg Hunt at Rowallane Garden

18.74 KM
28 Mar - 07 Apr 2024
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This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Rowallane Garden on an Easter trail.

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Spring Plant Fair at Rowallane Garden

18.74 KM
Sat, 20 Apr 2024, 10:00am

The Spring Plant Fair returns to Rowallane Garden and the team will be joined by an array of specialist plant nurseries from all over Ireland.

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