Delta Sensory Gardens are part of the Irish gardens to visit. They are now well renowned and mature, having been open to the public for the past eight years. Their visitor numbers are growing steadily with many repeat visitors and word of mouth advertising. There is always something different to see from season to season in the 16 interconnecting gardens offering visitors of all ages a unique opportunity to rest and indulge their senses of touch, taste, smell, hearing and visual delight. The theme of each of the gardens celebrates the use of natural elements such as stone, water and wonderful foliage and plants. The feedback and comments from visitors speak for itself: “An absolute delight to experience such variety, a thrill to all the senses, peace, tranquillity and inspiration.” ” It was all very interesting, the best I have ever seen, it reflects on the mind, one relaxes and the soul is comforted”. Delta Centre hosts many popular events throughout the year, check www.deltasensorygardens.com for more details.
FACILITIES: Car park, toilets, wheelchair accessible, restaurant.
HOW TO FIND US: From Dublin/Waterford take exit 4 on M9 motorway and follow signs for Carlow Town. Strawhall Estate is located off Cannery Road, the road which serves Netwatch Cullen Park G.A.A. Grounds, on the outskirts of Carlow town close to the Athy Road roundabout. Follow brown tourist signs.
GPS: 52.844988, -6.924546
OPENING TIMES: Sensory Gardens and Cafe are open 7 Days, closed Christmas to New Year. For 2020 closed from Tue 22nd Dec to Tue 5th Jan 2021. Open hours for Gardens and Cafe; weekdays 9am to 5pm and weekends incl. Public holidays 11am to 5pm.
ADMISSION CHARGES: Adults €5, Senior Citizens / Students €4, children free accompanied by adult. Group rate available upon request.
COVID 19
Under the Government’s approved Phase 1 of easing of Covid-19 restrictions from Monday 18th May 2020, please note:
Delta Sensory Gardens and Garden Centre remain closed until further notice, due to the COVID 19 pandemic.
The Delta Centre is offering a hanging basket service; customers can ring in an order for hanging baskets and collect by arrangement. Delta Sensory Gardens & Garden Centre hope to open in the coming weeks, therefore please check for further updates on Covid 19 restrictions on Delta Sensory Gardens website at www.deltasensorygardens.com or email info@deltacentre.org or phone 059 9143527 and check the Carlow Tourism website.
Please continue to check the HSE website https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/newsfeatures/covid19-updates/ for further updates and continue to monitor our social media pages
