Snowdrop Month at Altamont Gardens

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Snowdrop Month at Altamont Gardens

1st February 2023 - 28th February 2023

Guided Tours of the Snowdrop Collection at Altamont Gardens

The very popular Snowdrop Month at Altamont Gardens runs from February 1st to 28th and is a great opportunity to view this unique collection, first started by Corona North, former owner of the gardens. Having been further developed by the OPW over the last twenty years, the collection is now amongst the largest in Ireland, with over 150 named varieties. This 40-acre estate, on the banks of the River Slaney near Tullow features an enchanting blend of formal, informal and wild gardens.

Guided Tours – take place each Monday – Friday throughout February at 2pm and group tours by appointment. The gardens are open daily for general viewing from 9am – 4.30pm. Now in its 22nd year, this is one event on your gardening calendar that you cannot afford to miss. Advance booking of group tours requested.

Why not treat your gardening-loving friends and family, to a day out celebrating the first flowers of spring, “Snowdrop Season” and buy snowdrop bulbs  at Altamont Gardens Plant Sales, specialist bulb sale. and get a few of your favourite snowdrops.

Sugar and Spice Café located in the Walled Garden is open serving hot drinks and delicious cakes.

Guided tour & general admission: FREE

Car parking fee: €2 per vehicle.

Altamont Gardens , Tullow, Co Carlow. R93 N882.

T: 059-915 9444 / 046-9407175. E: Altamontgardens@opw.ie

Details

Start:
1st February 2023
End:
28th February 2023
Website:
www.heritageireland.ie

Organiser

Altamont Gardens
Phone
046-9407175
Email
altamontgardens@opw.ie
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Venue

Altamont Gardens
Tullow
Co Carlow, Co. Carlow R93 N882 Ireland
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Phone
+353 (0)59 915 9444