Snowdrop Season at Altamont Gardens

A Spring Celebration of Nature’s First Bloom

This is a fantastic opportunity to explore Altamont Garden’s unique snowdrop collection, which was first started by the late Corona North, the former owner of the gardens. Over the past twenty years, the collection has been expanded and nurtured by the OPW (Office of Public Works), and now features almost 150 named varieties. Set within a 40-acre estate on the banks of the River Slaney near Tullow.

Altamont Gardens offers a captivating mix of formal, informal and wild gardens, providing the perfect backdrop for these early spring flowers. Now in its 25th year,

Snowdrop Month at Altamont is an event that no gardening enthusiast should miss. While there, be sure to stop by Sugar and Spice Café, located in the Walled Garden, where you can enjoy hot drinks and delicious cakes. For those looking to take home a piece of the magic, Altamont Plant Sales offer a collection of snowdrops for sale, including recent additions from the Avon Bulbs Collection.

Venue: Altamont Gardens

T: 046-9407175

Open: February 1st – 28th, 9 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. 7 days per week. daily for general viewing.

Guided tours: 2 p.m. seven days per week. Group guided tours also available.

Carparking fee: €2 applies irrespective of length of stay.

Admission: FREE.

For more information, visit www.heritageireland.ie or https://carlowgardentrail.com/whats-on/snowdrop-month-in-carlow/