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Derreen
Lauragh
Killarney
Co. Kerry

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Area: Republic of Ireland

Derreen -- Republic of Ireland
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Derreen
Republic of Ireland
All details updated* as of: 20/01/2011
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Disabled information plus mobility and walking aids
 Opening Days and Hours

Apr - Oct; Daily; 10am - 6pm, (but closed Mon-Thurs in August except by appointment)

Parties / Coaches: Yes
Groups / Coaches need Appointment: Yes

House Open for Viewing: No

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National Garden Scheme days: No
Best Times of Year to Visit:
Spring
To see:
Rhododendrons, Camellias, Azaleas and Tree Ferns.
 Admission Prices
Adult €6; Child €3
Family ticket (2 Adults & accompanying children) includes free garden map; €20
 Onsite Facilities
Parking: Yes
Lavatories: Yes
Disabled Access: No
Shop: No
Plants for Sale: No
Lunches: No
Teas: Yes
Light Refreshment: No
Picnics: Yes
Dogs Allowed: Yes
On Lead only: Yes
Special Events: No
Other Facilities:
Teas - normally May - September or by arrangement. Some facilities for disabled.
 Garden Features
English Heritage Garden Grade:
National Collection:
 Description of Garden
Designer: Fifth Marquess of Lansdowne
The most famous feature of the garden is the large number of Dicksonia Antarctica, tree ferns from South Eastern Australia and Tasmania. They seem completely at home here and self-seed freely. Myrtus Luma from Chile also self-seeds everywhere. There are huge Arboreum Rhododendrons and Cryptomeria Japonica Elegans. The Boathouse Walk features fine camellias and myrtles. Throughout the garden a rich patina of moss, liches, ferns and saxifrages cover rocks, paths and tree trunks, giving a sub-tropical feeling to the whole area.
 History of Garden
First planted by Lord Lansdowne after he succeeded to the title in 1866 and completed by his grand-daughter, Lady Mersey in the 1950's.
 Nearby Republic of Ireland Hotels, Facilities & Amenities
Hotels & Accommodation:
Two 5 star hotels in Kenmare
Restaurants:
Packie's, Kenmare
D'Arcy's, Kenmare
The Lime Tree, Kenmare
Inns & Pubs:
O'Sullivans Bar - Kilmakilloge
Villages / Towns / Sightseeing:
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