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Derreen

Derreen
Lauragh
Killarney
Co. Kerry

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Area: Republic of Ireland

Visitor Information

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Derreen
Republic of Ireland
All details updated* as of: 30/11/2007

Disabled information plus mobility and walking aids

Opening Days and Hours

1st April - 1st October; Daily; 10am - 6pm
In Aug; Fri, Sat & Sun only

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 € 5; Child € 2

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

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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*Information Updates
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The garden information above was last updated on 30/11/2007

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