Antrim Castle Gardens and Clotworthy House

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Antrim Castle Gardens and Clotworthy House are hidden gems waiting to be explored.

Filled with botanical beauty and heritage, you will find nothing like these 400 year old gardens anywhere else in Northern Ireland. The stunning features include the magnificent 17th Century Anglo Dutch style canals, ponds and avenues, a 12th Century motte; Victorian Pleasure Garden, Large Parterre Gardens and the Platinum Jubilee Clockwork Garden.

Within the heart of the Gardens is a unique visitor experience, the refurbished Clotworthy House. Visit the Garden Heritage Exhibition where you can read about the history of the Gardens and the story of the Massereene family. It provides a fantastic opportunity to come and learn about garden history how the lives of the key family members intertwine with the development of Antrim town and the surrounding areas. The light filled Oriel Gallery plays host to a range of stunning exhibitions throughout the year.

Be sure to visit and sample the many culinary delights in Mann's Garden Kitchen cafe which is open everyday from 09:00 - 16:30.

With a year round programme of events and activities including tours, interactive workshops, performances and exhibitions, the Gardens are just waiting to be explored. 

Antrim Castle Gardens & Clotworthy House are accessible – for full details of their accessibility features, see Antrim Castle Gardens & Clotworthy House | AccessAble