Lismore Castle and Art Gallery

Token type: Lismore Castle and Art Gallery
Category: Days Out
Location: Co. Waterford
Suitable for: Adult/Child
Product code: R5081

About this Deal

The historic gardens at Lismore Castle are divided into two very different halves. The Upper Garden is a complete example of the 17th century walled garden first constructed here by Richard Boyle, the 1st Earl of Cork, in about 1605. The outer walls and terraces remain and the plantings have changed to match the tastes of those living within the Castle. The Lower Garden was mostly made in the 19th century for the 6th Duke of Devonshire, Joseph Paxton's patron. This garden is informal with shrubs, trees and lawns. The stately Yew Avenue is where Edmund Spencer is said to have written the Faerie Queen. This avenue is much older than the garden itself, probably 17th century.

Camellias are the first heralds of spring, and are followed closely by the Magnolias and spring flowering bulbs. A fine collection of Rhododendrons maintain the interest through late spring and early summer before giving way to the flowering herbaceous borders. The upper garden is home to herbaceous borders and a working kitchen garden providing vegetables, fruit and herbs for the Castle kitchens. Vegetable beds are edged with roses and grass paths adding a decorative interest to the functional space. Key flowers and plants in the gardens are identified by hanging letters and the corresponding information is on the back of this leaflet.

Since 1999, several pieces of contemporary sculpture have been installed in the gardens including one by Anthony Gormley, best known for Angel of the North which overlooks the motorway at Gateshead in the north of England.

Visitors can also visit the contemporary art gallery, Lismore Castle Arts, as part of their admission, which features exhibitions by some of the world’s leading artists.

NB – the Castle itself remains a private home and is not open to visitors.

Additional information

For further information please either contact 058 54061 or visit www.lismorecastlegardens.com

Web site: www.lismorecastlegardens.com

Email: gardens@lismorecastle.com

Tel: +353 (0)58 54061
Fax: +353 (0)58 54896

Opening hours:
17 March - 30 September
Monday-Sunday
11am - 4.45pm (latest admission 4pm)

Terms and Conditions

Please check the attraction website for prices, opening/closing times and dates and for any additional terms and conditions.
Tokens cannot be used in food outlets or shops.
Deals Tokens may be used against standard admission, but cannot be used for special events and/or shows.
All standard Clubcard Deals scheme terms and conditions apply. These can be found on the website.