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Lismore Castle Gardens & Gallery

Lismore Castle, Lismore, Ireland
353 (0)58 54061
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View of Lismore Castle Gardens, looking East
Lismore Castle Entrance
The castle
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Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Lismore
4.0 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Gardens
Owner description: 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... more » Owner description: 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. « less
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clonmel
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“very steep steps”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012

The lower garden makes a very pleasant walk, with some attractive specimen trees,especially the Rhododenrons,whilst the upper walled garden shows how a vegetable garden should be laid out and maintained.Gives a nice idea of the lifestyle of the past & present Castle owners.The art exhibition was of modern abstract sculptures which I know to be by an important artist, but... More

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Exeter, United Kingdom
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“Has potential to be great, but not there yet.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

There are two gardens, the lower garden which is buggy accessible and more informal, nicely maintained but nothing special. The upper garden is accessed by going up some steep steps over the gatehouse, so we had to go back to the car to put the baby in the carrier, not an option for everybody. The coffee room was closed, as... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
“Worth visiting”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Gardens beautiful. As there was no exhibition the gallery was empty

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Waterford, Ireland
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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“History”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Lismore is a must visit if you are in the West Waterford area - castle is stunning

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Dublin, Ireland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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“Not memorable”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

My wife has been to chatsworth - but we wer enot expecting that....the gardens are nice - well maintained - but not of any particular feature or interest. Other gardens are more interesting in layout and planting. The gallery was a joke - kids stuff form a local school - themed around the caribbean - come on - no linkage... More

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Waterford, Ireland
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Great for a picnic”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

Family friendly, beautiful walled gardens, located near the picruqesque village of Lismore. Often frequented by members of the "Windsor Family."

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Cashel, Ireland
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“a real gem”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

wonderful surroundings with a farmers market nearby

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Cork, Ireland
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“Nice but visit only in summer time”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

The problem in Ireland is that they do not keep open the attractions during winter and spring time. another problem is the information that are so confused. on the web site it say is open from March to September but when You arrive in the place three different plates tells You three different opening times. 1st. in the parking says... More

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Waterford, Ireland
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“A great day out”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

Lismore is a beautiful quiet heritage town. There isn't much else to do so a passing visit is plenty. The gardens are spectacular in summer time.

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Tipperary, Ireland
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“Beautiful Gardens”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

Spectacular gardens in a really beautiful rural village, lovely for a quiet visit

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