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Barley House

A constantly evolving garden with emphasis on roses, trees, shrubs and herbaceous perennials grown to attract birds, bees and butterflies. It has an extensive range of plants and the garden areas have features aimed to enhance and intrigue. It has been artistically planted to give year-round interest.

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Barley House

About Barley House

A constantly evolving garden with emphasis on trees, shrubs and herbaceous perennials grown to attract birds, bees and butterflies. It has an extensive range of plants and the garden areas have features aimed to enhance and intrigue. It has been artistically planted to give year-round interest. The colourful, broad herbaceous borders are an attractive feature of the garden which also includes in excess of 100 roses, from floribundas to climbers, many scented, to suit every situation.
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Barley House features

Location details

Barley House,
Newtownards,
County Down,
BT23 4XY

Directions to Barley House
From Dundonald follow A20 to the r'about at Ards Shopping Centre. Take the 1st exit onto Blair Mayne Rd N. Turn L onto Manse Rd. Continue until you reach Brooklands Pk on the L.

Barley House openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

  • Most of the garden is wheelchair accessible.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Yes, coaches are accepted at Barley House. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Barley House, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Barley House are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Barley House seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.