The garden at Benvarden enclosed since the C17, when it was most probably a semi-fortified Bawn, built for the purpose of protecting livestock from roaming thieves. Bought by the Montgomery family in the late C18, it was transformed into a modern, for those days, walled garden with the bawn wall faced with brick, the height raised to the present 16ft with paths and beds laid out.
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Bought by the Montgomery family in the late eighteenth century, it was transformed into a modern – for those days, Walled garden with the bawn wall faced with brick, the height raised to the present 16 ft. and paths and beds laid out. Also, around that time, or slightly later, a Vinery, a Melon house, tomato houses and a mushroom house were created. These are still in the garden and productive.
Benvarden Gardens,
Ballymoney,
County Antrim,
BT53 6NN
Directions to Benvarden Gardens
From Ballymoney head toward Portrush, in the village of Ballybogey turn R into the Benvardin Rd after ½ m (before the River Bush) the Gardens are on your R.
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Yes, cashless payment is accepted.
Yes, coaches are accepted at Benvarden Gardens. 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 Benvarden Gardens, please enquire with the owners for more details.
Sorry, Benvarden Gardens does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.
Yes. Benvarden Gardens 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.
