A mature three acre garden on an historic site. Front of the Georgian rectory is a large lawn with mature trees, an ancient well and a developing woodland garden with a small fernery. Rear has another large lawn with contrasting borders of roses, herbaceous, shrubs and pond area. Also kitchen, greenhouse, herb, vegetable and fruit gardens - a large old orchard and area with wildflowers and annuals.
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. To the rear of the house is another large lawn with contrasting borders of roses, herbaceous
perennials & separated by a rustic fence from the kitchen garden, greenhouse, herb and vegetable garden. Beyond the lawn is a large old orchard with an ancient apple tree at its centre, as well as an experimental area with wildflowers and annuals.
Integrated into the garden are 16 small peace gardens. See guide for further information.
Billy Old Rectory Peace Garden,
Bushmills,
County Antrim,
BT57 8YH
Directions to Billy Old Rectory Peace Garden
B/money bypass straight at Kilraughts Rd take 2nd R to B66 sign Dervock turn L (B66) sign Bushmills thro Derrykeighan after 2.3 m at Castlecat, R sign Billy ½ m & L - Haw Rd at Church R -Cabragh Rd.
This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.
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Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.
Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Billy Old Rectory Peace Garden at this time.
Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.
Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Billy Old Rectory Peace Garden, please enquire with the owners for more details.
Sorry, Billy Old Rectory Peace Garden does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.
Yes. Billy Old Rectory Peace Garden 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.
