About Clayburn
The house built in 2004 is a unique, timber frame residence incorporating ground source heat pump and photo-voltaic panels. Its the house of the future-both cosy and energy efficient.
Clayburn
Clayburn has been transformed from an exposed site in the shadow of Slemish Mountain to become a low maintenance prairie style garden. Shrubs, grasses and insect attracting perennials along with traditional hedging and many dry stone walls. Also incorporated are numerous trees providing both windbreaks and habitat for many bird species.
Owner Info
- Judith & Hugh Jackson
- 07539 712991
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Clayburn features
Location details
Clayburn,
Ballymena,
County Antrim,
BT42 4RJ
Directions to Clayburn
From the A36 Ballymena to Larne Rd, ½ m E of its junc with B94, turn L onto Ballynulto Rd. The garden is 0.8m on the R.
Clayburn openings
Visit by Arrangement
This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 14 June to 14 September for groups of up to 10.
Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.
Refreshments Refreshments available by arrangement.
Admission
Adult: £8.00
Child: Free
Accessibility
- No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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FAQs
Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.
Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Clayburn at this time.
Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.
There are no plants for sale for the time being.
Sorry, Clayburn does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.
Clayburn is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.