About Ivydene
An inspiring selection of herbaceous plants and over a hundred old and new varieties of roses, also a wide variety of trees from native to specimen.
A charming plant lover's garden surrounding an Irish farmhouse dating from 1850 (not open). Consists of 1½ acre of gardens arranged into rooms together with a 2 acre wildflower meadow with mowed pathway.
An inspiring selection of herbaceous plants and over a hundred old and new varieties of roses, also a wide variety of trees from native to specimen.
Ivydene,
Newtownards,
County Down,
BT23 5QY
Directions to Ivydene
From Dundonald, take A22 (Comber Rd). After approx 2m, turn R at Hill Head Rd, then 200yds turn L to Ballystockart Rd. Drive ½m, garden is on L after the quarry.
This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from June to August for groups of up to 8.
Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.
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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 Ivydene at this time.
Yes, dogs are welcome at Ivydene. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.
Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Ivydene, please enquire with the owners for more details.
Sorry, Ivydene does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.
Ivydene is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.