Gardens in County Antrim

The National Garden Scheme gives visitors unique access to 12 of the best private gardens in County Antrim.

Your visits raise important funds for charitable causes across the UK through admissions, teas and cake - and in the majority of gardens children go free!

Thanks to the generosity of garden owners who freely give their time and energy to open their beautiful gardens with the National Garden Scheme we were able to donate over £3.4 million to vital nursing and health charities last year. We hope to top this in 2024 with yet more beautiful gardens open in County Antrim for you to visit this year.

Highlights

12

Private Gardens to visit in County Antrim
4

Historical Gardens in County Antrim

Browse our garden map to view all the gardens opening in County Antrim in the next 28 days. You can change the date range or location to help you find what you are looking for.

The gardens below are listed in alphabetical order and some may have completed their openings for the year. You can view gardens open in County Antrim within a specific time range here.

10 Riverside Road

10 Riverside Road, BT57 8TP

13 Ballynagard Road

13 Ballynagard Road, BT54 6PW

Adrian Walsh Belfast Garden

Adrian Walsh Belfast Garden, BT9 5EF

Ballyrobert Gardens

Ballyrobert Gardens, BT39 9RT

Beechmount House Garden

Beechmount House Garden, BT39 9SP

Benvarden Gardens

Benvarden Gardens, BT53 6NN

Billy Old Rectory Peace Garden

Billy Old Rectory Peace Garden, BT57 8YH

Brockagh Wood

Brockagh Wood, BT53 6NN

Clayburn

Clayburn, BT42 4RJ

Holly House Garden

Holly House Garden, BT29 4UH

Horatio's Garden Northern Ireland

Horatio's Garden Northern Ireland, BT9 7JB

Rustic Garden, 14 Woodgrove

Rustic Garden, BT43 5JQ

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FAQs

Which gardens in County Antrim offer plants for sale?

Many gardens offer plants for sale, please select the ‘Plants for sale’ filter above or visit the individual listings for more information. Here are some suggestions: Holly House Garden, Horatio's Garden Northern Ireland, 10 Riverside Road.

What are the best gardens in County Antrim to see autumn colours?

Our database has at least 8 gardens in County Antrim that showcase stunning autumn colours. Please select the ‘Autumn colour’ filter above to find these gardens. Here are some suggestions to get you started: Ballyrobert Gardens, Beechmount House Garden, Adrian Walsh Belfast Garden.

Are group visits possible in County Antrim gardens?

Some garden owners are happily accommodating group visits; Brockagh Wood, Beechmount House Garden, Holly House Garden have recently been listed with National Garden Scheme. Please use the filters above to find more and make sure to check which gardens allow group visits by arrangement only.

Are there gardens that facilitate access to wheelchair users?

Absolutely. National Garden Scheme currently lists 4 gardens in County Antrim that strive to ensure that all visitors are able to enjoy a positive experience. Please try and keep to the paths, particularly in wet conditions, and make sure to read each garden's information to make the best of your visit. You can identify a wheelchair friendly garden by selecting the ‘wheelchair accessible’ option from the filter above, or when you see the wheelchair symbol on the garden listing.

What types of plants can be found in County Antrim gardens?

County Antrim boasts a wide variety of beautiful gardens with native and exotic plants. Whether it's bluebells, naturalised daffodils, fragrant roses, or Mediterranean trees and shrubs, plant lovers will find something to enjoy in all seasons, including a good number of wildlife gardens. You can use the filters above to search by plant type.