A connoisseurs garden situated in a village setting containing snowdrops, alpine crevice beds, salvias and a large collection of clematis planted among herbaceous and shrub borders.
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This garden is situated in the 18th century linen village of Bessbrook. Started 25 years ago from scratch the garden includes snowdrops hellebores and trilliums for spring followed by paeonys alpine troughs and crevice beds. In summer we love salvias dahlias and other half hardy plants.
The McKelvey Garden,
Newry,
County Down,
BT35 7DW
Directions to The McKelvey Garden
Enter village from Millvale Rd. Turn L at Morrow's Garage. 300 yds up hill past terraced houses turn L through gate.
For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.
For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.
This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 30 August for groups of up to 50.
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.
Yes, coaches are accepted at The McKelvey Garden. 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 The McKelvey Garden, please enquire with the owners for more details.
Yes, one or more routes at The McKelvey Garden are accessible to wheelchair users.
The McKelvey Garden is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.
