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In August
1997 the gates of Strokestown Park Walled Gardens were opened to the
public, after a ten year restoration project. The Gardens had received
little or no maintenance since the 1960's and therefore had been totally
reclaimed by nature. Many of the original features have been restored
including the Croquet Lawn, the Lawn Tennis Court, The Summer House and a
magnificent ornamental Lilly pond. |
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The Herbaceous
Border is listed in the Guinness Book Of Records as the longest Herbaceous
Border in Britain and Ireland. It truly is breathtaking having been
planted in a rainbow colour scheme. Other equally beautiful features in
the Garden include a formal Rose Garden, a wonderful Pergola, a wildflower
Garden and a Fernery, to name but a few. |
| Mature specimens of Liriondendron
Tulipifera (Tulip Tree), Trachycarpus, Fortunei (Chusan Palm) and Taxus
Baccata Fastigiata (Irish Yew) still stand proud within the gardens. When
you walk into the Walled Gardens at Strokestown Park, it is as if you have
walked into another world, a world of beauty and pleasure. This is a
Garden you don't want to miss. |
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The Georgian Fruit & Vegetable garden was opened to the public in July 2000 having been faithfully restored by the management and staff of Strokestown Park. Many fine features of Georgian Garden architecture exist in this garden today. The Glass houses were built in 1780 by James O Donnell they are believed to be the oldest restored Glass-house range in Ireland. The gazebo tower has been fully restored to its original splendour and fine examples of plaster work can be seen.
The garden is now growing old varieties of fruit and vegetables using traditional methods, all produce is for sale in the Strokestown Park Shop.
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