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    National Botanic Gardens

    2,675 Reviews
    #18 of 515 things to do in Dublin
    Nature & Parks, Gardens
    Closed Now: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    National Botanic Gardens Botanic Road | Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland
    Open today: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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    Ireland's premier garden is a green oasis situated in the leafy suburb of Glasnevin, not far from Dublin city centre. It is just under 50 acres in size and home to over 17,000 different plant species. Famous for its Victorian glasshouses: the...more
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    Suggested duration: 2-3 hours
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    National Botanic Gardens Botanic Road | Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland
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    Reviewed 3 days ago
    World Class

    This place is one of the best free days out in Ireland. Victorian glass houses , a rose garden and access to the amazing Glasnevin Cemetery. There's a nice café but this is an ideal picnic place.

    Date of experience: June 2018
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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    The Most Amazing Garden in the World

    My wife and I just came from a wonderful vacation in Dublin, Ireland. We spent half a day at the National Botnical Garden. It was the most amazing experience . We felt right in the middle of the tropical forest. The Garden has a wide...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank Zorro56
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Unexpected find, worth the find

    We were out on one of our daily adventures and almost walked past this place thinking it was nothing ..We spent o much time enjoying the beauty of this place and all of the lovely plants and flowers in bloom in the Spring. Flowering tress...More

    Date of experience: April 2018
    Thank happymeOregon
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Beautiful Gardens just north of the City

    Lovely for a leisurely stroll, see the birds, squirrels, etc. Visit the hot houses too and learn about the tropical plants. I had my wedding pictures taken there, fantastic. Be sure to look for the huge Weeping Willow. Lovely in October too for the Halloween...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank Lynn D
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Or of the city

    This beautiful and well maintained facility is outside of the city centre but well worth while taking a trip to. A good place to “get in touch with nature” in an educational and interesting way.

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank northants90
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    A beautiful gem in Dublin suburbs

    The Gardens is a great escape from the Boom boom of City life , this is life at your own pace discovering the greenery and plants and fauna and all sorts of beautiful colourful things .Enjoy the easy quietness of one of Dublin"s best kept...More

    Date of experience: February 2018
    Thank Nailer61
    Reviewed 9 November 2018
    great lunch

    We just wanted soup and bread which were both excellent. Being half term it was very busy but there were two ladies who seemed to know a quieter area so we followed them to what used to be the staff canteen and was now a...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank Barbara R
    Reviewed 7 November 2018
    So well looked after

    Went a couple of weeks back with family. The place is really well looked after, with no litter at all. Beautiful flowers and trees and the pavillions are lovely with the specialised plants in each one. Beautiful in autumn and in summer.

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank cocohernaez
    Reviewed 7 November 2018
    Fabulous, Fun and FREE

    These amazing gardens are massive; expect to need at least 2 hours if you're doing it on the run! Beautiful landscaping, lovely rows of wetlands, woods and wonderful gardens make this an absolute MUST see in Dublin.

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank Catherine T
    Reviewed 7 November 2018 via mobile
    Gorgeous day out

    Great few hours of fresh air and running around for the kids, the colours of all the trees and plants is just gorgeous. Free entry and they have a really nice cafe

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank 990edelq
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    Karla V
    25 August 2018|
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    Response from Malcolm W | Reviewed this property |
    No charge! An area of piece and quiet, combine it with a visit to Glasnevin Cemetery and the Gravediggers Pub(try their Irish version of Tapas)
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    25 June 2018|
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    Response from noelg933 | Reviewed this property |
    You can wander around on your own. Tours are available but not necessary
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    LisDerri
    19 June 2018|
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    Response from P7525JEkenb | Reviewed this property |
    Apologies for delay in answering your query but parking is ridiculously cheap at 2euros for a couple of hrs its just to stop people parking and for free and getting a bus to the city.
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