Annes Grove Gardens
A horticultural paradise in north Cork
Admission
Self-guided and guided options available – admission fee applies.
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Annes Grove Gardens
Anne’s Grove is an historic estate located near Castletownroche Co. Cork. It was the home of the Annesley family from the 1600s until 2015 when it was gifted to the Irish state and entered the care of the Office of Public Works.
The Office of Public Works has carried out extensive works to the house, outbuildings and gardens and it is planned to re-open the site to the public in 2022.
Richard Arthur Grove Annesley, inherited Anne’s Grove in 1892 and developed the landscape in the Robinsonian style in the early 1900s. He supported the plant-hunting expeditions led by Frank Kingdon-Ward to Tibet, Yunan Province, Burma and Bhutan and assembled an exotic collection of plants. Some of the spectacular flowering shrubs dating from this period include Cornus cousa, embothrium, eucryphia and hoheria.
Gallery
View of Annes Grove house Detail of stonework at Annes Grove Gardens Ironwork detail at Annes Grove Gardens Hellebores at Annes Grove Gardens Flowering plant at Annes Grove Gardens View through archway to gardens View of the stream running through Annes Grove Gardens View of the terrace leading to the gardens
Opening Times
31 March – 25 September 2023
Thursday- Monday 10:00-16:00
Notice
Those with mobility issues should contact the Annes Grove Guides directly on 087 3497972 in advance of their visit.
Hazard Warning:
This is a country garden site featuring rough terrain, uneven surfaces, steep drops and open water.
Appropriate footwear and clothing required. (This is an outdoor site)
Site Rules:
Dogs are not permitted on site.
No cycling, scooting , rollerblading or ball games allowed.
No camping.
No fire lighting .
No Barbeques.
Drones are prohibited.
Getting Here
Exit M8 at junction 14, Fermoy. Then take N72 to Castletownroche.
Take Doneraile Rd from Castletownroche and take first slight right after 300m.
Annes Grove gardens is 3km down this road.
**Google Maps will take visitors off the M8 from Mallow and down some quite narrow roads. The above route is slightly longer but much more comfortable to drive.
Click the relevant icon below to open Maps directions
Facilities
- Challenging Access
- Guided tours
- Toilets
Restrictions
- Appropriate footwear
- Challenging Access
- Dogs on lead
- No cycling within the grounds
- No Drones
- Steep and uneven steps
- Uneven walkways
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Annes Grove Gardens
Doneraile Estate
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Barryscourt Castle
A fine Irish tower house bearing the scars of battle
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