Formal Garden tour
Price
Free of charge
Dates
August 16th = 2pm
August 22nd = 12pm
Location
Royal Hospital Kilmainham
We are hosting tours that will explore the various trees and shrubs that are growing within the grounds. What plants thrive, why they have been chosen and the continuous work done to promote biodiversity and native Irish flora in our green oasis. It will also cover the various policies we follow within the grounds and how they support a diverse culture of wildlife. Finally, we will look at the history and development of the gardens as part of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham.
The meeting point for the start of the tour is the OPW stand in the middle of the courtyard at the Royal Hospital, beside the entrance to the Irish Museum of Modern Art. Please arrive five minutes before the tour is due to start. There is no need to pre-book.
Getting Here
By Luas: Red line to Heuston Station (8 minutes walk via Military Road.)
By Bus: Buses to Heuston Station (8 minutes walk via Military Rd): C1, C2, C3, C4 from Aston Quay. Buses to James Street (8 minutes walk via steps to Bow Lane onto Irwin Street and Military Road): 13 from O’Connell Street or Dame Street; G1 and G2 from Eden Quay.
By Car: Paid car parking – €3 for the first 3 hrs
On Foot: Approx. 30 to 40 minutes from the city centre.
By Train: 8 minutes walk from Heuston Station.
Cycling: There is bike parking onsite and a number of Dublin Bikes stations located nearby.
*The pedestrian entrance via east gate (Military Road) is steep and caution is advised to pedestrians and cyclists*
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